Mint Boxes

http://impressionsbyrochelle.blogspot.com/2008/09/mint-boxes.html

from Impressions by impressionsbyrochelle@frontiernet.net (Rochelle W)

I made these cute little boxes the other day and was trying to figure out what to put in them. I tried two peppermint patty sammiches and they fit perfectly. Woo Hoo!! The boxes are super easy to make too. Cut card stock for the bottom 4 x 4 and score 1 & 1/16 inch all around. Cut pattern paper for the lid 3 x 3 score 1/2 inch all around. For the lid I took a 1 3/8 square punch and punched out the center. Because of this size cover, you can put the punch in all the way and it will be perfectly centered. I cut the acetate for the middle insert 2 x 2. Adhere the acetate to the underside of the lid then cut the flaps on the top and bottom and put it together to form a box and lid. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. LOL
Here is a link to the directions as well.
Stamps: True Friend
Paper: Pacific Point, Whisper White, Pacific Point Designer Prints
Ink: Pacific Point
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Acetate, Square Punch, SU Scallop Punch, SU Circle Punch, Glue Dots, York Peppermint Patty, Bling

Back 2 School!

http://lwdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/09/back-2-school.html

Mini Backpack Tutorial

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/09/start-with-piece-of-cardstock-measuring.html
 http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post.html
 http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/09/upclose-of-oval-coluzzle-template.html

Start with a piece of cardstock measuring 10 1/4" x 5 1/4". Score lengthwise at 3 1/2". Turn and score the short side at 3", 4 3/4", 7 3/4" and 9 1/2". Cut the sections for the bottom of the box, up to the score line, as shown above.

You'll need additional pieces of cardstock for the pocket, pocket flap and backpack flap.

Pocket is 3" x 2". Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on three sides. Cut corners off as shown above.

Pocket flap is 1 1/2" x 2". Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on one long side only.

Backpack flap is 2 15/16" x 2 1/2. Score at 1/2" on long side only. (Not to confuse you, but you could cut this piece 3" x 2 1/2" if it is easier, then cut a fraction of the edge off so it fits inside the backpack).

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-post.html

This is what it looks like on the inside with the ribbons through the holes.

Attach with a little piece of Sticky Strip.

Back view

This is the back of the little pocket, nice and blurry :o), just before you attach it.

This is the finished backpack. Now you can accessorize it anyway you want! enjoy!

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/09/upclose-of-oval-coluzzle-template.html

Upclose of the oval Coluzzle template cutting the backpack flap on the 6th line from the center.Backpack flap needs 1/8" holes at the score line for a ribbon, about 1" from each edge. You'll also need to punch holes on the section that you adhesive to the backpack so the ribbons will go through both sections.

Upclose of the oval Coluzzle template cutting the pocket flap on the 4th line from the center. Pocket should look similar to this before you put it together. Lay a piece of DSP over the flap and pocket tops. Add adhesive and cut around the half circle to cover.

Fold on all score lines. Gently bend the sides in so you can close the backpack at the top, you know, squish the tops of the sides!

Use your 1/8" hole punch to punch 2 holes at the top, side by side in the center about 1/2" down and 2 holes at the bottom, about 1/2" from the edge and bottom equally.

You'll need about 6" of ribbon for the backpack straps x2 and about 8" of the ribbon you use for the top loop. Make sure you have enough ribbon to get your fingers in there and tie a knot! I don't know, maybe I learned that from experience :o)

Another Mini Backpack & One That Went Seriously Bad!

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/09/ive-been-so-pleased-and-overwhelmed-by.html

AUGUST weSTAMP MEETING AND SWAP

http://stampinat6213.blogspot.com/2008/08/august-westamp-meeting-and-swap.html



Everyone also received this fun package of convention goodies designed and created by Lorri Heiling! Each package contains a Stampin' Up! writing pen and a Stampin' Up! lip balm in a lip balm holder designed by Lorri. We water colored the flower from Pick A Petal. I love the new In Color combination of Kiwi Kiss and Tangerine Tango!
6 x 6 double page spread. (Be sure to go HERE to see  all the swaps). bly sweet!
by Adriana Gray ... by Jessica Blair ...

Back to School Backpack

http://www.lisasomerville.com/2008/08/back-to-school-backpack.html

First Day of School

http://inkingidaho.blogspot.com/2008/08/first-day-of-school.html

You can check out the forum and project links http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=375759 . The pattern is a little vague, it is basically a 2,4,6,8 box with a flap for the top. It makes the backpack 4 1/2 " tall, but you know me, I love tiny things so naturally I cut mine down to 3 1/2" and it's so cute!! 

I closed the flap and the pocket with Velcro circles, used the new In Color ribbons and, shocking I know, Bella Rose DSP. These would be cute with candies oh...,and especially cute for Teacher Appreciation Week.