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
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 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).

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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!

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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.

August weSTAMP Meeting

http://www.confessionsofastampingaddict.com/2008/08/august-westamp-meeting.html


Here are our swaps. The theme was 2 6x6 scrapbook pages. AMAZING creations weSTAMPERS! Most of us are more into cards than scrapbooking, so I was curious to see how everyone's twist to putting a layout together. You gals blew me away! Here are the swaps:



Ginny Schembri:





Pam Wood:



Jessica Blair:



Tara Hilde:

Diana Clarkson:

Linda Bickley:
Adriana Gray:
Terri Guymon:






Lorri Heiling: (I was inspired by this card HERE. I also saw a card from convention that had a sandcastle with the spiral punch for the top of it. Then MY HUSBAND actually sketched out the sandcastle for me on the right layout!! :) LOL


Recipe:
Stamp Set: Pick a Petal, Everyday Flexible Phrases

Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, Kraft, Tangering Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Pacific Point, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss, Summer SunAccessories: Spiral Punch, Corner Rouner, Word Window Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Dimensionals to "pop" some of the sand layers

Some little trinkets from Momento Mall. (For you out of town weSTAMPERS, sorry to spoil the surprise. Yours are in the mail and you will soon be receiving them!)

The first item in the bag is a lip balm holder. The directions can be found HERE. This is a link from Renee's SCS gallery. There is also a pen included that has the Stampin' Up logo on it. The bag topper was made with the Statement of the Heart stamp.

The pattern for the Carousel Notes Purse Book is from Jan Tink's blog, which can be found HERE.It folds up to look like a purse, but when you open it, there are many places to add your own creativity to! Just add some pictures, and there is also some room for journaling on here, too. The carousel notes pull out and more pictures or journaling can be added to these.

THANKS for stopping by!