Pack it Up!

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Today I thought I would share a fun project showing you how to make some cute little back packs.  I found a fabulous template by Mary Armia on Splitcoaststampers to use as the base for this project.  You can find a link directly to the template on my blog.

Here’s the simple steps to create a cute little back pack creation of your very own:

Print and cut out the template pieces using regular paper.

Trace each template shape onto the patterned papers or cardstock of your choice.  I chose a white cardstock for my back pack bases which allowed me to stamp images all over my cardstock.

For my first back pack I grabbed my “Wishing You Sunshine” stamp set and went to town stamping all over my pieces of cardstock.

Once I had stamped and coloured all my images in, I scored and folded my cardstock according to the details on each template piece.  I add my eyelets and threaded my ribbon straps and the adhered all of my pieces together to create my mini back pack.

Here’s my end result….

And here’s a photo of the back of my creation….

I thought one of these little back packs would make a great gift for a sick friend.  So I bought a fuzzy little teddy bear, added some goodies to my back pack with a small get well soon card in the front pocket…

A simple but cute present for an ill friend!

Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought a Christmas themed back pack was in order as well!

So I grabbed my “Hohoho” stamp set and made a second little back pack with a few modifications.  Here’s my final creation….

Instead of putting on a front pocket, I left it off and put a fun Santa Claus stamped image on an oval.  The flap from the top tucks under the raised oval to hold the flap closed on the top.  I can totally picture creating these as a fun way to send a friend a gift card!

I hope you have enjoyed my project today!  Have a great Tuesday!

~ Allison ~