This
is quite a big backpack and measures 6” tall, 4 ½” wide and 2 ½ deep so I put
in a water bottle, composition book, pens, EOS lip balm stick, a gift card and
a greeting card. I wanted a backpack
for teens/college students and my friend wanted a teacher gift and I think it
works for both!
All
the measurements are in inches. I cut
and score all the cardstock at once.
Here’s my cutting tip: The front
panel uses nearly a whole sheet of cardstock.
For the second sheet of cardstock,
cut the back panel 8 ½ x 4 4½ first, then cut a strip 1 5/8 x 8 1/2 and
cut in half (so 4 ¼ x 1 5/8) for the inside back panels, then with the
remaining pieces cut the front pocket, front flap and post it note panel. If you have used my instructions before you
know I use tear n tape to show you where to adhere but this time I really recommend
using tear n tape for the whole project!
The
front:
Cut
the front 8 ½ x 10 ½ score at ½, 3, 7 ½ and 10,
score it at 2 ½ along the bottom
On
the front sides, score in between the 2 side sections in the middle to about 5”
down as this makes it easier when folding in the sides
Cut
the front pocket 4 1/4 x 4 7/8 and with the short 4 1/2 side at the top score
at 3/8 from either end with the long side at the top score at 2 ¼ and 2 5/8”
Cut
the pocket flap 3 ½ x 2 ½, score at 1 ¼ and 1 ½
Cut
the DSP 4 ¼ x 1 ½ and 3 ¼ x 1 for the front flap and pocket flap
Make
the front of the bag first by first trimming the tabs along the sides (mitering
the edges) and make it into a box, see right hand photo.
The
back:
Cut
the back 4 ½ x 8 ½ and score ½ , 6 ½ and 5 5/8
Fold
on all 3 score lines and yes 2 are very close together so fold gently then use
a bone folder
Corner
round the designer paper strip and the edge of the panel.
Add the DSP to the front with corner rounded edges.
Punch
2 holes at the top (I used the 1/8” punch with 3/8” ribbon). My holes are about 1” from the edge, see
photo at right. Insert the 6” ribbon.
With
tear n tape secure the 6” ribbon down. Now
punch 4 holes for the 9”
straps, I punched 2 holes
wider apart at the top (about 1” from the edge)
and 2 closer together at the bottom (about 1 ¾ from each edge). Thread the ribbon into the back. My holes were ¼” as the burlap is harder to
thread than soft ribbon. Secure the
straps with tear n tape
on the inside of the back panel. Yes it
looks messy but don’t worry!
Cover
the ribbon ends (secured with tear n tape) with 2 small piece of cardstock so
the inside looks nice, there are 2 pieces left with your cardstock 1 5/8 x 4 ¼
these are perfect)
Now
put a piece of tear and tape on the bottom of the bag along the edge to secure
it inside the front “box” of the backpack.
Now
add the back to the front with tear n tape on the lower edge of the back
panel. I start with the bottom flap and
then do the sides of the backpack. The
photo shows the bottom flap secured and then I added the 2 strips of tear n
tape, and folded the back up the front sides.
Fold
the front flap over and squeeze the bag (now you are glad you scored those side
panels J) Pinch 2 Velcro dots together, add to one side
of the flap, then squeeze the backpack shut and the other Velcro dot will be in
the right place.
Now
make the front pocket.
Cut and trim the tabs,
fold into a box, secure with tear and tape.
Make the front pocket flap, round the corners, add the designer paper
with rounded corners and secure outside the box, then secure to the front of
the backpack. Add the Velcro dot for a
closure. I made this pocket large
enough to hold a gift card.
It took longer to write instructions vs making the backpack!!
If
you would like the complete set of 7 back to school projects in a PDF, just
place an order in either August or September and I’ll email you the full set of
projects.
Happy back to school week to you all, MaryKate
I think this is so cute and everyone loved it so much at class a few weeks ago.. it sparked the conversation on Back to School crafting. So this was the project that got me going on this last week of back to school! I hope you've enjoyed it.
Cut a
piece of THICK whisper white 3 ½ x 5 1/2, on the long side score at 2 ½ from
either side. Corner round all four
corners. Burnish your folds.
Stamp
a lid and cut it out. Put mini dimensionals
on the back. Wrap linen thread around the lid about 3 times, tie in a bow. Add
some liquid glue and then add to the front of the jar jar. 
Now
wrap your nuggets in matching paper (about 1” x 3”) and then position your
nuggets inside the card and secure with strong adhesive. 
