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08-03-2009
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TLC232: Back to School Backpacks {8-03-09}
It's August already, and that means back to school for a lot of folks! This week's technique is an adorable backpack, just in time for the big first day of school.
You can find the directions in our 'resources' section: Backpack Box
When you upload, please select the gallery "backpack box" under "Boxes" and use the keyword TLC232.
To see all the backpacks in the Backpack Box gallery, click HERE.
To see the backpacks created for this challenge, click HERE.
Have fun!
P.S. Hello old friends! Good to be back for a week! Thanks Lynn for posting for me last week when I was supposed to be posting for you! LOL
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Glitter Guru
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Going to try it later today
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08-03-2009
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Gallery Gazer
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:0) How exciting! I wanted to make these for my team of teachers and it's been on my to do list all summer! Thanks for hosting!
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Queen of Combos
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Hi Beth - see me waving ()()()()().LOL. This looks so kewl. I will have to give it a shot after work.
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08-03-2009
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Gallery Gazer
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oooo.. goodie! I've always wanted to try one of these!! Thanks for the push! 
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08-03-2009
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Glitter Guru
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How fun and such a great idea!
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08-03-2009
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: In my Garden in West Jefferson, Ohio
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Hey Beth...........this is just perfect for today's challenge. My second oldest granddaughter is on her way to Ohio University today with my daughter to register for her fall freshman classes. I've been looking for a special "something" to put some spending money in when she moves into the dorm in Sept. This will be just perfect.
Now I have to see if I have some OU greenish paper in my stash.
Back later !
Tina
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Mississippi McGyver
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Southern Iowa
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I started making it. I cut out the template and was trying to follow the directions. When it said to score the top flap at 1" and then at 1 1/4" I did that but it didn't match the template. Any suggestions as to which is the correct one. I would hate to go further and have to start all the way over.
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08-03-2009
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Speedy the Cat did WHAT?
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Great challenge, BETH!
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma
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Darn! I don't have any ink to print the template, so I'll have sit out on this one. Will check out your creations though!
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08-03-2009
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Looking for cattle in So Cal for our new Australian cattle dog
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Drats that work thing!! I've been wanting to make one of these...guess I'll have to do it later in the week (crossing fingers that that means tomorrow!!)
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MariLynn
I started making it. I cut out the template and was trying to follow the directions. When it said to score the top flap at 1" and then at 1 1/4" I did that but it didn't match the template. Any suggestions as to which is the correct one. I would hate to go further and have to start all the way over.
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Hi MariLynn,
I just printed the template, and I see what you mean about the flap. I guess I would go with the markings on the template. Or maybe don't score the flap until you have the rest together to see what would work best.
I'm not planning on making one, but printed just because I was curious! 
They are really cute... I just don't have a use for one that I can think of. Oh, I have a neice who will turn 7 in September... maybe I will make one!
Good Luck!
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Mississippi McGyver
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Thanks Kris. Faith, aka Markie's mom told me she used the template for hers so I guess I will go with the template.
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Watercolor Wizard
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Cute idea. Looks like it'll take some time. I'll have to try later today.
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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I've always wanted to make one of these and never got to it. I think I will give this a try.
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Glitter Guru
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Originally Posted by markie's mom
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How do you always finish so quickly? I've had to rip mine apart and start over twice now! UGH! |
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Perfect timing for me - I had to make a gift bag for my daughter, who's bound for UCLA this fall...
Here's what I came up with: UCLA Bound!
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Die Cut Diva
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Mississippi McGyver
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Southern Iowa
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Thanks for the great challenge. It definitely was a challenge for me, but I love how it turned out.
Here is my... LITTLE BACKPACK BOX.
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Pearl-ExPert
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That was so fun Beth! I've wanted to try that one. I couldn't decide how to decorate it though, so I ended up leaving it black, aside from the DP!
Here it is:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...701?&cat=17103
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Mad Swapper
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http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=116414
This did NOT turn out anything like I had it pictured....just couldn't find the right paper...but I like it anyway.
Fun project Beth.
Thanks
Tina
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Pearl-ExPert
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These are so much fun! I didn't decorate mine because they are for little boys and I like them simple
I have to make more, I'm thinking for my daughter when she goes to bday parties, she's a teenager and usually does gift cards. This way she can include lip gloss, nail polish or some other cute little things.
My backpacks
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Stazon Splitcoast
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I've been meaning to try these...thanks Beth!!
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Glitter Guru
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Hardware Hotshot
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Here is my version of the backpack
Monochromatic Hello |
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08-03-2009
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
Join Date: Nov 2004
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this looks like a time consummin challenge, but i think I'll give it a try this week!
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Queen of Combos
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OMGosh, I now grasp the total concept of CHALLENGE!. Here is my SPOTTED BACKPACK. |
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Loved this challenge Beth. Here is my backpack - An Apple A Day Backpack |
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Woot! First challenge!
Great challenge! It's my first! It was pretty fun. The project picture is crappy because my camera is being obnoxious!
Navy/Tan backpack box
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Inking Addict
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What a great idea! And all of you have done a wonderful job with the challenge. I have a question. When I went to print the PDF template files I noticed that one of them was set at 58% and one was set at 47% - is that just for on screen viewing? Or when you print the templates are they smaller than they actually should be to use them? TIA for any help.
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Mississippi McGyver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BeckyG3
What a great idea! And all of you have done a wonderful job with the challenge. I have a question. When I went to print the PDF template files I noticed that one of them was set at 58% and one was set at 47% - is that just for on screen viewing? Or when you print the templates are they smaller than they actually should be to use them? TIA for any help.
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That might explain why I was having trouble matching my template up to the directions. In the directions it said score at 1" and againd at 1 1/4" but my template showed the score lines as being at 1 1/4" and 1 1/2".
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Stazon Splitcoast
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It was a Bank Holiday here yesterday, and we went out to visit my aunt.
But I really wanted to give this a go - so here it is. Something to do as I tried, and tried, to get my PC working again.
It's in the Bag
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08-05-2009
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I am such a dork.. saw all the back packs in the gallery last night but couldn't find a template.. (dork me didn't realized this was the challenge!)
Got the PM though and now I found her.. just working my way backwards! LOL
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08-06-2009
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Cardstock Collector
Join Date: Jul 2008
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backpack template
I can't find the template for this, the link won't work. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks
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08-07-2009
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Hardware Hotshot
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I'm starting a new job at a new school on Monday. Had lunch with some of my new co-workers today and made these "Back to Work" backpacks for them (filled with chocolates, of course!). |
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08-08-2009
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Rubber Room Resident
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Just returning from vacation and catching up on the week's challenges.
Loved this technique, thanks for the nudge to try it!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...373?&cat=17103
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Pearl-ExPert
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I've printed my template and am off to my workroom to try it out! Thank you so much for the little push! |
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Pearl-ExPert
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cook22
It was a Bank Holiday here yesterday, and we went out to visit my aunt.
But I really wanted to give this a go - so here it is. Something to do as I tried, and tried, to get my PC working again.
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Awww.. your backpack is soooo cute! Plus it gave me an idea! My daughter is leaving to go back to college in a couple of weeks... I'm gonna make her one with Polka Dots! She loves polka dots. Your "spots" gave me the idea... thanks! |
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