Back to School Backpack Project Sheet

With all the kids getting ready to go back to school...some have already started...I thought this would be a fun project to share.  Hope you enjoy it, too!!

Punch Board Backpack

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Supplies:

• Stamp Sets – Marquee Messages (141727)
• Paper – Dapper Denim Card Stock (141414), 2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack (141408)…This project could use ANY of the IN-Colors, but I’ve listed Denim.
• Stamp Pads – Dapper Denim Ink Pad (141394)
• Misc. – Gift Bag Punch Board (135862), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Dapper Denim Ruched Ribbon (141424), Rhinestones Basic Jewels (119246), Classic Label Punch (141491), 1/8” hole punch (134365), Tear & Tape Adhesive (138995), Velcro Dots and/or magnets

Measurements:

• Dapper Denim Cardstock: 7” x 11”
• Dapper Denim Ribbon: 21”
• Scrap of white cardstock
• Dapper Denim Designer Series Paper: 4” x 2-7/8” (front layer) and 4” square (for pocket)

Instructions:

1. Use Gift Bag punch board to create the base for a Medium gift bag. On the top edge (opposite the base flaps), score all the way along the horizontal line and punch a flap opposite the last large section (the back of the bag). The flap will be the top of the backpack. Cut off all the top edge EXCEPT the flap. (See image A)
2. Adhere 4” x 2-7/8” DSP to the large area in the middle of the bag as shown.
3. Punch 4 holes in the back of the backpack and thread ribbon through the top, tying inside the back panel (See image B)
4. Apply Tear & Tape to the front left (smallest) flap of bag and the underside of the flap below the DSP panel. Assemble to create backpack.
5. Using the Envelope Punch Board, create a “box” with the 4” square DSP, starting at the 1-3/4” score line. Repeat with the 2” score line on the same envelope to make a box. Assemble box and adhere to front panel of backpack.
6. Use magnets or velcro dots to keep backpack flap and pocket closed.
7. Stamp “So Proud of You” in Denim on scrap of white card stock, punch out with Classic Label Punch and adhere to top flap. Embellish as desired. 

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Complete Supplies for Punch Board Backpack Project:

Product List

Marquee Messages Photopolymer Stamp Set [141727]	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414]	2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack [141408]
Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394]	Gift Bag Punch Board [135862]	Envelope Punch Board [133774]
Dapper Denim 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon [141424]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

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