Wednesday 8 July 2009

Backpacks and a little secret....

I am just about packed to go away tomorrow morning, but wanted to let you see a couple of backpacks that I made after seeing a tutorial over on Splitcoaststampers. It's really easy, but tiny, so for the second one I adapted it a little to be able to fit a little notebook and pencil in. I want to give a few of those to the teachers at my sons Preschool as they are just so lovely there and my oldest is leaving to go to big school in September!
The flaps close with magnetic snaps from Basic Grey and I think they are sooo cute! Let me know what you think, ok?





Also, I have been keeping it a little quiet as I didn't really believe it would happen until I had proof *lol* but little me will get her 5 Min. of "fame"! The lovely Clare from DoCrafts who I met at the Glitterpot a while back has asked me if she could feature me in her Talent Spot Corner!
How amazing is that? I am so chuffed! They sent me some lovely goodies to make some cards with for their next issue which I believe is out in September. It's all christmassy and I have to say I struggeled a bit seeing as it was blistering hot and sunny when I had to make them. I won't show anything yet, as you will all be able to see them in the Mag.
Hope you have a lovely week and I hope I can share a few more pics of our extension when I am back!

11 comments:

Helen said...

These are lovely - such a sweet gift!
I was in the talent spot in this month's mag - it's such fun receiving a parcel af goodies! Looking forward to seeing your creations!
Helen x

Alyssa S said...

I love your little backpacks - too, too cute! I'm partial to the vine from the sympathy set and black and red, so that's my favorite! Congrats on your magazine spot! :o)

Shell said...

well done alex will look forward to seeing you in the mag.
Shell x

Benedicte said...

i love those backpacks.
they are so fun to make :-)

hugs, Benedicte

annies place said...

What a super gift, they look so cute, must have a look at the emo. Enjoy your break Alex, Ann x

Laura (Faerielore) said...

these little backpack are just soooo sweet.

and WELL DONE on your magazine spot, im not surprised youve been asked though hun, your so talented and all your creations are stunning, cant wait to see what you made xxxx

Janette said...

Hi Alex,I saw these on SCS,but you have made a fab job of them....of coarse....lol....what a brilliant little gift,and congrats on the Claire thing,not before time if you ask me,such a massive talent,hugs Janette.x

XxJULESxX said...

wow Alex the backpacks are so lovely!! im not surprised that Clare approached you as you are one talented lady!!!!!!!! i look forward to seeing what you came up with in the mag!x

Jackie said...

wow, these are really adorable!!! great job!

Unknown said...

These are so adorable! Do you share the template? What great back to school gifts for my sons classmates :)

Danielle
Mominct@comcast.net

Debbie Olson said...

These are absolutely fabulous! I have never seen the backpacks before--how sweet!