#1 Stampin’ Up! UK Demonstrator Pootles – Easy Mini Backpack/Ruck Sack using Playful Pets
Every now and then, I share a little bit about me with you all, things that you may not know. I think you all know I have 4 sons, that I live in beautiful Cambridgeshire, and that I love cats.
I am also a fan of Disney, in particular, Tinkerbell, but also Bambi and the Dalmatians too!
However, what you may not know is that I adore a range of bags by a company called Loungefly. They make adorable mini backpacks and cross body bags, and they do collaborations with loads of companies, including Disney. Pretty much, any Disney character you can think of, there is a bag (or even many bags) to match.
If you follow me on Instagram, you may see the occasional bag posted on there, I do rather love them.
So finally, after almost 8 years as a demonstrator, I have created a backpack project for you.
It isn’t in the distinctive style of the aforementioned Loungefly, as I type, I’m working on a prototype for it, but I did want to make one for you.
This really is very easy to make, you just need 2 separate parts and stick them together!
But do enjoy the video and I hope you make one too.
S x
- BACKPACK BODY
- Cardstock – 8 x 11″ (20 x 28cm)
- Score on the LONG side at 1.5, 5.25, 6.75, 10.5″ (4, 13.5, 17.5, 27cm)
- Score on the SHORT side at 1.5, 6″ (4, 15cm)
- DSP – 3.5 x 1.75″ (4.5 x 9cm)
- Finished Dimensions – 1.5 x 3.75 x 4.5″ (4 x 9.5 x 11.5cm)
- Cardstock – 8 x 4″ (19 x 9.5cm)
- Score on the LONG side at 0.5, 3.75, 4.25, 7.5″ (1, 9, 10, 18cm)
- Score on the SHORT side at 0.5, 2.5, 3″ (1, 6, 7cm)
- Finished size of pocket – 0.5 x 2 x 3.25″ (1 x 5 x 8cm)
- DSP 3 x 0.75″ (7.5 x 2cm)
- HANDLES – 0.25 x 7″ (0.5 x 18cm)
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#1 Stampin’ Up! UK Independent Demonstrator
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Very cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!!!! Thanks!
Ohhh, it’so cute ! Love it! Thanks for the tutorial.
Have a nice day
Words fail me! I enjoy almost all of your projects. However, this backpack has blown me away–I love it. I am already envisioning first day & back to school projects. While growing up, Mom would take me to see all of the Disney movies. My Dad even went once when the original Love Bug was released to theaters. I would have to say that Winnie the Pooh and his friends are my first love. Sam, thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much Sam! I’m going to make this tonight! Fun project for a class too…whenever that can happen again!
You always amaze & inspire!
Sue
How clever, love it. TFS
Love this Sam, so clever xx
Oh this is definitely one to try! Can’t wait to get started. These are so totally adorable. Thanks so much x
Brilliant! Love it. x
might get a gift card in little pocket ! lovely
Love it love it you are so clever , When I saw this Back pack it really made me smile , as I no you love them so much, BRILLANT ❤️
This is just darling! I did miss seeing on the written instructions where you put where to do the part scores. I really love this project! Thanks for sharing and making it so it’s fairly simple for anyone to follow!
That’s adorable!
Love Back Packs, in fact my back pack is Disney!! I don’t see your partial score lines on your directions, or have you already updated your site??? I will be making this for sure, maybe add some mickey ears!!! LOL
This is perfect. I searched everywhere at Christmas trying to find a little backpack tutorial and I could not find anything that fitted with the idea I had in my head. I used one of your small box tutorials and adapted it to look like a backpack. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for all the lovely tutorials that you do.
Can I get the name and size of the magnets you used? If you have an Amazon link, I’d be happy to use your link for credit.
Thank you,
Glenda.
Hi Sam
Love these and please can you include the magnet description in your written nots
OO i love it and want to make it for my sons teatchers But what is DSP ?
SPS is short for Designer Series Paper
Aaah thanks 😀
This is such an adorable project! I can’t seem to find the right size magnets – can you please post a link? Thanks so much!
Love the backpack. Tutorial goes a bit fast for me. Are there print directions? One that shows what area is cut away and what area remains? Thank you.
Absolutely love this project. Made 6 for my co workers to celebrate Lab Week here in the US. Filled with candies and a badge reel. They loved them! Thanks so much for sharing!
Love the backpack! However, the cutting part goes WAY TOO FAST! It would really help to slow down and also share a diagram of the final cuts. Great creation and I am thankful for sharing. Also, the measurements for the part way down were left out.
Love these so much I made 12 of them in the last few days, thank you so much for sharing!