

It's been a busy week here. I've finished my 12 Days of Christmas and I am so excited to share it with all of you starting October 1st!! But mostly I am so glad to have a break from the Holiday Treasures DSP that is on every project...of course that was the idea *Ü*, and get to stamp with some of my other new Designer Series Papers like this one, Sweet Always. It's kind of busy for me, but it's NOT a Christmas project!!
Cardstock: Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Blush Blossom, More Mustard, Apricot Appeal and Certainly Celery. Sweet Always DSP
Stamp Sets: Flower Fancy and Best Yet
Ink Pads: Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip
Accessories: 1/4" Chocolate Chip Grosgrain, Fire Circle Brads, Tag Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals
If you don't like cats, don't look below!!___________________________________________
Poor sweet Eric who is 7 years old now, decided to try a bladder infection for the first time. He's been pretty sick unfortunately but I've been taking good care of him. He spent 2 days in the hospital and was discharged with the same pink liquid bubblegum antibiotics my kids used to have. I don't know if he dislikes bubblegum, dislikes the swaddling George gives him so he doesn't claw me or maybe just me, but after taking his medicine pretty well for a week.... he's decided to develop this shaking of the head thing thing to get loose. I think the newness has worn off and he is just plain sick of this twice a day torture! Anyway, this is a hillarious picture. Poor kitty looks possessed!!! He eventually swallows it and I clean him up and love on him a bit before he gets let loose, don't worry. >^..^<
HERE ARE A FEW UPDATES FOR YOU TO KEEP IN MIND
October 1-12, I will be posting my 12 Days Of Christmas. Each day you can view and copy what is posted, OR if you want the entire 12 days of information including color tutorial photos, cutting measurments and detailed instructions for personal use or a class, you can purchase it for $12.95 on the 12th day.
It will be sent directly to your inbox, nothing will be mailed.
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Stampin' Up! On Line Ordering goes LIVE September 9th!!!
But you may want to wait to order until the 10th when the bugs are worked out :o)
You can order Stampin' Up! products on line anytime of the day or night from the convenience of your own home. Select ME as your demonstrator from the web page and order away!! How cool is that?
Now you can order exclusive Stampin' Up! products 24 hours a day, it's so easy! ...or send that spouse off to do some Christmas shopping like ordering the new Big Shot!
Remember to select ME as your demonstrator! Simply go to www.stampinup.com, click on my name or follow the link on my sidebar.
You'll need additional pieces of cardstock for the pocket, pocket flap and backpack flap.
Pocket is 3" x 2". Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on three sides. Cut corners off as shown above.
Pocket flap is 1 1/2" x 2". Score at 1/4" and 1/2" on one long side only.
Backpack flap is 2 15/16" x 2 1/2. Score at 1/2" on long side only. (Not to confuse you, but you could cut this piece 3" x 2 1/2" if it is easier, then cut a fraction of the edge off so it fits inside the backpack).
This little backpack is basically a 2,4,6,8 box with a flap and a little pocket added to the front. If knowing that is makes this project easier for you, it won't be so overwhelming. You know how easy a 2,4,6,8 box is, this one is 3, 1 3/4, 3, 1 3/4! You CAN make this!
This is the finished backpack. Now you can accessorize it anyway you want! enjoy!