4/26/13 Splitcoaststampers - Backpack Box Project Tutorial by Mary Arima

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Backpack Box
by Mary Arima

Create this adorable box shaped like a backpack.
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Backpack Box Template
Two each of 8.5 x 11 sheets colored card
stock (2 contrasting colors)
Paper Trimmer with scoring blade
1/8" Handheld Circle Punch
Crop-a-dile"
Scissors
Ruler
Stamps & Ink
Bone Folder
Sticky Strip"
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Magnetic Snaps or Velcro Dots (2 pairs)
Mini-eyelets in coordinating color (8)
Eyelet setting tools
" Grosgrain Ribbon in coordinating
color - 36 total
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Step 1
Print template, then cut on solid lines.
Punch holes where indicated.
Backpack Base Template (PDF, 24K)
Backpack Flap and Pocket (PDF, 24K)
Step 2
Arrange template pieces on card stock, with
base and small flap on one color (red used
here), front pocket and large flap on other
color (black used here).
Step 3
Trace around template pieces, using a ruler to
keep the lines straight, if you wish.
Do not forget to mark eyelet holes.
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Step 4
Cut pieces from card stock, using trimmer for
straight cuts and scissors for details.
Punch eyelet holes, using 1/8" handheld
circle punch or an anywhere punch, as
appropriate.
Step 5
Decorate box base.
Classic Stars jumbo wheel with Ancient Page
black ink cartridge was used here.
Step 6
Score all four cut pieces where indicated by
dotted lines on template.
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For both flaps, measure 1 from straight edge
for first score and 1 for the second score.
Step 7
Position Sticky Strip" on box base and large
flap, as indicated in photo.
Step 8
Position large flap on top edge of base back
(largest section, adjacent to the flap), as
indicated in photo. Be sure the 1 score is just
above the edge of the base, so it will fold at
the score.
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Step 9
Punch holes in base layer, using pre-punched
holes in flap as a guide.
Step 10
Attach eyelets to all punched holes.
Step 11
Position Sticky Strip on front pocket piece
and small flap, as indicated in photo.
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Step 12
Fold pocket on all score lines, starting with
small flaps. Make crisp folds with bone folder.
Step 13
Tuck side flaps with Sticky Strip behind back
side of pocket, aligning sides of back piece with
the first fold, as indicated in photo.
Step 14
Use bone folder to press joints together.
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Step 15
Align small flap with pocket, so 1 extension is
at back of pocket and flap folds neatly over top
of pocket. Remove Sticky Strip lining and
adhere.
Step 16
Use bone folder to press joints together.
Step 17
Position Sticky Strip at top back of pocket, as
indicated in photo.
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Step 18
Cut 24 piece grosgrain ribbon for backpack
handle and straps.
Cut ends at an angle to make it easier to
thread ribbon through eyelets.
Step 19
Fold ribbon in half, then thread each end down
through top two eyelets in large flap.
Pull ribbon equally on both sides until it touches
your thumb to create the handle.
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Step 20
Flip box base over.
Knot ribbon where it emerges from the first set
of eyelets. This will prevent it from slipping
after box is complete.
Step 21
Thread ribbon ends through adjacent eyelets.
Ribbon will emerge at the top back of base.
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Step 21
Thread ribbon ends through adjacent eyelets.
Ribbon will emerge at the top back of base.
Step 22
Thread ribbon ends through eyelets at bottom
of base, leaving enough slack to make it look
like backpack straps.
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Step 23
Flip base over and secure ribbon with a knot at
each end where it touches the eyelets.
Trim away any extra ribbon.
Step 24
Flip base again and align the tab (with sticky
strip) along the side edge of base.
Remove lining and press to adhere. Use bone
folder to ensure a good bond.
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Step 25
Flip base upside-down. To make bottom of box,
fold side flaps flat first, followed by back flap,
then front flap.
NOTE:
You may wish to add sticky strip to the back
flap extensions, to make bottom more stable.
The front flap may be slightly curved in order
to slip it into the slot created by the others.
Step 26
Using both hands, push gently on sides of
base, to create the crease at the top of the
box.
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Crease sides enough that the top "pinches
together to fit the second flap score.
Step 27
If using magnetic snaps, place one negative
and one positive piece together, so the
adhesive is facing out. Remove lining on one
side of snap and position on inside of large
flap, above the eyelet. Press to adhere
securely.
Step 28
Remove lining on other side of snap and
carefully close flap over base, so that it fits
over top of box and flat on the box front. Press
through all layers to adhere securely.
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Step 29
Remove liner from sticky strip on back of
pocket.
Adhere to front of backpack, positioning pocket
for equal spacing between it and the sides and
bottom of box. Press to adhere.
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Step 30
Add magnetic snap to pocket flap using the
same procedure as on the large flap.
Step 31
Cut to 6" pieces of grosgrain.
Thread one end through large flap eyelet,
making ends even. Knot ribbon.
Repeat with small flap and the backpack box is
done.
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