May 15, 2009

Large Backpack on Cricut


Howzit Sistahs....

Sorry about being MIA for the last couple of days... lots was going on here, for such a short amount of time. I caught some kinda bug.... my throat was itchy for a few days last week, and it even hurt for a lil' bit. I took Advil that night, and it was gone by the next morning. Cy then started sniffling and I kept him home from school, and started him on his meds, and he pulled through. Me on the other hand was right back with it, and made me think - was it even gone that first time, or was it back with a vegance? Anyways, through it all, I pushed myself to complete the large backpack design on my Design Studio, so that I could have them for goody bags for Cy's Pre-K graduation today.

I initially designed the Mini Backpack sometime the beginning of this year, or the ending of last year. And I promised myself that I would work on the larger sized one. But you all know how that goes... I tend to wait til' the last minute, thinking that I could get by... do you?! LOL.... Anyways, someone gave me this cute little bag that held sea salt in it, and it had a window and everything on it, so that I could see through it.... and I thought "this is a super cute bag, that I could probably make on the DS"... but it was also a reminder for me to get that large backpack design completed. So I finally did!!! Weeeeeee.....

I needed a design to feed off of, so I went to Joy's blog - A Place To Be Me, as I knew she posted a backpack creation sometime ago. You can find it here. I followed the way she designed her backpack, which she followed off of Splitcoast. So, takin the dimensions off of the sea salt bag, and putting it together with the design that Joy had.... whala!!!

I made 3 different looking backpacks. 1 set for boys, the other for girls, and 1 for the teachers. In the lil' pocket, I've cut a scallop tag so that I could slip into the pocket with a lil' message from my Cy on it (which I blurred out his real name n' info for obvious reasons).

It was perfect that his May Day/Graduation happened during this time, as my Sister Nasha was able to attend and be there in person to watch all this.... what a blessing it was, Praise God for that!!! =0)

Ok, so, here are more pics of the created backpacks... sorry I don't have much more to say... just wanted to share all the pics I took of the backpacks I made, and some pics of Cy's day.














Here is a image shot of the backpack on the DS program. Click here for cut file.

Requirements: Cricut X, Ds Program, George, Accent, Mini Monograms n' Wild Card cartridges.

Thanks for peeking...
Hugs,
Jen

25 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 16, 2009

    Great job, Jen. I'm sure the graduates enjoyed receiving these with all the goodies.

    ReplyDelete
  2. These are just darling! What an incredible undertaking.

    ReplyDelete
  3. awesome backpack! makes my throw a glued paper onto a plain bag & add a bright ribbon - so dull! love your creation. makes me want to run out & get a cricut! aren't they cute, those little preschool graduates!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Wow great job Jen! I love this adaorable backpack. I saw that on your last blog on the smaller ones and always wanted to try it but didn't get around to it. But I like the larger one so there's more goodies to put in it. TFS
    Have a great day!!!!

    Jenny

    ReplyDelete
  5. Awe Jen, these are so cute!!! I'm sure all the kids loved them! Feel better soon. Did you get my email on Deb?

    ReplyDelete
  6. DAMN GINA~ That is outrageous!! My gosh, the effort you put into that. AND you filled it with great goodies! You are really using your design studio to it's fullest. Awesome!! A million kudos to this project =}

    ReplyDelete
  7. Aww, hope you guys all feel better soon! Reece's fever came back this morning but nothing else so far.

    Cute your little... or should I say, "big" little backpack. Such a sweet mommy to do that for the whole class and teachers too? :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Oh Jen, you are a super momma doing all these for your little boy Cy! God bless!!! What an adorable backpack (boy have you been busy) - really loving how it came out - you did a great job!!!hoping you feel better!

    ReplyDelete
  9. These are awesome Jen! Looks like you had fun making them too!
    Cy is so cute with his graduation cap on. =)
    Hugs,
    Jodi =)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Your mini backpacks are adorable Jen! The kids and teachers are going to get out of these for sure. Congratulations to Cy! He's so darn cute!
    Take care and I hope you feel better soon!
    hugs
    Risa:)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Whoa sister ... your backpacks are FABULOUS! Cy is sooo cute, I just want to HUG him. You must be so proud of him - good job Mommy! I can't wait for tomorrow's class and I promise (maybe) to behave, but I can't promise my BFF will. LOL!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. OMG how cute is he?! How special and sweet! I love your project. You are like the mom everyone wishes they had!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Oh my gosh, Jen you 've been stinkin' busy! The backpack goody bags are fantastic . . .wow, I'm sure the kids definitely got a kick receiving such a fun goody bag with yummy stuff inside.

    Awww, Cy is so adorable. Cute pics.

    Sorry you've been sick. I've been the same. . .first a stomach ache then major headache and allergies. Arggh! It sucks to be sick!! HOpe you feel better soon!

    Maria

    ReplyDelete
  14. Sister, I hope you feel better soon, gotta take care! Look at you! Wowee, so many beautiful back packs! The children must've been so delighted to receive these! Cy is really growing up! What a little man! xo, Teri

    ReplyDelete
  15. Hi there- shucks...wish I ws a kid in his class... awesome Jen.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Wow ~ Just simply awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your work and all that love you put into it. Hope you & he are feeling all right now.

    ReplyDelete
  17. Awww...Cy looks so cute in his graduation hat and lei! Bet you were one proud momma! Wow, you worked hard making all those darling backpacks...bet Cy's classmates were thrilled to receive them. Hope you're feeling better soon!

    ReplyDelete
  18. These are amazing! I'm in awe of the whole loot. Woohoo girlie, they came out fab. Cute pictures of your little one too. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  19. OMG your little guy looks so cute, love the backpacks

    ReplyDelete
  20. Jen these are amazing! You are such an awesome Mommy!!!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Congratulations Cy! you go boy! love your creations Jen! that's so awesome and so many backpacks! it came out great! TFS! have a great Monday!

    ReplyDelete
  22. WOW! The backpacks are super cute and what a fantastic idea! The children must have loved 'em!

    And what Cute pics of your little guy! Enjoying looking through your blog!! So glad to be joining you girls on CSAYL!

    ReplyDelete
  23. Jen - I thought I had DL this last year but I can't find it! And when I try to follo the link it tells me link can't be found. :( Could you send this to me? I want to make this for Emy's Kindergarten teacher

    ReplyDelete
  24. Thanks so muck for sharing your cut file...just what I was looking for!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Thank you for sharing

    ReplyDelete

Thank U so much for leaving me a comment, it blesses me!!