Back to School Roundup Week

I thought that we would spend this week putting together some roundups for back to school.  It really seems to be coming up fast.  I know I have been trying to get my little one back on her school sleep schedule. 

Today, I put together a round-up of backpack tutorials. 

The first tutorial is a simple string backpack from Mama Urchin.  Click here to go to the backpack tutorial.

This next tutorial is great because it uses an upcycled flour bag.  You could use any fabric you wanted, but I love the fack that it uses reused materials.

Click here to get the pattern from indietutes.

Here is another very simple backpack pattern and tutorial from The Sewing Dork.

This isn't a backpack for your kids, but I still love this project.  This little backpack is a gift bag or photo album.  I thought that it would make a great back to school gift for the teacher.

Creatin With Kristin Made this adorable backpack.  I think that I will make one for my daughter's preschool teacher in some more appropriate colors.  Click here for the scrapbook backpack tutorial.

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Stitch And Steals

In the days of saving money, these new deal a day sites can be a real asset to those of us who have hobbies that can be, should I say, pricey. Stitch and Steals is a deal site for the crafty at heart. Once you register, you are ready to start grabbing a new crafty deal or two each day. Their prices are really worth checking out. They often carry designer fabrics and trims, scrapbooking supplies, idea books, art supplies, and more. And yes... they combine shipping!!! All purchases are sent via USPS. Items are 40% - 90% off retail prices. This makes for some really sweet deals. If you really like a steal you can purchase up to 3 of any item.

Check out some of their recent past steals:

My Mind's Eye So Sophie Kit - Savvy

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Inkadinkado Holiday Tag Set - Whimsical

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Pebbles Inc. Chalk Pencil Set - Classic

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Scrapbook Trends - July 2011

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These would make great gifts or wonderful stash builders for yourself. I plan to pick up some of the Martha Stewart holiday items to put together my Christmas cards this year.

Happy craftin' ladies and gents!!!