The Scoop SPRING 2019 | Page 30

As you may know, summer is not that far away and we expect summer to be sunny in order for us to have fun and travel to different places. What better way is there to spend a bay area summer though than indoors? I’m gonna show you how to make something without having to pay a lot. In order to create this amazing backpack, you will need the following materials:

-Scissors

-Cotton Canvas Bag/ Backpack

-Iron on paper

-Spray on dye

-Iron

-Painter’s Tape

When you gather all of the necessary materials, the creation of this magical pack will be simple and easy. Follow these 9 easy steps to complete this easy DIY that will take you less than 30 minutes.

Step One : Tape off the bottom portion of your bag.

Step Two: Using the dye, spray the bottom of the bag pink or your desired color.

Step three: Peel off tape and let dry.

Step Four: Use a cacti stencil, or create your own, and trace onto the back of the iron-on paper.

Step Five: Place cacti on bag with the adhesive facing down.

Step Six: Iron on fabric according to the iron-on paper directions.

Step Seven: Peel off backing to reveal your cactus pattern.

Step Eight: Finished! Pack your bag and start the day.

Cotton Canvas Cactus Backpack

By: Judith Zhang

If you want to make a backpack with any design,

follow these same easy steps!