Nutty Backpack and Master Cleanse Day 5 review

(First, look to the the sidebar -- notice the updated TCP blinkie.  Cuteness!)

When I saw the new Happy Camper set by The Cat's Pajamas, the first thing I thought of making was a little backpack.  Here's what I put together:

Can you guess what's inside?

Boy, oh boy -- those Honey Roasted Cashews sure look yummy to someone who hasn't had a solid bite to eat in 132 hours or so...

Here's a close up of the flap:

 

And a view from behind:
Now, I'd like to claim that I'm the papercrafting genius that came up with this little number, but that wouldn't be the truth. (And you know I always, always tell you the truth.)  I actually first saw one of these on my friend Amber's blog.  She used a template (as did I) that you can find here on Tonya Klar's blog.  Since this was created, Splitcoast has also put a backpack tutorial in the SCS resources section; it's a slightly different version, but the same basic idea.  Moral of the story: if you want to make one of these for yourself, you've got options!

What's not optional?  The ADORABLE new Happy Camper set from The Cat's Pajamas!  Seriously, folk: you NEED these stamps.  I don't say that lightly.  I'm just telling you like it is.  Fortunately, this need can be fulfilled when these stamps are released this Friday, May 29th!  I hope you order yours before Alma runs out.  Otherwise?  You'll be in a world of hurt.  This isn't a hard sell -- just the truth as I know it to be. 

Master Cleanse Update
Well, yesterday was Day 5 of the Master Cleanse.  Really nothing terribly new and exciting.  But I will tell you this: if you watch TV, you are going to be bombarded -- BOMBARDED!-- with things that remind you of food and what you could be eating at any given moment.  I swear I'm beginning to think our entire lives are built around thinking about food, shopping for food, preparing food, eating food, and thinking about food some more.  Maybe I'm saying this as a cranky, hungry person, but that doesn't mean there isn't a little validity in my statement.

Wanna know what made my mouth water the most?  It wasn't any of the ads created to do just that; rather, I was watching an episode of Law & Order: SVU and two cops were sitting at a bar, waiting for a perp (like my authentic law enforcement lingo?) to show up at his usual table.  They'd both ordered burgers and drinks.  Their burgers were served, and they were big, greasy, old-fashioned cheeseburgers.  Watching that cop take a big bite of that beautiful burger, I had the most intense craving I've ever had in my life.  In that moment, I would have shaved my head for an order of Chili's Big Mouth Bites. 

Instead, my hubby and I went for a walk.  We haven't done that in a long, long time.  At one point, I grabbed his arm and gave him a snuggle, saying "Isn't this what romantic-couples-in-love do all the time?  After more than 20 years together, we've still got it..."  His response?  "You know, I'm sure this is true for me, too, but I think this cleanse is starting to make your breath bad." 

I'm going to remind him of that comment the next time he asks me to stay on the Cleanse two extra days, just to keep him company...

Supplies used:
Stamps: Happy Camper by TCP
Paper: Kraft (PTI), Natural White (Neenah), Cosmo Cricket Mr. Campy pp
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: TCP Buttons & Ribbon Trim (Great Outdoors), corner rounder, hole punch, Copic Markers, twine, red line tape, Velcro dots

Comments

[Darsana]

Oh my god that is hilarious! Men-just when you want to kiss them, they open thier mouths and make you want to smack them! I'm so glad you shared that with us ! That little backpack is the cutest thing BTW, I saw one and have been wanting to try it, just waiting for my inspiration fairy to show up!

[Jessie/knightrone]

Don't know how you resisted the urge to smack him upside the head, but I applaude your self control!!

The backpack, SUPAH cute!!!

[Kathy Daume']

Man! Husbands are the WORST! And this backpack is the BEST! Seriously so cute! I love all the plaid going on. And yes, I love these new stamps. Thanks for a link to the tutorial. I haven't seen these yet!

Congrats on still going strong on the cleanse! I'm rooting for ya!

[jules p]

very cute back pack.

hubbies...don't they say the most romantic things?!?! ;)

[Melody]

Love the little backpack. Have to give that a try! Love the plaid and the cute stamp.

[Cat]

awww - your hubby is so romantic! [see-i'm married to one just like him, so i recognize romance when i see it ;)].

[Kelly Lunceford]

Oh my word...this is darling! Such a fun project!

[kellijo]

OMG I damn near PIMP Carole.... It fits right in when I was all proud of wearing my DS's clothes and DH said, Yep, you are built like a 9 yo boy! Grrr.... LOL

[Sara :)]

OMG...that is SO what would have happened with Kevin and I!!!! Take a sweet moment and just laugh...I love it and I don't love it. :D

We are really thinking about ding this too! We HAD to see some other people and it appears to helps if you chew food and then spit it out. I know GROSS but it looks SO GOOD doesn't it???? Plus it looks like all the cleansers seem to do it...they claim it really helps those cravings! Plus you get something other than "lemonade" in your mouth.

Can't wait to hear how it all turns out!!!

[Ree Donnelly]

Carole, I could just IMAGINE my hubby saying the exact same thing! Hmmmmph! Men...

Anyhoo, I know exactly what you mean about our world REVOLVING around food. We have 2 kids, well now 21 & 17, who have PKU, a metabolic disorder, and are on restricted diets. Our eyes were opened when they came along, because you don't even realize that at every single function, no matter how small, there seem to be "refreshments". And that makes it a problem for parents of kids on restricted diets, as many of us know! And of course, TV, etc... Yep, it's a real problem, but not one you notice until there is a reason!
Keep going, and stay healthy! Light's at the end of the tunnel... can you see it yet??

[Kim]

SPEW! That is hysterical! Bless his heart.

[tera]

Yup me gots one of those romantic types too....he picked the song for our first dance at our wedding - Damn Yankees - High Enough (good song, thats about as romantic as it gets here...LOL).
Love the backpack - very cute!!!

[paula]

This is AWESOME as well...LOL bad breath! haha...How will I ever sleep tonight??

[Master Cleanse]

Good to see you making progress with your mas. ter cleanse diet and thats one cute little back pack there.