How to Customize a Teen Backpack

Teenagers have developed special personalities and like to express them in whatever way they can. Customizing a backpack is a fun way to show off your style and give teens a way to be creative.

Instructions

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      Sew on a patch. Patches are a neat way to show places you've visited or things you like. Locations, scenery or the good old smiley face make terrific patches for your backpack.

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      Use the bling machine to apply some fancy pieces to your backpack. This is a great way to put studs around the border of the backpack or create a design in the center.

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      Attach some jewels. Use special glue to attach pretty jewels such as rhinestones to a backpack. Most teens love to design their own look.

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      Hang pins. A super way to display the pins you've collected is to hang them on your backpack. Pins that show where you've hiked or sports you're involved in will make a special statement.

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      Make a photo-copy of your pet and put it on your backpack. Teens love this idea. A specially designed paper will stick the photo to the material.

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      Embellish the bag with fabric paint. Paint initials, sayings or squiggly lines. Teens love to doodle.

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      String beads from your backpack. This is definitely a favorite design for teens. Thread or pin several rows of beads along the backpack to display your creative talents.

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