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Ten-year-old Amanda wanted a messenger bag for this school year. She was fairly particular about what she wanted as far as color — some were too plain, some were too dark, and others were too wild. One thing that surprised me was her objection over anything with too much nylon. Apparently she has a strong dislike for the sound nylon makes when you scratch it, and doesn’t like the way it feels. So, we had to find a canvas bag in a color that was acceptable.

Fortunately, we found a powder blue one. It was plain, but that gave her an idea: “Can I decorate it? Draw and write on it?” “Sure,” I agreed, but wanted to approve her design before she took the Sharpie permanent marker to it.

When Pak-Nak offered to send me some charms for review, I thought that they would make a perfect addition to her custom-designed bag, and after looking through all their designs, I knew two that she would especially like to add to her bag: Tabby the penguin, and Earth the planet.

Manfred the snail was soon affixed to the top of her lunchbox as well. They really make her school accessories stand out, but they’re even more fun when you think of more creative uses, such as the ones pictured here.

These PakNak charms are beyond cute. They are sturdy, being made of a rubbery material, 3D, and simple to affix, and yet easy to change as frequently as your child’s interests. There are charms to suit the youngest toddler to tweens and beyond (I’m trying to figure out what I could personalize with one of their colorful flower designs). They would make great stocking stuffers and birthday gifts.

They attach with velcro. They are easy and sturdy. One caution: Amanda put the earth on the back of her messenger bag, which is always rubbing against her, and it fell off, as I sort of thought it might. However, the penguin and the snail have stayed put through the rigors of a typical 5th grade day.

Would you like to win a set of charms?

Five of you will win three charms of your choice (U.S. shipping addresses only). For those of you who are ready to order now, use discount code DE15 to receive 15% off. If you order in September, you’ll be entered to win a free notebook/organizer, and 10% of any orders placed in September will go to Schoolhouse Supplies, which helps local schoolteachers get the supplies they need.

Leave a comment if you’d like to win. We’ll announce the winners on September 20.

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  33. Isn’t this adorable? And this is the first year we’ve just bought a backpack at Walmart so we definitely need some personalizing!!

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  40. These are such a great way to personalize a backpack especially with a sea of similiar packs hanging on hooks in the preschool class.

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  74. Those are cute. I’d love a couple to help DS distinguish his backpack from the one just like it 3 hooks over outside his kindergarten class!

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  82. These sound so fun! My girls would love them for their backpacks! Great giveaway – thanks for offering it!
    ~Tanya
    the4moyers(at)msn(dot)com

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  85. I love the little flowers and the earth. They’d be great to decorate our reusable shopping bags! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  88. My Grandsons would love these. They are into animal-type things. These little fellas would be just perfect to add to their collections.

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  92. I love your ideas for using them. I have a son in fifth grade who would like the sports designs. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  93. Their turtle is so cute. When my baby was little, he reminded me of a turtle, and now I can’t help but buy almost every turtle thing I see. 🙂

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  100. These charms are very cute! I know a cute little gal who would love them! The insect ones are especially precious!

    I like that they are sturdy, made of a rubbery material, 3D, and simple to affix, and yet easy to change as frequently as your child’s interests!

    Thanks a bunch!!
    baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com

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  114. What fun! I know I have a couple granddaughters that would just love these! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

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