my Stamp BOX ABC BLOG HOP Today!!

Welcome to the my Stamp BOX ABC Blog Hop.
If you've randomly stumbled upon my blog today - we're having a blog hop at my Stamp BOX, and lucky you....you're at stop #1!

We're all doing projects this weekend using our many alphabet sets.

This one that I used is called "Colour Me Not"
(and yes....that is spelled correctly b/c mSB is out of Toronto so they spell things right.... I mean, Canadian, eh?).

Colour Me Not is awesome for big solid chunky letters.....they're each about 1" x 1" and they're great for titles obviously....I've also used them on cards (see end of post) and for this project, I made a frame to hold my kids' school work. Clear Scraps makes these awesome display pieces - they're 12x12 acrylic with a lip at the top and bottom for holding your layout in, and also for running a ribbon through the top so you can hang the piece. I guess the original use of it is to display your layout, and then swap out your layout as a new one needs to be displayed (awesome for stores!). BUT....I designated one specifically for my kids' school artwork which often comes home on a small scrap of paper that gets lost in the shuffle after school - this way, I can adhere it to a 12x12 piece of cardstock, slide it in and it's a piece of wall art. And, because it's then removable, I can swap it out the next day when a different kid comes home with something special.

I coloured the edges of the acrylic a little with some alcohol inks, then I used my Colour Me Not alphabets to do a quick border all the way around the edge with Staz-on Ink, and a little bit of American Craft Slick Writer for touch-ups if I didn't stamp perfectly.



Thanks for taking a look at my blog. Leave me a comment and then continue on through the rest of the DT's blogs. Make sure to stop at my Stamp BOX blog at the end and let us know that you made it through. Anyone who visits and comments on all the blogs will be entered to win the 2 new stamp sets coming out now in September - Brand new sets (the DT doesn't even have them yet!).

Also...as an added incentive from ME. If you post on my blog I'll enter you into my very own draw for some goodies....secret goodies that'll be fun to get in the mail, trust me :) AND, if you choose to Follow my blog....I'll add your name in again - 2 chances to win!

OK..thanks for stopping in! Your next stop is: Tracey
Check out what she's made and leave her a little bit of love too :)

If you're lost, or any of the links aren't working....check here for the complete list of blogs in the hop today!


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44 comments:

Deanne Burton said...

What a cute idea!!!

Catherine said...

love the stamps!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Fabulous project!!!

marcibun said...

That's an awesome project Cath!

Jessica said...

that came out fantastic! tfs!

Tina said...

What a fun idea!! Thanks for the inspiration!

Dria said...

Terrific project!

Michelle said...

what a great frame for kids art work!

Cori-Lyn said...

That is super cute! I really like the thickness of this stamp set :)

Jolene said...

What an awesome display piece! I bet the kids feel like they belong in a gallery. ;^)

Sheryl said...

Very cute! This project would make a great gift for Grandparents to showcase their grand children's art

Shirley said...

What a cute idea to use the letters to frame the artwork! I'm sure the kiddos love this!

*Alison* said...

This is just ADORABLE... I LOVE the creativity behind this.. great job.. HUGS

stretchnbubbles.blogspot.com

PS.. I became a follower.. because I liked your style. :)

Kim Sonksen said...

What a cool way to use those alpha's. And I love that you do the same thing as me and touch up with AC slick writers :)

Maryfrances said...

What a fun project.

Juliet A said...

This is such a clever idea, and it keeps the fridge free! Why didn't I have this when my kids were in elementary school?

Tina Hessdorfer said...

enjoying the hop and love the colors on your blog page!

Juliet A said...

I've scrolled down and seen some of your other posts (this is my first time on your blog) - awesome art! I'm definitely one of your followers now!

Jenni said...

Thanks for the great idea!

Tammy@ Not Just Paper and Glue said...

I love how your frame turned out! Awesome idea!

Bamm-ela said...

Cathy,
CUTE, CUTE, CUTE idea. Just getting the blog hop started. My first one. Wish me luck so I don't get lost ...

Calia Yang said...

What a great way to use the alpha set!

Kate said...

Adorable way to hang all that art that comes home!

Victoria said...

Love that project! Great work! I'll definitely start following your blog - great stuff here!

Steph S said...

great idea, my need to try this

jill said...

great project, Cathy.
I'm also a fellow-Manitoban.
-jill

mica said...

Fantastic creation!! Love your cards and just became a follower:)

paru's_circle said...

awesome! u r an inspiration!

SBDB said...

I love what you create!! Thanks for the inspiration.

SBDB

Tams said...

Oh I love what you did, so creative.

Anne Marie said...

Love your project you did! Great blog.

Trace Geworsky said...

fun project

TanyaW said...

I love your idea, I left a message a few moments ago, so I hope this isn't a 2nd one.

Anonymous said...

Cool use of alphabets!
Melanie from Moncton!

polarchick said...

I love what you did,would not have thought of it.Great work.

gudrun said...

Oh, this project is SO cool!!

Anonymous said...

An inspiring idea that I will take on board for sure!
Shell (friend of Jolene)

groovyscrapbooker said...

Cool project!

Celeste B. said...

Great idea for holding your kids' artwork

June Goh said...

Such a great project!

Karen said...

Such a great project!

Kimberly Kett said...

That is such a cool border, LOVE it!

Bev said...

That is brilliant, Cathy! In fact, I'm gonna make something like this TODAY to celebrate the first day back at school for my kids.
Just sat down after they got on the bus...good to be back in MY routine of catching up on blogs, emails, doing devos first thing in the morning. Have a great first day of school!!
Might try the hop - rookie here :s

scrappin{jewlz} said...

Cute project!