Hello, Shellye here today! I have a cute stack of colorful blocks using the new “Little Man” Collection. Need a baby shower or first birthday centerpiece? Try your hand at this oh-so-easy project!
For the boxes, I started with a basic box cutting file from the Silhouette Design Store and kraft cardstock from Carta Bella. The finished boxes measure 4”, 2.75” and 2” square. The boxes were assembled and then five mats were cut from patterned paper for each box. I used matching chalk inks to shade the edges, but you may try a walnut ink if you’re going for more of a distressed look! Next, just adhere the mats to the four sides and tops of the boxes.
Now, let’s embellish with goodies from the collection such as cardstock stickers, die-cuts and enamel dots.
For the sides of the bottom box, I used left over kraft cardstock and the largest Scallop Nesting Die (measures 3.25”) to cut out four of the shapes. Next, I die-cut four 3”circles from Side B of the “Plaid” Paper and attached them to the center of the scallops for foam adhesive. For the front, center scallop, the “Boys Rule” Journal Card was cut into a 3” circle.
The middle box was embellished with various cardstock stickers and then layered with smaller star stickers. To the top box, I die cut three of the medium-sized star from the “Dream Big” Die Set. They were attached with foam adhesive and then embellished with a medium blue enamel dot.
A hole punch was used to create a hole in the top of the box and a small piece of paper straw was glued into place. A chenille pom pom was a added, along with a banner stick and some twine.
Buttons from my stash, larger die-cut stars layered with smaller star stickers were used in completing the fun look! A grand keepsake for any “Little Man” in your life!
Are you ready to get started on your own "Little Man" project? We'd like to help you get started by offering one lucky blog reader a 6x6 "Little Man" Paper Pad!
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Products:
Little Man Collection- LM99002 Frogs;
LM99005 Plaid;
LM99010 Words;
LM99011 3X4 Journaling Cards;
LM99012 4X6 Journaling Cards;
LM99014 Little Man Element Stickers;
LM99015 Little Man Alpha Sticker;
LM99023 Little Man 6x6 Paper Pad;
LM99042 Dream Big Die Set
