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!
Simply leave a comment on THIS blog post! Tell us your name and the state you live in. We'll choose a winner next week - be sure to check back on Tuesday, January 12th to see if YOU are the lucky winner!
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
Oh this looks like total fun. Ah, new paper! thank you
Posted by: Rebecca H | 01/11/2016 at 07:44 PM
Love!!
Carolyn from Florida
Posted by: Carolyn E | 01/11/2016 at 02:29 PM
Would love to win!
Would make wonderful layouts of my son!
Thanks
Posted by: {vicki} in ga | 01/11/2016 at 01:28 PM
My name is Nancy Hilderbrnd and I live in Illinois
Posted by: Nancy Hilderbrand))) | 01/11/2016 at 12:35 PM
Love these blocks. I'm Renee from Washington.
Posted by: Renee G | 01/10/2016 at 08:54 PM
This is spectacular and so adorable!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 01/10/2016 at 08:02 PM
What a fabulous collection!!! I would get so much use from this collection. (I'm from Melbourne, Australia.)
Posted by: Cheryl Wright | 01/10/2016 at 07:48 PM
So cute. I need to make some fun little man stuff for my nephew.
Posted by: Melissa Rice | 01/10/2016 at 04:18 PM
Love this collection. My name is Judy and I live in Missouri
Posted by: Judy | 01/10/2016 at 11:05 AM
Hello everyone! My name is Shari and I am from Iowa! It is super duper cold here today. Great colors for a little boy collection. I know that I will be buying some of it. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Shari Klyn | 01/10/2016 at 10:19 AM
Would love this colorful paper for my grandsons!
Posted by: Debby Mulvihill | 01/10/2016 at 09:32 AM
Great papers for little and big boy projects.
Posted by: Alison markham | 01/10/2016 at 08:38 AM
Wonderful paper. I'm Chris in rain soaked NC. We're building an Ark at my house.
Posted by: Chris | 01/09/2016 at 10:34 PM
Adorable. Love the 6 x 6 paper pad. Perfect for boy layout and cards. Thanks from Sandi in Indiana for a chance to win.
Posted by: Sandi B | 01/09/2016 at 08:31 PM
Hi, I am Vicki from Kansas. My youngest 3 of 6 grandsons are ages 3, 2 and 1. I am sure to get great use of this great giveaway.
Posted by: Vicki h | 01/09/2016 at 07:29 PM
I love this Little Man collection! My first grandson is coming soon & im sure I could make him something sweet with the 6 x 6. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Posted by: Robin | 01/09/2016 at 07:06 PM
Looks like so much fun to create with this paper!
Posted by: Bonnie | 01/09/2016 at 05:39 PM
Hello! I am Debby from the not so snowy western side of NY. Wishing for snow... and more crafts to make. :)
Posted by: Debby | 01/09/2016 at 04:35 PM
My grandson was just born January 2nd and this little man paper would be perfect.
Posted by: Jennifer Ford | 01/09/2016 at 04:03 PM
Awwwww! These would make a perfect addition to my "Lil' Man's" album! Thanks so much for the chance! Kristy in TN
Posted by: Kristy | 01/09/2016 at 01:50 PM
I absolutely love this! Michele from Alabama/Germany.
Posted by: michelegeorgern | 01/09/2016 at 11:40 AM
That is adorable...I love it!! It's cute for a boy's birthday:) Christina Anne from Utah
Posted by: CHRISTINA aNNE | 01/09/2016 at 10:55 AM
Wonderful collection :) I'm Marlena from Poland
Posted by: Marlena | 01/09/2016 at 10:46 AM
Love this and this adorable stack of blocks you made Shellye! I am Sandi from sunny and slightly warm Florida.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | 01/09/2016 at 09:59 AM
Such adorable patterns!
Posted by: Melissa | 01/09/2016 at 09:08 AM