Bonjour! This entire week, The Twinery and PSA Essentials design teams are co-hosting a blog hop filled with ideas for you to explore, in addition to all sorts of yummy prizes up for grabs. But first, here's my project,
I use the Frenchie set from PSA Essentials and stamped them on cardstock. Then I used a EK Success 1-3/4" circle punch to cut them out. I also made some tags of the names of the pictures (e.g., dog = le chien) in French, and brought in some additional color with The Twinery's Baker's Twine by threading or wrapping it around these tags.
Then I collaged it together to create a fun shadowbox art that teaches my daughters the words in French. Puuuurtty AND functional. :o)
So what is PSA Essentials?
PSA Essentials manufactures custom, self-inking stamps (think return address labels.) They have patent-pending Peel & Stick technology which allows you to PEEL away your custom stamp and STICK on a new design, and they have thousands of designs - from Holiday, Birthday, Sentiments, and licensed Peanuts, Hello Kitty, U.B.U., Smirk, College & Universities, and Greek Life, making PSA Essentials perfect for crafting!The self-inking stamper (and 22-ink cartridges) give a crisp, clean and consistent impressions every time! The technology allows you to interchange your designs quickly for scrapbooking, cardmaking, creating gift tags, bags, wrap, making favors and decorations.
Here's a little info about The Twinery too...
Our twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, our baker's twine adds a fresh,
yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! Our baker's twine comes in 11 delicious colors and it's uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.
The Blog Hop Prizes!
- The Twinery will be giving a prize package of: Winners choice of 6 spools of baker's twine (value of $84)
- PSA Essentials will be giving a prize package of: 1 stamper & 3 Peel & Stick packs, and 1 Monogrammed Tote Bag (value of $75+)
How to Enter:
- Dates of entry are 6/6 at 12:01 AM EST to 6/12 at 11:59 EST.
- LEAVE COMMENT ON EACH PARTICIPATING DESIGNER'S BLOG AND
- Follow the PSA Stamp Camp Blog – 1 entry
- Follow The Twinery Blog – 1 entry
- Like PSA Essentials on Facebook – 1 entry
- Like The Twinery on Facebook – 1 entry
Winner will be chosen on 6/13 and announced on The Twinery's blog as well as Facebook on both Twinery & PSA pages
Special Discounts!
- PSA Essentials can be ordered HERE and all orders will receive a 30% discount
when ordered between June 6-10 only. No discount code is needed. - The Twinery is offering a 15% DISCOUNT on all orders placed between June 6-10 only. Discount code to be used: PSAHOP15
Wow! Did you know I said all that without taking a breath? (Hee hee) Anyway, if you should somehow get lost, The Twinery's blog is the first stop along the hop and you can also pick-up from any one of our design team members' sites and hop away!
Well, stick around this week for some fabulous ideas from all 27 designers participating in this Blog Hop! But starting tomorrow 8AM,
will be kicking things off at her blog so please do visit her and tell her I sent you!
FULL LIST OF DESIGNERS and BLOG HOP DATES:
MONDAY, JUNE 6
TheTwinery: http://www.thetwineryblog.blogspot.com/
PSA Stamp Camp: http://psastampcamp.blogspot.com/
Julie Ranae: http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/
Tami Mayberry: http://www.tamimayberry.blogspot.com/
Monika Wright: http://iloveitallwithmonikawright.blogspot.com/
Anthonette Chavez: http://chavezdesigns.blogspot.com/
TUESDAY, JUNE 7
Jen Carter: http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/
Angelica Suarez: http://handmadebyangelica.com/
Jeanne Streiff: http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Grace Hester: http://www.gracehester.typepad.com/
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8
Jennifer Holmes: http://www.simpleflourishes.com/
Jessica Diedrich: http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Kelley Eubanks: http://www.myfrontporch-kelley.blogspot.com/
Caroline Stender: http://mypapertreats.blogspot.com/
Kim Moreno: http://www.livingthecircuslife.blogspot.com/
Jenny Suchin: http://www.suchins.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, JUNE 9
Mara Campbell: http://www.loveyourmotherearth.blogspot.com/
Sheri Twing: http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/
Marie Ramirez: http://www.absosweetmarie.blogspot.com/
Tifany DeGough: http://inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/
Melyssa Connolly: http://www.fantastink.blogspot.com/
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
April Meeker: http://www.suaviloquy.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Jones: http://pinkstarcreations.blogspot.com/
Katrina Hunt: http://www.paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/
Emily Leiphart: http://www.leiphartonart.blogspot.com/
Amber Zimmerman: http://amberzimm.blogspot.com/
Super cute idea! TFS!
Posted by: Amanda W | June 07, 2011 at 08:06 AM
Aww now that is cute...very creative..
Awesome blog hop.
Posted by: Annette A. | June 07, 2011 at 09:12 AM
I love this idea!! Beautiful design and function!
Posted by: Clare Groninga | June 07, 2011 at 09:17 AM
what a cute crafty project; very creative!! :)
Posted by: vanessa | June 07, 2011 at 09:36 AM
Absolutely adorable idea, learning and fun, perfect.
Posted by: Nancy Lempinen | June 07, 2011 at 09:59 AM
Wow Grace - this is absolutely amazing! What a fun idea and so beautiful too! Very clever :) Love that stamp set :) And of course the twine just adds the perfect touch!
Posted by: Becky Dunham | June 07, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Very creative! TFS!
Posted by: J3white | June 07, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Adorable!!! What an fun idea! It's always easier to remember new words when you have a visual aid! Love the colors and the twine coordinates with it perfectly! Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Stephanie K | June 07, 2011 at 11:20 AM
I love how you used the stamps and twine in your shadowbox, Grace! The colours and layout are fantastic.
Posted by: Emily Leiphart | June 07, 2011 at 01:27 PM
Oh, this is so fun! Love that stamp set! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Tanya Phillips | June 07, 2011 at 01:28 PM
Gorgeous project as always Grace!!! Love that stamp set!
Posted by: Sheri Twing | June 07, 2011 at 01:53 PM
I love it! Thanks for sharing. :)
Posted by: readysetlove (lauren) | June 07, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Fabulous project!!
Posted by: Silvia Haynes | June 07, 2011 at 03:20 PM
Cute and educational! That is my kind of project!
Posted by: Lorus | June 07, 2011 at 03:38 PM
So very frrrrensh! That's the best French accent I can type.
Posted by: Sharon Gullikson | June 07, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Nice project! A little different from the others, great job!
Posted by: Maureen D. | June 07, 2011 at 04:29 PM
That is fantastic! My daughter is re-decorating her room in a Paris theme and this would be so cute on her wall! Thanks for sharing. What a fun blog hop!
Posted by: Brandy Miller | June 07, 2011 at 04:51 PM
I love how different this is from all the other projects! :)
Posted by: Meagan Darrow | June 07, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Super sweet design...love how you used more than one stamp...colors are great. TFS!
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Posted by: kimberly brown | June 07, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Such a clever idea to make a darling shadowbox that is also functional. PSA Essentials Frenchie is perfect for that, and The Twinery's twine adds texture and color to your finished product. Fun stop along this blog hop!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | June 07, 2011 at 05:44 PM
Fun Project!
Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Annette H | June 07, 2011 at 06:54 PM
Your framed art is so very cute!
Posted by: Veronica Z | June 07, 2011 at 07:37 PM
very cute!
Posted by: Angie | June 07, 2011 at 08:16 PM
What a perfect, fun way to learn some French! Merci for sharing this sweet project.
Posted by: Lindsey | June 07, 2011 at 09:15 PM
super cute project!!!
Posted by: Michelle A. | June 07, 2011 at 09:17 PM