Friday, May 27, 2011

ABC print


So, ages ago you may remember me posting about this number print that I made for Claire's room. You can read all about that here. As soon as I finished the number print (see pic below) I knew that I wanted to make an alphabet one to match it. So I went through my paper stash and picked out 26 pretty colors.


 I cut a snippet of each color so that I could have the paper arranged in the order that I wanted it in. Then I used my cricut, and 3 different cartridges, to cut out all of the letters. I played with the layout of the extra shapes on the print and in the end, I decided that less was more. I had quite a few shapes on the number print, but when I tried to add loads of shapes to the ABC print it just made it way too busy. So I picked out a few that didn't take away from the letters.

There you have it a piece of art for your little ones room. Customize the colors as you desire! I'd like to make one for Simon's room using blues and oranges. Have you made any art for your kids rooms? Leave me a link in the comments, I'd love to see it.


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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 27, 2011

    I LOVE THIS!!! My almost-2-year-old is really getting great with her counting, so I was thinking of making a number print of some kind for her room, but the alphabet print from her grandparents that's already in there would be tough... I'm definitely "pinning" this for whenever I'm lucky enough to own a cricut or have free rain of my friend's for a couple hours!

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2011

    (sorry, meant to say "MATCHING the alphabet print that's already in there")

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  3. I LOVE this!!!! I am on it!! Totally making this, like tomorrow. I have been eyeing all the ABC art around the web and wanting it. Now I will just make my own awesome piece. THANKS for the inspiration! Really beautiful!

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  4. So cute and I love the "cut and paste" element...it gives everything dimension and texture.

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  5. So darn cute! Love the colors and how you arranged them.

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  6. These look great! The colors are arranged in such a lovely way! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  7. super cute! what a sweet idea!

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  8. WOW! I love this. It is so adorable. I love all the bright colors!!

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  9. These are so cute Lila! I have major cricut envy when I see all the cool things people make. Hope you're having a great weekend!

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  10. This turned out really awesome, Lila! Kinda want to make my own now! :-)

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  11. brilliant idea - what great print for a little ones room.

    xo
    tina
    embellishments by tina

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  12. So fun. I can't believe you made that with paper. I was sure when I saw the first picture it was a print. Looks wonderful!

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  13. Do you mind sharing what cartridges you used? :-)

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  14. Another adorable project. I love your blog... I'm your newest follower.

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