Morning Roadies and TGIF! Today I have a fun project I made using a mini album for CHA-S. I used the School Bus Mini Album is a very different way. Not having any little ones of my own in school I was stumped for ideas. In an art class back in high school we had done something similar with chipboard cut outs of our names. So channeling my inner Mrs. Hyke I made my bus 3D.
I scored and folded an extra piece of chipboard between two of the pages of the album to create the bus. Similar to what I did on THIS tutorial to put it all together.
I used a lot of dimensional foam on the extra bus parts to create some depth. I punched holes in the top and added wood dowels to hang my mini banner from.
Supplies Used:
Acrylic Alphabet
Have a good weekend!
How stinking awesome is this?!??!?!
Posted by: slammie | August 05, 2011 at 10:22 AM
This is FABulous!! Love how you worked the chipboard and the Crate paper - so fun!
Posted by: Cynthia B. | August 05, 2011 at 01:40 PM
I thought this was very cute when I saw it at CHA. Thanks for sharing here too.
Posted by: Darla Weber | August 05, 2011 at 06:20 PM
What an incredibly creative idea. I can see this being such a cute gift for a teacher's classroom or the teacher's lounge at school. Way to think outside the box.
Posted by: Lisa P | August 06, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Amazing!!! Love it all, especially the green stuff on the wheels?!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | August 06, 2011 at 10:18 AM
I just love it how creative!! Too Cute. It has been awhile since I have visited blog and I must say all the projects are awesome!!!
Nettie
Posted by: Nettie | August 06, 2011 at 10:21 AM
I adore this bus!!! So creative!! As a teacher I would love to have this on my desk or shelf in my classroom. Super idea!!!
Posted by: Heather H | August 06, 2011 at 10:46 AM
incredible creativity
Posted by: 2amscrapper | August 06, 2011 at 11:03 AM
OMG... I sooo need to make one of these for my classroom this year!!! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!!!!
Posted by: amy tara koeppel | August 06, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Oh my that bus is soooo cute! What a neat idea for the start of the school year.
Posted by: Sherry F | August 06, 2011 at 11:30 AM
This is all kinds of awesome!
Posted by: Laney | August 06, 2011 at 12:06 PM
This is adorable!! The mini banner chipboard set is a must have - I can see myself using it in so many ways!! Great project.
Posted by: beatrice lawson | August 06, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Cute!
Posted by: Joyce | August 06, 2011 at 12:12 PM
ooooh what a great project!!! xx Tamara
Posted by: Tamara | August 06, 2011 at 12:20 PM
how awesome is this? too cute!
Posted by: Onita | August 06, 2011 at 12:25 PM
That is just adorable, love it!! The banner on top is such a cute touch!
Posted by: Janna | August 06, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Very cute project.....I would have fun with this for sure!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | August 06, 2011 at 12:50 PM
OMG!!! That is sooooo cute!
Posted by: Janet | August 06, 2011 at 12:51 PM
That bus is adorable. That would be a cute project for a teacher. Thanks for the awesome idea!
Posted by: Roxie Griffith | August 06, 2011 at 01:41 PM
That bus is a hoot!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: jengd | August 06, 2011 at 01:45 PM
How awesome is this. I would love to make this for a gift to bring for my daughters teacher at the starting of the school year. Would make a fun addition to her classroom. Thanks for the great ideas.
Fran Heupel
Posted by: Fran Heupel | August 06, 2011 at 01:48 PM
what a cute idea. thank you for sharing.
Posted by: f lynn rush | August 06, 2011 at 01:55 PM
Ahhh! Mini banners! I've been looking everywhere for mini banners -- please please please pick me!!! Jumping up and down!!!!
Posted by: Ann Marie | August 06, 2011 at 03:02 PM
I love this project...It would love absolutely great in my classroom.
Posted by: Barbara Reyes | August 06, 2011 at 03:16 PM
This little bus is soooo cute! I love it!
Thanks for sharing.
LizW in TX
Posted by: LizW in TX | August 06, 2011 at 03:27 PM
This is the cutest thing!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Mara Adkins | August 06, 2011 at 03:39 PM
OMGosh, it reminds me of a "Deadhead Bus" I love it!!!!
Posted by: Gina, mom to The Shoe | August 06, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Wow I have never in my entire life which is lots of years seen a greater school bus!! Plus I can't remember one thing from ANY art class I took!! You are terrific beyond words! You are truly blessed with a wonderful talent! Thanks for sharing and inspiring!!
Posted by: Joanie G | August 06, 2011 at 04:13 PM
This bus is the bee's knees! Too beepin' cute!
Posted by: griffingirl | August 06, 2011 at 04:20 PM
Such a cute idea! Love the little banner at the top.
Posted by: Sophia | August 06, 2011 at 05:41 PM
A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Jen you have left me speechless
xoxo Angella
Posted by: Angella Peardon | August 06, 2011 at 10:02 PM
What an amazing piece, I love it
Posted by: Lois | August 06, 2011 at 10:03 PM
This is such an adorable project! I'm sure my nephews would love it if I made them each one of these!
Posted by: Kathy Murray | August 06, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Oh this is the cutest ever!!! Love everything about it :) Thanks for the chance to win the stamp set too :) Love Maya Road!!
Posted by: Jennifer Priest | August 06, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Wow! this is so supercute!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing
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Posted by: danielle brown | August 07, 2011 at 06:56 AM
OMG, your mind is fantastic enhanced by Maya Road! I never would have thought of that.
Posted by: donna rahal | August 07, 2011 at 01:44 PM
Oh my goodness. How very cute. Would love to win some banner stamps. Maya Roads Rocks. Proud to be a "Roadie". Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Julie Shearer | August 07, 2011 at 05:56 PM