Word up! My "twist" on the Sizzix Twist Cube while getting my surface treatment inspiration from the book 1,000 Type Treatments

Thursday = book giveaway and Sizzix blog hop day. Yippie! Here's how I worked my crafty magic with the Sizzix Twist Cube die cut. The first thing I thought of is one of my favorite sayings: "Think outside of the box." I wanted to cover the box with that saying but I needed a little help, so off to the book 1,000 Type Treatments: From Script to Serif, Letterforms Used to Perfection for 1,000 ideas. This is the book you can win - scroll down for the question to answer!

I think this was my favorite side. The "i" just being the dot in the shape of a small square echoed the shape of the box.

I constructed the die cut as the directions stated and decided to make it look a bit like a road case, so I trimmed the edges with classic silver Duck Tape. And if you have ever tried to cut super sticky tape with traditional scissors, you know how they get all gummy. The Wetscott Non-stick scissors are dreamy for this type of cutting.

I added little dots to make it look like rivets.

Here are some of the other sides and the pages that I used for inspiration.

Would you like to score yourself a copy of 1,000 Type Treatments From Script to Serif, Letterforms Used to Perfection so you too can kick up your type layout and design in your projects?

Answer today's question in the comments section by Midnight ET Thursday November 18th, 2010 and you're in the running. Answer the question and then use the "Sizzix hope button" in the top right column to see 60 more designs!

 Question: What's your favorite word/phrase and do you use it in your art/craft? How?

 

1,000 Type Treatments: From Script to Serif, Letterforms Used to Perfection

by

Wilson Harvey

New miniature version!

The ability to wield typography is one of those things that is a clear indication of a talented designer. Being able to craft type well and thoughtfully takes a deep understanding of the inherent complexities and a keen eye for the minute and subtle details. This book contains a collection of 1,000 instances of thoughtful type usage along with credits that note what fonts were used in the design. Like its predecessor, 1,000 Graphic Elements, the photography in this book focuses in on the typography so readers can get an up-close look at the work.

1,000 Type Treatments showcases an array of fonts in a catalog-like format, making it easy for the working designer to practically shop for ideas. The book is organized by style so if a designer has a traditional, elegant, or edgy piece, they can go directly to that section of the book, where they will find a wide collection of fresh ideas in the style they are seeking.

Also included is a directory of font foundries and suppliers, providing busy designers with a quick reference guide to where they can find the fonts that pique their interest.

Comments

[Karen B.]

Oh this is neat! I love the theme and having a literal box to think outside of! The industrial appearance with the tape and hand-drawn rivets is super cool. I could see something like this being a good guy gift, too. Thank you for using my die is such a creative "out-of-the-box-but-with-a-box" way!

[Candice Windham]

Love the duct tape!
My philosophy is that if you have duct tape, an Xacto knife and mat board, you can build anything. Of course, you have to cut to size, beat to fit and paint to match as well!

[Jen Goode]

So much fun!!

[Madeline]

Clever idea! It's so much fun to see the materials everyone is using.

[Mod Podge Amy]

Yours is so cool. Just like you!

[Barbara Hagerty]

What a great idea, and a great book! I love what you've done with the die!

"Authenticity" is one of my favorite words. I don't often use it literally in artwork --maybe I should-- but I try to live it in everything that I do.

[Suella]

I'm too late to be considered here. Alas, I was away from my computer when this was posted.

I love to use the different lettering fonts and styles as they are so emotive. We can always add movemen, activity t or emotion lines to letters as well.I'm using such things in my pland for next term's freemachine embroidery class.

[Birgit]

Magic!

I hope to work a little magic into each of my creative projects -- no matter if I make them with my hands or on the computer. :)

Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome book!

[wen]

Hmmm, fav phrase right now is "it is what it is", although I haven't really used it in my art. Other words that tend to pop up in my art are mostly found words and phrases, clipped from books. I like the serendipity of using something random, as opposed to the standard "dream", "create", etc.

[Julie (justwritedesigns)]

Very cool! My fave is a quote I have on my blog:
"if they give you ruled paper, write the other way" e.e. cummings.

I create by this and love finding different ways to do or use things.