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

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

Wilson Harvey

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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.