School's Out for the Summer Blog Hop, June 2 and 3

Welcome to the "School's Out for Summer" blog hop, hosted by Tina!

Since I don't have any kids left in school, I didn't think I'd be able to think of any projects suitable for this theme. Well, I thunk wrong!  I couldn't stop thinking of projects....

So for today, let me show you this adorable paper school bus 3-D project. With a solid box bottom and a tied rear door opening, this box could be used to hold a gift card or candies.  The finished bus stands 3.25" high, by 5.25" long, and 1.75" wide.  

I purchased ($3.95) the template and tutorial for this project from Lorri at "Confessions of a Stamping Addict."  It was very easy to follow, and to add your own touches.

My changes: Lorri used a "thank you" stamp at the side of her school bus for the greeting ... I simply typed my sentiment on my computer and printed it on the yellow cardstock.  I also added the front "destination" flag with the sentiment "See you in September!"  I didn't have the embossing folder Lorri recommends for the front grill, so I simply wove some silver papers together to make the grill.

Summertime for my Grandbaby, Charlotte

I hope you enjoy this project ... and the "School's Out for Summer" Blog Hop.  Please stop back tomorrow to see another fun and unusual project from CardMonkey.

Now it's time to move on to the other Hop Stops.  Your next stop is JAMIE.  And in case you get lost along the way, here are links to all of the stops:

Katina ~ http://twochicsandacricut.blogspot.com/
Lissa Marie ~ www.somanycrafts.com
Ellen ~ (You're here!) ~ www.cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
Jamie ~ www.jamielindstromdesigns.com/
Liz ~ http://www.tryin2craft.blogspot.com/
Robin ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Jearise ~  http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Cicily ~ www.pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com/
Jessi ~ http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/
Anna ~ http://myglittercoatedpaperie.blogspot.com/

DeFiaNtLy DiFfeReNt & CreAtiVeLy Yours,