Alphabet Rocks – Heat Embossed
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If you didn’t already know, we love the alphabet at our house and have an entire wall dedicated to it. Since my 2 year old son loves letters, I wanted to make him some alphabet rocks to practice his ABC’s. In the process I realized there is a lot you can do with rocks and a little imagination. While most people tend to paint their rocks with acrylic paint (like the number rocks I made), I decided to try something a little bit different by using stamps and heat embossing.
On the front of each rock I did uppercase letters and on the back I did lowercase letters.
- –Rocks (I gathered mine from the beach, but you can find them at the dollar store or craft store)
- –Stamps – I bought my UPPERCASE stamps at Paper Source and the lowercase ones at Michaels. Here are similar stamps that come with both upper and lowercase letter.
- –Clear stamp padÂ
- –Embossing powder – Bright colors stand out the best like this embossing powder I bought from Paper Source.
- –Embossing Heat ToolÂ
- –Modge Podge Matte – (Optional)
Ok seriously too CUTE! You are so talented and thoughtful in all of your projects! Love the "bike" rock…so fitting! -Anne
Whoa, those look really cool! I think I have a heat thingy for embossing somewhere…
These are so graphic and cute!
Thanks sweet friend! Of course we had to have a bike!
Go find that heat thingy because there is so much you can do with it :-)!
Thanks Lisa! They were a ton of fun to make.
Hello! I am visiting from the Tater Tots and Jello link up and just wanted to say these are amazing! Very cute twist on an alphabet 'game'.
Alex, thanks so much for stopping by! So far they are pretty popular at my house. My son had a hard time waiting for me to finish them. Off to check out your site!
They turned out really nice! I love the bright colors. Never tried heat embossing but I have a feeling I'd be embossing everything I could find if I started 🙂
Stopping by from the TT&J Link up.. Hope you're having a great night!
I don't have the equipment for this, but very cute!
Dana @ http://dana-projectday.blogspot.com/
Super cute!
You would totally want to emboss everything, hence why I ended up trying it on rocks, ha! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks Dana! The good news is that if you wanted to try it, the heat tool is only about $23. If there's a Paper Source near you they'll show you all the cool things you can do with it.
Thanks Jeni!
I need to pull out my embossing stuff! Thanks for visiting Tried & True!
This is a really great idea. I never would have thought that you could emboss rocks! These would make great magnets!
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This is so cute! I used embossing powder/heat on my wedding invitations and loved doing it. It was such a fun project that added so much detail.
These would make really cute magnets, too.. I never would have thought you could use embossing powder on rocks!
I think it's such a great idea of putting the uppercase letter on one side and the lower case on the other! Thanks for sharing this 🙂
These are some great looking rocks! 🙂 I can see these framed in a shadow box in a children's room. What a clever, affordable project!
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Love that idea Lindsey! I may have to just try it!
Thanks Carrie…that definitely helps with the learning process for my son.
so cool! I love 'em 🙂
I actually did make some into magnets for my son, but they would be super fun on a fridge or magnetic chalkboard! I'm all about trying to figure out what else I can heat emboss now :-).
Yes, they are perfect as magnets! So sweet of you to stop by.
Pull out that embossing stuff stat! You're gonna have so much fun.
Yay! So glad you like them.
those turned out SUPER cute! How fun! I came over from Sugar Bee Crafts. Would love for you to share this at my Tuesday Link party as well! http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/03/st-pattys-pasta-and-tasteful-tuesday.html
So glad you like them! Just shared them at your party. Thanks for the lovely invite.
Oh my goodness! I LOVE these! I used to teach first grade, and now I'm home with my three little boys. I'm always looking for fun, stylish, educational activities. These are perfect! Thanks so much for the great idea. It's been pinned. Have a great day!
You are so sweet Brooke! I'm always looking for fun new kid activities so I'm looking forward to connecting.
How cool are these? Very cute!
these look really cool. I have never heard of embossing powder so i'm off to look it up now.
So cool! I'm doing this for my boy!
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What a neat idea. I love them. I would love it if you would share this over at my link party.
http://ifitsnotbaroquedesignblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/tuesday-link-party-10.html
Thanks for the sweet comment and the invite! Just linked up.
Thanks for visiting! Heading over to your blog now!
I promise you once you can see all that you can do with embossing powder you will be in love!
Thanks Bethany!
Great idea! I love the bright neon colors on the black – so cute.
I found you today thru the Live Laugh Rowe Linky. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
~ Megin of VMG206
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Your post is featured today on Show and Tell Saturday at Sassy Little Lady!
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday-8
Kathie
Such a treat. Puts a smile on my face. Thanks Kathie!
Thanks Megin. I love the bright colors too. On my over to your blog now.
I love this project. I pinned you and featured it here: http://shiftctrlart.com/BlogPost/ujn1
Fabulous project! Featured you tonight at Monday Funday!
Thanks Bonnie & Trish. What a perfect way to start out the week!
So sweet of you. Glad you liked the project!
These are the cutest. So many creative ideas on your blog — I'm loving it all!
Jenny
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This is such a neat idea that we decided to feature you on our The Kid's Co-op post! (http://glitteringmuffins.com/2013/03/14/kids-co-op-45/)
That's awesome Valerie. Made my day after being up most of the night with my little one who has Croup. Can't wait to link up another fun project!
You are my new best friend :-). Thanks for the sweet compliment.
I love this idea!! What a fun way to learn the alphabet. Do you mind if I use this for a post I have coming up and link back to you with a picture? Just pinned!!
That would be absolutely wonderful…of course you can! Thanks!
These are beautiful! I want some! we have a growing rock collection from my 4 year old that would be perfect for this!
You are so sweet. I just love looking a them and all the bright colors. Just today I added the owl & the little birdie to a succulent we potted. Appreciate you stopping by!
Your ideas are amazing! I embossed our wedding invitations…love that tool! Just posted on Craft Gossip! Thanks for submitting!!
http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=7896
Isn't embossing so much fun? Thanks for sharing on Craft Gossip! I've been spreading the word to my blogging friends about your awesome site.
OK, these are simply gorgeous!! My boys would adore these!
Great idea! I've always wanted to try embossing!
Oooh these look wonderful! Love them. I have never tried heat embossing before. This look fab.
Maggy
These are so great; what a great idea! I just had to pin to my Crafts board ;o) Have a great night!