The "Text a GIF" project utilizes RapidAPI to seamlessly integrate GIPHY and Twilio APIs, enabling users to send GIFs via text messages based on a user-inputted phrase. The process involves storing user inputs such as text and phone numbers, connecting to the GIPHY API to generate a GIF, and then using the Twilio API to send the GIF as an MMS to the specified phone number. The application requires users to input the phone number in E.164 formatting and provides a step-by-step guide to connect to both APIs, including obtaining necessary credentials from Twilio's developer portal. This innovative project showcases the ease of combining multiple APIs through RapidAPI, offering a practical demonstration of API mashups that can be replicated in various programming languages by exporting code snippets provided by the platform.