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Easel Calendar with a post-it note box; a fabulous gift idea

I love these Easel calendars; they're a great gift and actually fun to make too.  I was inspired by my friend Melissa's project; see it here.  

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Easel Calendar card measurements

• Card base 4 ¼” X 11” scored at 5 ½”.
• Easel 4” X 4” scored at ½”, 2” & 3 ½”
• DSP 4” X 5 ¼” (or 3 1/2" X 5 1/4" on the above project)
• Note box 4” X 5 1/8” scored at 3/8” on the short side.  On the long side score at 2 3/8” & 2 ¾”

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Here are some details:

• The unique scallop edges & cute tag are both made with the Brilliant Rainbow dies – it's part of the Rainbow of Happiness bundle. 
• The large clouds are punched with our new Cloud Punch. One is punched from the Supple Shimmer specialty paper and the other from the Sunshine & Rainbows DSP/ It's free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion. See it here. 
• The bright striped paper is also from our Sunshine & Rainbows DSP
• The card stock colors are Bermuda Bay & Melon Mambo
• The calendars were purchased from Taylored Expressions. 

Here are the other two I shared using the Friendly Hello bundle from our Sale-a-Bration promotion:

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Totally different looks from the same Friendly Hello designer paper.  You can go soft or bold with it! 

On the top right I added the stamped image from the Friendly Hello stamp set (part of the free bundle during SAB) and on the top left I added a few die-cuts from the Tropical Layers dies seen here.  I think they coordinate wonderfully.  

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*I'll be giving away two easel calendar kits with online orders in February. Details tomorrow! 

This Easel Calendar is the second project I make in the video below. Click on it to watch! 

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• New Home Decor kits are available!

  March 20, 2026

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  This month the newest kits feature home decor items! They’re something different that might appeal to those who aren’t into card making.

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  The Standing Easels seen here are made to showcase creations from the coordinating Radiant Reminders and Every Little Thing Kits (sold separately). These are also great for your handmade cards, photos, stamped art, and favorite quotes.

  Details:

  3 easel clipboards: 1 small and 2 large

  • Small clipboard: 4-3/4″ x 6-3/4″
  • Large clipboard: 6″ x 8″

  Here are the other two kits that coordinate with the easels:

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  Create three DIY displays with the Radiant Reminders Kit seen here. Featuring monstera leaves, luna moths, and neutral patterns in beige, black, brown, green, and gold, these handmade home decor pieces let your creativity shine while adding natural, organic style to any room. It makes 3 displays.

  Kit includes one of each item listed below.

  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut paper images
  • Printed labels
  • Includes gold foil
  • Adhesive

  The last new home decor kit released this month is called The Every Little Thing kit and can be seen here.

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  Create three DIY floral and nature-inspired paper artworks with the Every Little Thing Kit. Featuring magnolias, tulips, mountains, and a bird, each piece includes uplifting sentiment stamps to brighten your home. It makes 3 pieces of layered artwork.

  Kit includes one of each item listed below.

  • Every Little Thing Stamp Set
  • Clear stamp block
  • Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Precut paper pieces
  • Adhesive

  Here’s the stamp set included:

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• Get inspired by a sketch with this sweet Splash of Sparkles card

  March 18, 2026

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  Each month I give my Flowerbug’s a creative challenge and they can participate if they’d like. This month it was a sketch:

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  You can find card sketches like this all over Pinterest or other online sites. I think they’re a wonderful and easy way to create a card. Remember that sketches are a starting point; they don’t have to be exact or even that similar. They’re a great way to be inspired.

  I chose the Splash of Sparkles specialty designer paper for mine. See it here.

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  My colors include Bubble Bath, Timid Tiger, Gold & White; all inspired by the beautiful designer paper. Who would have thought to combine these colors together? But the DSP is the magic that makes it work.

  I used a few different products here:

  • The greeting and die-cut are from the Lovely Arrangements bundle.
  • notice the new daisy embossing folder? That is the new Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder found here. It is currently out of stock, but add your email on the product page to be informed when it’s back.
  • And that pretty Bubble Bath 1/8″ ribbon is wonderful and easy to work with. See it here.
  • The gold foil layer is the Textured Metallic paper seen here.

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  Here’s a link to my sketches board on Pinterest. I hope you find some to be inspired by!

  March Specials!

  March Product of the Month is the Notes of Spring stamp set!

  It’s just $5 with a $75 purchase.

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  Get my March PDF free with any Online purchase!

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  NEW Online Exclusives are here!

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• Another version of the Triple Flap fun fold card with Easter Joy DSP

  March 17, 2026

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  Today I’m sharing Jacki’s amazing card swap from our Team’s February swap.

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  She used Pretty in Pink with Crumb Cake and the Easter Joy Specialty designer paper. The fun dies in Crumb Cake are from the Swirled Designs bundle seen here.

  This is what it looks like when you open the left flap:

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  And here is the card fully opened:

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  Isn’t it neat?! I loved it so much I had to case this fold. I shared my version yesterday. See it here.
  I also shared a free project sheet with measurements on yesterday’s post.

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  What a special and fun card she made! Thanks Jacki!

  March Specials!

  March Product of the Month is the Notes of Spring stamp set!

  It’s just $5 with a $75 purchase.

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  Get my March PDF free with any Online purchase!

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  Get the retiring In Colors while you can; they’re already going fast!

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