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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.  

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”

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:

  

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.  

*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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  • Matchbook Cards on tonight’s FB Live! An easy fun fold showing off your DSP


    We made these neat fun fold 'matchbook' cards on Facebook Live last week.  They're so neat and really show off your DSP.  

    Does it remind you of the old fashioned books of matches?  See how it tucks in to the bottom flap?  

    I am featuring the Flowering Tulips stamp set & Flowering Fields designer series paper here.  It's so pretty and spring-like.  

    The Live video is at 7:30 pm CT here on my Facebook page. If you aren't following me yet, be sure to do that so you don't miss the 6 videos I do each month.  

    The 2nd & 4th Monday night videos are 'Stamp with Me' videos where I encourage you to prep your pieces and create right along with me. I share the measurements & supplies needed a day or two ahead of time on my FB page here. Of course you can choose to watch first and make yours later too.  

    Here's a photo of them laying flat.  My colors include Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Old Olive on the left card.  The card on the right is Fresh Freesia, Rich Razzleberry & Shaded Spruce.  

    The dies for the greetings are the Layering Circles, Tasteful Labels and Beautiful Shapes dies.  

    Measurements:

    • Card base 4 1/4" X 6 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
    • DSP 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" scored at 4 5/8", 3/4" X 4" lower strip
    • CS layer 4" X 5"
    • White inside 3 3/4" X 4 1/2" 

    Share your version on this link by April 10th to get in on Prize Patrol. 

    Click on the photo below to watch the video.  

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  • Striking card swaps; Black & White with a ‘Pop’ of color


    Our Flowerbug's Team swap theme in March was to make a Black & White card with a pop of color.  I'm proud to share the cards my talented gals made in today's post.  

    First is Candy's card featuring Melon Mambo as her pop of color.  

    Details:

    • She used the Happiest of Birthdays (retiring) & Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets
    • Lots of Stitched Rectangle die-cuts! 
    • Black CS is 5 1/4" X 4"
    • DSP is 5" X 2 1/4" Pattern Party host paper in the Annual Catalog (retiring!)
    • White 3/4" frayed ribbon from the Jan-June catalog
    • Her dragonfly is punched using the Dragonflies punch (in a bundle now at 10% off)

    Next is Karen's card featuring Granny Apple Green.

    Details:

    • She used the Scalloped Contour and Artistic dies
    • She offset the same size Black & White scalloped die-cut!
    • the ribbon is gingham; it carried over from the Holiday catalog
    • Her DSP is 4" X 5 1/4" & is also the Pattern Party host paper – retiring now! 
    • the bling is Iridescent Rhinestone gems 

    Next is Karen G's card featuring Polished Pink:

    Details:

    • Butterfly dies are from the Brilliant Wing dies in the Annual Catalog
    • DSP is 3 3/4" X 5" and is Pattern Party host paper
    • Black CS is 4" X 5 1/4" & aa 3/4" X 4" strip, White strip is 1/2" X 3 3/4" strip, Circle is 2 3/8"

    Next is Paula's striking card with Real Red & Granny Apple Green. 


    Details:

    • She used the Medium daisy punch with Real Red CS & Vellum layering designs
    • The designer paper is also Pattern Party host paper!
    • She cut the Black & DSP paper into those points using the Basic Borders dies
    • The double oval punch was used for her greeting layers, sprig & Medium Daisy punch too.

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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
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    Host codes: FS239K9C

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Waves jewels (while available) or Polished Dots and 3 hand made cards from me.


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  • Rainbow of Happiness in Black & White with a ‘pop’ of color!


    I saw a similar card using the Rainbow of Happiness that was in Black & pink and I knew it would be perfect for my Flowerbug's Team swap this month.  The theme was Black & White with a 'pop' of color.  

    I chose to use Magenta Madness.  It's retiring this month and available here while supplies last.  

    I stamped the three rainbows in Black Memento ink using my Stamparatus. Making multiple cards with the Stamparatus is THE BEST WAY!  There's no guessing with stamp placement.  

    Details:

    • The stamps (hearts, rainbows & greeting) and cloud die-cuts are all from the Rainbow of Happiness bundle seen here. 
    • I stamped 'thank you' on scraps of Magenta Madness and punched it out with our Double Oval punch for the rainbow center. 
    • The designer paper in Black & White is from the All Together 6 X 6" pack seen here. 
    • The gems are the 2021-23 In Color jewels seen here. 
    • The Magenta Madness patterned paper is part of the 6X 6" DSP pack seen here. 

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    The Last Chance list is out!
    Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.
     
    Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 
    Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

    Host codes: FS239K9C

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Waves jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.


    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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