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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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• A neat Diamond Pop-up Fun Fold card with video & free project sheet

  January 19, 2026

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  I shared this pretty fun fold card on last week’s Live video. If you missed it you can watch it here on YouTube or here on Facebook.

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  Isn’t it a neat card fold? And it’s super easy to make. I also love that it shows off our coordinating designer series paper so well. Here I used the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty DSP seen here. It’s gorgeous prints include gold foil accents.

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  I made two different versions because I needed multiples of them for our January Team swap with my Flowerbug’s.

  The center greeting layer is added with two folded strips of paper positioned next to the center score line. This allows the greeting to pivot and pop-up when you flex the card. These are about 1 1/2″ X 1/2″ and I simply fold them in half and placed with the score lines next to each other.

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  You can see how the center panel ‘pops’ up when it’s opened. I really love this fold!

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  I used the Greenery Lane bundle for the greeting and the White leaf die-cut. You can see this bundle here.

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  The other two dies are from the Perennial Postage dies seen here.

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  I created a free project sheet for this fun fold card. Click here to download or print it.

  Below is the video tutorial for this card.

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  The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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  January’s Product of the Month
  Fabulous Sayings set
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• Cute as a Bug fun fold kit to go or PDF tutorial

  January 16, 2026

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  Here’s the second kit to go I’m offering in January; the Cute as a Bug fun fold card kit:

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  Stampin’ Up! knocked it out of the park with this CUTE designer series paper! *see it online here It’s unique color combinations and whimsical critters make creating with it so enjoyable.

  I created 5 different fun fold layouts and doubled them for a total of 10 unique cards.

  The PDF tutorial includes step by step directions, photos, measurements and a supplies list. I also recorded a video tutorial exclusively to those who purchase it or the kit to go. This tutorial is just $16 and can be seen here.

  The pre-cut kit to go can be seen here. Reserve it now and it will be mailed out later this month (likely around the 22nd of January).

  The kit includes the following: 1/2 pkg of the Cute as a Bug DSP, a share of the Ladybug Garden epoxy gems, the Old Olive rick-rack ribbon and exclusive video link. It also includes 10 pre-cut cards! Everything is cut for you except your new designer paper. You’ll use the measurements in the PDF tutorial to do that; it’s easy! Then just assemble and add your stamped images to the greeting pieces provided. (Any greetings will work; feel free to use what you have).

  My kits are super easy to complete. I get tons of compliments and repeat customers each month.

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  See all of my PDF tutorials and pre-cut kits to go here.

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  The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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  Fabulous Sayings set
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• Lovely & Beautiful fun fold card kit; reserve yours soon

  January 14, 2026

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  Creating with this stunning designer paper was pure pleasure. This DSP is well named; the colors and designs truly are beautiful. I chose the Lovely & Beautiful Specialty designer series paper for one of my January kits to go.

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  Each of the 5 layouts are fun folds and with the exclusive video they’re quick to assemble too. Interested? You can choose from either my pre-cut kit to go that includes products or the PDF tutorial option.

  The Kit to Go is $31 plus shipping and includes 1/2 pkg of the Lovely & Beautiful DSP plus a share of the White/Gold ribbon and the Pearlized Faceted circle gems. You’ll also receive the PDF tutorial and exclusive video link as well. Opt in here to reserve it. The pre-cut kit & product is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of the month.

  The PDF tutorial is $16 and can be seen here. This tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies list, the video link and step by step directions.
  The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase. Be sure to look for it in your spam or junk folder.

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  Be sure to check out all of my kits and tutorials at my shop here. I have many to choose from!

  I’ll share the Cute as a Bug kit tomorrow; or see it here now.

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  Get this free PDF with all online orders in January!

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  The 2026 Spring Catalog is live!

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  Fabulous Sayings set
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