I'm working on thank you gifts for my customers who recently placed on-line orders and used my Hostess Codes. These gals will be receiving a Stampin' Up! Simply Shammy as a reward from me for using the code. I'm also tucking in a Mini Desk Calendar and Post It Note holder in their thank you packages to show my appreciation.
The calendar and Post-it Note covers are both made with the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper featured in the Sale-A-Bration flyer. Isn't it beautiful? I really like the colour and design on this paper and the coordinating stamp set called Berry Blessings. |
The thank you card also features the Berry Delightful DSP. This card design is called a Circle Card, and showcases both sides of this paper. |
This has to be my most "used" sentiment in this age of COVID-19. It's been the star attraction on so many of my cards and gift boxes. The sentiment is from the So Sentimental stamp set and is stamped in Rich Razzleberry. I used the Stitched So Sweetly Dies to cut out both labels. |
So Sentimental Stamp Set |
Stitched So Sweetly Dies that coordinate with the So Sentimental Stamp Set. |
Here's Some Other Calendar and Note Pad Samples:
I usually make these mini desk calendars for Christmas stocking stuffers and last minute hostess gifts. Because the calendar pads are sometimes hard to find and are gone as soon as they hit the shelves I generally buy mine in the early Fall. They come ten to a pack and the price is very reasonable. They can be ordered directly from the manufacturer Taylored Expressions, or at local craft stores.
This is the cover of my Pampered Pets Calendar. I've had a lot of fun designing both dog and cat calendars and Post-it Note covers using the Pampered Pets Designer Series Paper. |
The 2021 calendar pads are from Taylored Expressions. They measure 2 3/4 x 3" and are the perfect size for these holders. |
When the calendar pad is open the top flap rests against the calendar pad so it stands upright.
I don't know who created the first template for this calendar but I really thank them for providing a simple way to dress up a mini desk calendar. Here are the simple instructions.
Base: Cut one 8 1/2" x 3 1/4" piece of cardstock for the base. Score this piece at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4" burnish the score lines 2 1/8" score line is a mountain fold and the 4 1/4" score line is a valley. When you work with this piece these two folds need to be pushed back. Adhesive goes on the front piece and then the front layer from the next step is attached to the base like this.
Calendar Front: Cut a 4 14" x 3 1/4" piece to match base card stock. Cut a 3 x 4" piece in a coordinating colour to the DSP for the 1st layer and adhere. Cut a 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" piece of DSP for the final layer and adhere.
Just add embellishments to the cover of the Easel Calendar and you're all done.
Calendar, Post It Note and Pen:
If you want to create a larger easel card calendar holder there are many templates out there, but here's one I made that measures 4 14" x 5 1/2". It has a calendar on the front a pen holder and covered post it note pad. on the base.
I followed this tutorial by Tracy Elsom to make my calender set. I used paper from my Love It Chop It paper stash to make this sample. I used Perfect Plumb (retired) and Blackberry Bliss cardstock along with Whisper White for the layers and base. |
This is the Post It Note cover in the contrasting paper |
This view shows the Post It Note cover lifted. What a great and simple way of dressing up the Post It Note pad. |
I hope you've enjoyed these projects and samples. They make great gifts.
Happy Stamping!
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FEBRUARY HOSTESS CODE:
Berry Blessings and Berry Delightful DSP available during Sale-a-bration Click here for details. |
2 comments:
These calendars and post it note holders are so cute, Penny! You always go the extra mile with special touches.
Beautifully done Penny! You always leave great instructions too! thank You for Sharing!
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