Just a quick last minute gift today using the little calendar that Deb made for CHA many years ago.
Start with a wood board 6 x 7". Mine is about 1/2" thick.
1. Paint the board with Aqua Dabber paint.
2. Ink the board with Vintage Photos Distress Ink.
3. Spritz with water then dab off with a paper towel, dry with a Heat Tool.
4. Paint a thin coat of Multi-medium over the entire surface of the board. Let Dry.
5. Use a baby wipe to add Sunshine Yellow to the edges of the board. Let Dry.
6. Stamp board with Stamper Anonymous stamp Mixed Media in Sap Green Archival Ink. This gives a very subtle effect but I love it.
7. Using black embossing ink, stamp the board with the Stampers Anonymous Dragonfly stamp from Classic #1 set. Cover with clear embossing powder.
8. Melt the clear embossing powder with your Heat Tool.
9. Swipe Sunshine Yellow paint onto Word band so that it is covered with the paint. Wipe away paint with finger tip until the only paint left is over the words.
10. Tie Word band onto board with Paper String. Use Distress Ink to age Paper String.
11. Add Philosophy Tag to board with thin foam tape.
12. Add Calendar Tissue Tape across the bottom of board. Ink with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.
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3. Add a small nail to hold hinge clip.
14. Add calendar pages to Hinge Clip and hang from board.
15. Combine two Mini Gears with a Mini Fastener
(my favorite brads), then add to the Hinge clip with Glossy Accents.
Here is the finished calendar. The depth of the color is so much better in person (
darn camera). If you want a copy of the calendar pages just email us at: contact@2gypsygirls.com and we will be happy to send it to you.
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It has a been a fabulous year here at One Lucky Day. Hopefully we have brought you a little inspiration as well as some doable projects and techniques.
As always, Deb and I take the week of Christmas off to spend time with our families. We will see you back here on the 1st of the new year.
cheers for a great day!
and Happy Holidays...
paula
Oh WOW!! I love that!! Have an awesome holiday week and can't wait to see what you have in store for us in the new year!
ReplyDeleteVery nice...great quick tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Hugs
Caroline
Gotta have one of these for my desk! Thanks Paula and Deb for a year filled with wonderful inspiration. Here's wishing you and your families the best of the holiday season and new year!
ReplyDeleteHeidi,
DeleteWe appreciate all your support....happy holidays!
deb
This is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love this and am making one RIGHT NOW! My Christmas gift to myself!! Thanks you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI will be right over so you can help me make one!! I wish!
ReplyDeletePaula and Deb, I can't count how many ways you have helped, taught, inspired and made life fun. I have to say how much I still love the Advent Calendar. Thanks for all you share. I will be starting this new project...but not for a few days!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another creative project, have loved this stamp for years. Will enjoy using it on something so useful for myself and as a last minute gift for a friend.
ReplyDeleteMay both of you and your families have a joyful Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Can't wait for next years inspiration!!!
Fantastic. Love the colors. That stamp is to die for. Thank you for sharing your talents. Blessings to you and your families. See you next year.
ReplyDeleteWanted to pop in and thank you for all you have shared with all of us on this blog this past year. I wish you both a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove this calendar!!! I'm going to make one, too. Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!!
Spectacular! What a fantastic idea. I think I have just the right space above my desk for this. I love it! Merry Christmas...enjoy your time with your families. See you in 2013!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, another beautiful project with so many great techniques! Love it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! You make so many things doable...and this is just one more!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would be thrilled to receive the month calendars. I didn't see your contact info anywhere on the blog. Of course...I'm sure it is...I just passed by it too quickly.
DeleteThanks for the great calendar instructions. This is beautiful and the mini calendar is perfect! I'll be emailing you.
ReplyDeleteLove the calendar - but then again, I love everything you do!!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteLove this and I plan on making one. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, that is a real gift for myself that I can't wait to make. I sooooo love it! Enjoy your holidays.
ReplyDeleteStunning! Absolutely love seeing your step by step process. Such a cool desk calendar idea. TFS! Blessings to you and your family throughout the coming year!
ReplyDeleteI just tried to email you for the calendar, but I'm getting an error. Would love a copy of the calendar! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJoye, I am not sure what you would get an error. You can send me an email to either paula@2gypsygirls.com or contact@2gypsygirls.com
DeleteThank you for the inspiration - what a great idea - and such a wonderful gift to share.
ReplyDeleteHugs, neet x
Brilliant...love your desk vignette...so inspirational! I'll be there. I've met Paula but not you, so I look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteLoving this version of the 2013 calendar. You kindly sent me the calendar pages some time ago and I have just got round to uploading two that I did onto my blog. I did give one as a Christmas pressie and the recipient seemed to like it.
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