Perpetual Calendar

I've never made a perpetual calendar like this and even though I LOVE the way it turned out, I'm warning you....it took more time than I thought it would. With that being said, I am planning on making a few more of these for my sister-in-laws for Mother's Day....I'll just make sure to allow myself some extra time.

Here is the video by Kerry Duff that inspired me

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The box was bought at the Dollar Store and painted.

DP is Wildflowers by MME.

All alphas/numbers were cut using the Plantin Cartridge.

After running all DP, letters, and numbers through my Xyron, I ran my brayer over the letters a couple of times and I have to say it worked like a charm and left just a smidge of residue instead of the usual sticky sides

In additional to the calendar, a matching 

 notepad with a handmade charm was made

1" Wooden pieces were painted, glued and used for "feet"

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Thanks for sticking with me these past few months, to say they have been challenging and overwhelming is an understatement. In addition, two (2) of my DT's are no longer in operation.

Flutter By Wednesday discontinued all challenges in December due to the owner (Danni) having new work hours and more pressing obligations.

And most recently, Yumi & Fumi Handmade has decided to go in another direction and has closed their on-line store/blog. I wish Renate' and Leanne the best of luck in their new endeavors....much gratitude to the both of them for allowing me to be on their team. These two girls are the bestest!

I am still with Wicked Wednesday ATC challenges but fear Jenn will ask me to leave if I can't get my crafting mojo back....and soon. Meanwhile, I have been spending the past few weeks rearranging my crafting area and rethinking my priorities. I start crying when I think...."what would I do if I couldn't craft."  With a hope and a prayer I will be back on track in just a few short weeks......a hope and a prayer my friends.

:Dxx

Challenges:

Simon Says: Have a Heart  (Heart is on handmade charm)

Through the Craft Room Door:  Feb 4 - 10

Wicked Wednesday #121

Wicked Wednesday has a fabulous challenge going on...it's called

ZOMBIES NEED LOVE TOO!

 The entire DT was provided digital images by Rick St. Dennis.

I used the Zombie Love image.

This challenge runs until next Tuesday evening, 7:00 pm EST.

 I hope you'll join us and if you need a link to get to Wicked Wednesday, click HERE.

 I am entering this ATC in:

My Sheri Crafts: #125 Delightful Digis

Through the Craft Room Door: Jan 27 - Feb 4

Y&FH Challenge #30

Happy Sunday! 

Our newest challenge at Yumi & Fumi Handmade is a Sketch Challenge which ends 

January 31st....so hurry!  

I had the hardest time figuring out what to do with this sketch because I was very determined to use this fabulous paper, which came with this adorable sentiment that begged to be used.....

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

The heart placement on the sketch reminds me of Valentine's Day, which makes me think of my college-aged daughter  She comes home from J-term this week and goodness, I can't tell you how nice it will be nice to see her.

YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE

As the journal sat on my craft desk I would add a little bit of this and a little bit of that, a gem here  and a gem there .... maybe even two gems. Here is an even more sketchy, artsy, updated picture of the journal cover using Summer Fumi.

I can't wait to give it to my daughter for Valentine's Day, along with some lovin' and some chocolate!

There are a few changes which are in effect for the current Y&FH Challenge #30:
The WINNER will receive a stamp of Y&FH's choosing, plus a personalized badge.
The TOP 3 will receive personalized badges for their blogs.
Sketch details and challenge rules stay the same, you can view them HERE.

Good luck to all of the entries, winners will be announced on Saturday, February 1st.

Y&FH #29 Anything Goes Challenge Reminder

I'm going to tell you a little secret...

this 6x6 card took me hours to make! I can't image how long it might have taken to complete if I hadn't pre-colored the image, chosen papers, and packed everything together a few months ago. I am oh-so glad I did!

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Yumi with Fan in her paper pieced kimono.

A gift card holder and computer generated sentiment complete this easel card.

Graphic 45 DP, Prima felt leaves, I am Roses Cherry Blossoms sprayed with LSG Lil Bit 'o Bubbly and You are my Sunshine. Viva Decor Paper Pearl Pen , stickers,  Copics, and dimensionals.. 

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About the bi-weekly challenge at Y&FH:

• ANY stamped image is allowed.
• As a bonus for using a Y&FH image, your name will be added a maximum of one (1) extra time after the last linked entry.
• All cards must have a hand colored image, "sentiment only" cards are NOT allowed.
• One (1) entry per person.
• The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Yumi and Fumi Handmade online store. The Top 3 will receive a 10% discount code to be used towards a purchase at the Y&FH on-line store.
• We would love to have you join our Anything Goes challenge! It runs 1/5/14 through 1/17/14.
• Feel free to click HERE to link your entry.
• The winner and Top 3 picks will be announce on Saturday, Jan 18th.

Wishing you a Happy Sunday and good luck to all of the entries! 

Wishing Melissa a Happy Birthday!

 Today I'm wishing my fellow Team Fumi DT-matie 

*** MELISSA ***

HAPPY Birthday!

Melissa is sweet, talented, creative, reliable, friendly and always ready to jump in to lend a hand! It wouldn't be right to let her birthday pass with out saying HB!

I thought Fumi w/ Gift, pink hair, and butterflies would be a fun way 

 to celebrate, along with using her fav colors:
pink, purple, and BLACK.

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I've crossed my fingers in hope that we were able to surprise Melissa with our happy and cheerful wishes?! Feel free to click HERE to go to her blog to leave her some birthday love, of course you can leave a comment at the Y&FH blog too!

Melissa, wishing you a year of happiness and good health, Happy Birthday!

Thanks for stopping by.
Brrrrrr......it's a cooooooold in the midwest!!!
Stay warm, stay safe!
:Dxx

ATC Journal (Picture Heavy)

As I made ATC's  for the Wicked Wednesday team this past year,  I would make them specifically for each month and set them aside. I was planning to make a calendar project until I came to a standstill, as I just wasn't sure how to put it all together, at least until July when I emptied a case of Mason jars.

 Finally, an idea!

Seriously....how could I throw this away?!

After cutting and folding the inserts,

 holes (for binding purposes) were punched,

Distress Stain in Pewter was applied to all the edges.

 and Washi tape was placed as tabs.

There's nothing like a Xyron machine to make each and every project easy, 

I used mine to adhere black CS on every page for uniformity.

Tags were made and placed in pockets that were created when the pages were designed. 

Seam binding was used to tie everything together.

The peace sign was made using the Feeling Groovy Cricut cartridge. 

The monthly stamp(s) are from the CTMH Cherish the Day set.

All papers are from scraps, and the tag toppers are miscellaneous embellies from previous projects.

I am proud to say that almost all of this project has been repurposed.

Each ATC was double-matted and lifts opens to allow for additional notes.

 The receiver of this monthly journal is Jenn, the team leader and owner of the Wicked Wednesday challenge blog...she has an old soul which is ever so kind, gentle, and peaceful!

(L to R) Denice, Cass, Jenn, Kim, Em, and Donna

November 2013, Walnut Creek, CA

Happy 2014!!

If it isn't the NEW YEAR for you yet, it will be in a couple of hours.

I must say I am happy that 2013 is almost over!

 My hopes and prayers that 2014 brings PEACE and continued good health to each of you and your families, including my own.

:Dxx

WW #114 Creepy Christmas

Wicked Wednesday's CREEPY CHRISTMAS challenge is being sponsored by Creepy Cuties Digi Stamps....both images were as much fun to color as they look.

Please keep in mind that all entries for this week's challenge need to be linked by this coming Tuesday evening by 7:00 pm EST.

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Many of you know that I lost my father recently and even though I am thankful that he has finally found peace after several months of struggling with various health conditions....the sadness is overwhelming. It may take a little while to get back into the full groove of blogging and commenting, but I will do my best to stay on top of it.

Peace and hugs,

:Dxx

WW #113 Charmed

Has anyone else been having trouble leaving blogger comments from their phone?

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We have a wonderful challenge starting at Wicked Wednesday....all you have to do is have a charm on your ATC. Our sponsor is Delicious Doodles and they generously provided the entire DT with a couple of images....I chose this fabulous skull wreath digi.

 

The image was fussy cut, then several layers of pine boughs were added behind it....along with some dripping blood. The eyes were colored red and transparent Viva Paper Pen was applied. I thought this skullie would work like a charm (hee hee) to fulfill the challenge obligation.

You have until 7:00 pm EST next Tuesday evening to join us at Wicked Wednesday, you can link your ATC HERE.

 

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Flutter By Wednesday will be having OPEN challenges each Wednesday through the month of December....which means anything goes as long as you have a butterfly or fairy on your project. You can read all the details and upload your projects HERE.

I will not be partaking in the FBW challenges during December....life and family have taken the spotlight this month. I am doing my best to leave comments on blogs but am becoming frustrated with the blogger app on my phone as it will only let me (painstakingly) type comments...but won't let me post them.

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Challenges:

 

Totally Paper Crafts: #195 Ho, Ho, Holidays

My Sheri Crafts: #124 Funky Christmas

Paper Playtime: #24 Anything Goes

TTCD: Dec 3-9 Anything Goes
Use it Tuesday: #68 Anything Goes:
 (Punches, charm, and Viva Paper Pen have been in my stash for a very long time....even before I had a "stash!"
 

Happy Wednesday,

:Dxx