I hope you’re not totally over my whole “calendar” thing…because I certainly am not!
I’ve been having a blast creating all sorts of custom stamped calendars and each time I give one away, it puts big smile on the recipient’s face! It’s such a great feeling to give away something handmade!
Today’s calendar is one that I created after finding a wonderful website that sells clear cases for holding handmade calendars.
We’ve all seen the calendars that fit inside a standard size CD case. I thought it might be cool to create a similar calendar, but with different dimensions. This began my search for clear calendar cases in different sizes…I figured they had to exist somewhere!!
Well – turns out they do exist in different sizes! TONS of different sizes. Take a trip over to Calendar-Case.com. If you haven’t already heard of this site – prepare to fall in love. Or maybe it’s just me…I’m a sucker for packaging!
I ordered their smallest Sampler Pack, which gave me one of each size for only 8 bucks – shipped!
For today’s calendar, I used the Landscape Calendar Case which measures approximately 4×7″.
Now – for the design of this calendar, I came up with a really simple and fun idea….
See – my crafting style is typically clean, simple & graphic. I usually choose sentiments that are similarly clean, simple & graphic. I prefer short, sweet sentiments like “Thanks,” “Hello,” “Thinking of You.” This means that many of my “wordy” sentiments don’t get much use. Most of them were completely uninked ….until today’s project!
I searched my Papertrey Ink stamps for the “wordy” sentiments and quotes that are often included in their sets. Then, I stamped one of these on each page of my calendar and stamped images around the sentiment.
I love to stamp, so this project was tons of fun! Each page features a simple stamped design along with the sentiment.
Ok- now I’m done rambling…here’s the finished product…
I’ll start out with the packaging for this calendar. On the flat side of the case , I stamped simple floral images from Papertrey Ink’s Daydreamer set. Then I used Fresh Alphabet and Simple Alphabet for the Calendar title. I thought that “inspirational” really did sum up the theme of this calendar since the sentiments on each page are so uplifting.
With all the stamping done, I added some twine and a tag to finish it off!Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow for the Clear and Simple Stamps Style Watch project!
Wow! This is absolutely stunning Amber! Such a cute idea 🙂
Wow I love it, it’s a really great way to use your wordy sentiments !
Fantastic Amber! Your stamping is so well done, simple or not! Off to check out the link to those calendar holders! TX!
Totally awesome!!
I LOVE this idea – thanks for the link to calendarcase.com I think I feel an order coming on.
As always all I can say is …. ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!
love the calendar idea and the link to the case. Thanks!
This calendar is GORGEOUS, Amber. Thanks for sharing all of the these with us, the templates and where you found this cool calendar holders. I had to order some 🙂 Thanks a bunch, Amber.
total love!
Wow.
Amazing, Amber! Absolutely gorgeous!
You continue to inspire me! Love it. I have one tedious question: would you mind sharing the inks you used? TIA
Simply INCREDIBLE. I am seriously in awe. Each month is impeccably designed and so beautiful!
I can see why the recipient of your
handmade calendar is smiling! Absolutely lovely!!
WOW! I love this, so pretty, thanks for the inspiration!
You have done it again (like I’m surprised – lol)! 🙂 An amazing calendar done with CAS style – I L-O-V-E it! I can see pumping these yummies out assembly-line style.
AND… just so you know, you aren’t the ONLY one that is a sucker for packaging! 😉 Thanks for the tip on the Calendar Packing site!
Cool! I just ordered a sampler too. Just an FYI, you can save 10% if you enter “10PERCENTOFF” in the coupon code section!!!!
you know I have to say…you are an amazing crafter. I am always fascinated by your creativity. I just had to say..
So cool and very well done!
Wow! So very talented! What a great job!
All your calendars have been so inspiring, a definite treat for any recipient.
I’m so glad you shared your calendar case website, love all the wonderful goodies they carry!
Wowser! I was loving all your calendars but this one has blown me away Amber!! The landscape format puts a gorgeous original spin on it too.
Thanks for sharing, Rx
This.is.AWESOME!!!
What a GREAT gift idea!!
Ooooo, I love this!!
Amber – just found you tonight – I LOVE LOVE LOVE this calendar idea. Please let us know when you get the PDF file done… I can’t wait to purchase my case and make one for my desk.
Am now following you – will be watching more of your videos now.
Mary Farrington [email protected]
LOVE LOVE LOVE~~
Amber you are just amazing. All of your calendars are great. And thank you so much for sharing your templates with all of us.
Amber, thank you so much for sharing your project and the downloads. I ordered the cases and just printed the calendars on PTI cardstock and they do not all fit in the case. I was wondering what cardstock you used or recommend.
Can i ad Mt picture and how much will bi for 100