Let’s talk about 2013. It was a phenomenal year filled with milestones and memorable moments.
Tragedy led to action with a very special trip to Newtown, Connecticut.
My very first blogger conference was a blast…and I’m counting down the days until I go again!
We celebrated our one year anniversary with a trip to Europe, where I scoped out tons of great paperies.
We tackled blog photos and bookbinding together!
I hung out with 22 blog readers at the Damask Love Live crafting event in Berkeley, California!
My homegirl Martha helped me deck the halls with boughs of awesome.
I launched my first ever online magazine full of holiday crafts and gift ideas…
and now, I’m closing out the year with another great opportunity. Today, I’m joining up with a ton of other crafty, talented craft bloggers in the Season of Giving Blog Hop. Â This is no regular blog hop, people. This is the mother of all blog hops. At each stop along the way, you’ll find projects as well as a chance to win. Each of us is giving away something awesome and you just need to comment to win. Easy and awesome, right?
For my contribution to this blog hop, I’ve got another calendar project for you featuring the Let’s Make a Date stamp set that I released a few weeks ago. (P.S. It’s back in stock – you can order in the sidebar!)
{1} Stamp each month onto a piece of white cardstock, then cut another piece of cardstock that is slightly larger than the stamped cardstock. Trim each corner of the cardstock as shown.
{2} When you are done, your finished result will be a piece of cardstock that looks like this.
{3} Place the larger piece of cardstock onto a piece of cardstock that has been stamped with your choice of background stamp. Use an X-acto knife to cut a slit at each corner.
{4} Slip your stamped calendar into the slits.
The finished calendar is bright and simple and just my style. It’s also easy to change out for the new year, since you only need to replace the calendar card inserts.
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And don’t forget! You have until January 31, 2014 to use the one time discount code: DLTOILE13 to save 10% off your order at Ellen Hutson…just in case you needed a little excuse to stock up on background stamps!
 Dana Joy
What a way to start the New Year — we all need a calendar and this one would be fun to give! Thanks! 🙂
Your projects are always so inspirational…I love your work. Happy new year! Heather J.
Happy New Year Amber. I’ve been following and enjoying your adventures this year. Congrats on all of your wonderful accomplishments!! Thanks for the chance to win your stamp sets.
Great project! & love the stamp sets 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
Happy New Year! I love how you used the background stamps here.
Happy New Year Amber! Thanks for all of your crafty inspiration throughout the year- you always have the best projects! Would love to win your sets, they are awesome!
I love your style! Thanks f for all of the inspiration.
What wonderful projects! You do beautiful work! Thanks for the chance to win!
Fantastic! May I just say my most favorite word evaaaaaah is JOY! 🙂
Happy New Year!
Love the projects Amber!
I love the simple, sweet calendars ideas you’ve posted. You’ve had quite a year. Thanks for taking us along with you!
You always have such fun and inspirational projects. Your blog never disappoints!! Keep up the good work. I stumbled upon your blog about a year ago and now it is a favorite. Thanks for all the time and energy you put in to it to make it so awesome!! Happy New Year!!
You guys are just blowing me away on this blog hop! So generous and amazing! Thanks!
Happy New Year!! Love your calendar! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Love this! The simplicity and do-ability is awesome. So many fun background stamps. And thanks for the giveaway…I’d love your sets! 🙂
My eyes are popping out of my head – this is the biggest Hop, I have ever seen!! So glad you did another calendar, Amber – and it’s fantastic. Thank you, not just for the chance a t a wonderful prize but for all you do, ALL year round! Three cheers for Damask Love…hip hip!!!
Looking forward to more Damask Love greatness in 2014. Thanks for sharing your craft and creativity with us Amber!
The calendar stamp is wonderful! Happy New Year.
Happy New Year – a new year to craft even more!!!!
What a great project. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog in 2013 and look forward to meeting you at the CHA show. Happy New Year!
What a nice project. I am so glad I found Damask Love!! Have a wonderful new year!
Happy New Year! Great project 🙂
Love these Amber! Can’t wait to see all the awesome you bring in 2014!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
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Thank you for the opportunity. 🙂
I’ve browsed a bit through your blog, and you have such amazing pictures. The pictures of paperies are so gorgeous! I instantly wanted to visit them.
Love the little calendars. The calendar stamps would be perfect for special day cards.
Happy New Year!
What a great way to start the New Year!!!
Cute ideas!
OMG, thank you for always sharing your time and talent with us and for the opportunity to win…Fabulous!!!!
What a fun project … love those colors.
What a wonderful cute project, thanks so much for sharing and a chance to win!! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!! Can you tell me the dimensions of the single calendar? Will it fit on a business card size?
I love the calendar stamp! Genius!
FABULOUS calendar. Your style is amazingly beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win these awesome calendars. Blessings in 2014.
Such an awesome tutorial!!! Thanks so much for the giveaway! 🙂
Lauren
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I love the calendar and your blog….thanks for the chance to win!!
great project….didn’t know you had 3 stamps..loved the Joy one and the others too..also such a great bunch of background stamps and a fab idea how to use them…
Happy New Year!
Love that adorable calendar Amber! I have never made one but may have to try this year. I mean, who couldn’t use a calendar, right?
Happy 2014! Love your craftiness! Thanks for a chance to win!! 🙂
Love this idea. I am going to start making these for my friends and myself.
What a fun calendar project, I’d love to win the stamp sets so I could make this project. Thanks for the chance to win!
Gorgeous project! Love the sparkly clip and those background stamps!
Great idea for making the calendar. I have to try that. It would make great gifts and would be something to fit in my purse. thanks for sharing.
What a fantastic calendar!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love these new stamp sets, thanks for the chance to win!
I love your calendar, and that gold glittery clip is just fabulous! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
Awesome stamps! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love the new stamp set! I always love your projects! Thank you for the chance to win!
What a beautiful project! I LOVE the gold glitter on the clip!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!