July - 6"x6" calendars

Caution: Bling may hurt your eyes! lol! Here is July. It's a month that screams bright - fireworks, sun, heat. So it's blinged up for sure!

Here is what I used: Fanfare paper by CTMH, Cranberry/Pacifica/White Daisy cardstock by CTMH, Cranberry/Pacifica/Sky Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Blueberry Ice Stickles, Red Glitz by CTMH, Dark Blue Stickles, Rhinestones by CTMH and unknown, Stars Dimensional Elements by CTMH, D1458 American Celebration and D1289 July Word Puzzle My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH.

I've got all of these put together and going to start wrapping them for Christmas!

I hope those receiving them will enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed making them.

Enjoy the season! Fa la la la la......

Mel

June - 6"x6" calendars

Here are my June pages. Not any bling on this month's page, just some "antiquey" looking brads.

Here is what I used: It's a Guy Thing paper and My Stickease by CTMH, Barn Red/Desert Sand/New England Ivy cardstock by CTMH, Chocolate distressing ink by CTMH, Bard Red/New England Ivy Exclusive Inks by CTMH, New England Ivy grosgrain ribbon by CTMH, Antique metal brads by Making Memories, 1.5" circle punch, D1422 Wonderful Friend/D1288 June Word Puzzle/C1416 In the Month of June My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Check back soon for July.
Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

May - 6"x6" Calendars

Here are my May pages. These are my very favorite pages! Very dainty and elegant, just like the mothers out there. Not too much bling, just mainly pearls.
Here's what I used: Roxie paper by CTMH, Desert Sand and Hollyhock cardstock by CTMH, Chocolate Distressing Inks by CTMH, Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Bronze Glitz by CTMH, D1287 May Word Puzzle My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH, Flowers by Prima, flowers and adhesive loose pearls by unkown, Butterly and Lace Doily punch by Martha Stewart and Say it With Pearls by Prima.

I will be posting June on Wednesday.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

April - 6"x6" Calendars

And here is April! In this one, I used nice, bright sprin colors. Camera really doesn't bring out the the shimmer accents of the Stardust Glitz around "Easter" and highlighting the eggs and grass on the image. Loved coloring that little guy!

Here's what I used: Precious Paisley paper by CTMH, cardstock by Bazzill and CTMH, Chocolate distressing ink by CTMH, Doodle Dragon Studio image by Dustin Pike (http://www.doodledragonstudios.com/), Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Sapphire embossing powder by Stampendous, Versamark, Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, D1271 April Word Puzzle and D1270 March Word Puzzle My Acrylix Stamp set by CTMH, Baby Pink Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Say it With Crystals by Prima, Copics - 0 B41 RV04 YG03 R81 V000 E41 R00 BG01 Y35.

Check back here on Monday and I will have May's pages posted.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel

March - 6"x6" Calendars

Here's March! Kinda toned down compared to January and February. But there is still some glitter there! Love the leprechaun and his elusive pot-o-gold.

Here is what I used: Bazzill and DCWV cardstock, Karen foster Biggie Bundle patterned paper, gold glitter glue a la mode by Hampton Arts, Gold Zing embossing powder by American Crafts, Versamark, Green and Lime Green Stickles, Just Peachy Rhinestones by Queen & Co., 1.5" Circle punch by EK Sucess, Liquid Glass by CTMH, Topiary Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Copics - E33, E37, E35, E00, YG05, G07, G14, Y38, Y17, Y19, B1300 Lucky You - D1270 March Word Puzzle - C1404 In the Month of March My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH.

Will be posting April's pages on Sunday.

I hope everyone has a great day and thanks for stopping by!
Mel

February - 6"x6" Calendars

Here's my February pages. This is one of my husband's favorites. I love the pink, black and red pallette. Again, there is glitter glue, glitter embossing powder and bling! I'm telling you, I need a 12 step program.

Here is what I used: Sweetheart paper by CTMH, Tulip and Cotton Candy cardstock by CTMH, Black Distressing Ink by CTMH, Versamark, Marcasite embossing powder by Stampendous, Red Glitz by CTMH, Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Black Exclusive Ink by CTMH, D1269 Feb Word Puzzle and C1403 In the Month of Feb by CTMH, and Black and white Say It With Crystals by Prima.

Did I mention that all of the items that are used in these calendars are things I had on hand.... I didn't have to purchase anything but the bases!!!!

March will be posted on Friday.

Thanks for stopping by!
Mel

January - 6"x6" Calendars

Here is the official proof of my glitter and bling addiction. These are my January pages from my 6"x6" calendars I made for Christmas gifts. I made a main page (with the actual calendar on it) and a important dates/birthday page. I was worried that if you put it on a desk that is in the open, you would have the back of a page. So, I couldn't have that!!!!

Some pics show the closeup of some of the elements of the pages. I love the colors; they mesh really well.

Here's what I used: Good Times paper by CTMH, Twilight and Chocolate cardstock by CTMH, Chocolate Exclusive Inks by CTMH, Chocolate Distressing ink by CTMH, Adirondak Espresso Embossing Powder by Ranger, Versamark Ink, 2" Scallop punch by CTMH, D1257 Make it Count My Acrylix stamp set by CTMH, Clear Sparkles by CTMH, D1268 January Word puzzle and C1402 In the Month of January My Acrylix stamp sets by CTMH, Bronze Glitz by CTMH, Say it with Crystals by Prima, Stardust Glitz by CTMH, Good Times My Stickease by CTMH, Black Exclusive Inks by CTMH and rhinestones from my stash.

Will be posting February in a few days.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Mel

My 2012 Calendars - Covers

Every year I want to make some Christmas gifts, but never follow thru. I either, start and never have the time to finish, or don't even start at all. This year, since I can't work, I've gotten off of my duff and not only started, but finished one Christmas gift project.

I made 2012 6"x6" calendars. Actually, I made 8 of them! I'm not saying who's getting them; it's a surprise!

Here is the first set of pics. It is of the front cover, inside back cover and outside back cover.

I'm going to post a new month's set of pages every couple of days.

The base is a My Creations Display Album by CTMH. On the front cover I used: Roxie paper by CTMH, Roxie My Stickease by CTMH, Cotton Candy and Fruit Punch Stickles.
On the inside back cover and outside back cover, I used: Roxie paper by CTMH and Hollyhock cardstock by CTMH.

Check back soon for January's pages.

Thanks for stopping by!

Mel