On to my final project. I originally had made a different calendar project for this hop, but I decided at the last moment (really - just about an hour ago) that the project wasn't very gift appropriate (unless you are a total TWILIGHT fan, like me). I'll be posting that project later (think BREAKING DAWN). Anyhoo, my GF Brenda gave me a post-it note/calendar last year, which is what inspired my project. Here's what I came up with ...
Super simple to make! Took me about 20 minutes to figure out the measurements and the scoring and then it all came together! The base is actually only one piece of cardstock, 4"x12"! Sort of like an easel card but just a little different. Thanks to my GF Cami for teaching me this quick short cut to make an easel!
The butterfly is something I had made a while ago and had it sitting on my desk just waiting to be used on a special project. Can you tell what the butterfly is made out of? Hydrangea flowers! I found a tutorial on YouTube and had to try it. Super easy!
Well, I hope you like my SIMPLE projects I created for this hop. I'm very happy with the way they all turned out and I truly hope you are inspired to give something homemade this Christmas. Now, here's what I have up for grabs:
These are CC Designs rubber stamps, from the Sugarplums line. In order to win these stamps, you must have commented all three days on my projects. Also, in your final comment today, tell me which of the three was your favorite and why. Instead of using Random Generator, I will be picking the winner. Thanks again everyone, for stopping by and participating in this special holiday hop! Please continue hopping on over to Margaret's blog for more fantastic ideas! Until next time, take care. Aloha, Linda
I love this! it is so cute but is something that people will use! I am gonna clean up my scrapbook room so I can start making these new projects! Thanks!
ReplyDeletewow...how awesome is this project! such a great idea for teachers gift, bus driver ...me! hehehe I love your gift!! I love those lil stamps...
ReplyDeletethank you so much for hopping girly!!
xoxoxo
Elsa
I love this idea Linda! I was thinking about making post-it note holders but I like the idea of having the calendar too! Thanks for the inspiration :)
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Such a super cute idea! I still have to figure out that butterfly. Maybe our next get together I'll bring my flowers and you can show me real quick. :)
ReplyDeleteAgain, beautiful project. The butterfly is to cute. My favorite project is the first gift card holder. Love the fact that it looks like a wallet. I think I'll do one for my mother and after Christmas, she could use it to put picture in it or something else. Have a nice day, Johanne L.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous butterfly!!! I have to do this! I love that calendar idea, very cute and useful!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Michelle
What a perfect give to give! The recipient will remember all year the personal gift you gave! TFS! Gonna make some of these!!
ReplyDeleteSo creative project!! Thanks for the inspiration!! Hugs.. Maggy :)
ReplyDeleteI LuV this idea for a gift,daaa, hehe...
ReplyDeleteBut my favorite is the 2 pocket gift card holder so that a tag can be placed on the inside too!!! All 3 ideas are great,Linda..TfS!!! HuGs, Valerie G
I really like this little post it note calendar, and I'll have to say that it is my favorite of the three projects that you made for the hop. I like how cute it is (love that butterfly, especially, I'm gonna have to find that video tut on YT!), and that it is useful and practical as well. It also looks pretty easy to make, that's my kind of project, quick and easy!
ReplyDeleteTFS!
Susi
Really love this project of yours....I like to TRY and stay organized,lol, and this would really come in handy... and it cute to top it off !
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Krystal
I really like the hidden card in a card but this is my favorite since I could make more of these to give out as gifts to all the people who should get a little recognition but cash is low. Thanks.
ReplyDeletevery nice
ReplyDeleteCute idea--that will go great on my desk at work!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute idea thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI like day 3's calendar the best because I work in an office and we do our nurses notes on computers. We are always looking for a calendar to check a date and this we could tape right on top of the puter... great@ love it. favoriting it.
ReplyDeleteSuper Cute Post-It/Calendar!...
ReplyDeleteI truly love all the projects u created for the hop...
By far the one I like the most was the two pocket
gift-card/tag holder... It's a superduper cute idea!...
The idea of even just making a gift-card holder is
stinkin' cute... TFS ur wonderful creativity with us!... =)
Hugz,
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Definately scraplifting this project! This is a very functional gift that will be appreciated by whomever gets it! who can't use this!
ReplyDeleteTFS...Hugs, Stac
‘Twas almost the giveaway
ReplyDeleteAnd my computer was whirring
I was dressed and blog hopping
Ladies I was hurrying!
I ohhed and ahhed
As I looked through the sites
Some are so “very cute”
Though they’re all Just Right!
I hopped to a new site
And what do I find?
A cute little desk calendar
I want to call mine!
One day had a gift card
This was my favorite I confess
That looked like a wallet
I remember her, oh yes!
The day that was even
Showed a pocket with a gift
Nestled in another envelope
Another card that fit!
I gave her a shout-out
And cleaned up my room
Put up my crafting tools
And put up the broom.
Falling asleep in my bed
Dreaming of Sugar Plums
Something simple and red
Sassy Creations dance in my head.
love your project and i'm so glad that you've been crafting a lot! i especially love the flower butterfly! great idea!
ReplyDeleteGosh it is so hard.. I love 2 of them the most.. but I liked all of them. The card hold envelope one is really neat because it has 2 compartments. I am a compartment kinda girl.. But I have to say my favorite for a quick really cute gift idea is the calendar sticky note. I am always looking for a calendar in a hurry as well as sticky notes. This will make excellent gifts for my coworkers. I think I will figure a way to attach a pen with ribbon also. Great project!
ReplyDeletegotta love your creation! great butterfly you did! now I will have to try it :) hope you are having a good holiday season...here we go...The Humpty Dance is your chance to do the hump
ReplyDeleteDo the Humpty Hump, come on and do the Humpty Hump Do the Humpty Hump, just watch me do the Humpty Hump Do ya know what I'm doin', doin' the Humpty Hump Do the Humpty Hump, do the Humpty Hump...LOL!!! have a good day!
Hi Linda, I'm playing the catch up game, checking out everyone's blog. It's been so hectic for me since Hoku's been sick. She is getting better everyday. I'm so happy.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, this is a great blog hop you're doing! I love your desk calendar. Very clever using the hydrangea petals for your butterfly! TFS
Merry Christmas!
xo