Here is another project that was inspired by a convention presentation. Carrie Cudney and Lori Olaveson demonstrated a 9" x 9" chipboard calendar with a baby girl theme that would be perfect for recording baby milestones. I decided to use their layout and design a Christmas countdown calendar with some leftovers from the Winter Bright simply scrappin' kit.
SUPPLY LIST
Stamp Sets: Big Deal Alphabet, Many Merry Messages ("Christmas"), Calendar
Ink: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Basic Black, and Whisper White Craft
Paper: Winter Bright Simply Scrappin', Shimmery White, Wild Wasabi
Misc: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue, Pop-Up Glue Dots, Sponge, Sanding Block, 9" chipboard clipboard, On Board Ginormous Pieces, and On Board Trimmings (from the holiday mini)
I started by creating a template for the base of the clipboard. It measures 9" x 9" but you'll need to create a cut-out area at the top for the clip. Once the Wild Wasabi patterned paper was the correct size, I adhered it to the clipboard with sticky strip. I traced the Ginormous chipboard piece onto the Real Red patterned paper, cut it out and adhered it with 2-way glue. My next step was to sand all the edges of the clipboard and the scallop frame. The sanding took ahile to do, so it was a Big Brother project!
The edges of the frame were sponged with Whisper White craft ink, then embossed with Iridescent Ice embossing powder to give the illusion of snow (hopefully). I also had to cut a notch out of the frame, so that it would fit properly. The frame was attached with Pop-Up glue dots.
The Wild Wasabi base for the calendar measures 6 1/2" square. The calendar and "Merry" were stamped onto Shimmery White cardstock and adhered to the Wild Wasabi. I also added a few self-adhesive die-cuts to the calendar from the simply scrappin' kit.
Finally, the snowflakes were sponged and embossed, then adhered with Pop-Up glue dots.
As you may be able to tell, I like my projects to shimmer, sparkle & shine! This week, I'll be drawing one name to receive Dazzling Diamonds glitter to add some pizazz to your projects. Leave a comment with your name and your favorite Christmas stamp set. I'll announce the winner next Wednesday, September 5th.
Happy Stampin'
Melissa
WOW, I love your recreations. Fabulous work, I love it!! My favorite Christmas set right now is “Season of Joy!”
Very cute clipboard!
My favorite Christmas set is probably Happiest of Holidays 🙂
I have many favorites, but I think that mine this “week” is Season of Joy with Holy Triptych coming in a close second.
This is such a creative idea and just love it. Sweet sparkle candy you are sharing wth your readers…count me in. I just love things to sparkle. Thanks for a chance.
cmeyers@hughes.net
Season of Joy is most certainly a fav of mine! TFS!
I am a sparkle addict myself! I don’t really have a favorite Christmas set. I am ashamed to say, that I don’t think I even have a Christmas set. But I have a bunch of dollar stamps I love to use for the holidays! Thanks for the giveaway!
Just beautiful!!! my favorite stamp set is Peace be unto You. Thanks for the chance.
I love glitter! My favorite holiday stamp set is The Snowflake Spot. I just love snow/snowflake themes. Thanks for the chance to win and sharing the picture of the countdown calendar (love those snowflakes!)
Gorgeous chipboard calendar! I skipped out early from this class so I guess I missed this one. That’ll teach me. I love all of the sparkle on your project! Right now my favorite Christmas stamp set is Big on Christmas.
Love the chipboard calendar! My favorite Christmas Stamp Set is Season of Joy.
Oh, I like a new Christmas stamp set, “Merry and Bright.” That snowman is just too darn cute! Thanks for thinking of us!
My favorite set is Season of Joy.
Hey, I really like your chipboard! It’s great. My favourite christmas stamp set is City of David. Thanks for a chance of winning some great blog candy.
My favorite Christmas set is Madonna & Child. I’ve purchased a ton more, just haven’t used them yet! Thanks for the chance to win!
You did an amazing job on this, its wonderful!!!
I love sparkle for the holidays so appreciate a chance to win your blog candy:) My favorite Christmas stamps sets are any that celebrate the birth of Christ, because to me that is the reason for the season.
I love your calendar! Thanks for a chance at the blog candy!!
I like Season of Joy although I don’t have it. I bought a stamp of the 3 Wisemen on camels to use on my cards this year.
Hello! My favorite Christmas stamp set is Wonderus Gift. I don’t have it yet, but hopefully I can get it by Christmas.
Thanks!!
What a great way to count down to Christmas! I think I like the Holy Tripych stamp set the best, but I just love Christmas so I really like them all
I love Christmas and ALL stamps that are related to the holiday. I really love an old Stampin Up Set that has a stamp of Mary holding baby Jesus and this is one of my favorites.
I still think that Flakey Friends is my favorite. It is funny and makes really awesome cards.
I’ve enjoyed visiting your blog..love your projects…Love the chipboard calendar !
I love those glittery snowflakes. I have never tried the Dazzling Diamonds glitter before so this would be a nice WIN..Thanks for a chance to WIN your blog candy.
Favorite..[anything snowman related]
I have “Flakey Friends” that I use a lot !
“Holiday Tag Team”
City of David is my favorite. I also like the Polar Bears and recently bought those on ebay so I’ll be making some of those cards this year too. Thanks for a chance at some sparkle:)
OMG, I love the calendar project. I dazzling snowflakes are a different fun look. The black and ivory look on the flower card is very elegant! I like that. Thanks for sharing so much.
OMG, I love the calendar project. I dazzling snowflakes are a different fun look. The black and ivory look on the flower card is very elegant! I like that. Thanks for sharing so much.