Calendar Basics / Background Basics: Christmas... day four

 Hello all!

Today is the group post sneak peek for the Papertrey Ink Design Team and we are all creating calendars using Nichole's new Calendar Basics stamp set! I will also be sharing more using Background Basics: Christmas!

 I decided to create a Christmas themed December one to share today. There is a printed mini calendar new this month that I used for this as well as the new Calendar Page Die. I used the darling images and sentiments from Calendar Basics to decorate the bitty calendar.

First I stamped the frame image and the decorative image that fits so well in between them. Next I stamped the Sparkle Dot Strip from Background Basics: Christmas. I also stamped, trimmed and glittered the Candy image from the same set to adhere around the frame.

I stamped the text image from Background Basics: Christmas onto the Sugar Plum paper strip.  The little mouse from the same set is trimmed then secured over the bow center. Look at that cute little nose with glitter on it!

My original plan was to use some cute, painted clothes pins with magnets to hang this on the fridge. But after receiving the actual die and calendar it didn't work. So I sewed up the side of a page protector and created a simple strip at the top that can be used year round in my kitchen, since I'm going for a Red and Black theme.

The next moth can just be slipped into place with ease. I always seem to need something like this on the fridge and this is so much cuter that one that comes in an ad flyer. Which is actually where I got the magnetic back for this. Here is a photo of the back side. Not pretty but it doesn't need to be huh!

Here is a card using the Calendar Basics set.

Isn't it fun how the little swirl in the set can be added to a sentiment like the one in Holiday Spirits Senitment! The Sugar Plum paper reminds me of Christmas garland. I also used Background Basics: Christmas, adding the candy border.

Next is a little card I created using that same candy strip image from Background Basics: Christmas!

I stamped the image vertically, alternating the colors. Isn't it fun how the sentiment from Signature Greetings goes so well with this image!

Imagine this in Christmas colors now. "Visions of sugar plums danced in their heads" :)

So... the other DT members have goodness to share tonight too. Check it out!

• Nichole Heady
• Erin Lincoln
• Maile Belles
• Betsy Veldman
• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Heather Nichols
• Kim Hughes
• Melissa Phillips
• Michelle Wooderson
• Niki Estes

I would love to hear what you are planning on making with some of the soon to be released sets!

See you tomorrow... I have one more "yummy" post to share.

Thanks for poppying by friends!

• Stamps- Background Basics: Christmas, Calendar Basics
• Ink- Pure Poppy, Fresh Snow, Dark chocolate
• Paper: Simply Chartreuse, Kraft, Sugar Plum
• Other- Baker's Twine in Pure Poppy, Calendar Die, Calendar, Glitter, Glue Pen,  Magnetic sheet, Page protector, sewing machine.

• Stamps- Background Basics: Christmas, Calendar Basics, Holiday Spirit Sentiment
  
• Ink- Pure Poppy, Fresh Snow
• Paper: Pure Poppy, Sugar Plum
• Other- Baker's Twine in Pure Poppy, Snowflake Die, Button, Corner Rounder, Simply Chartreuse Felt.
  

• Stamps- Background Basics: Christmas, Signature Greetings
  
• Ink- Palette Inks
  
• Paper: Lemon Tart, Simply Chartreuse, White, Raspberry Fizz
  
• Other- Mat Stack #2 die, Circle Punch, Lemon tart Ribbon, Zva Creative Flourish and single gem.
  

• Nichole Heady
  
• Erin Lincoln
• Maile Belles
• Betsy Veldman
• Dawn McVey
• Debbie Olson
• Heather Nichols
• Kim Hughes
• Melissa Phillips
• Michelle Wooderson
• Niki Estes

Comments

[Jen Adcock]

1.

OMG! So gorgeous! I absolutely, without a doubt, ADORE the BB: Christmas pepermint. I am busting for the 15th! Thank you for your creative genius.

[Sandra Korten]

2.

Lovely calendarpage! love the twine with the little mouse!
Cards are so beautiful.
thanks for sharing.
Sandra

[Alice W.]

3.

wonderful calender project!! and your cards are so fun!!! love them!

[Barbara]

4.

Every month I look forward to seeing your creations, and this one is no exception! The candy image "So sweet of you" card is my fave...the bright colors, bling and curvy font are beautiful together! I can't wait to get my hands on your new set, not to mention those new patterned papers!

God bless,
Barb

[Robbie]

5.

All of your projects are just darling!! I'm glad you shared about doing a monthly calendar and placing it on the frig. I might do that; therefore I just might NEED this set. *Ü* There isn't one of your items today that I like the least...they are all so cute. Great job!

[Theresia]

6.

love your darling project, so adorable, keep up the good work.

[Kathy Martin]

7.

LOVE that calendar card!

[jan m]

8.

Love the idea for a refrigerator post! Pretty projects!

[Kay Demonbren]

9.

Gosh, I don't know where to start! I love your cards, and the Background Basics Christmas set is a must-have for me (that little mouse is so stinkin' cute!). I'm not usually one to go for the paper packs, but even I have to have the Sugar Plum pack- it's awesome!

[Niki Estes]

10.

Great projects, Lisa! I love how your calendar is perfect for the fridge. I am loving your new set and can't stop using it!

[Carol R]

11.

Love your calendar page for use on the frig. And your cards are so colorful!

[Monica K.]

12.

Oh my gosh, the BB: Christmas set also has peppermints too?! This is definitely a must-have for Christmas, wow! I totally love this set so much. Can't wait to see the full reveal! I also love what you did with the calendar. Great idea to put it on the fridge! :)

[Geny]

13.

Adorable projects Leese! Love your new set so far!

[Justine]

14.

Lisa this is a brilliant idea, thank you so much for all of the photos.