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Welcome to Sandra's Blog my escape is card making l took it up in 2007 after l retired from the Civil Service l am recently Widowed have 3 children all grown up and flown the nest Five grand children Tayla, Nathan, Poppy, Mila & Rio they keep me on my toes l adore then but it's always nice when they go home....lol l like making my own cards and enjoy the challenges it provides Sandra H xxx

Tuesday 13 November 2012

Hand made Calendar

Hello and Welcome
Don't you think its cold and the 
Days are becoming shorter or is it just me?!
So nice that your here l have not a card but a 
Calendar to show you came across a pack
Of ten and just thought why not do 
Some Calendars for a change only problem is
l will need to make 10.....lol
Here is number 1
 Recipe
White scalloped card
Backing paper left over oddments (Snippets)
Memory Box Dies
Green gems
Sentiment Stamp
Folded the bottom of the card so it's free standing
Thank you hope you like it
Enjoy the rest of your day
Sandra H xx
Entering into the following challenges
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Anything goes
Anything goes

41 comments:

Caroline said...

This is beautiful I love the design and the colours are gorgeous. Caroline xxx

Irene said...

A brilliant idea Sandra, and what a gorgeous first month, I love the Vintage colours.
luv
irene
xxxx

Lynn said...

Very origional idea, and the calendar card looks great. I like the backing paper. Lynn x

downrightcrafty said...

what a super idea looks fab
Hugs Kate xx

Doreen said...

This is just gorgeous Sandra,fabulous idea.xxx

Pink Dandelion said...

Fabulous calendar, what a great idea. Yes its definitely feeling colder but today has really dragged. At work I thought hometime would never come.Take Care Debs xx

Marianne's Craftroom said...

Gorgeous calendar. Good luck with the other 9, lol!

Marlene Atkinson said...

Gorgeous calender, a great idea. Thank you for joining the Dream Valley challenge. Marlene DT

Debbie said...

What a beautiful gift idea.Have fun with the rest.Hope you're okay dearie.Hugs Debbie x

Stamps and Paper said...

Great calender Sandra and such a lovely idea.
Good look with the other 9!

Anne

Janet said...

This is lovely Sandra. Yes it is getting colder and darker.....don't like the Winter...roll on summer lol

Sandra H said...

l agree Janet so dismal is winter roll on Summer.....lol xx

Kathleen said...

Brilliant idea and love the colours on this one.
Cold, dark and damp here today.

Kath x

Sarn said...

Lovely looking calendar Sandra.

And I think it IS the DAYS getting shorter . . . . not you! LOL! xxx

Nathalie said...

Hello,
very gorgeous project. I love colors. Thank you for joining us to Dream Valley challenges.
Hugs!
Nathalie

shaz earl said...

Very pretty calendar
hugs Shaz xx

Mrs A. said...

Brilliant idea. I'm better off as the packet I bought only has 5 of the little darlings in it! Hugs Mrs A.

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous Sandra, love the style of your calendar. It is very elegant xxx

Carol said...

Great calendar Sandra, they'll make fab little stocking fillers. Carol x

Karen Howard said...

Adorable calendar, can't wait to see the others! Hugs, Karen

scrappymo! said...

Great idea...now lets see the rest...no holding out on us!

Vicky said...

This is fabulous sweetie have fun making the others hun.

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

coops said...

so gorgeous sandra.i loev the paper and diecuts :D

xx coops xx

Safdar Ali said...

What a great idea. So cute calendar card. Love the CAS style design like Plastic card which make the card POP. Thanks for sharing this adorable creation.

Pop's Cards said...

Hey sweetie this is just gorgeous x x x

Happy Holiday Girl said...

Sandra, this is a really neat idea! I like how you give the instructions for those of us who are not "professionals" and long to do neat crafts like this. Thank you for your inspiration. Thank you also for following my blog and leaving nice comments. Happy Holidays!

Anita said...

This is so pretty Sandra.

julie_woolston said...

Hi Sandra what a fabulous calendar, love the layout.

The days are definitely getting shorter.

Hugs Julie x

Lindsay Craftymonster81 said...

Beautiful, I love the papers and the die cuts are gorgeous
Lindsay xx

Donna said...

Sweet little calendar Sandra, such pretty papers and the dicuts are the perfect embellies :) Donna ♥ x

Tina said...

lovely calendar...

Di said...

Brilliant! Hugs, Di xx

Sue from Oregon said...

Hello!!! Great calender Sandra!9 to go! LOL
Yes, it is getting very cold here now!

Karen McAlpine said...

Hi Sandra! Great idea. I think I have only made one calendar. Maybe I will try another. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for visiting me and leaving such lovely comments!

Mian said...

Hi Sandra! Gorgeous calendar and a great idea! I´ve got to try it sometime to make one of my own. Well done.

Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this fortnight at Dream Valley.
Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!

Mian
Dream Valley Design Team Member
http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

Karen said...

Hi Sandra! This is spectacular. I love the design and the gorgeous colors! What a beautiful project. :o) Lovely work as always!

Hugs and blessings!

Unknown said...

Cute and captivating..can it be printed on Plastic cards ?

Donna Ellis said...

Sandra, thanks for stopping by my blog today. The background paper on your pretty calendar looks gorgeous. It's a great idea placing the calendar on an easel!

Cheryl said...

Very pretty! They would make a wonderful gift.

Bernie said...

Gorgeous Sandra! I love colors and the layout. It's dreary here too. That time of year, thankfully no snow yet.
Hugs
Bernie

Karen Howard said...

Love the easel and your calendar page! Hugs, Karen