Tuesday, January 25, 2011

PTI Blog Hop



The challenge:  Use an un-inked stamp set or one that you haven't used in a long time.
Response:  Thank you for MAKING me finally make my Birthday Calendar with the Calendar Set.  I bought this as a project for myself to keep all the birthdays and anniversaries organized and loved that it allowed room for a card or two in each pocket.

I kept the inserts clean and simple.  I plan on using the inserts over and over each year and buying and decorating a new binder (since that is the most fun part!) as each year starts again.

Oh, how this set made this project a snap.  I used a different PTI color for each month by cutting a strip the length of the insert.  I used this strip to help place the month stamp above it (and under the center hole of the binder rings).  Gosh, it turned out cute and exactly like I planned.  Ummm, that doesn't happen too often....

So here it is:  Best Part?  Anything I find I don't like about the binder, I will change next year.  I might add some buttons this year, though... I love buttons....




Thanks for hopping,

Patty

29 comments:

Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...

What a beautiful project!

Amy said...

Beautiful binder! I really need to create one of these so thanks for the inspiration!

Audrey said...

It turned out beautiful Patty! I can't wait to get started on the one that I plan to make!! :)

Ann said...

What an awesome project! Love the colors you chose!

Diane Jaquay said...

Your project turned out beautifully! Well done! One of these days I'd love to make one of these for myself :)

Kay D said...

A beautiful project to be sure; I love the different color for each month!

Nerina said...

Oooh - what a great way to stay organised - and your colours look so happy together too!! I really love the paper you've covered the binder with! That would make me smile every time I looked!

Jen Carter said...

Wow! That is a lot of work! Love how you used a different color for each month!

Renee said...

Love the colors!
Have been wanting to do one of these calendars for myself...thank you for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Wow, isn't this just so cool!!!! what a fabulous idea!!!!

Terri said...

Great job! Love all the different colors! To answer your question I cut first then stamp and emboss. Much easier!

Pat said...

All those pages look so pretty - like a rainbow! Enjoy your project throughout the year.

beckynoelle said...

lovely birthday calendar :)

ChristineCreations said...

A wonderful project....so colorful when you display it together!

Sue Ann said...

Turned out perfect ...... I really wanted to do a few of these for Christmas gifts but time was not on my side. GREAT JOB!!

Stephanie said...

Awesome results for an awesome project!!! I'm making 8 of these for Christmas presents this year and you just gave me a bunch of ideas! TY for the inspiration!

Ingrid Danvers said...

What a beautiful project, Patty. I really like the colorful pages.

Kelly S. said...

So pretty! Love all of the different happy colors!

Zgirl said...

Great project! You really got your fingers inky! Love the colors and the side tag. Naz

Unknown said...

I love how you did the inserts - really brilliant!

Purrfect Paper Creations said...

What a great project--the cover is so pretty!

Chris L.

Alyssa S said...

Gorgeous, Patty! Love how you did the inside pages too!

Christina said...

This looks wonderful! I love how you used a different PTI color for each month. Thanks for the inspiration!

Carol's Ink Spot said...

Love your idea for using a different color for each month. I totally forgot about this kit and it is exactly what I need. Love what you have now!

Linda Suarez said...

Beautiful project! Thanks for sharing!

Amy Kolling said...

What a beautiful project!! Lots of details. Very special indeed!

Taheerah said...

Beautiful project!! Love all the added details and the colours!!

Susan said...

Patty this is GORGEOUS!! Makes me want to get the set and binder to make one. But I know myself well enough that it will sit there unused until 2012. ;-)

Teresa Kline said...

this is awesome, I need to make one of these, thanks for the inspiration....fabulous...hope your week is awesome!

enjoy *~*