2011 Calendars

I haven't added to this blog in quite some time! I was very busy taking care of a neighbor for about 8 weeks and had no real time to create or post! Then our painting business picked up but I was able to use the "free time" from not being at the neighbors to get back to my favorite past time. I started the calendars around the usual time, late June. I was on a roll and now have them way ahead of schedule from past years. I have about 3/4 of the pages done with only minor details to finish them up. I am very pleased so far. I did quite a bit of what I call "cheating" as in not actual "card type" detail and used old card fronts, etc, but they look nice and uncluttered.


This is one of the easier ones I did this year using velumn quotes that one of my sisters gave me. Layers of papers and stock and they look good!

Wallpaper border

I made 4 of these with various papers. I drew and colored the penguin and then picked colors for the squares to go with the backgroung page.

Ghost cut free-hand. Made a few of these...really cute!

I have saved this picture that I printed out a few years ago and decided to cut a slit and insert actual Valentines that my Mom added to my collection of goodies.

Another velumn quote example.

More detail and time here. Paperdoll style hearts are cut and then "decorated". Then add string as if hanging on a wall.

Recipe cards are another simple way to add variety. I added several of these to my Mom's as she liked them from previous years. The side pictures are made like "pockets" to hold the recipe card.

This is another easy one. part of a tissue box that I thought went well with the background. I went through card fronts, saved pictures, etc. and did quite a few this way. Fast and easy, looking good as well!

Another more detailed page with hand cut flower pieces.