Friday, April 6, 2012

Close To My Heart's DIY Desk Calendar

Ah, home sweet home, where we get to decorate to our heart’s delight!!

Add this beautiful DIY dècor piece to your home to live inspired every day.

We’ve chosen a sleek color scheme of Grey Flannel, Black, and White Daisy, with a pop of Pear, and we used the graphic flowers from the My Acrylix® Dreamin’ Workshop set to add subtle texture to the White Daisy paper in the desk calendar and art canvas.

Here are a few hints for you as you create this chic project.





* Create the triangular base of this calendar by folding a 12" × 12" piece of chipboard at the 3" and 7 1/2" marks.

* Insert three pins from the Bling assortment (Z1466) and clip the sharp ends if they protrude too much. (Tip: You can use hot glue on the back to anchor the pins.)

*Cut twelve 3 1/2" scalloped squares from Pear cardstock using the shape on the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge (Z1686) and sponge the edges with Pear ink.

* Cut twelve 3 1/2" squares from Grey Flannel cardstock and sponge edges with Grey Flannel ink.

* Use the 3" chipboard squares from the My Creations® memory game (Z1614) for the date tiles. Stamp the background flower pattern in second generation using Grey Flannel ink and then stamp the month or numbers with black StazOn® ink. Sponge the edges with Grey Flannel ink. (Tip: Stamp two of numbers 1 and 2. Stamp one each of numbers 3 – 9 and 0.)

* Back each month and date tile with the 24 pieces of cardstock and then punch a hole in the top for easy hanging.


FEATURED ITEMS USED IN THIS DIY PROJECT:
Z1466 - Bling Assortment - $4.95

18 pieces; 6 buttons in each of 2 sizes, 6 pins.

X5905 - 12" X 12" Bright Green Cardstock Shade Pack - $7.95

This cardstock pack includes three harmonious colors in one convenient package. The sturdy cardstock has our signature white core, and is ideal for page bases, photo mats, and more! (12 sheets per package, 4 of each color)

3 Colors:
Key Lime
Pear
Topiary
Z1686 - Cricut Art Philosophy Collection - $99.00

When you purchase the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge, you’ll also receive three exclusive D-size stamp sets designed to perfectly coordinate with images on the cartridge. Plus, we’re including three sets of Dimensional Elements that work in tandem with the cartridge as well. You can mix and match to your heart’s content! Stamp on your Cricut® shape; cover your Dimensional Element with a Cricut® shape; or cut, stamp, and then cover! You’ll be all set to create uniquely beautiful artwork with incredible ease.

Collection includes:
1 – Cartridge (700 images: font, shapes, and 3-D items)
3 – My Acrylix® D-size stamp sets
3 – 9" × 12" Dimensional Elements (3 sheets of different shapes)

Creative Feature Keys:
Layer, Decorative Layer, Tag, Card, Font, Font Layer.

Recommended blocks for included stamp sets:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
2" × 3½" (Y1009)
3" × 3" (Y1006)



Z2197 - Pear Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad - $5.25

X5911 - 12" X 12" Black & Grey Cardstock Shade Pack - $7.95

This cardstock pack includes three harmonious colors in one convenient package. The sturdy cardstock has our signature white core, and is ideal for page bases, photo mats, and more! (12 sheets per package, 4 of each color)

3 Colors:
Grey Flannel
Grey Wool
Black


Z2124 - Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad - $5.25
Z1614 - My Creations Memory Game - $14.95

Create your own game with these 24 – 3" × 3" chipboard squares in a sturdy chipboard box.



To purchase your Bling Assortment, 12" x 12" Bright Green Cardstock Shade Pack, Cricut Art Philosophy Collection, Pear Exclusive Inks Stamp Pad, 12" X 12" Black & Grey Cardstock Shade Pack, Grey Flannel Exclusive Inks® Stamp Pad, My Creations Memory Game Click On The Below Shopping Cart!!

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