Here's the October calendar page for my Vertical Album. It is stamped with pumpkins from PaperTrey Ink's Spooky Sweets set. I liked how these pumpkins can either be whimsical by adding the included jack-o-lantern face, or stamped simple & elegant. I stamped these onto kraft cardstock using the rock & roll technique and masking them.
The background behind the pumpkins was stamped in Versamark using the rectangle stamp patterned with circles. Then the background was sponged around the edges with chocolate ink and machine stitched with chocolate thread to the artichoke base. All corners were rounded.
Stamps: PaperTrey Ink Spooky Sweets.
Paper: Stampin' Up Kraft & Artichoke.
Ink: Clearsnap Colorbox Fluid Chalk Tangerine, Olive Pastel & Chestnut Roan.
Ink: Clearsnap Colorbox Fluid Chalk Tangerine, Olive Pastel & Chestnut Roan.
Accessories: 6x6 Scrapbook Page Protector, Vertical Album, Sewing Machine & Chocolate Thread, Stampin' Up Antique Brass Brad & Dimensionals, Ribbon, Computer-Printed Calendar.
That's all the pages I have right now but I'll gradually be working on them over the coming months and will share them when I'm finished!
Geesh girl! You are smokin hot! These calendar pages are amazing!!! I never realized you could slide cardstock into that little space at the top of the page protector!!! GET OUT! I need to re-do mine now! LOL!
Posted by: Julie Brooks | September 15, 2007 at 08:18 AM
Wow! that is an amazing page Sharon - I just love these!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | September 15, 2007 at 08:41 AM
Another winner! You are amazing!!
Posted by: CherylQuilts | September 15, 2007 at 10:03 AM
Another awesome calendar page, Sharon! WOW!
Posted by: Charmaine | September 15, 2007 at 11:20 AM
I love your October page! Those PT pumpkins are perfect, and I LOVE the background you've created!
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 15, 2007 at 02:48 PM
Gawjus, gawjus...GAWJUS! Since I don't scrapbook (GASP!)...A-N-D I'm a SU demo'r, too (DOUBLE GASP!!)...are those Post Page Protectors or Ring Page Protectors?? Would it make a difference? I don't have a clue and really don't wanna order both. Your calendar is just genius!
Thanks so much
Tracy *Ü*
Posted by: Tracy | September 15, 2007 at 08:03 PM
LOVE this calendar idea, Sharon! Each page is SO pretty!!
Posted by: Shel9999 | September 15, 2007 at 10:41 PM
I'm so very behind on my blog reading! This calendar idea is the BOMB! I love it!!! Thanks so much for sharing it! And btw - you keep mentioning vanilla shimmer cs - where are you getting that? I'd love some vanilla shimmer!
Posted by: Jami | September 16, 2007 at 01:17 AM
Beautiful work! Love your blog banner as well. I think the idea of the frame for your desk calendar is just so clever; showcasing your work like that for you to enjoy as well - how cool is that?
I was sold on this right away and went to purchase two frames. I like your idea of staining the wood and would love to showcase a favorite page of something I can enjoy for myself as well. TFS!
Posted by: twinks | September 16, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Wow! These are absolutely fabulous...all of them!
Posted by: Michelle | September 16, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Each calendar page is a work of art!
Posted by: Beate | September 16, 2007 at 02:31 PM
And another beauty!!! I love your work, TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | September 16, 2007 at 03:59 PM
This is ABSOLUTELY DARLING! Sharon!! I love everything about this! :)
Posted by: Lindsey (jacksonbelle) | September 16, 2007 at 10:13 PM
All of you calendar pages are stunning! One of the best versions of a calendar I have ever seen! You have such a great eye for design! Thank you so much for inspiring me!
Posted by: Nichole Heady | September 17, 2007 at 06:43 AM