Since I was a little too late to try and get a March calendar made, I figured I would skip ahead to April! This is my usual 6-inch square calendar page that hangs in THIS stand. Jenn is hosting this week's Weekend Sketch Challenge -- you can find the sketch and her sample at her blog this morning. As soon as I saw the layout, I thought it would be perfect for my calendar!
I used a Webster's Pages' Mini Calendar Journaling Cards and stamped the dates with JustRite's Medium & Large Numbers made for the C-45 Monogram Stamper, but on the new little 1-3/16" Wood Stamper that will be available next month. The other layered papers are from Making Memories Chloe's Closet 6-inch designer papers and spiral journaling book (found at Michael's).
The chipboard letters are Maya Road's Noah alphabet - I just colored them with the same Night Sky chalk ink and then sprinkled them with transparent glitter while the ink was still wet. The new Lockhart Itty Bitty Umbrella was stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink onto Neenah Classic Cream cardstock and punched out with Martha Stewart's supposedly 1-inch scalloped punch -- it's actually 7/8 of an inch and leaves a perfect border when placed on an Inchie Arts Inchie Square! I applied the Night Sky chalk ink directly to the the White Inchie Square, so it would match the chipboard letters. Some green gemstones accent the umbrella that was colored with Copic markers.
A green Prima flower was tucked under the Inchie. Martha Stewart's Wild Blueberry seam binding ribbon and a tied button finish off April's calendar! Be sure to check and see what Beate, Cami, Charmaine, Lori and Mary Jo stamped up for you today -- I'm sure they will inspire you to try this beautiful sketch this weekend!
Supplies:
- Lockhart stamps, self adhesive gemstones, Copic Markers, Inchie products, Memento ink and Neenah cardstock available from Ellen Hutson LLC
- Webster's Pages paper & journaling calendars available from StarLitStudio
Fabulous inchie calendar, Sweet Sharon! Love your calendar page. It's great! Have a wonderful weekend, friend.
Posted by: Lori Craig | March 13, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Oh Sharon is this ADORABLE! I LOVE the calendar idea for the sketch. . .perfect! I adore those glittery letters!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | March 13, 2009 at 08:48 AM
What a pretty calendar page-love the sparkly letters. tfs
Posted by: Bev J. | March 13, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Gorgeous! Love all of your details, especially the little umbrella and placement of it!
Posted by: chriss blagrave | March 13, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Sharon, this is beautiful! I love that blue ribbon!
Posted by: CherylQuilts at SCS | March 13, 2009 at 09:23 AM
This is so detailed! Absolutely adorable.
Posted by: Shari | March 13, 2009 at 09:24 AM
This is gorgeous, I love it!
Posted by: Angi | March 13, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Sharon, how SWEET - love the sparkle,love the calendar, hope to see ya!
Posted by: jenn | March 13, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Very nice calendar, love the details :)
MJ
Posted by: Maria Jesus | March 13, 2009 at 09:41 AM
This is so pretty! The colors, glittery April and little Karen Lockhart umbrella look fantastic!
Posted by: Lynn | March 13, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Well, better late than never! This is marvelous and well worth the wait (that we didn't even notice). You've outdone yourself with this gorgeous calendar. I adore your ribbon, checked DP and glitter.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | March 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Your calendar is just adorable Sharon!
Posted by: Karen | March 13, 2009 at 11:51 AM
I LOVE your calendars! YOU ROCK! Love the fresh clean, GORGEOUS feel of this one babe! Have a super weekend!
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | March 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Holy smokes Sharon! This months calendar is AMAZING. Love everything about it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: MJ Albright | March 13, 2009 at 12:19 PM
what a pretty calendar love everything about it
Hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | March 13, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Oh, wow, I love this, Sharon! The colors and design are perfect!
Posted by: Niki Estes | March 16, 2009 at 09:13 PM