If you are here to see my Caardvarks cards please scroll down to the next post...sorry :( It's a two post Monday.
This Birthday Book was created with one of SRM's blank calendars. Hop over to their BLOG you will see amazing calenders by the other DT. I have trouble keeping track of everyone's Birthdays so I created a desk top calender rather than one to hang on the wall. I'll flip through each month to remind me who's birthday is on the horizon. Let's get started with the cover. This one measures 8x8 and other sizes are available here.
It's worth spending a some time on this project because you will have it for a long time. I worked on it in segments so I really enjoyed the process. The good news is I can use this year after year.
To begin you want to start with stamping all of your images and color them. Now is the best time to add glossy accents. Notice the present and wand..they will be cut off.
Next step is to measure and cut all of the papers for the top and bottom of each month. I decided that the sewing was a must. Thankfully I enjoy sewing and I paced myself.
I used two images for the cover and sometimes I like to cut a wig to give the hair depth and flow. I stamped the bike on the grass so you would see the grass through the spokes instead of the white paper.
Take note of the fairy and the french lady :)
This Christmas image is my favorite. With a little altering she can be used for any season.
Thanks for stopping and for all of your sweet comments. Let me know if you have any questions. This is going to take some time to link all the supplies. I think today I will just do stickers and stamps. Have a great week! Hugs, Kathy
One last thing ... if you are a Penny Black fan instead of leaving a comment here can you jump over to the new Penny Black blog and leave some love there? Thanks :)
Don't forget to check out my Caardvark post below. Sorry for the long post.
47 comments:
Hi Kathy,
Wow, I'm very very impressed by this one!!! I love it, what fabulous work you made here!! All the images are so cute and what a wonderful way to put the birthdays in the book, amazing to look at!! It's so cute!! The only thing I want to ask, is why you put an image over my birthday on December 26? How can you now put my name there? Ha ha!! Love it, dear Kathy!!
Hugs,
Wendy
Wow, wow, wow.... just amazing. The details, stitching, colouring... wow.... you are just amazing.
Adore what you created. Hugs, Dee
Kathy this calendar is simply STUNNING... I don't usually go for "cute" but this is BEYOND cute! Your images just pop right over the page! Amazing coloring, sewing, perspective, placement, etc etc etc. I could go on! Thank you SO much for sharing this awesome project!! ~ ellen.
Jaw down, Kathy... So much to do but it's sooooo wonderful. Love your coloring and stitching..I'm in May.. LOL...
What can I say again you WOW! me with your ability and attention to detail, Kathy this creation is simply stunning, I so want one that you made...LOL Hugs! girl I just adore your work.
Dang, Kathy - what an awesome project and post. In awe.
What a fun project! I can see all the love and work that went into making all of it! It turned out beautifully, Kathy!
Wow, what a beautiful little calendar - so worth the work as, like you said, you will use this forever! Well done, my friend!
Waaaw.. your project is so Great. Lot of fun there.
Thanks for sharing
Wow! This is amazing Kathy! LOVE your work :)
Your calendar is AMAZING! Miss seeing you! LOVE your work!
WONDERFUL ! your calendar is so amazing, i LOVE it. It's such a great job and so colorful.
Hugs
Wow, this is amazing! I love this! I was thinking of making some kind of birthday calendar, but nothing as stunning as this! Love the stitching, coloring, everything!
Wow! So impressive!!!
That is absolutely gorgeous and would make a great teacher gift as well.
Can I just sit next weekend and watch you color? (I'm bringing my Copics)
Oh my GOODNESS.
Incredible....
jaw has dropped...
An absolute jaw-dropper, that is! This has to be the FUN-nest project I've seen in a long long time! :D TO say I'm impressed would be an understatement! Wow, and double WOW, Kathy!
How INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!Love the PAGES! This will be a feast to the eyes EVERY DAY!! Wow!
Oh... thanks for the chance for this "giveaway"----NOT (LOL)! anyhow my BD is in December, you know!? muahahhahaha. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!
Penny Black paradise! Adding to my stamp list.... :) Your imagination is such a bright and fun place! Can I visit? ;)
OMGoodness, this is just jaw-dropping awesome! Love your project!!!
Stunning!!!! Absolutley STUNNING!!! Someone would pay big money for this work of art! Girlfriend... you ooze talent!
:-)
OMG Kathy this is amazing, you must have so much patience, a fabulous piece of Art, I Love, Love, LOVE it!!!!!
Sallyx
Kathy this is far the best project I've seen in months!
LOVE IT!!!! The coloring is perfect as always, loved everything about it!
Amazing! Off to check the photos again :)
Love the birthday calendar. You can tell you put a lot of work and love into it. As always, your work is fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Ruby
PS I will also pop over the Penny Black's blog to comment.
OMGoodness! Kathy! this is fabulous! LOVE this idea and thanks for sharing each page, too. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! =)
wow wow wow....what a great idea kathy...just what I need...am so forgetful....big hugs kath xxx
I Make Calenders every year for my Grandma, My Mom and Myself for Christmas but they are very general and (boring!!) .. I love this calendar Kathy and I think I am going to CASE it lol... So much fun!! Hugs
OMG! All of that work! It turned out just amazing. Your coloring is so great. I think PB was so smart to add you to our DT!
Okay, Kath, my eyeballs fell out AGAIN! This is THE most amazing birthday calendar, ever! Got to go fetch my eyeballs now....
OK, that would have taken me about a year to make!! lol Gorgeous!!
Hugs
Annika
Holy wow!! Great project!! I just absolutely love it!!
Simply said... You are truly AMAZING!!! Love that project - WOW!
WOW WOW WOW!!! AAAAAAmazing ms Kathy!!! Geesh...this is just Awesome!! xoxoxo!!
Every time I come to your blog, I am amazed by your creativity. This b-day calendar is NO exception! Is there no end to what you can do, Kathy? :) LOVE IT. LOVE PENNY BLACK TOO. TFS!!!
What an incredibly inspiring project, love it! This is going to make such a special gift!
This is just awesome. I need a present for a bridal shower and I think this is so creative and will be loved !!!!!
Wow Kathy!! This is just amazing!! I love it :)
I just love your colouring, so bright and it really makes the images POP!!
Jenny xx
Oh my, this is absolutely terrific and cute and fantastic coloring and AMAZING!! Thanks for sharing your spectacular work!
OH MY!! Jaw dropping! This b-day calendar book is AMAZING! Love the stitching, and coloring and everything about this Kathy!
Amazing Project, Kathy!!!!!
Wow!
I love this entire project. Kathy- you are so amazing!!!!
*Thud*!!! This is an amazing project. I love it - simply awesome (I'm a hude Penny Black fan).
OK.... How'd you do that with inlinkz. I might have to play around with that!
Wow this is just amazing!!!!
Wow, jaw droppingly wonderful! Jo x
You are amazing. I can't believe how much work you put into this project. It turned out so beautifully. What a patient lady you are :-)
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