Hi Everyone. Today I wanted to show the photos I took of the 12x12 scrapbook calendar I made for my mom and dad. It's something I've tried to make every year for them because they enjoy it so much. All materials are from Stampin' Up! , unless otherwise noted, and what is nice about their calendar is that it is perforated so once the month is over they can remove the page and add it to their scrapbook. The first year I made the calendar for them I also gave with it a 12x12 blank scrapbook. Come to think of it, they may be due for a new scrapbook...just thinking out loud, I'll have to check. What I also like about making the calendar is that it reminds me how much I do enjoying scrapbooking and it pushes me to try to create some pages for my own family albums.
Stamp Set: Papertrey Ink 2008 Holiday Tag Collection and DP is something I found at Scrappin' Soul Sisters, I'm not sure who it's by, sorry. Bashful Blue classic ink and Letterpress Alphabet (all months use this set) Of course the page uses photos of the kids and Maggie. In the top right photo Maggie is actually riding on the sled with the kids, quite a cute sight to see when she jumps on for a turn.
Stamp Set: Snow Swirled. Inks: Real Red and Silver. Snowshoeing is a favorite winter past-time of ours and in two photos we are at Lincoln Woods just east of Loon Mt in Lincoln, NH. The upper right was from last Christmas when we visited Santa's Village in Jefferson, NH...so magical.
Inks: Rose Red. Cardstock: Rose Red and DP that I found at Scrappin' Soul Sisters (again my apologies for not remember the name). Tinkerbell and the butterflies are stickers I found at Michaels. These photos are from Emily's 5th birthday last year. The theme was Fairies and she was so cute in her little fairy outfit. We made silk flower crowns for all the little girls. As they entered our little fairy princess presented each friend with a crown.
Another item by SU! that I found made creating this calendar super quick was by using their Simply Scrappin' kits. The kits come with DP, solid cardstock, die cut adhesive sticker and ideas. This one is no longer available Simply Scrappin' Kit Creative License. These pictures capture my little runners and niece who participated in last years Kids Fun Run at the Great Bay Half Marathon that I ran last year.
Simply Scrappin' Kit Friends and Flowersanother one no longer available, but it worked out great that I had it and was able to quickly and easily put this page together. More running, this is the 5k at Redhook Brewery in Newington, NH that's held every Memorial Day weekend, lots of fun and the kids don't mind coming because they have a Kids Fun Run as well. I have to say that even if you're not a runner, look for Kids Fun Runs in your area. They are so much fun for the kids that participate and some are more elaborate then others. The two I talked about on this post had t-shirts, bib #s, and ribbons. There were refreshments after to replenish the tired runners and their little feet, "just like your races Mommy", is what I hear. What these little events teach the kids though, is that it is important to get out and move and when they do it, they can have lots of fun too. Just a little plug to promote healthy kids.
Simply Scrappin' Kit Island Blossoms worked perfectly with the kid's bathing suits and ocean water. These pictures capture a wonderful day at the ocean with my two children and niece. I can almost hear the waves and feel the warmth of the sun. Maybe more so today since it's a snowy, sleet and freezing rain kind of day here in NH.
Well since there's no school today, due to the weather, and the kids are getting restless from quiet time, I'm going to stop here and hopefully get back soon to post the remaining 6 months. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.
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