Festive Friday Challenge - FF#100 - Celebrating our 100th Challenge
It's time for another Festive Friday Challenge! Every second Friday we post a challenge for you with a specific theme and an Inspo List of 10 items to choose from to create your project. We encourage you to create a project based on the theme and Inspo List and then post it using at least 3 items from the inspiration list.
This week’s challenge FF #100 - Celebrating our 100th Challenge
I created this calendar featuring the Amazing Thanks Dies and Symbols of Fortune Designer Series Paper. I love giving calendars to my friends, family and customers each year.
For this challenge I used gold, sequins and patterned paper.
- Cut Soft Succulent card stock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2" to form base.
- Cut Soft Succulent card stock 4" x 4 1/4" and score at 1", 2" and 3"
- Fold on the score line and adhere to the inside of the base
- Cut Calypso Coral card stock 4" x 5 1/4"
- Adhere to the base.
- Cut Designer Series Paper 3 3/4" x 5" and adhere to the base
- Cut Gold Foil 2 5/8" x 3 3/8"
- Cut Soft Succulent card stock 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"
- Adhere the Soft Succulent card stock to the Gold Foil.
- Adhere to the base
- Adhere calendar to base
- Adhere Adhesive Sheet to Soft Succulent card stock
- Cut out "thanks" dies from Soft Succulent card stock
- Cut out larger "thanks" die from Calypso Coral card stock
- Cut out leaves from Gold Foil
- Adhere Soft Succulent "thanks" to Calypso Coral "thanks
- Adhere to base with Gold leaves behind.
For more inspiration, be sure to visit the rest of the Festive Friday Challenge Design team.
Shopping with Me!
If you live in Canada, I would love to be your demonstrator!
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It's Sale-a-Bration, so that means with every $60 CDN that you spend, you can choose a free item from the Sale-a-Bration Brochure! Who doesn't want FREE!!! There are 2 different levels of products to choose from - Level 1 is free with a $60 order and Level 2 is available with a $120 order. If you spend $120, you can choose either 2 Level 1 rewards or 1 Level 2 reward. It's a perfect time to stock up on amazing Designer Series Paper and Stamps!!!
Please be sure to use the current Host Code JXYNTQKE to receive a free gift from me. When you place a $50 order (before shipping and taxes) using the Host Code, I'll send you a Thank You card by mail and a FREE tutorial by email as a thank you. If your order is over $200, please do not use the Hostess Code as you'll qualify for Stampin' Rewards, but I'll still send you the Thank You card and tutorial!
Artfully Composed Stamp Camp
Join me and 12 incredibly talented friends from the International Creativity Abounds Design Team on January 28-29, 2022 for our third stamp camp featuring the Artfully Composed Product Suite!
About this EventAre you ready for 12 amazing projects featuring the Artfully Composed Suite? Your Artfully Composed Stamp Camp includes:- The Artfully Composed Product Collection - includes the Artfully Composed Bundle (stamp set and dies), Designer Series Paper, Vellum, White Frayed Ribbon and Faux Sea Glass Shapes
- Make and Takes* for 12 projects and an awesome PDF for you to follow along while creating
- YouTube videos for each of the projects for your reference
- Access to an exclusive FB group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during the 2 days weekend (you can watch later, as well)!
*Card stock will be prepped and ready for you with any of the die-cutting done that is not using your bundle.
*You will provide your own ink and adhesive and will use the Designer Series Paper, Vellum, Ribbon and Sea Glass Shapes from your purchased suite.
*Your kit will include card stock for you to stamp on, but you will do the die cutting. 
I hope you join in the fun with us! This is such a beautiful product suite and you are going to love how versatile it is!
Registration OPENS January 4th and ENDS January 14th and the Make-n-Take kit is estimated to ship by January 17th.
How do you register for the event?
Simply head to my Online Store and purchase the Artfully Composed Suite (Item 157765 - $123.25 or an equivalent amount of product $123.25 before shipping and taxes) if you’ve already got the suite. Note: You need the suite to complete the make and takes! You will earn a sale-a-bration item of your choice (2 Level 1 or 1 Level 2) with your order.
NOTE: The ribbon is not currently available, so you can order the items individually using the following item numbers and add a different ribbon in to your order such as the White Crinkled Seam Binding (Item 151326) or Evening Evergreen 3/8" Windowpane Check Ribbon (Item 158135)
- 157751 Artfully Composed Bundle
- 158138 White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon - not currently available so substitute White Crinkled Seam Binding (Item 151326) or Evening Evergreen 3/8" Windowpane Check Ribbon (Item 158135)
- 158139 Faux Sea Glass Shapes
- 157764 Vellum Layering Designs
- 157750 Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper
Purchase the suite in my Online Store using the Host Code R3FHHHMK and you’ll automatically be registered for the event! If you have other items you want to order you can simply add them on your Stamp Camp order and save on some shipping! By purchasing on this stamp camp host code you'll automatically be registered for the event.
My registration is open to Canadian Residents only, but if you live in the US, Australia or the UK, you can get your suite through a participating member of the Creativity Abounds Design Team.
I know you'll love the projects! This group of demonstrators from around the world is amazingly talented! Join us on January 28-29, 2022 in the exclusive Facebook Group for bonus projects that you can make with the Whimsy & Wonder suite of products!
I hope you'll join me! We're going to have such fun!
Artfully Composed Stamp Camp
Join me and 12 incredibly talented friends from the International Creativity Abounds Design Team on January 28-29, 2022 for our third stamp camp featuring the Artfully Composed Product Suite!
- The Artfully Composed Product Collection - includes the Artfully Composed Bundle (stamp set and dies), Designer Series Paper, Vellum, White Frayed Ribbon and Faux Sea Glass Shapes
- Make and Takes* for 12 projects and an awesome PDF for you to follow along while creating
- YouTube videos for each of the projects for your reference
- Access to an exclusive FB group where additional LIVE presentations will be held during the 2 days weekend (you can watch later, as well)!
*You will provide your own ink and adhesive and will use the Designer Series Paper, Vellum, Ribbon and Sea Glass Shapes from your purchased suite.
*Your kit will include card stock for you to stamp on, but you will do the die cutting.
I hope you join in the fun with us! This is such a beautiful product suite and you are going to love how versatile it is!
Registration OPENS January 4th and ENDS January 14th and the Make-n-Take kit is estimated to ship by January 17th.
How do you register for the event?
Simply head to my Online Store and purchase the Artfully Composed Suite (Item 157765 - $123.25 or an equivalent amount of product $123.25 before shipping and taxes) if you’ve already got the suite. Note: You need the suite to complete the make and takes! You will earn a sale-a-bration item of your choice (2 Level 1 or 1 Level 2) with your order.
NOTE: The ribbon is not currently available, so you can order the items individually using the following item numbers and add a different ribbon in to your order such as the White Crinkled Seam Binding (Item 151326) or Evening Evergreen 3/8" Windowpane Check Ribbon (Item 158135)
- 157751 Artfully Composed Bundle
- 158138 White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon - not currently available so substitute White Crinkled Seam Binding (Item 151326) or Evening Evergreen 3/8" Windowpane Check Ribbon (Item 158135)
- 158139 Faux Sea Glass Shapes
- 157764 Vellum Layering Designs
- 157750 Artfully Composed Designer Series Paper
Purchase the suite in my Online Store using the Host Code R3FHHHMK and you’ll automatically be registered for the event! If you have other items you want to order you can simply add them on your Stamp Camp order and save on some shipping! By purchasing on this stamp camp host code you'll automatically be registered for the event.
My registration is open to Canadian Residents only, but if you live in the US, Australia or the UK, you can get your suite through a participating member of the Creativity Abounds Design Team.
I know you'll love the projects! This group of demonstrators from around the world is amazingly talented! Join us on January 28-29, 2022 in the exclusive Facebook Group for bonus projects that you can make with the Whimsy & Wonder suite of products!
I hope you'll join me! We're going to have such fun!
Your Creativity Awaits - last day to order January Kit is January 9th!
January Kit features Ranunculus Romance from the Jan to June Mini Catalogue
Do you love to craft and are you looking for a kit that ships directly to you each month with special perks each month? Then you will LOVE “YOUR CREATIVITY AWAITS”!
With “Your Creativity Awaits”, each month you will receive an exclusive make and take kit (2 cards of 4 designs) plus a PDF Tutorial. All for only $57 per month shipped directly to you or $53 local pick up.
Each month, the Design Team will choose one stamp set or bundle and design fun projects for you to create. The stamp set is included in your kit. If you don't already own the dies or punch, you may add it to your kit or use what you have.
- Featured stamp set
- 8 Cards (2 each of 4 different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team
- Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards
- Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)
After 6 consecutive months of membership, you will receive a thank you of $25 product credit (before shipping and taxes) to spend on whatever you choose!
Your Creativity Awaits Kit Timelines
- The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month
- Sign up must be done by the 2nd Sunday of the month
- Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)
Cost
- Shipped: $57 monthly
- Porch Pick-up: $53 monthly
Available to Canadian Residents Only
January Kit features the Ranunculus Romance Stamp Set (from the Jan to June Mini Catalogue)
Add the Dies for $49 extra
- Featured stamp set
- 8 Cards (2 each of 4 different designs) - designed by Your Creativity Awaits Team
- Exclusive Project tutorials you can follow along with to create your cards
- Extra product (value will depend on the price of the stamp set)
- The upcoming kit information including supplies needed will be announced by the 15th of the previous month
- Sign up must be done by the 2nd Sunday of the month
- Kits will be shipped and tutorials emailed out by the 4th Tuesday of the month (subject to unforeseen delays in the shipment of product from Stampin’ Up!)
- Shipped: $57 monthly
- Porch Pick-up: $53 monthly
- Visit my Online Store here
- Shop the Clearance Rack here
- Earn FREE Stampin' Up! Products - Join my Rewards Program
- Join my Team here
- Check out my Tutorials for Sale
- Check out my Upcoming Events
- Buy Retired Stampin' Up! Products (Canadian Residents Only)
- Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin
- Your Creativity Awaits - January 2021 (featuring Ranunculus Romance)
Melva, this is amazing as always. I just love how your Interpretation of the Inspo list
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous calendar Melva - I love the colours and layered diecut sentiment. The recipients of these thoughtful gifts are very fortunate!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful calendar Melva! Such a sweet gift since the recipient can enjoy it for an entire year :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth
DeleteLove your project, so fun and easy but something so useful!
ReplyDeleteThanks
DeleteI could not find the measurements.
ReplyDeleteHi Marcy, the measurements are listed in the post above in the instructions: Instructions
DeleteCut Soft Succulent card stock 4 1/4" x 11" and score at 5 1/2" to form base.
Cut Soft Succulent card stock 4" x 4 1/4" and score at 1", 2" and 3"
Fold on the score line and adhere to the inside of the base
Cut Calypso Coral card stock 4" x 5 1/4"
Adhere to the base.
Cut Designer Series Paper 3 3/4" x 5" and adhere to the base
Cut Gold Foil 2 5/8" x 3 3/8"
Cut Soft Succulent card stock 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"
Adhere the Soft Succulent card stock to the Gold Foil.
Adhere to the base
Adhere calendar to base
Adhere Adhesive Sheet to Soft Succulent card stock
Cut out "thanks" dies from Soft Succulent card stock
Cut out larger "thanks" die from Calypso Coral card stock
Cut out leaves from Gold Foil
Adhere Soft Succulent "thanks" to Calypso Coral "thanks
Adhere to base with Gold leaves behind.
What a great project!
ReplyDeleteGreat calendar project! That paper is beautiufl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project, Melva! Calendar cards are so cool. The paper you used is stunning. I love the colors. Have an awesome week!
ReplyDeleteMelva, I love that you make calendars for your friends and customers! What a wonderful way to say thank you - and to celebrate our 100th challenge. Fabulous project
ReplyDeletehugs
jaydee