MEGA FLORAL CALENDAR

I fell in love with this calendar idea from The Stamp Market.  I ordered the calendar and the Mega Floral die to complete the project.  It was pretty easy - I just chose a color for the flower each month and then added the sparkle to the center of the flower.  I did also foil each month with a gold foil.  There is a video tutorial online that gives all the measurements to make the easel for the calendar.  

I decorated the front of the easel with a piece of patterned paper.  So pretty!

My foiling was spotty in places and I'm not sure why that happens sometimes.  I tried to pick a color of card stock to go with each month.  This is really a cute idea and didn't take too much time to put it together.  

A YEAR OF DOODLES CALENDAR

I used a whole lotta Copic Markers to color this Year of Doodles by Taylored Expressions.  

After getting all the months colored I stamped the scallop frame to match the colors in the doodle design and then attached them to the 5x7 Calendar.  It was quite a project but I like how it turned out.  Probably only making one of these... 

 

2027 CALENDAR!

I wanted to create my 2027 calendar with the new products from Taylored Expressions.  I used the Soft Surrounds wreath stamped in Green Tea ink.  And then I went to die cutting - A LOT of die cutting & coloring!  I used the Year of Blooms flowers from the 2025 freebie collection.  I die cut the Vases & Places 1 & 2 for the basket and vases.  I ink blended the containers and also splattered them.  I followed the order of the flowers according to each month that we received them - January through December.  I added a bit of greenery here and there and a couple of mushrooms.

 

Here is the whole year.  It was quite a project, but I love how it turned out.  My 2027 calendar is all ready to go!

PERENNIAL SCENES BUNDLE!

I couldn't resist the latest Taylored Expressions Perennial Scenes bundle.  It has a new stencil that makes beautiful florals that you can use for calendars or cards.  

The bundle came with a video tutorial to follow along and create.  The color combination that was used is so pretty!  Layer #1 - I'm ready to ink things up! When you finish the 4 stencil layers of ink blending, you have 6 panels to use for calendars or cards.  I did the process twice to get 12 floral panels for my calendar.

Ready to assemble all the pieces.  They turned out so pretty!  The Taylored Expressions Square Tear-Off Calendar Stacklets was helpful with doing the layers.  I used Champagne foil to foil the sentiments.  

My 2026 calendar is complete! It was fun to create and it turned out just beautiful.    

Stenciling:

Layer #1 Ink - Raspberry Sorbet, Passion Fruit

Layer #2 Ink - Avocado, Sweet Basil

Layer #3 Ink - Mulled Wine, Plum Punch

Layer #4 Ink - Sweet Basil, Brussel Sprouts, add Mocha for extra depth in a few places

Clean Layer #3 stencil - Add a few touches of Gold Glitter medium to the flower centers and some of the berries

The card stock layering squares are Sweet Basil and Mulled Wine from Taylored Expressions.  I didn't have TE Raspberry Sorbet card stock so the pink color is from Papertrey Ink called Lovely Lady. 

Here is a close up of the gold glitter details.  

Gold glitter details and the embossed square detail.  

I'm ready to try more color combinations with these stencils!

2025 CALENDARS!

I made this calendar for 2025.  It didn't take too long to put it together.  I stamped all the various florals from the Taylored Expressions Arched Nouveau stamp set.  I stamped them on white card stock with Versafine Onyx ink and used clear embossing powder.  Then I die cut each of them and added the backer in black.  The Taylored Expressions preprinted arched toffee calendars look so nice!

EASEL CALENDARS

I bought these 2022 Tear-Off calendars from Taylored Expressions and I wanted to be sure to use them all because last year I didn't and that's a shame!  Ha!

I had this cute 6x6 Echo Park Coffee themed paper pack that I wanted to use for the Easel Calendars.  So many cute patterns and cutouts!

They are fun & easy to make.  You start with a regular A2 card base.  They are easy to mail too in an A2 envelope.  After I took the pictures I did add sheer ribbon around the center.  See picture below...

I gave my Mom 4 of these calendars, one for her to keep and three to give to her coffee friends.  

Here's a view from the side where you can see how the card stock makes the easel.

I used Amuse Studio sheer organdy ribbon which was a nice match with the soft pink card stock.

My sister-in-law, Laura gave me this calendar in 2020 and also the directions for making them.  👍  

FYI - I didn't do the last two paper layers on the directions for my easel calendars. 

ANOTHER 2021 CALENDAR

Here is another Concord & 9th calendar that I put together.  This one took way more time because I did Copic coloring on all of the floral images.  I used the Concord & 9th Annuals stamp set.  The flowers and the month images are included in the set.  The November fall swag came from Avery Elle Cloche stamp set.

I used Copic markers and a few Spectrum Noir Tri-Blend markers.  

 

2021 CALENDAR

I was excited to make a 2021 Concord & 9th Calendar!  The calendar size is 3 ½" x 6".  I used the Concord & 9th Buds & Blossoms stamp set to stamp all the floral images on the calendar pages.  I used the Concord & 9th Month by Month dies & die cut each month out of black card stock.  It was pretty simple stamping so I was able to get this calendar done fairly quick.  It was a bit of a challenge to come up with different combinations for each month.  

Ink Colors:  

Stamp Market Citrine, Catherine Pooler Mint to Be, Stamp Market Coral Reef, Pinkfresh Studio Peach Fuzz & Berrylicious, Onyx Versafine

 

IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

I have this Christmas decor on a shelf in my stamp room.  I love the black & white - ooh and that one tiny green bristle tree. 🌲  The letter board is always fun to decorate - this idea was from my niece, I think she saw it online somewhere.  How clever, huh?  The house is from the Target Hot Spot and the calendar was a free download from Damask Love.  I'm hoping she'll offer the calendars for 2021 too!  

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 

CALENDAR EASEL CARDS

I've been anxious to try making this easel calendar.  My sister-in-law, Laura gave me one last year for Christmas.  I used it all year and decided I wanted to make a few.  Laura sent me the directions so I was all set for a fun project.   I plan to give one to my Mom and one I will keep in my stamp room for me.  They are the perfect size for mailing - the same size as an A2 greeting card.  

I searched thru my extensive collection of 6x6 paper pads and decided to use this Carta Bella Flora patterned paper for the decorative parts.  For the base of the calendars I used heavy weight card stock that matched the colors in the floral pattern.  The tear away calendars are from Taylored Expressions.  

2017 Mini Calendar Project

I made this calendar using the 2017 mini calendar (2" square) download from Amuse Studio.  I created an easel out of heavy 110# black card stock & added a pocket on the back to store the extra months.  The black card stock is cut at 11" long x 3" wide and is scored at 5", 5 ½" and 6".  The pocket was made from  Silhouette Design ID #27562.  I cut the pocket & adjusted the size for this project.  I added the Best Year Ever that I cut out using the Amuse Studio Stitched Circle Dies.  Also the made with love tag and then wrapped up the remaining months with Onyx Baker's twine.  

This is what the calendar looks like when you are displaying the current month.  I used the Amuse Studio Tag Die Bundle and cut out various colors of solid card stock and then cut out patterned paper to decorate the top edge of the tag.  I attached the calendar tag with a mini clothespin to the easel so they are easy to change each month.  The 2017 numbers are from Amuse Studio's Tall Alphabet die set cut out with sugar card stock.

Look how pretty the 12 months of tags are all lined up!  I used patterned papers to coordinate with each month. 

This is what you get in your download.  The mini calendar prints on one 8 ½" x 11" page and you also get the extra inspirational sayings to use to decorate your calendar.  I used the made with love and created a tag.  The mini calendar download is only $4 or you can get all the sizes for a $10 donation.  Check them all out HERE!  Your donation will support GirlUp.org this year.  

Happy New Year!

Amuse Studio is offering six different sizes of downloadable calendars for 2017.  This year the proceeds go to Girlup.org.  Girl Up has partnered with the United Nations to support programs that give girls an equal chance for education, health, social and economic opportunities and a life free from violence.  You can buy just one calendar or all 6.   Get your calendars HERE.  

For this calendar, I decided to get out many of my wonderful dies that I have in my collection.  I decorated each month with a stamp and/or die - what fun!  I started out by printing the 4x4 size calendar on Amuse Studio Kraft card stock.  

All Amuse Studio Products were used to decorate this calendar.

January       Holiday Word Art & Dies

February      Mini Envelope Die, Heart Trio

March          Lucky Stamp set & Dies

April            Bunny Die Set

May             Bee Happy Stamp set & Dies

June            Go Hog Wild Stamp set & Dies

July             Bottlerocket Stamp set & Dies

August        Grow Stamp set & Dies

September   Happy Hello Stamp set & Dies

October       Open If You Dare Stamp set & Dies

November    Second Spring Stamp set & Dies

December    Holiday Word Art & Dies

I thought this calendar would be a great gift.  For the packaging I used the Amuse Studio Big Numbers Die Set for the 2017 numbers.  The pretty Happy New Year sentiment is from Holly Jolly Greetings and the maple wood tag says Handmade!  I had the black easel in my collection so I included this to wrap up the perfect gift!  

Coming Soon. . .

Coming soon . . .  2017 Amuse Studio calendars printed on Kraft card stock.  

I decorated this one with die cuts!  

Get your 2017 Download calendars at Amuse Studio

New Website

In case you hadn't heard the new Amuse Studio website is up & running!  

SAVE 25% on your Entire Purchase PLUS AMuse Studio is pleased to offer FREE shipping on domestic orders over $75 through December 31, 2016. 

Purchase the 2017 Amuse Studio Printable Calendars    

Make sure you place orders for digital products separately from other items to avoid shipping charges.   

Happy December!

Hello and thanks for stopping by.  I have exciting news to share!  Today Amuse Studio is launching a new website and also offering 2017 Calendar downloads for a Charity program. 

First let me tell you about the new website (same url - www.amusestudio.com).  There are tons of new features so be sure to check it out.

Digital Products automatic fulfillment

Yep!  No more waiting for someone to process your order and email your digital products... they'll be immediately fulfilled.
It is recommended that you order digital products separately from other products to avoid shipping charges.

Inspiring Ideas
You will now be able to see inspiring, creative ideas on how to use our products when viewing individual products.  More photos are being added every day so be sure to check back. 

Social Media!
You can now "pin" products and ideas directly to your Pinterest board from the website... and sharing with friends on Facebook is easier too.

Sales tax
With the change to the new website, most customers will no longer have to pay retail sales tax - cha-ching! (NC residents... sorry, this is doesn't apply to you.)

DECEMBER SHIPPING special
For the month of December, FREE SHIPPING on domestic orders $75 or more.

INTERNATIONAL shipping
Hello Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Australia, New Zealand, Japan!  Amuse Studio is excited to start shipping internationally in the next few days. 

Amuse Studio is happy to announce the immediate availability of the 2017 Calendars for Charity.  This is an awesome program that was launched ten years ago.  Over the years, over $20,000 has been raised for many great charities including the Scleroderma Research Foundation, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Charley's Fund and Water First.  This year the money raised will be supporting a wonderful organization called Girl Up. 

Girl Up has partnered with the United Nations to support programs that give girls an equal chance for education, health, social and economic opportunities, and a life free from violence.   You can learn more about Girl Up at www.girlup.org.

Let's talk Calendars!  This year there are SIX calendar sizes available.  Each calendar size is available for $4, or you can get all six for only $10!

The six sizes are as follows:

• mini - 1-7/8" square (color and b&w)
• 3" x 4" - monthly calendar plus 18 3 x 4 journaling cards (b&w only)
• 4" square - monthly calendar + perpetual birthday calendar (color and b&w)
• A2 - 4.25" x 5.5" monthly calendar + perpetual birthday calendar (color and b&w)
• 4" x 6" - monthly calendar (color and b&w)
• full page - 8.5" x 11" monthly calendar (color and b&w)

Here is a video that Linda created that explains the Calendars in more detail.  

Today I'm sharing a calendar that I created for this special project.   A clean & simple, black & white A2 size calendar.  Thanks to my friend, Susan for her inspiration!  I printed the calendar on Amuse Studio Sugar card stock and stamped using Onyx Versafine ink.  I had fun going through all my Amuse Studio stamps to find the perfect image for each month.  I like this calendar size because there is space to stamp larger images.  This calendar can be easily mailed in an A2 envelope.  I will be displaying mine in a clear easel in my stamp studio!  

       

I used all Amuse Studio stamps for my calendar project.  

January       Snow Crystals

February      C'est La Vie

March          Touch Of Nature

April            Days Like This

May             Wonderful Windows

June            Here Comes The Sun

July             Berry Patch

August        Springtime Day

September  Thankful For You

October       Witchy Woman

November   Autumn Wishes, Turkey Day

December   Poinsettia