No strings attached. . . no purchase necessary. . . Flourishes has a downloadable 2011 calendar template for you ---> here. How do you download a calendar template from the store? Well. . . Julie has prepared a complete tutorial to help you through the process. You can find her tutorial right here. If, for some reason, that link doesn't work, just check the Flourishes Blog and you'll find the tutorial there today.
These pages make beautiful calendars, especially when printed out on Flourishes' bright Classic White cardstock. But what more can you do with a calendar page? Well, it's a little like designer paper and, heck, it's free, so I had this idea for a Mother's Day card:
I circled the day, trimmed down the page and stitched it to a mat. Added some pearls, and now it's a pretty companion for this sweet bouquet from the new Mix-N-Mugs set. Of course, you could do this for any special day -- birthdays, Valentine's Day, anniversary, wedding. . . I used Nook & Pantry designer paper with a bow made from May Arts Two-Tone peach taffeta ribbon. This ribbon and paper seem to have been made for each other. Another absolutely perfect match for the paper is Flourishes Sweet Pea Copic collection -- one of my favorites. It's the peachy-pink tone I used on some of the small flowers.
The team has more samples to share with you, as well. Take a look:
I hope you've enjoyed seeing all the team's offerings this week. Have a very pleasant weekend!
Stamps: Mix-N-Mugs Paper: Wasabi textured, Classic White, Sweet Blush, BasicGrey Nook & Pantry designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green, Barely Banana, Copics for coloring Accessories: Ribbon, pearls, 2011 calendar from Flourishes, Spellbinders Classic and Lace Edge Circle Nestabilities, and Scalloped Heart Nestabilities, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
So very pretty - I love those flowers!
Posted by: Lynette | 12/10/2010 at 01:47 AM
What a great ideea of using the calendar!! I so much like it! In Romania we have mom's day on 8th of march so I will be trying this with the march calendar!
Posted by: Alina | 12/10/2010 at 01:52 AM
Well I would have never thought of that use for a calendar! I think that is so cute! Those flowers are so pretty!
Posted by: Glenda | 12/10/2010 at 02:43 AM
I love what you did with your calendar, Leslie. Very pretty and inspirational. You used the perfect DP's with it too.
Posted by: Karen | 12/10/2010 at 05:00 AM
Your card makes me smile... Love the fowers you used!
Posted by: Dotty A | 12/10/2010 at 05:47 AM
Too pretty for words!! Leslie, this is absolutely a wonderful soft looking card! Simply put, this is incredible and just lovely at the same time! Wonderful, Wonderful job! :)
Posted by: Amanda H | 12/10/2010 at 06:29 AM
Leslie I was so tickled when I saw this idea and thought about birthdays with it. I love that its a card and you circled the day. This is just lovely and sweet.
Posted by: Stacy aka Twinshappy SCS | 12/10/2010 at 06:48 AM
A wonderful Mother's Day card Leslie, love the idea of using the calendar on the card and circling Mom's special day.
Posted by: Jerri Kay | 12/10/2010 at 09:25 AM
So sweet and smart Leslie! I love how you've colored up the bouquet!
Posted by: ChristineCreations | 12/10/2010 at 11:37 AM
so pretty, love the bouquet and your cute ribbon on it!!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 12/10/2010 at 01:51 PM
This is gorgeous!
Posted by: Michele | 12/10/2010 at 02:50 PM
Wow! What an amazing idea on suing calendar page on the card! Very beautiful card, Leslie!
Posted by: Elena | 12/10/2010 at 03:44 PM
Your card is so very beautiful, Leslie...and this is certainly a creative way to use the calendar! Your bouquet is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | 12/10/2010 at 06:16 PM
Love this! So pretty and the way you worked the calendar in is perfect!
Posted by: Laura (scrapnextras) | 12/10/2010 at 08:11 PM
I just love your card with the calendar Leslie. What a great idea. I love how you circled the date. I'm going to check out that tutorial.
Posted by: Lisa Lara | 12/10/2010 at 10:01 PM
I am so sorry that I have not visited lately Leslie...time, lately has not been my friend...I made hand made gifts for everyone for Christmas this year, and it has taken my time away.
Your last few posts are amazing as always! Thank you for sharing your talent this past year...Hopefully I will be better at commenting...Have a lovely Christmas...and...thanks for the pics of your beautiful "friend!"
Posted by: velta | 12/11/2010 at 02:14 AM
Beautiful card, Leslie. What a great way to use the calendar pages on cards! I love it!
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | 12/11/2010 at 04:05 AM
This is such a creative way to use the calendar, Leslie. I love the stitching and fabulous layout, too. So many wonderful patterns all put together with perfect harmony. Love this!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | 12/12/2010 at 06:50 PM
This is so beautiful Leslie!!! I just downloaded this calendar and you have showcased it sooooooo beautifully!!! Your flowers are so beautifully coloured too!!! Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Kathy J (Wattle) | 12/12/2010 at 10:22 PM