Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Tuck-In Calendars

What is a tuck-in calendar?  It's what I call a small calendar that you tuck into a card or letter to give the recipient an 'extra something'.  I made these tuck-ins to add to my family holiday newsletter...don't laugh; I know I'm just a little early.... for Easter! Hahaha!
This pink dog tuck-in is my favorite because it is just so silly looking.  Since I had all my Valentine supplies still out,  I tied on some epoxy heart buttons (Little Yellow Bicycle) that I purchased from BFC last year(?).  Any cute button with holes to accommodate the twine would work.  I think heart buttons add even more silliness especially after Valentine's Day is past....love lasts all year-round right?
Here is a side-view of the tuck-in calendar.  To make the base, I started with a 3" x 8" strip of printed scrap paper and scored it at 3", 6", 6-3/4", and 7-1/2".  Simply folding and taping the end (with Merikan double stick tape from Ben Franklin Crafts) forms the easel which easily squashes flat to fit into an envelope.
Well, I've done it.....used up ALL of my Vipies calendars!  Yay, me!  I feel so accomplished.  I even used up a bunch of papers from my mile-high scrap pile!  Now to get going on that Valentine, I mean..... Easter family newsletter....LOL!

Almost forgot, the cute images with matching dies were from Paper Smooches.  With the magnetic platform that I bought at HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts, I have been thin die cutting like crazy...it's so easy now!

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12 comments:

  1. Annette AllenFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    how totally cute.. love how you used the PS stamps and dies.. so fun and creative...

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  2. evaFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    wow, you sure have made a lot of calendars! they are all so cute and unique!

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  3. Creations by ShirlFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:30 PM

    Aw they are all so cute.... I'm sure the recipients will enjoy them as well.

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  4. yyamFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Goodness! These are adorable!

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  5. Have A Scrap Happy DayFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    So sweet. Your family will really enjoy them and always think of you when they look at their cute calendar. Thumbs up.

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  6. Islander GirlFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    So cute!!!

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  7. Islander GirlFebruary 21, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Lynn, I love your comment, I LOL! Thanks for that!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    They are really cute. Where do you buy the calendar? I would like to make some to give away for next year. Thank you for your creativity.

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  9. LeanneFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    oh!! i need an great idea to get rid of my calendars and you've just given it to me.. these are so cute and yes those images are fun and silly! but i'm sure each recipient will smile each time they check their calendar.
    TFS! Have a great weekend!!
    ^.^

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  10. euniceFebruary 23, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    Awww, these are adorable! LOL, when I first glanced at this post, I thought you were really early making 2015 calendars! Those Paper Smooches stamps and dies are CUTE! Aha! I spy one that looks like my doggie that I will definitely need to get! Thanks for the instructions on the calendar easels...gotta file that away for next year!

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  11. TammiFebruary 23, 2014 at 5:42 AM

    These are fun and cute! I need to check into that magnetic thing and see if there's a Ben Franklin in Maui, haven't been to one of their stores in years.

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  12. Emily LeiphartFebruary 24, 2014 at 4:49 AM

    These are so cute, Lynn! I love what you did with the Paper Smooches stamps and dies. What great gifts these will make!

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