Birthday Card Storage Calendar

Hey there! Wanted to share a birthday calendar I made for my sister. Each page is a pocket that stores handmade cards for the holidays or birthdays in that month.  I used Tim Holtz trimmings elastic with the ends stitched to make the ruffled band to hold the binder closed.  I didn't write who's birthday was when because my sister's handwriting is so much prettier than mine! All stamps are Papertrey Ink, as is the binder and pages. The front is covered with Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology paper inked with Tumbled Glass and Broken China Distress ink. The interior is stamped using CTMH Lagoon ink. Let me know what you think!

So I used my new light tent to take these photos. What an evil little contraption that thing is! The velcro for the front and the backdrop doesn't line up, it annoyed my tremendously. Anyway, I think I need more light, this was just with my Ott-lite and a halogen desk lamp. I will have to try again with better lighting and more time to fiddle with the tent.

Snow Days = Crafty Days!

Well I hate to disappoint, but no cruddy quality pictures to share today! :) We have had a week of icy roads and cold temps, so I have actually gotten to spend some time in my craft room. I spent the last two days reorganizing/getting ready to post a tour! Since the last pictures I posted were so poor, I also got the supplies I needed to make a light tent for taking photos of projects and whatnot. I found this tutorial online, purchased the few supplies required, and can't wait to get it together and try it out.

On another note, there are a ton of CHA project pics popping up on all the blogs! I hate waiting for the product to come in, having no idea when it is supposed to ship. Patience is not one of my virtues, ha!
Tammy has shared all of her projects on her blog.

Laura posted her projects that Tim asked her to do for his booth! Check out her blog.

We got another couple inches of snow today, so I may get to finish up my room and post a tour!