and here is a look at the finished product:

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

Here is the finished flower on a pretty gift basket:

MORE INSPIRATION

Hope this has inspired you to create your own embellishments!

Here are 2 Inking Techniques:

You will need some Chalk Ink/Distress Ink, Applicator (I use a Make-Up Sponge) and a Non Stick Craft Sheet or I made one using Wax Paper that I wrapped around a self healing mat and taped shut.

First Technique:

Blot some ink onto the craft mat and using circular motion apply it to the edges.

Second Technique:

Use your applicator and apply to the edges.

Here are they side to side to see the differences in these 2 techniques:

On the left using the 2nd Technique and the right using the 1st technique.

Distressing

1. Using Scissors

Open your scissors and use the blade to distress the edges.

2. Using a Distressing Tool/Nail File

Gently sand along the edges with your nail file to create a beautiful sanded look.

3. Spit and Fold 

I refer to this one jokingly to spit and fold because well in the absence of water you can use your saliva …Mist the edges and fold them over, tear and distress as you go to create a special weathered look.

Here are all 3 techniques side by side for you to compare

Left: Spit and Fold

Middle: Sanding

Right: Scissors

These Techniques can really add that special touch to your projects.

You will need a Bone Folder and Ruler.

Use the Bone Folder and Ruler to create a line along the area indicated to score and fold.

Fold the paper along the score line and use the Bone Folder to make it crisp and neat.

Very simple but absolutely essential to paper crafts.

For Paper Crafting I do recommend the following tools:

Essentials

• Scissors
• Craft Knife
• Nail File
• Metal Ruler
• Archival Pen/Gel Pen
• Bone Folder
• Glue
• Baby Wipes

Nice to have

• Mod Podge
• Double Sided Tape – Permanent and Removable
• Glue Dots – 3D, Mini and Craft

• Trimmer
• Spatula
• Decorative Edge Scissors
• Cropodile (Hole Punch and Eyelet Setter)
• Border Punches

There is just no limit to what you might consider as essential but this might give you a great start!

This is just one of many ways to go. For inspiration and ideas on clipboards, I compiled this board on Pinterest for you to browse:

Altered Clipboards

Here are a few of my favorites:

Bling Clipboards

Back to School Clipboards

Collection of clipboards for organizing

So I hope this series has inspired you to create some spectacular Calendars this year.

I have a collection of Calendar Tutorials here:

Calendar Tutorials

thank you for visiting my blog!

For more fun ideas on Calendars be sure to visit this link:

Calendar Tutorials

Today’s display option is the easiest and fastest. 5×7 Acrylic Photo Frames.

Remember to check back tomorrow for more.

If you want to see all of my Calendar Tutorials in one spot follow this link:

Calendar Tutorials

So first…you have assembled your calendar pages and you are ready to print. What do you do know? Watch this video to see the process I use.

I can remember when I started scrapbooking…a paper trimmer was the most foreign object in the world to me. I had no idea how to use it till I saw it in action and I was like aha…thats how you use it! lol.

If you have paper trimmer fear…this is the tutorial for you!

Now you are ready to display your Calendars…but what are your options? I will post 3 different display options under $2 in the next few days. In the meantime have a look at my finished displays.

I used this gorgeous collab by the TDC Designers – Around the World, the template and instructions are included.