August…who would have imagined this is where we would be???
A tropical scene seems like a soothing vision for this month, and I think many of us need that right now. I feel so fortunate that I can take a walk and place myself in this setting, but if that’s not available to you, I invite you to enjoy this paper version!
- Stamps: Timeless Tropical, Waterfront
- Color Palette: Crumb Cake, Granny Apple Green, Mossy Meadow, Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Sahara Sand
- Accessories: Stampin’ Sponges, Sponge Daubers, Water Painters
I worked a bit outside my comfort zone with this project – lots of sponging and improvising and experimentation. I managed to cover up some of the printed dates, but to be honest, I hardly ever use these DIY calendars to actually check the DATE.
This is the second version I did for August. I got a little carried away with the first version, and after sleeping on it decided I would go back to the simpler version. Here’s the “I couldn’t stop myself” calendar:
I kept adding layers and details, and at some point I set it down and said enough. This one has a lot more sponging, some Wink of Stella, and a fair amount of glossing using the glue from the Fine Tip Glue pen. I kept looking at it and asking myself if I would be happy with it for 31 days, and it became pretty clear that the answer was NO. What do you think? Would you choose the calmer, simpler calendar, or would you take it over the top?
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Cheryl and Crystal have their own versions of August for your inspiration, and I hope you’ll stop by and see what they’ve done.
If you’d like to create your own calendar, please click on Contact Me and provide me with your email. I’ll invoice you for the bargain price of $5 and you’ll have your own pdf to print and enjoy for all of 2021.
I checked out Cheryl’s and Crystal’s—your calendar is the best. Love the palm trees. Just don’t tell the other ladies. 😂
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Ok Mary. Just saw this and I’m heartbroken! Just kidding!!! Yes, Anne’s is very nice. I’ve been CASing her work for years! Thanks for popping in to see me & Crystal too!
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Cheryl I love yours too! 😉
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Mary you crack me up! 😘
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I like the one with the sun even though it’s been so hot here recently!
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Thanks, Isa, I guess it’s good I shared them both!
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