I've been wanting to make a cookie sheet calendar for a while now, so this was the perfect opportunity.
(Be prepared, this post has a TON of pictures)
First, I got out my cookie sheet and began cutting computer paper so that I could see what layout I wanted before actually cutting the chip board. I took a few ideas from different blogs, and finally decided that my calendar would have quotes and pictures.
Once I got that down, I decided to start cutting out the chipboard with normal scissors.
After I got all the pieces cut, I swore I would never (ever ever) cut chipboard again. My fingers STILL have bruises on them.
Once the chip board was cut, I cut and glued paper to the chipboard. This is where I began to fall in love. That love only grew once I started adding letters.
Here's the finished project.
Extra Quotes (I didn't get a photo of all of them, sorry)
Months:
Birthdays:
(is this waaay too many pictures? I'm so sorry!)
Extra Month Numbers:
Holidays:
Extra Pictures:
Wheeeeeew.
And one more picture of the finished project for good measure.
*** this post has been added to Kimba's blog party and also Hooked on Houses blog party. AND at Twice Remembered.
EDIT:
Oops, I Craft My Pants Cookie-sheet calendars are now for sale! Click here for more info!
I have seen this calendar with my own eyes. It is absolutely gorgeous. Erika, you are so very talented. You could sell these for a bunch of moola. To those reading this, trust me, it is so stinkin' cute.
ReplyDeleteLuuurrve!! I'd pay for one of these. So very cute!!
ReplyDeletethis is fun and delightful! what a beautiful mix of colors and images.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness-that is such a great idea and so, so cute! i think i will be making one soon, very soon! :)
ReplyDeleteHow neat! What a cool calender..great job! I've been salivating over those cri-cut machines myself.
ReplyDeleteCan I just say, the title of your blog just TOTALLY cracks me up! Saturday Night Live, no? Very clever!
AMAZING! I'll be back! Cant wait to try this! I LOVE DIY DAY!
ReplyDeleteI had to go back to see what it was mounted on - a cookie sheet?!? Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and original!
ReplyDeleteWow, how cool is this! You did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteThat is cute! I have seen them for advent calendars but never for a year round one. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Thanks for the visit. :) I have been to your blog before several times. This project is adorable!!! I don't know if I'd have time to do it, but I would sure love to have one. ;) This should be submitted to a craft magazine!!!
ReplyDeleteGood job!! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteNice! Love it. :) Except...you're missing about 57 family members' pics for their birthdays. ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is really, really cute. I love it much more than the traditional wooden perpetual calendars. Cute as can be! I need to make my mom one so she can remember our birthdays :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fun calendar. Really creative, and love the personal touches like the birthday pictures :-)
ReplyDeleteHope your hands & fingers have recovered!!
Kelly @ DesignTies
That is awesome! You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteI love cookie sheet calendars and have seen them done for Christmas but not all year. What a wonderful job you did. I got a new Cricut in Feb...and I need to pull it out and start on one! What a great blog you have...I can tell you are a feisty cookie as well! hahaha...I like that. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
That is such a great idea! What a wonderful gift this would make!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about Cricut. Looks like fun. Your calendar is great and something you can enjoy for a long time.
ReplyDeleteToo cute!You did an awesome job, and I Loooove your blog name!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am visiting via Hooked on Houses. It is such fun to your calender.
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Have a blessed weekend!
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Your calendar is amazing and I LOVE your blog name! Too cute.
ReplyDeleteI am in LOVE!!! If you decide to make them for sales, please set me up and order!
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Thanks for adding this to Make Your Monday. Still loving this project! Could you do me a favor and change your link to be directed to the Make Your Monday link event post? This is it: http://twiceremembered.blogspot.com/2009/08/make-your-monday-week-2-add-your-link_02.html
ReplyDeleteJust want to make sure everyone finds the right spot on my blog...Thank you! ~Kim
Really cute project. Thanks for adding this to such a fun blog party.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute & creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, it's so clever and adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I purchased some cookie sheets about a year ago to do this very thing. And still haven't done it. Nice to see one finished!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Oh very cute! I love all the fun colors.
ReplyDeleteOh lucky girl--to have experimented with that cricut!! It turned out just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI saw a commericial for the cricut and have been debating on purchasing one. I'm a big fan of vinyl word decals and have purchased several for our apartment.
ReplyDeleteL♥ve this idea! I saw another cookie sheet calendar this week also on Jen's blog of Tater Tots and Jello. Love the quotes!:)
ReplyDeleteOMG--Can the name of ur blog be any cooler! I'm going to puruse it all just cuz the name is sooo fun!
ReplyDeleteNot sure how I found you... but sure glad I did! I love this idea!
ReplyDelete(and love that you're doing homeade christmas gifts... I've been workin on a quiet book for my nephew as well! :) Thanks for sharing!!)
This is adorable and useful! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com Grab my "featured" button.
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ReplyDeleteYeah, so this is amazing. Love, love, love it!
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I can so relate to the sore fingers! When I made mine I hand cut each chipboard piece and then after glueing the paper on, I sanded ALL the edges. The dust was great for my allergies.
ReplyDeleteHave you sold any? I thought about doing my design as a workshop but had a reality check when I realized how much time they take to make...and the only way to speed it would be to pre-cut my students' chipboard. NOT gonna happen. They are super fun to make when they are personalized for the family though!
What a cute idea!! I love that you have tons of pictures. The more, the better (in my opinion) :)
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VERY cute! that's crazy that you cut out all of those chipboard pieces. i love the cookie sheet you used... it frames the calendar so well. :o)
ReplyDeletelove love love... and your blog is so clever...
ReplyDeleteI love it it's such a fab idea thank you so much for sharing xx
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Great idea! I was just staring at an old cookie sheet wondering what I could do with it. :)
ReplyDeleteVery fun!:)
ReplyDeleteJust found you on Just a Girl and am loving your decorating taste! Plus, gotta love anything with a Pres. Hinkley quote on it (the 6 B's)
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love everything about this. Not to mention I almost "Craft" my pants when I read your blog title. So creative. I look forward to looking around more!
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ReplyDeleteThis is SOOO CUTE!!! How creative and I love the style of it.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! This is so wonderful! I have a cookie sheet advent calendar that I made last year but this is sooo much better! Good for you!!
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My husband and I write all over our calendar, so thid wouldn't work for our house. But it's darling! (And get yourself a paper cutter, gal! I hardly ever cut with scissors anymore.)
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