MFT Pep Rally & Block Calendar Tutorial

Today, the MFT designers are sharing some fun projects made with Die-namics dies.  I had a BLAST with this one!

My project is a Christmas block desk calendar.  I began in the Silhouette store, looking for templates that sparked my interest.  I never did find one I really liked; so I created my own.

I thought it could work either as a count-down to Christmas, or simply a calendar for December.  It's certainly a project that you could adapt, making a year-round calendar.

To create the holder, I began with a 4-1/2" x 11" piece of the gorgeous new Paver Red cardstock.  I scored it at 1/2", 2-1/2", 3-1/8", and 5-7/8".

Next, I folded all the score lines, and added a strip of X-Press It Double Sided Tape on the 1/2" section on the end.

I then folded on the score lines, and adhered the flap with adhesive on it up to the scored line at 5-7/8", forming an angle as shown in the photo below:

Next, I cut a second piece of Paver Red cardstock to 3" x 9-1/2".  I scored it at 1/2" along the bottom, and  2-1/2" from each end.  I then cut off the top half of each end section, cutting from the top inside corner to the bottom outside corner.  

I cut on the scored lines in the 1/2" section, cutting only up to the intersecting scored line.  I then added X-Press It double-sided tape to each of those sections as shown:

I then attached this piece to the first piece of cardstock, adhering the flaps on the underside as shown:

Don't forget to add a little double sided tape in between the two cardstock pieces at the top:

I gave the top of the holder a little more style with the Rounded Banner STAX Die-namics.

Here's what it looks like fully assembled, and before I gussied it up.

Here it is all decked out with the Poinsettia Die-namics, a couple of Medium Flourishes Die-namics for the sides, and a pretty sentiment piece made with the new Stitched Stockings set.

The blocks are 2-1/2" square, and can be made yourself, or you can find blocks on the Silhouette website, making it easy peasy.  Here's a shot of the open box.

Here's one of the blocks, close up and personal...such a little cutey, eh?  The numbers were die-cut with the new High Rise Numbers Die-namics.  I backed each number with Whip Cream cardstock die-cut with the Designer Labels STAX 2 Die-namics.  The pretty patterned papers are from Simple Stories Handmade Holiday collection.

Here's a detail shot of the poinsettia.  I made it out of Whip Cream & Jellybean Green cardstock, and sponged the flower with Tim Holtz Spun Sugar ink.

Here's one more close up of the button detail.  It's all in the details, you know?

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to shop for your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT. But first... it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release Pep Rally! Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last. We've taken an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, while re-visiting the amazing sets being released tonight at 10 PM EST RIGHT HERE in the MFT Boutique. And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list. Here are the details about the upcoming release:

• You can attend the New Release Party on November 13 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can WIN PRIZES!
• The MFT release, including all new stamp sets and Die-namics, is on November 13 at 10 PM EST.  You'll find all the newest products HERE at release time.
• If you'd like to see all the designers' posts for today, please click on over to the MFT Blog NOW.  Be sure to leave comments as you go for the chance to win one of 2, $10 gift certificates given away daily.  The winners will be posted on November 13 just before the release party, on the MFT blog.

Thanks for stopping by, friends!

~Cindy 

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Comments

[Val]

1.

*sigh* just beautiful, Cindy!

[Holly AKA KopyKat]

2.

this is so cute!!!

[Tonya Hopkins]

3.

Oh I love this!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[Christine Dearinger]

4.

What a fantastic gift idea Cindy!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful creation.

[Alina I]

5.

Great project Cindy! Wonderful release!

[Bonnie Sharp]

6.

Yep, I love it - very sweet and thank you for the tutorial - very fun!

[Joni52]

7.

Amazing!

[Tracey]

8.

What an absolutely fabulous project Cindy!! I love this!!

[Beth Greco]

9.

Love your calendar!! So pretty.

[Cindi Flass]

10.

Gorgeous project! I love the blocks. Great idea!

[Casandra B.]

11.

Oh my, what a project! Very pretty.

[Shari Green]

12.

Cindy, wow what a great project! I LOVE the way you made your folower, just gorgeous! Great job sweetie!

Hugs;
Shari

[wendy]

13.

wow this is terrific, love the white poinsettia..thanks for the tutorial too

[Kelly Braund]

14.

This is really cute!

[Nicole Robinson]

15.

This is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing the instructions!!

[Alanna]

16.

Wow, this is amazing.

[JoAnn B.]

17.

AWESOME!! This is just so amazing. Love that beautiful white poinsettia and all the details. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.

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18.

Just adorable!! I love it!

[Queen Mary]

19.

Cindy, this is just beautiful - thanks for the tutorial! What a great idea! It looks pretty easy to put together -- little gift each month for the college kid away from home!

[Sharon Harnist]

20.

Fabulous project, Cindy! I have one of these calendars that needs re-vamping, I think!

[Golda]

21.

Wow! Gorgeous work!

[liz schaefer]

22.

Fun projects thanks for the how to

[Amanda Coughlin]

23.

It's GORGEOUS just like you! Sure miss seeing your smiling face at SU! Functions! But so glad for your success! Hugs to you friend!

[Maxine]

24.

Fantastic idea....thanx!!

[Beth]

25.

I LOVE this! What a FUN idea!! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!!
Have a GREAT day.. Thanks for a FUN INSPIRING week!!

[Shanna]

26.

Okay I really want to create one. Can you say fun desk calendar!!!!

[Larissa Heskett =)]

27.

WOW!! I LOVE the calendar!! All the touches are SO BEAUTIFUL in there own way!! THANKS for sharing all week your creations were AMAZING!! =) Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

[Luanne]

28.

Awesome project! I want to have that on my desk. :)

[AngieB]

29.

Oh my!!!! What an awesome project!!!! So many pretty details!

[Zehra]

30.

Wow what am amazing calendar l

[Ellen]

31.

Fantastic christmas project! TFS

[Elisabeth]

32.

Beautiful project!

[Precious Crafts]

33.

Ouch! Looks so magical! I love it, but am not brave enough to even gather the materials!