Yep. OUT with the New Year's resolutions to get fitter/eat less chocolate/read more classics etc etc and IN with the crafty New Year's challenges! (Well, lets prioritise things, right?!)
I've decided on two. Just two. But two BIGGIES. Oh yes.
#1 Calendar 365 Challenge: I've been admiring the work of Kate over at The Kathryn Wheel for some time now, especially her Calendar 365 (you have to check out her full years work on her blog - it's pretty amazing). The challenge is to make a page for each month and journal each day on a small square. Here's my page for January, all ready to fill in over the month:
I had great fun making this page....sooooo different for me but I LOVE it and loved being experimental!
You can check out other people's pages here.
Stamps: The Cat's Pyjamas 'Sheepish', My Cute Stamps 'Snow Cute & various Unity KOTM stamps
You can check out other people's pages here.
#2 100 Card Challenge: Lisa over at DahlhouseDesigns took on a personal challenge to make 100 cards before she bought any more products. I thought this was a great idea (albeit one requiring HUGE self-discipline!!!!). I have collected (*ahem*, ok mostly bought) soooo many amazing stamps, papers and embellishments this year that all too easily end up being wonderfully stored and not actually utilised. So...it's time to take stock and MAKE stock!!! Wish me luck (no doubt I will need it!!!)
Happy New Year to you, here's hoping 2011 will be good to you.
Blimey, you may craft in a small room but you think big!!! Good luck in your challenges (I have an image of you crafting round the clock to make 100 cards as quickly as possible so you're allowed to buy a fab new stamps)
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Ciara
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Wow, your January page looks amazing, lovely cool January colours :-) That's the tricky bit done - filling it in every day is easy-breezy!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the 100 cards!
Happy new year.x
Thanks for posting about this, saw it in my Google reader today and thought this is an awesome calendar project to join in!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could do the 100-card thing without buying any new goodies, since it would probably take me over a year to make 100 cards! lol! I am trying to use up more papers from my stash though :)
Happy new year and good luck on your projects!
That journal is fab and a great idea...may just have to join in :0)I agree once the pages are done should be easy to jot something down each day.
ReplyDeleteLisa's 100 cards sounds good ...reckon i could do that if i wasnt in a stampers 10 and sub to a monthly kit lol....anyways now new stuff for me i think ....apart from the stuff im stuck to.
Kate x
Great pages, love the cute stamps you used. Good luck with the challenge and Happy New Year to you also. The second challenge sounds like fun, must have a look. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat journal page for January, look forward to seeing all the rest during the coming year, it's such a fantastic challenge, I've really enjoyed it. Thanks for your lovely comments. xx
ReplyDeleteOohh so pretty! I love the soft sweet colors you used for January. The blue checkered pattern and the white with blue flowers are my favorite details of the whole page, this was my first attempt at a calendar page too, I hope we make it through the whole year!! Thanks for the nice words! (And I am really envious of your perfect little craft cupboard!!!!!!!! I'm putting a craft cupboard on my wish list. It's fantastic!!)
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving me such a nice comment poppitt. Love your blog and your style. Hope we meet again posting our Feb pages. xxx
ReplyDeleteYay, great page!!! Good luck with the challenge, we can cheer each other on!
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Oh very nice - love the colours for January. And what a great idea putting the name of the month down the side - uses the space well. I might try that next month.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, ONE HUNDRED cards before buying anything new...that seems like a tough one, but maybe I'll try it, too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Love the 'right here, right' now stamp! Thanks for commenting on my blog..... this calendar challenge is going to be fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat January page! Love the colours and I love the muted swirls and snowflakes. I am really enjoying this challenge and must admit to already doing my Feb page..once I started I couldn't stop!! Looking forward to seeing your pages every month x
ReplyDeleteyou picked two great challenges, lucia!-although, i would have a terrible time not buying more stuff:) love that sweet layout!
ReplyDeleteI love your calendar page!! This year seems to be filled with challenges for us all! Best wishes to you, and I love your cards.
ReplyDeletefab love your page!!! I have never tried this form of crafting before, but I really want to give it a go this year...I am sure I will learn loads...Thank you for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI once banned myself from crafting purchases for 6 months, hoping I would put a dent in my stash...i kept my resolve but you could not notice a difference in my piles of paper e.c.t......I like the sound of the 100 card challenge!!
Hugs Juls