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Monday 3 January 2011

art calendar 2011 365 challenge


Kate Crane started art calendar 365 challenge last year after seeing Jill Taylor's calendar journal and they're both throwing down the gauntlet again this year.  I'm really not a diary keeper so wasn't sure how far I'd get; last year I made it to the end of January, which is amazing for me, so this year I aim to carry on longer than that!


Rather than work in a book, which is wasted if I don't finish the year (last year I made one especially for the challenge), I decided to decorate a file folder and include individual pieces of card for each month.  I've been dying to decorate a file folder for months!!!


I used my new Martha Stewart punch on the right hand corner of the file folder, then stencilled white paint through some sequin waste.


After stamping some circular patterns from a Stampendous stamp, I free machined over the top of them before adding layers of torn paper, lace and beads in the corner, along with some punched MS hydrangea flowers.


I also decorated the inside of the file folder, on the back page.  I've started adding a bit more to this, including some snowflakes and punched hydrangea flowers.  It is still a work in progress.



I just LoVe the effect these oversized numbers give to the page.  They are stamped in grey so my writing will still be visible.  My file folder feels great in my hands so here's hoping I can manage to get a few months in there!!!

20 comments:

  1. Suzanne B aka brookfiesMonday, January 03, 2011

    Sarah .... this is gorgeous - so you! Love all the extra touches you add but somehow it never looks overdone - if you get what I mean. FAB!

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  2. PoppitMonday, January 03, 2011

    Beautiful! Love the colours and the gorgeous embellishments. I hope you do make it further than one month...I can't wait to see what else you create for that new file!

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  3. HelenMonday, January 03, 2011

    I loved watching people take part in this last year - I don't "do" enough to take part, lol!
    Your January pages and the file look incredible. Good Luck....

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  4. thekathrynwheelMonday, January 03, 2011

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! A fabulous idea :-)

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  5. Jacqui ChimesMonday, January 03, 2011

    This is lovely and a great idea too - i quite like the idea of joining in but didn't want to use my art journals - might try this or something similar though

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  6. PapillonMonday, January 03, 2011

    What a brilliant idea to use a file folder-love the colours you have used.looking forward to seeing the other months! Chris M.

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  7. ZueMonday, January 03, 2011

    This is fabulous! I am sure you will keep going, you have certainly made a brilliant start.

    I know what you mean about wanting to have done things for ages. Probably you pick up things when you see them and have so much else to do, it can take months before you set down to 'do it'.

    Keep going because it will be an amazing project to revisit in the future..when you say to yourself, 'Golly, did I really do that'. (When you show the grandchildren.)

    Sue xxx

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  8. erasercarverMonday, January 03, 2011

    What a great idea to use a file folder, looks fantastic. Good luck with keeping it going this year :)

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  9. Bonita RoseMonday, January 03, 2011

    this is fabulous.. love love it!
    You so inspire me!
    hugs

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  10. LauraMonday, January 03, 2011

    I absolutely love this! I am glad I was not the only one who did not get far on their calendar last year. I think I made it to the end of Feb. I don't think I will even try this year! Never could keep a diary.

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  11. UnknownMonday, January 03, 2011

    Oh wow - thats a bit different. Great.

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  12. Carol QMonday, January 03, 2011

    what a beaut Sarah. fab idea. really beautiful. love the contrast of the messy white paint, lace, holes and pearls

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  13. Julie RanaeTuesday, January 04, 2011

    This is what I love about your work...the teeniest of embellishment and little splashes of paint! Each time I get a parcel of goodies from you, it's those tiny details that really get my attention...especially love the bulldog clip with teeny beads and bit of newsprint.
    Now, that doesn't mean I still wouldn't like a stamp or two in my parcels : ) but I do love your embellishments! xx

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  14. Angie BlomTuesday, January 04, 2011

    this is just beautiful. love the clusters and the details. I see some sewing snaps.. love it.

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  15. Savannah O'GwynnTuesday, January 04, 2011

    OHHHHH! This is just gorgeous! I love your style:)

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  16. FionaTuesday, January 04, 2011

    This is gorgeous Sarah!

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  17. Jennie -The Artistic StamperTuesday, January 04, 2011

    Sarah, Hpy New Year to you.. absolutely fabulous ! love it
    xxx

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  18. JulsTuesday, January 04, 2011

    OH MY WORD!!!! WOW!!! This is utterly amazing!!! Hugs Juls

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  19. Luna ArtThursday, January 06, 2011

    Love your take on this! It is beautiful! Looking forward to this challenge and seeing how your file folder develops! You have an amazing blog.

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  20. theaFriday, January 07, 2011

    this is really gorgeous!!

    thea.
    xx

    (spoonfulzine)

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