Tutorial... How to Use a Thinlits Circle Card die to Make a Place Card or Calendar

As promised, today I'll share my tutorial with you for just how to make a calendar or place card using the Thinlits Circle Card die.  It's fun and easy.  I hope you'll give it a try. 

FOR CALENDAR:
- Cut CS to 5 1/2 X 6."
- Run through Big Shot, using Thinlits Circle Card die.
- Fold as shown in photo.
- Add calendar and decorate to your heart's desire.

NOTE:
You could use these same steps and turn this into a place card.  The tutorial below is for a place card with a base.  I made mine with a base because they were going to be transported to the dinner location and then labels added to them.  I wanted to be sure they would be extra strong.

 FOR PLACE CARD:
- Cut CS to just under 5 1/2" so it fits inside the die (see photo).
- Position as shown in the photo.

- Run through Big Shot, using Thinlits Circle Card die.
- Score at 6" and 8 3/4."
- Fold and burnish all score lines.
- Attach small strip to front, using Liquid Tombow (or Sticky Strip), to form the base.
- BURNISH WITH BONE FOLDER INSIDE HOLDER, TO STICK TIGHT.

I realize that I don't have shot of the place card from the side.  When it is folded around and the base is attached to the front, it becomes a triangle from the side view.  I think you can get the idea.

Now, use your imagination and think of other special occasions where you could use a fancy place card.  Enjoy!

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Thinlits Circle Card Calendars

As promised, I have more calendars ready to share with you today.  These are an original design I came up with for using our Thinlits Circle Card dies.  I do believe these are my favorites, although I really love the easel calendars, too.  I gave one to my mother-in-law last night, along with one of my baby file folder treats and she was delighted.  It's so fun to share.  

This first calendar is decorated with Modern Medley DSP, Crushed Curry chevron ribbon, and a flower, which I stamped, punched and curled a bit.  The flower is from our Mixed Bunch flower stamp set and coordinating punch.

Up next, some calendars decorated with our Kaleidoscope DSP.  The Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Crushed Curry are welcome colors this time of year and make a beautiful color story.  I used the same flower, but this time I used just a little knotted 'sprig' of chevron ribbon instead of wrapping it around the calendar.

Which one do you like the best?

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Modern Medley and Kaleidoscope Calendars

As promised, I have some more calendars for you today.  These are actually little easel calendars, the same size as an A2 card and can fold flat for mailing.  I love the versatility!  I've made some with Modern Medley DSP and some with Kaleidoscope DSP.  These are kind of addictive:)  

Look on the calendar on the right.  See the cute little flowers?  Those are actually adhesive-backed cork!  They're one of our free products during Sale-A-Bration.  Now check out the calendar on the left.  This one has Sale-A-Bration pieces from our Good As Gold Kit.  I thought it would be fun to add some to a calendar.

Which calendar do you like the best?

Come back soon and I'll share an original design I came up with for yet another style of calendar.  I think it may be my favorite of them all!

Have a great day. 
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Have a great day and go stamp something beautiful. 

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