Today I’m sharing a project that I’ve had on my mind this month and finally sat down to make it; it’s a birthday reminder. I don’t know if you are like me, but I have all my birthdays plugged into my iPhone. Without fail they come up and remind me, then without fail, I immediately forget. I know it’s crazy but it may just be because it’s not in my face all the time. Thats where this project comes in, the clip can sit right on my workspace and that’s a pretty good way to keep it right in my face. JustRite to the rescue with the project; I used JustRite Calendar Borders and Centers and love the variety of borders. . . and as easily could have used THESE.
My listing is computer generated then I cut/embossed with Spellbinders Labels Eight for the main part of my panels. The name of each month is stamped onto Spellbinders Fancy Tags. Next I stamped my selected border and cut/embossed using Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large. The Fancy Tag was mounted on the oval then attached to the top of the Labels Eight panel.
I was able to use up quite a few scraps ;D
Then I painted a clothes pin with white gesso and once dry applied paper to the flat surfaces.
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I added some embellishment to the large clothes pin by adding a swirl from Spellbinders Doodle Parts and a flower using Spellbinders Nested Poinsettia as well as a couple of buttons.
Can you believe we are almost to October? It’s glorious weather here. Wherever you are, I hope it’s good too!
Becca –
Love this project! I have the same problem you do, all my birthdays are in my Palm Pilot and I get reminded in plenty of time. Yet I always am running late – out of sight, out of mind. Thank you for this wonderful idea.
Elaine Allen
What a great idea and the project is FABULOUS!!!
This is wonderful!!! What a great idea for Christmas presents!!
neat idea – beautiful as usual!
Sandra
Does it never end?
Your inspiration just kills me. I love the birthday calendar idea and the clothes pin in so darling with it…you are brilliant.
You are such an inspiration to all of us!!! What a clever and wonderful gift to give to someone!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!
This is just amazing, love this idea. You are so creative and such an inspiration to me. Thanks so much for sharing!!
What a GREAT idea! I’m very bad at remembering birthdays until they are long over – what a help this would be, and what a great gift idea! TFS, Becca.
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
Beautiful and practical!
It’s gorgeous in Gulf Shores, too! We are loving every minute we’ve been here (we’re vacationing). Your project is gorgeous! I love those clothespins but have not been able to locate any. I want one for the exact purpose you’ve done this one. I, too, have to have birthdays “in my face” or they slip up on me. Amazingly beautiful, as always, Becca!!
these are amazingly gorgeous!! and what a great idea! i’ve been looking for a good way to keep track of birthdays, and I think I’ve found some great inspiration as to what I’m going to do ;) thanks for the continuous inspiration :) God bless!
I LOVE your scraps.
Beth
This is exquisite, Becca :) I wish I could ‘borrow’ your inspiration for a while!!
No, the weather isn’t great here across the pond – it’s raining :(
Louise x
Wow another fabulous idea!! Your talent never ceases to amaze me!!
Where did you find the jumbo clothespin? Did you draw the lines on the calendar pages?
You inspire me and so many people.
Barbara
wow, I love this, I should make one for me ;)
Thank you THANK YOU…..I clicked on one of the little “you might enjoy”s at the bottom and found the answer to my ribbon problem….I have a fetish also….I cannot pass up beautiful, colorful or SALE ribbon. I have one of those units sitting in my upstairs hall waiting for me to give in and drag it out to the curb…….WELL….not NOW baby. I’m gonna (soon) get my ribbon act together and store it all where I can get at it and it is not devouring everything in sight. You ARE the one, Becca!!! PS I love the birthday project and that is on my list of wants as well.
Totally adorable! A fabulous idea Becca! I have two of those clips I’ve never used, you’re such an enabler girl!
Ohh, this is so pretty, you are very talented! Thank you for sharing this!
“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.”- Philippians 1:9-10
Becca, these are beautful and what a great idea. They would also be great gifts as well.
What a terrific idea. I can’t believe I just looked at these large clothes pegs in a local shop. I didn’t see what you did but I’m going back to pick me up some. what a great idea for a Christmas present. Thanks for the inspiration Becca.
Beautiful work as usual.
Hugs
Wonderful project Becca and as beautiful as ever (fantastic gift idea!!)
Love the white poinsettia (so not just for Christmas – another ‘must have’ wink wink) and the HUGE clothes peg…. where did that come from please?
Hugs
HW(UK)
xx
awesome Becca!! Allllll your projects are awesome… but I’m the eldest of 10 kids… my parents are still living.. all siblings are married with kids.. and some of the kids have kids.. and every year, we add 2-3 new babies and sometimes new spouses. So, birthdays and anniversaries make up quite a list. I prepare a little calendar for the new year… 1 sheet for each month that is put in it’s appropriate slot in a little calendar book I made them some years back.
I love love love the clothes pin ides and your accents for each page. I always print the months in the coordinating print used in the book.. but I can certainly add to it and add the clothes pin this time around.
*I was also thinking of a question or tip from you for how to best remove the card stock from spellbinder’s pendants without messing it up. I know I need to do it slow and methodical.. but just in case you have a special tip.
You are an awesome inspiration to me!!!
Fabulous calendar Becca! As always, love your Just Rite and Spellbinder ideas. Thanks!
An awesome project! I have to keep a paper reminder of the monthly birthdays/anniversarys as well — I’m guilty of reading my electronic reminders and then forgetting them as well!
Becca,
What a pretty project. And very usefull too.
Also what a GREAT way to use up those scraps.
~~Diane~~
What a inspiration you are Becca. The project is wonderful and now I have something that I can use my Just Rite stampers on. I have that set and haven’t used it yet. Now I have no excuse. TFS!!! Beautiful work as always.
This is a beautiful reminder set. This would be great for a gift.
Fabulous idea. Beautiful colour combinations. Love it.
Bernice
It’s so true – I make tons of cards and barely ever get them out in time for the event! This has got to be one of your best projects ever, Becca!! Keeping those dates in my face is definitely the way to go. Now I just need to locate one of those jumbo clothes pins!!
I don’t comment often, but your blog is at the top of my favorites list and I visit every day. Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration!
Hugs & blessings,
Linda
Becca,
Wow, this is so beautiful! I love all of the pretty colors, and what a great idea!
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
Becca~
I just LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this and I have had 3 jumbo clothes pins that sat 2 years in my craft closet and finally got then out and decorated them and gave them as a gift to one of my neighbors. Now I need to get to the cities and find some more.This just maybe the Christmas gift for my sister-in-laws this year. Even a bazaar or craft show idea.Thanks,Jackie
Hi Becca. OMG. this is just amazing. I’ve got the clothes pins thats been sat there for mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, months, years!!! Yippee, now I know what to do with them. One quick question. Do you back the card onto cardboard to make them stronger? I was just wondering how they go when they are clipped into the peg if its just cardstock. Do you strengthen them at all?
WOW! What a great idea and so beautifully made!!
How do you get the metal part of the giant pin out and in again? It looks perfectly done. Can you please make a tutorial about the process?
Oh my gosh….b e a u t i f u l ! ! !
Wonderful project, I love it!
Alice
My first thought was ~ is she really going to write on this GORGEOUS creation?! Fantastic idea in your unique and beautiful style. LOVE that giant clothes pin. Think my favorite element is the month tags. You have got me really wanting those dies. And I’m also wanting some warmer temperatures, as it’s in the 30s up here this morning ~ brrr!
Fabulous creations…every single one of them. Oh….I really think I need that! LOL!
Wow, this is so gorgeous!!
WOW!! Becaa this is an awesome project!!
Becca,
So funny! I just bought the large clip this past weekend and was trying to figure out what I wanted to do with mine. I love this idea! Thank you again for your continued inspiration!
Nancy
Absolutely Fantastic and Charming Becca!! I’ve been wanting to make a birthday reminder calendar to list stamper birthdays but have never taken the time for such a large project!! Your idea with the large clip and labels 8 is FABULOUS and beautiful!! WOW!! I’m in awe of your creativity!!
Oh WOWWWW! Fan-tastical!!
OOOmmm gosh..i love this..what a great gift idea!!..i have never seen those clothespins..and also would like to know where to get them..always your art and projects are truly amazing..tfs..loves ya..Gail
LOVE LOVE LOVE this project !! What size are the clothespins, and where do you get them??? Just ordered the labels 8, and the JRS calendar set, now i just need the clothespins!!! Thanks so much for sharing all your amazing creations!!
Becca, this is absolutely fabulous. You’re amazing, my friend!
What a great idea… and beautiful, too!
I love this project. Just gorgeous!!!! I think this project is the reason Jumbo clothespins are hard to find :)
Thanks for sharing your talent…so fun to see…
Wow, this is a great idea. I will make this too.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Hugs Monika
Becca~
I want to make a couple of these reminders and give them as gifts. I have no idea how to do the computer generated lines. To stamps them would be tricky to to get them straight.If you can help me out with ideas I would so appreciate it. Thanks much, Jackie