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Sister Stamps Release #19 -- Hideo & Mieko (again!)

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Hello!  Welcome to another day of Sister Stamps Release #19!  These stamps will be available November 1st.  So besides mochi and money, the New Year's Day also reminds me of calendars.  And I know there are many crafters that make calendars every year.  I make quite a few too because they make great little gifts.

Again, I decided to make a boy and girl version of my project.  These are perpetual calendars that I made using some dies from CC Designs.  I did a tutorial on these HERE.  Yes, they can be a little time consuming to make cause of all those alphabet dies but so worth it in the end.  And it does move fast once you get the hang of cutting out all those letters.

This is the first one I made using Mieko.  I wanted this to look especially girly so lots of pink.  I used some gold paper that I bought from J's.  I might've taken his last 2 sheets!  Hopefully, he'll get more in stock soon.  The sentiment is from CC Designs too.

Here is a close up.  I used the cherry blossom embossing folder from Darice though I didn't even notice I glued it with the reverse side showing.  But still looks nice.

Then I decided I should make this one with Hideo.  Same layout and design just different colors.  I think I will be saving these for my boys' nihongo teachers.

I forgot to add this photo in!  Must have been distracted somehow.  But here is a close up photo of Hideo.

Please check out what these ladies have to share today too!

Cyndi (Guest DT)
Jenny (Sister Stamps)
Debi
Linda
Linda's You Tube channel

Thank you so much for visiting and for your comments!  Tomorrow I'll be sharing a different kind of calendar!

Comments

Debi said…
What a great project! Love this calendar idea!
Denice said…
Look at you showing off all of your fanciful projects...both of these are so awesome! These new cuties are perfect for a perpetual calendar! WTG on getting some holiday gifts completed.
Another awesome showcasing... You rock on those projects.... Very cute and creative.... Well deserved Eva!
Danni said…
Super fabulous creations!
Jenny said…
This is so adorable! Thank you for posting the link to the tutorial too. I think I gotta go get that die now! I think I need some coloring tips from you!
Cheryl said…
Super cute calendars! Wow, you have been busy! Pretty paper and coloring!
Holy cow!!! You are the queen of paper crafting. Your projects are always SOOOO AWESOME.

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