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Monthly Calendar Chest

Hello!  This chest is completely handmade from chipboard and contains a fixed monthly album.  There are 12 pages to the album, each with a large pocket and pull out card and two smaller pockets – one on the front of the large pocket and one on the back.  This gives plenty of space for photos and keepsakes.  You can find this project on the Feb. 26 Pion design blog here:

I bought some silicon molds and have made most of the resin embellishments on this project.  Making the resin decorations is fun and super inexpensive!

With the chest opened, you can see the 12 cards, with each month stamped on the front of the card.



This project was made using the beautiful papers from Pion Design’s new collections Days Gone By and Our Furry Friends.  Both collections make beautiful, feminine projects.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Tara

 

 

 

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31 thoughts on “Monthly Calendar Chest”

  1. Anonymous

    Words wud be less for such beautiful PC.loved it.do u have tutorial or measurement s.pls share

    1. Tara Brown

      First, I want to let you know how grateful I am for your kind words! I do not currently have a formal tutorial for this project, but it is really just a simple chest made of chipboard measuring 6″ width x 9″ length x 5″ depth. Each of the 12 pages are fixed to the bottom of the chest via a hinge system where there is about 1/2″ between each page. This gives room to move each page forwards or backwards. I hope this information helps! Take care and let me know if you need any more information on how to make it. Have a great week! Tara

  2. Linny J

    Another gorgeous project! Love it!

    1. Tara Brown

      Thank you Linny! I love hearing from you! Thank you for taking the time to post your comment – I am very grateful to you for doing that. I hope you have a lovely day. Tara

  3. maryannl

    You just do it again already, and make such an outstanding and jawdropping project here Tara. It´s just perfect down to the smallest detail, and there´s sooo many fabulous details where ever I look here, and it truly blows me away.
    I´m totally in love here again now, and don´t know, when I´ll have the time to try all these amazing projects. You are just one of the most talented ladies, I´ve ever had the pleasure to meet. I just LOVE your amazing work.

    1. Tara Brown

      Thank you Maryann! I appreciate your kindness in always taking the time to post one of your amazing comments! Your faithfulness to encourage and inspire is very much appreciated by me. Love, Tara

  4. Theresa Harding

    Oh my word. Simply gorgeous, elegant, feminine, beautiful project. You are incredibly talented. Hugs Theresa xx

    1. Tara Brown

      Thank you Theresa! Your comments always inspire and encourage me and I appreciate them very much! I hope you have a good day and great week! Tara

  5. simon

    is there a tutorial for this project and others. they would be such fun to make
    and share with others!

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi, I do not currently have a tutorial for this project, but it is a simple chest made of chipboard measuring 6″ width x 9″ length x 5″ depth. Each of the 12 pages are fixed to the bottom of the chest via a hinge system where there is about 1/2″ between each page. This gives room to move each page forwards or backwards. I hope this helps! It was a fun project and I was very happy with how it turned out! Take care and let me know if you need any more information on how to make it. Have a great week! Tara

  6. bluebirdandrosesLisa

    Absolutely beautiful and creative! Love your work!

    1. Tara Brown

      Thank you for posting such a wonderful comment! I very much appreciate you taking the time to comment. I hope your day is a great one! Tara

  7. Sandra Mangrum

    Absolutely stunning! You are so creative-thanks for sharing your beautiful work.

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Sandra, Great to hear from you! Thank you for your amazing comment – it warmed my heart! 🙂 Have a great day! Tara

  8. julieprice3

    So very beautiful Tara, i love to visit here your work is just delightful xo Julie P

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Julie, I’m so glad to hear from you – thank you very much! I have seen some of your awesome projects and am honored that you would post on my blog. A heartfelt thank you and best wishes for you to have a great week! Tara

  9. joann627415

    This is absolutely stunning!!! Beautiful job Tara! May I ask, where do you purchase your pearls to line all your projects? I LOVE that look!
    Hugs,
    Jo

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Joann, A thousand thank yous for your wonderful words! I buys those strands of pearls from Hobby Lobby when they go on sale half price. You can find them in the craft section. I cannot resist not using pearls to frame my projects – it has been a “trademark” feature I use on almost all of my projects. I love frilly, fancy over-the-top decoration – that’s just me! :). Thanks again! Tara

  10. Tammy Whitley

    Tara each time I see something you have made it makes my jaw drop. You projects are simply stunning. The use of Pion paper and all those pearls…….ahhhhhhh. These projects are right up my ally and I am terrified to try to copy them. Your are so perfect!!! You are an amazing artist, and I adore your work!!! Thank you for sharing all this beauty!!!

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Tammy! You are so very kind – your sweet words always warm my heart and inspire me! I always love hearing from you! I picture you as being a person I would love to spend the day crafting with. :). Best wishes for a great week! Tara

  11. Anonymous

    Love the inserts, how were they constructed, also have been looking for the library type pulls, what kind did you use and where can I find them!

    1. Tara Brown

      Thank you! I am sorry for the slow response as I just saw your post today. :). The inserts are contained within pockets which measure 5 7/8” width x 3 1/2” height. Each pocket is attached to a bottom hinge. To make the pocket, take a piece of card stock measuring 3 1/2” x 12” and score it at 5 7/8” and again at 11 3/4”. Fold it on the score lines and then use the remaining 1/4” piece to adhere to the opposite side to make a pocket. I also applied a small separate pocket to the front and back of the main pocket. Apply glue to the bottom hinge and then insert the pocket over the hinge and press firmly to adhere. The insert measures 5 3/4” width x 4 1/2” height and was cut to have a raised area in the middle of the card to attach the metal label pulls to. I ordered these label pulls from Kaiser Craft. I hope this information is helpful to you. Let me know if you have more questions! Enjoy the week! Tara

  12. Tammy Whitley

    Tara, I would be more than over the moon excited to craft with you!!! We have the same soul I believe, because we craft so similarly. Although I do get a bit more grungy at times, but I love the frilly, girly, pearly, blingy, pretty soft paper….kind of crafts!!!! What a wonderful day it would be!!!! Hugs!!!

  13. Tammy Whitley

    PS Tara could you explain the “hinge system you are using on the bottom for the 12 calendar pages please?? Thank you!

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Tammy, I apologize for the slow response! I just now saw your message. I cut two pieces of Card stock 5 3/4” wide. One should be 12” length and the other 9 1/2” length. For the 12” long piece, leave 1 1/2” clearance at the front (before the 1st January card) and then score down the 5 3/4” side every 1/2” until the end of the paper (21 times). For the 2nd 9 1/2” piece, score 1/2” 15 times, leaving 2” at the end. Fold and apply score tape to your hinges, leaving 1/2” between each of the 12 hinges. Adhere the 2nd piece of card stock to the 1st by overlapping the 1st 1/2” scored section to the 1/2” end piece of the 1st piece. The length is 1 1/2” clearance at the front, 2” clearance at the back, and 5 1/2” for the cards for a total of 9”, which is the length of the box. I know that’s a lot of information, so please let me know if I need to explain this better. It’s hard to explain without showing pictures of the process. 🙂 I hope you’re enjoying your week! Tara

  14. Tammy Whitley

    Thank you Tara!! I will give it a go at a crop this weekend and if I have problems, I will let you know!!! Thank you again for being so wonderful!!

  15. Angie McLemore

    Beautiful! I found your blog! Your work is amazing, this proves there is more to life than work!

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Angie, I am so glad you like the blog! I am honored that you visited and want to thank you for your sweet words of inspiration. Best wishes for you to have a great week! See you soon! Tara

  16. Maryam

    I love soooooo much ,amaziiiiing,how can I have?please tell me

    1. Tara Brown

      Hi Maryam,
      Thank you for your comment – I’m glad you liked this project! 🙂 This project is not for sale as I made it for my daughter, but you can easily make one! Take Care! Tara

  17. Anonymous

    It’s beautiful

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