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Wednesday 30 November 2011

Year Planner

 This is the year planner I made for granddaughter Amy who started her A level course this year.  I thought she might find it useful as she is not great at organising her time to best effect!

I downloaded the page templates from Creativity Prompt and got cracking.  I decided to make the pages smaller than those on the templates so adjusted the sizing at the printing stage.  My finished page size is 13cm x 9cm so that the planner is small enough (and still easily read) to fit into a small bag and not be too bulky.  The covers are made of chipboard and have been painted with Eco Green Pure Silver acrylic and then over painted with PVA glue and black acrylic paint to give the distressed effect.  The die cuts on the front are by Tim Holtz and the chrome corner protectors from Artistic Stamper.



Instead of using the month tabs supplied in the kit I used Tim Holtz File Tab On the Edge Die.  I bound the book with a Zutter Bind It All using a 3/4" wire.  The pages were printed, double sided, on only 90gsm paper and this worked very well and reduced the bulkiness considerably.  Thanks for stopping by and feel free to comment - I appreciate your encouragement.

7 comments:

  1. What an absolutely gorgeous gift, I love the distressing on the front page,a stunning project that I am sure your grandaughter will cherish.xxx

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  2. This is wonderful Janet, I am sure you granddaugher will love it.
    Beryl x

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  3. Your planer is just wonderful, dear Janet

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  4. What a fantastic idea Janet, I am sure that your granddaughter will love it
    Trish xx

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  5. What a wonderful planner, Janet! I can just feel the excitement Amy will find in using it. A lot of work in it. Very nice.

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  6. What a lovely gift. I'm sure your GD will love it.
    Wanda xx

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  7. Great idea for a gift and it looks wonderful. The front cover is so textured. Fabulous job I am sure she will love it.
    Jen x

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