Lori Whitlock 2026 Calendar Tutorial

 It's my turn for a tutorial over on the Lori Whitlock Blog today.

Sticky Note Calendar-2026

Pattern Fill Set Summer Splash

3 Valentine Gnomes (Silhouette)

Pictured above are the pieces I used for this project. 

3 pieces for the calendar holder cut file, some Lori Whitlock pattern fill paper  and some paper inserts (3x3.25 inches) I made for the holder since I didn't have a sticky notepad. I cut the pieces and stamped some inspirational sentiments on each sheet. You will get 12 full sheets and 4 partial pieces that still work! I cut 2 sets of these.

Opening the calendar  in Silhouette it imports to cut all the print, so you have to highlight and choose cut edge to cut them out properly. You also have to enlarge the print and cut length just a wee bit to allow for cutting all the calendar pages. I used regular printer paper for this part. 

This is what it looks like in the Silhouette software when set  to cut edge. Stack and staple them together after cutting them out.

I added the stamped inserts and the little peeking gnome on the back for a bit of fun and I was all done! 

I hope you enjoyed this quick little project. It is a great addition to your desk and will keep you on track for 2026!

💕Sue Kment

Outlines Inspiration Photo Challenge!

Welcome to the Outlines Monday Blog Challenge!

On this card I used  a sentiment from the Outlines Script set.(see a link to them below) and some gorgeous Outlines Swarovski Peridot crystals. (link below)

Swarovski Crystals are a new toy to me and boy am I hooked! They are so easy to use. When I first saw these itty bitty crystals, I thought NO WAY...but let me tell you...they are easier to use than packaged pearls...oh my I am so excited!!!

I used this fun goody below to pick up those itty bitty crystals-Picksey Pick-Ups.

They look like this...

inside...

I stabbed one of those little beeswax pellets with a tooth pick

I heated the wax a wee bit with my heat gun and molded it to more of a point.

I poured a few Swarovski crystals on a piece of paper (easy to pour them back in to the bag if you crease it)

I dotted the areas where I wanted the crystals to stick with liquid glue and then easily picked up a crystal with the wax and placed it in place. It literally takes a second or two.

I think this took me 6 seconds to do! LOL  Very cool!

I was still not sure if they would stick so I let them set a few seconds and they were stuck for life!!

(Thanks Matt for taking pictures for Mama again! )

Here's a peek at our inspiration photo! Such pretty green!! This inspiration room was pretty formal, so I decided that I would follow that path.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Please check out what the rest of the team has made for you today!  
Kecia, Jenny, Jeanne, Lisa,  Sandy and Robin !

Card Details:

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Stamps: Set 8 Script Greetings

Cardstock: Certainly Celery and GP White

Ink: Memento Black

Misc: Cuttlebug folder, Fluer de Lis Motifs Nestie and Square Nestie, Swarovski Crystals