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This week the Doodlebug design team is creating projects using the create-a-card system -- card base and matching envelope in a wide variety of shapes, colors and designs.   

You have seen create-a-cards, right?   

They are designed to take the work out of cardmaking by giving an awesome foundation in which to build upon.  

For this project, I used a rainbow of card bases and envelopes to make a perpetual calendar of birthdays, anniversaries and special occasions, all bound together with spiral coils.   I created a pocket for each month and tucked in a list of special dates for that particular month.   I hope this will be just the reminder I need to get greeting cards mailed and delivered in a timely manner. 

inside cover and cover detail

The August page was featured on the Doodlebug blog this morning.  Take a look at all the months together. 

Notes:

• The book could be bound with book rings instead of spiral.
• Monthly cards/envelopes could be kept in tray, instead of binding.
• Instead of making pockets, special dates could be written directly on the card or envelope.

Other ideas, beyond a card itself, using the create-a-card system:

• mini album
• coupon organizer
• special monthly notes
• hidden journaling on a layout
• baby monthly album
• banner

So, the next time you see the cards at your local scrapbook store, dream up some ideas for ways to use them beyond cards.   Happy creating!