Yearly Planner and Lollipop Wall Hanging

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Designer: Lisa Storms

This sketch was originally designed for a row of seasonal trees for my new yearly planner.  But as I was completing my project it suddenly reminded me of a row of lollipops which inspired the bonus project below.  By creatively cropping the 'Bling Bling' punch to form tree branches or adding a spiral shape to transform a regular circle into the sweetest tasty treat, you can see how easy it is to breathe new life into the classic circle!  

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Instructions (Print version)

Yearly Planner Cover

1.  Cover a planner with patterned paper.
2.  Punch four both XL and L 'Round n Round' circle punches out of assorted patterned papers corresponding to the different seasons. 
3.  Punch four 'Bling Bling' punches from brown cardstock.  Trim off any two branches from each.
4.  Hand-cut four simple trunks with varying heights.

5. Assemble and adhere trees in a row onto planner.
6.  Add year with letter stickers to complete cover.

Lollipop Wall Hanging

1.  Trim green patterned paper to fit frame dimensions.
2.  Using Ultra ShapeXpress cut three swirls in assorted colors.
3.  Punch three XL 'Round n Round' circles in assorted colors and adhere swirl to top of each.
4.  Trim off excess swirl from each lollipop.

5.  Glue lollipop stick to back of each lollipop and adhere in a row to base paper using foam adhesive dots.
6.  Tie bow on each stick and add letter stickers to complete project.

Supply List:

Fiskars Brands: Ultra ShapeXpress
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_ultra-shapexpress.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Shape Template - Shapes & Flowers
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_2-piece-shape-template-set-shapes.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Squeeze Punch – Bling Bling L
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_bling-bling-l.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Squeeze Punch – Round n' Round XL
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_round-n-round.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Squeeze Punch – Round n' Round L
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_roundnnroundl.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Premium Cut-Line Trimmer
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_premiumcrafterstrimmer.aspx

Fiskars Brands: Classic No. 8 Scissors
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_classic-no-8-scissors.aspx

Fiskars Brands:  Cutting Mat
http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/s_cutting-mat.aspx

Other:  assorted cardstock and patterned papers, white string, frame, planner, letter stickers, lollipop sticks