Sunday, July 22, 2012

Getting a head start ....2013 calendar display

You know the theme......Christmas in July!!

I can't believe we are so close to the end of July.  Every year, I have the same thought around this time....where did the time go?!?!?!?!  

This year, I'm getting a head start for Christmas and hopefully, I will keep on track.  Last year, I was making cards, tags, presents, etc. at the very last minute.  Although I enjoyed making the projects, the stress took a bit away from the enjoyment....a bit.

So, what am I working on?

A couple years ago, I found these photo displays at a craft garage sale.  


7gypsies Photo Display Stand


At $5 each, it seemed like a bargain too sweet to pass.  So, I bought a few of them.  Since then, they have just sat in a box.  I knew I would use them for a project other than a photo stand, but it wasn't until about a month ago that I finally figured out what I was going to do with them........

HANDMADE CALENDARS!!!!

Wouldn't they make perfect gifts?!?!?!?!?!?

I started out by designing a calendar template.  I used Microsoft Publisher to create the template.  The size of the calendar is 2.5 x 2.5.  This gave me room to layer it with a 2.75 x 2.75 solid colored cardstock which will be adhered to a layered 6 x 6 page (layered with 5.5 x 5.5 Sugar Cardstock).


All products are A Muse Studio:  Sugar cardstock, Cherry cardstock, Cherry  Petite Polka Dot cardstock 
If you want a copy of the 2.5 x 2.5 calendar template (in pdf format), leave me a comment with your email address.


Now that I had all the pieces to my calendar, I need to come up with a design for each month.  I'm not very good at designing on the fly, so I used scratch pieces of 5.5 x 5.5 white cardstock to practice.

I have only completed the December 2013 calendar page, but couldn't wait to share it with you.  Here is my finished page:





Stamps sets are all A Muse Studio:  Santa's Flight and tiny snowflake from Winter Stag; Memento Tuxedo Black ink, a|s Sky ink; colored with Copics.


You don't have to have a photo display to make this calendar.  This would look fabulous with ribbon to tie the calendar pages together and have it as a wall calendar.


Hope this inspires you to get a head start on your Christmas projects! :)

Remember, leave me a comment with your email address if you want a copy of the calendar template (or email me at bjlee717"at"comcast"dot"net.)
Blessings,

49 comments:

  1. HI Brenda, I would like the pdf. I like the idea and may copy your size etc to make one if that is ok with you. Hugs, Janie myemail address is: serif1@aol.com

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  2. OH Brenda that is adorable, would love a copy of it!!

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  3. I love it...thanks for sharing Brenda! :o)

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  4. That's awesome Brenda. Can you send me the pdf file? Thanks. flipflops4sherri@yahoo.com

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  5. emailed everyone so far....thanks! :)

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  6. I would like the calendar PDF please. I love your idea. My email is sharon.white63@gmail.com

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  7. Can I get the PDF for the 2013 calendar? Also, if you have a 2012 one? My email is whitneypeete@gmail.com. Thank you so much!

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  8. Brenda - I just LOVE your calendar!!!

    Can I have a pdf for 2013? lazorkay@aol.com

    Thanks!! Karen

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  9. I would love a copy also...thanks
    flower3114@aol.com

    Maria

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  10. hi brenda, i would love a copy of the template as well. im having a christmas in july theme going on in my craft room too! and i am LOVING it! anyway my email is katelynbettega@yahoo.com, thanks so much for sharing this with us :)

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  11. so super duper CUTE!!! great idea!

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  12. Hi Brenda, I would love a copy to the pdf 2013 calendar template. My email address is bilkoski@mts.net Thanks for offering this to us. Marcia

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  13. Brenda, would you please send me a copy of your 2013 calendar. This is a great project! Thank you. hrwilber@gmail.com

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  14. Found your site thru SCS....I am looking to get started on calendar projects for next year and would love to receive your calendar templates. You are very generous to offer....thank you! lepire@centurytel.net

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  15. Hi Brenda this is such a beautiful calendar--they make such nice gifts for any special day. I would like to know how to purchase the calendar. My email is jairrco@gmail.com Thank you for this offer and project idea. Raquel

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  16. Nice calendars - isn't it great to actually use those 'finds' that we find ages ago! I would like the PDF for your calendars, since you are sharing. My email is m_russom@yahoo.com

    Thanks - Mary

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  17. Great calendars! Would you please send me the pdf file? My email is becky.rose_73@yahoo.com Thanks!

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  18. I would love the template to this calendar...please send to louanncrill@yahoo.com.....thank you !!!!

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  19. Emailed everyone so far. Hope you're all enjoying it.

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  20. Hi, I too would love your calendar template for 2013! Thanks in advance. stampintiz@gmail.com

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  21. Thank you for creating this! and for sending a .pdf, please. nancy at centralva.net

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  22. Love this idea. I know how much work goes into doing these (I tried and gave up after the first 3 months -LOL). Please send me the pdf for 2013. Thanks loads.
    samschul@centurylink.net

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  23. Can't wait to try this calendar! Thanks so much for providing it!
    bjones121248@gmail.com

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  24. Love your calendar and display,
    plwalecki@yahoo.com

    thanks so much!!!

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  25. Well, if you aren't the most clever person. I just might have to make this for myself. Ha!!! Hope my February calendar is a good one. Hugs, Syl xxxooo

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  26. This is soooo cute!
    i would like a calendar template, please..
    mauibound44(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Thanks,
    Jyll

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  27. I would love the calendar template please! Thank you for your effort and willingness to share!

    lvcorona(at)aol(dot)com

    Thank you,
    Penny

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  28. Please send me the mini 2013 calendar template. Thank you so much!!

    etcook226@yahoo.com

    Evelyn

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  29. OOOh i love this idea....please could i have the mini 2013 calendar thanx jo.my email is joanna.pocock@hotmail.co.uk

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  30. Would you please send me the mini 2013 calendar template..Thanks so much Lisa
    primitivepa@yahoo.com

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  31. I love your calendar can I please send me the mini 2013 template.
    Thanks so much.

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    1. Hi Barb, I need your email address. You can email me at bjlee717 "at" comcast "dot" net. Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. Appreciate it!! :)

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  32. Your calendar is gorgeous, would love to make it. My email is ruthp49@froggy.com.au.
    Many thanks

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  33. so cute...i would love a copy of the calendar template.

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    1. I'd love to send you the template. Just need your email address. ;)

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  34. I would love to have your pdf file for the 2013 calendar. I have been looking for one and could not find it. Thanks cfmohr@hotmail.com

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  35. Hi, I would love a copy of you calender. Thank You SO MUCH
    kpyardman@yahoo.com

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  36. I would love to have a copy. Thanks dpeterson210@gmail.com

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  37. I would love a template of the calendar! Thank you so much!!

    slpaolozzi@gmail.com

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  38. I love this! Great job!! Please send me the template. whitney.d.lyons@gmail.com. Thanks so much!

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  39. Love your design for the calendar. Please send me the pdf if still available. Thanks so much. gosh2fly@centurylink.net
    Janet Goshorn

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  40. I love what you did with the photo stand! It's gorgeous! I sent an email with my request for a PDF of the 2013 calendar, of course! Who could turn this down? Thank you for your generosity!

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  41. I would love a copy of your template, Brenda! Too cute. I make one for my Mom every year that uses the TE stand but my Aunt wants in and I sure don't want them identical. You have saved me !!!!!

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  42. This is a geat idea! Never thought about those photo holders. Could you please send me the PDF of the calendar. Thank you very much.
    Lbbasket@wi.rr.com

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  43. Hi, I would love the calendar template too. dimartincmc@gmail.com

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  44. I also would love a copy. Thanks for the offer. Kimkjer@aol.com

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  45. would love a copy of the template, brenda! thanks a bunch. hope to see you soon at the a muse shop. have a great holiday season :) stephaniemortiz@aol.com

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  46. Hey girl...I don't know if I already asked for a copy to be emailed. I don't think so. I would LOVE if you could email it to me :) loribarnettaz@gmail.com

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  47. this is so cool, I would love a copy of the calendar! my email is olga.jewell2@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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