- Posted:
- 01/05/2011
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- Kellie
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2011 Calendar
The previous two years I have made a calendar and sold it in my shop. This year, I was lazy (actually I just ran out of time) and didn’t make one to sell. When I told my Mom, she was disappointed because she always takes one with her no matter where they are and it reminds her of me (my parents live in Brazil for half of the year). Even after she told me that, I still didn’t make any plans to make one, after all, they are a lot of work! But then Christmas rolled around…
My Mom and I decided to exchange handmade Christmas presents this year. The calendar idea popped into my head but by the time I thought about it, I didn’t have much time left to actually create it. So I started looking through my files hoping something I already designed would work and I ran across the designs from my Christmas mini book kit. I started working with them, I mostly just changed the colors. Here is a peek:
I chose to use lots of bright, fun colors and combinations. I’m happy with the way it turned out and just might have to print one for myself.
Can you see how it is perforated? After my Mom is done with the month, she can tear off the top, fold it in half and use it as a card. I also included some envelopes for her. If I make a calendar next year I think I will make them perforated. I thought it was such a genius idea that I came up with until I started looking around online and I realized other people have already done it. I guess there really is nothing new under the sun!
Since I will be making another just like it for myself, I thought I would also make one for a giveaway. Just leave me a comment and I will enter you in for a drawing to win one of these calendars. I will post the winner next Monday so you have until Sunday night, January 9th to enter. Good luck!!
Comments
I love this calendar and would love to see one hanging in my kitchen :)
I think that’s a clever idea and I’d love to have one!
LOVE it…again. I think I might even try to doodle myself one because your patterns you picked look too inviting and make me want to draw! :) Nice job once again Kellie!!
Super cute!!!! You totally have the best ideas ever!
lovely patterns on the calendar! i love how they are very simple and easy on the eyes!
Looks familiar!! I love the bright cheerful colors.
Love it! So cute and happy! enter me please!
That calendar would look lovely at my desk!
Once again you have come up with a great idea that is so cute. Your Mom will love it. Good job Kellie!
SUPER DUPER cute. I love that idea. It’s a fabulous idea! :)