Both are made with foam core board cut to 12X12. I painted the esposed edges with a coordinating color of paint then mod podged on embossed scrapbook paper to the front and back. The calendar pages were created in a word processing program and printed them on the front and back of colored cardstock.
The clip is attached with heavy duty super glue and some punched stamp shapes, stickers, and a Psalm finish off the design. This one is meant to be displayed on a frame stand and new calendar pages can easily be made for each new year.
I also made a hanging two part calendar for my mom and resembles a traditional wall calendar when viewed on the wall. I added the ribbon between the paper and foam core board. The slight bump from the ribbon being underneath the paper isn't really noticable because embossed paper was used. I recommend this only be made with thick heavy weight paper.
The large 8X10 picture is attached with clear plastic photo corners so the picture can be updated yearly. The only thing I'd change is the color I cut the FAMILY letters out of. They don't pop off the page as much as I'd like them too.
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Today kicks off the week long Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash, and sharing homemade gifts at Tatertots and Jello is up first. It's not too late to get some great ideas to make by Christmas!
Also linked to:
It's So Very Creative at It's So Very Cheri
Made it Monday at the Persimmon Perch
Holiday Hightlights at The DIY Show Off
11 Friends Said:
That is the most wonderful idea!!!
I love it! I'm definitely going to have to try my hand at making one! Thanks for this! :)
LOVE this idea! TFS :)
I give a calendar to my friends every year - this is a great idea - thanks :)
This has such a personal touch to everyone you give it too..
Stopping by from Jen's place..
http://keepingupwiththeschultzfamily.blogspot.com/2009/12/holly-bloggy-christmas-bash.html
Great idea!! They are really cute!
What a fun idea! I love that you mod podged it!
Very creative!
XOOX
Jen
I love Paper Crafts Magazine! That calendar is very cleaver.
You are the mod podge queen. Gonna look into mod podge.
This is such a cute idea Katie. I love all the personalized stuff you create over here. I always leave inspired!
Thanks for linking to Mi4M :)
cindy
What a fabulous idea.
Cheri
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Cheri
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