2013 Calendar

Almost three years ago we made this little calendar at CHA in our booth for a make and take.

Afterwards we decided to show the calendar on our blog along with a tutorial and offered the calendar pdf to anyone interested.  We never dreamed it would become an annual event.  We have gotten many requests already this year, so here it is, the 2013 calendar for your crafting pleasure!

Just email us at contact@2gypsygirls.com to get the calendar pdf.

For complete instructions to make the original calendar go here....

OR

How about the 2013 version.....

Love the wider version which allows a space for the "Word" Key

  Directions:  Cut 2 pieces of book board 6x6"


Cut printed paper 6x6 and decoupage to book board.
Apply Distress Stain around edges of boards.

I chose the Kraft Resist paper.  I am a sucker for kraft and black....you can do some cool things to this paper with inks and stains, but I wanted to keep it the natural kraft color.
Feel free to use your distress stains or inks for some color.


Cut two inch square pieces of book board.


Glue the two 1 inch square book board pieces together.  These will go behind where you nail your tack, so that it has something to nail into.  Print and cut out your calendar pages onto cardstock.  Punch a hole in the top of the pages.  Use the hole as guide to apply tack.


Make a hole with awl to attach brad/key.


Place jump ring between the two brad ends.


Apply brad to book board and splay ends in back.


Tie key to jump ring with narrow ribbon or elastic.
Apply metal book corners to bottom corners.
Punch holes at top and apply eyelets.
Tie boards together with ribbon.

...or to see a couple more variations go here.

And if that isn't enough, here is more calendar inspiration...

 Love the base

Anthropologie

Perpetual desk calendar

Orange Beautiful on Etsy

Eye Chart Calendar 

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 Calendar Packing Tape

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Paper weight

Neiman Marcus

Calendar made with paint chips.

Have a great weekend,

deb

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