Monday, September 22, 2008

2009 Desktop Calendar Templates

So I thought I'd do something a little different this time. I've noticed that a lot of sites are coming out with their 2009 calendars and templates, so I've decided to share mine with you! These make great gifts, but be sure to make one for yourself too!


These templates are 5"x7" in size. I like this size better than the popular CD calendar size that you see everywhere. Mainly because they are bigger! I put my finished calendar pages in a plasic frame like the one below. You can find them at any office supply store, or at places like Target or Walmart. They are only about $4.00 each.

To use these templates, simply choose your favorite photo, digital papers, and elements, and place them into the appropriate layers. Voila! Instant desktop calendar in no time! I make these every year for not only myself, but for my dad and my father-in-law, whose birthdays fall just before Christmas. They are always a big hit.


Here are a few samples of how you can use these calendar templates. You can keep it as simple as you want, or add more papers and elements to your liking.




This one is very basic, but classy. Maybe better for a man,

or someone who likes a modern touch.





I've added just a couple of things to this one, a digital paper

and a photo overlay. Still pretty simple.







This one I added a few extra elements in addition to the digital papers.


So, just have fun with these and get as creative as you want with them. Also, I'd really love to see some of your finished results. Please send me some samples! I haven't made my calendar yet, so maybe you guys can inspire me!


Here is the link to the calendar templates.


Have fun with these!


Lori

22 comments:

belle007 said...

Fabulous! Thank you so much.

Jeanann said...

Thanks so much! I love the fact that they are 5 x 7 size.

kimmerbean said...

Lori, these are AWESOME! Thank you so much for your generosity.

Ramie :-) said...

Thanks so much!

Lex (mrshobbes) said...

thank you, Lori! Can't wait to play with these templates :D

elnorac said...

You rock! Thanks for these marvelous templates! What a great way to make inexpensive, yet "cherishable" Christmas gifts. Thank you.

Brenda said...

These are awesome! Thanks so much!!

charlie said...

i just found your blog and wanted to say that i think your templates are awsome!

Mana said...

Oh, it's just great! Thank you SO very much!!! My children's grannies will be happy! ;)

trulyblessed said...

Thank you for sharing these...they make great gifts!

Crissie said...

Thank you so much! Now I have no more excuses to not get going on the family Christmas gifts.

Lois B said...

Very, very nice! Thank you so much for sharing

Katherine said...

Thank you sooo much for these. I have been wanting to make my MIL a calendar of the kids for the upcoming 2009 year and you just made my day. Thanks again

CindyLou said...

Great calender! Thank you!

Heidi said...

These are really a GREAT idea!! I've posted in my blog about them and even posted a sample I made. I am going to make these for Christmas gifts this year. I'm sure they will be a HUGE hit! THANKS!

Nicole said...

Thanks for posting all of your freebie templates! You do a great job I'll have to send some of my digi-scrapping friends your way. :) Thank you!!!

Danielle said...

Thank you so much, these are great!! ;)

RealRach said...

Where are you Lori??? I miss you!

Kay R. said...

Calendar templates are the best! I'm going to have fun with these. Thanks so much for sharing!!

Lisa said...

These are so perfect! Thanks a bunch!

manda said...

These are awesome! I didn't make calendars because the cost was just too prohibitive, and the CD case ones didn't make much sense to me. My husband is going to LOVE taking this one to work!

TerriK said...

thank you so much!!