A couple of years ago I created a set of calendar templates and a video tutorial on how to use them. This has proved very popular with over nine thousand people following my guide so far.
Here is an example of what you will be able to create using my free 2012 Calendar templates....
It will soon be Christmas and you may find this of use, I created an easy to follow tutorial on how to make a printed calendar using photographs YOU have taken.
The monthly calendar templates are provided free so you can make a unique gift for someone right now.
All you need is Corel PaintShop Photo Pro
(or any photo editing software that supports layers such as Gimp, Photoshop etc), A colour printer, some Matt finish paper and 12 images of your choice.If you are interested in giving it a go then have a look at my 2012 Calendar Guide page here :
Complete guide on how to make a 2012 personalised calendar from your own photographs. < - Click me now to start making a great gift for Christmas.
I hope this has inspired you to have a go at producing a truly unique personalised Xmas present that you will be remembered for, for the whole year ahead. Use Matt Paper as I suggest and it will not cost a lot of money to make several of these calendars.
Matt Paper allows printing of high resolution images but has a finish that you can write on which you need for a calendar! Matt paper can be bought for as little as 4 Pence per sheet.
In my written guide I have supplied detailed instructions on how to use my templates with Photoshop and I will shortly be doing the same for the free image editing software Gimp.
If you think its too early yet to think about Christmas then don't worry I will re-post this on my blog again each month up to Christmas. If you do find my tutorial of use then please leave a comment on either the video or my blog post saying what you created.
Thanks
Andy
This is fabulous. I'm now creating the Grandma's xmas pressies!
ReplyDeleteI'm using Gimp and your instructions are very concise and easy to follow.
I wonder whether you may have templates for portrait images?
Hi Louise, I could create some portrait templates but it would mean either reducing the size of the date area which would make the calendar less usefull OR making the photo area smaller which would reduce the imapact of your images.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found my guide easy to follow.
Andy
Hi Andy, where do you get the little binding combs and hooks from? Thanks Suzy
ReplyDeleteHi Suzy, the combs and hooks are available from any hood stationers such as Staples or Office World etc. Probably on ebay too!
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