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A few weeks ago I had the idea for a calendar. I wanted to create something super simple with fun photos. I played around with a few ideas and settled quickly on something 4×6 that could be cropped into two 3x4s after the month was over and added to Project Life®.

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If you're not a Project Life person – awesome! It's just a small calendar to brighten up your workspace.

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If you are a Project Life person – awesome! It's a small calendar…and it's 24 3×4 embellishment cards. Chop the card in half, add handwritten text and embellishments (or don't!) and tuck them into the pockets of your spreads.

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The calendar portion has space to add journaling about your month (or goals for the month, or highlight a special date, etc). And the photo portion is just a great way to get some somewhat seasonal appropriate color in your spreads. 

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I choose photos I have taken over the past few years that felt good as a collection and seemed versatile.

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The paper stock is thick (like a postcard) and semi-glossy (you'll want a sharpie or slickwriter if you do any writing on top).

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Get yours here! I have a ton, but no idea if and how quickly these will sell. I do know that once they are gone they are gone for good.

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39 responses to “something new…”

  1. ashley Avatar
    ashley

    LOVE this. Fab idea! 🙂

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  2. Amanda Susan Avatar
    Amanda Susan

    Have you thought about providing the digital files? I would prefer to use my own pictures.

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  3. Connie Avatar
    Connie

    These would also be very cute in a frame. Easy to swap out every month, and will keep your desk looking put together!

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  4. Stephanie Avatar

    I love these, Elise!

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  5. Bryn Avatar
    Bryn

    I was totally coming to the comments section to ask the same thing! I’d love to purchase the digital file to put my own pictures with the calendars. It’s a great design, Elise!

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  6. susan Avatar

    you are so smart Elise ! Not a project-lifer myself but what an amazing idea, shipping’s a little high for my Canadian wallet – but wanted to say how much I LOVE it !

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  7. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    I ordered these right away. I love this idea and I love your blog.

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  8. Ffion Avatar

    I love how well thought out these are, that they work as a calendar or project life cards… And you’ve chosen beautiful photos as well 🙂 Are those your letterpress letters? I’m jealous!
    Get your monsters here: http://fiverr.com/ffionevans/draw-an-ugly-creature-monster-or-beast

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  9. Deonne Avatar
    Deonne

    I totally agree that I’d love the digital files so I can add my own photos.

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  10. Carrie Avatar

    I have been wondering when these were going to pop up. I saw them on your lately post and knew they would be wonderful.

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  11. Brittany Avatar
    Brittany

    Another person wondering about a digital version! I like the versatility and being able to add them to PL when the month is finished – I would just like to be able to use my own photos. 🙂 Great product!

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  12. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    YES. digital files please!!! this is such a great idea, but would be really cool to use my own photos 🙂

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  13. robyn Avatar

    got them! hooray! i’m excited to start Project Life for 2014 (trying to hold off until then, anyhow …) and these are my perfect first addition!

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  14. Jenny Nelson Avatar
    Jenny Nelson

    I’ll hop on the digital file train! You’re so darn crafty Elise 🙂

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  15. Mel Avatar

    Wonderful idea. You are so good at those!
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  16. Robyn Avatar
    Robyn

    Great idea! Love it.

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  17. Barbara Uechi Avatar

    A great idea and look. I just placed an order!

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  18. Carrie K Avatar
    Carrie K

    done and done!! My first 2014 calendar…probably not the last though…i have a weakness 🙂 oh and i grabbed a “rad” stamp….cause its pretty perfect 🙂

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  19. Marcie L Avatar
    Marcie L

    This is SO cute! I’m ordering one right now! Doesn’t matter to me that I won’t use the palm tree photo, lol, unless I end up vacationing somewhere cool this year. For $8, a calendar plus 12 PL cards? For me it’s a no brainer, thanks Elise!

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  20. sanchone Avatar

    I got it ! thank you ! ! !

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  21. brianna Avatar
    brianna

    This is perfect. I’ve been wanting something fun for a 2014 calendar, in addition to a planner for school, and this is just the ticket.

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  22. elise blaha Avatar

    hey! I did think about it but decided to go just with the paper version. 🙂 If you are looking for something digital and customizable, I would recommend my friend Liz at Paislee Press – she has awesome printable calendar files : http://the-lilypad.com/store/CALENDARS/

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  23. elise blaha Avatar

    hey! I thought about digital files, but decided to go just with the paper version. 🙂 If you are looking for something digital and customizable, I would recommend my friend Liz at Paislee Press – she has awesome printable calendar files : http://the-lilypad.com/store/CALENDARS/

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  24. elise blaha Avatar

    hey thanks! I did think about a digital version but decided to go just with the paper version. 🙂 If you are looking for something digital and customizable, I would recommend my friend Liz at Paislee Press – she has awesome printable calendar files : http://the-lilypad.com/store/CALENDARS/

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  25. elise blaha Avatar

    hey! I thought about digi but decided to just stick with paper. 🙂 If you are looking for something digital and customizable, I would recommend my friend Liz at Paislee Press – she has awesome printable calendar files : http://the-lilypad.com/store/CALENDARS/

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  26. J3SS1C4 Avatar

    Super cute! What a great selection of pictures to use for each season… Too bad the seasons are back to front here in Australia! I’ve been planning on creating mini calendars for PL next year and love the idea of leaving space for writing and notes! 🙂

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  27. Sabine Avatar

    This calendar is a stroke of genius! Amazing idea to make it fit Project Life. And it looks just beautiful

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  28. Diana Avatar

    Aw I love these!! I don’t get into Project Life, but these are just so beautiful I might need to pick one up!
    xo
    Diana
    http://unusuallylovely.com

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  29. Ami E Pilon Avatar

    Elise, Is there any chance that you might sell the layout for the calendars as digital files so that we could add our own photos to them? I would love to do this for my family.

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  30. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    I think the truest test of my willpower is when you add something to the shop (spoiler alert: I have none!)…ordered this calendar about 15 minutes after you this post went up ha!

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  31. Darci Avatar
    Darci

    I love these…I will be using these as postcards and mailing them off to my daughters, one who has relocated to Virginia and one in college in Oregon. I can write messages, reminders or just a smile. Awesome – thanks for another great product.

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    kate

    i love these! i’m thinking on doing project life in some form for our first year of marriage – and i’ve received my goodie box for december daily so these calendars will be good inspiration after that – as your blog continues to be.

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    kate

    ps. only $8!!!

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  34. Amy Avatar

    Love that idea!

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  35. Marney Avatar
    Marney

    I am new to PL and so excited to get my order of these cards! Any tips for cutting them to get the perfect rounded edges?

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  36. missy Avatar
    missy

    Hi Elise! I got my calendar in the mail yesterday after getting home at 10:30 from a very, very rough day – and i just wanted to let you know, you were responsible for getting this exhausted girl to smile!
    The calendar is great. I love the simplicity of it. Quick question – where did you get them printed? The stock they are on is really nice, one i would love to keep in mind for upcoming holiday projects. Thanks!

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  37. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Just got mine in the mail the other day and LOVE it!! Makes me excited to have something fun to add to my PL in 2014. Thanks for the little pick me up during a hard week 🙂

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  38. Mau Avatar
    Mau

    what’s the material you used? Uhm… Establishment Cards?

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