Hi creative friends,
Our next project for Simply Christmas is one that I get asked for every year… it’s the mini calendars.
And I understand why they are so popular… I know that I often want a little something just to say ‘thanks and Merry Christmas’ to acquaintances without feeling like I’m giving a gift… it truly is just a useful token gift.
The two printable mini calendars each measure 9 cm wide x 12 cm high (3 1/2” x 4 3/4”), so they are perfect to simply pop into a card or add to a small gift box. They are even small enough to fit into your handbag or put a magnet on the back and hang on the fridge or your desktop.
Best of all, this is a quick and easy ‘print and make’ project that you can make in less than 30 minutes…. I think these two took me about 20 minutes and I was taking photos as well.
Making your 2022 Mini Calendar
1. Download the printable PDF, which is available in the newsletter subscribers free Member’s Library.
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2. Print page 1 on cardstock – I used 250 gram matte photo paper.
Print pages 2 and 3 (calendar) on normal copy paper.
I decided to use my corner punch on the corners of the backing cards and also added a very light distressing of ink around the edge, but this is totally optional.
3. I’ve outlined the calendar months in grey, so you can cut the squares out just inside the grey line. Compile your calendar months in order and hold together firmly; I used a couple of clips to hold the calendar together temporarily.
4. Using your sewing machine, stitch the pages together across the top of the calendar. Secure cotton ends at back of calendar.
5. Attach your calendar to the backing board using either a hot glue gun or clear glue. The stitching across the top of the calendar will allow you to tear off each month as required. Glue a magnet in place on the back of your calendar (optional).
That’s it… so simple!
I hope you like them ♥
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Happy crafting!
Hugs
♥
Kerryanne
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This calendar is just adorable and you made it so easy for us to print, cut, and assemble. I look forward to making one for my fridge, with magnets, of course!
Thank you, Kerryanne! xx
I just love love love this little calendar treat from you!
I am still in love with last years until my daughter swiped it from me and I never did make another lol
I will just need to make 2 for this new year! thank you so much for this!
These little calendars will make perfect stocking stuffers! Thank you so much!
Such a beautiful calendar! I love the muted colors.
Beautiful! I will be making these to post to friends, Kerryanne – thank you lovely lady! x
Thank you Kerryanne. I eagerly away your mini-calendars every year! There are so cute!
I made this calendar last year for myself and my sister. I’m so glad to see you’ve included it again for us to make. I will be making more of these this year. Last years was lovely and this one looks just a lovely too! Thank you.
I printed 2 out today; one for me, one for me Mom; I just love them!
Thanks so much, Kerryanne!
Thank you for this lovely project! I’ve made three (2 for gifts). Perfect size for my desk and easy to see. My friends will love theirs too, I’m sure. Thank you again!
Thanks for the great ideas! Do you use a special thread when you sew your paper?
Hi Wendy,
No I don’t use a special thread for this project 🙂
Happy crafting,
Kerryanne