321 Stamp: Launching Creativity: CD Calendars

June 05, 2018

It's 2019 CD Calendar Template Time!

It's time for my most popular post of the year! Each year I get lots of emails asking when I'm going to share the free CD Calendar Templates that I make each year. The 2019 templates are ready and the links are below for each month.

First, here's a photo using the current year's June template stamped by my friend and fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator Beth Daniels who's become known for her beautiful designs each year.

Here are the links for the 2019 CD Calendar Templates, which are available free for your use and the template itself is not to be sold. You are welcome to sell your stamped calendars in keeping with any Angel Policy of the stamps you use to decorate them. Each month's PDF will have two of that month's calendar.

(click each month's link to download the savable PDF):

January 2019 CD Template

February 2019 CD Template

March 2019 CD Template

April 2019 CD Template

May 2019 CD Template

June 2019 CD Template

July 2019 CD Template

August 2019 CD Template

September 2019 CD Template

October 2019 CD Template

November 2019 CD Template

December 2019 CD Template

Here is a refresher on how I handle the trimming after I print them on our Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock (8-1/2" by 11"). You will not need to trim the left edge -- they will print two to a page. The goal is to trim off the right side so its margin is equal to the left margin. (the final calendar sheet is approx. 4 & 3/4 inch wide (so your first cut is 4-3/4" from the left side of the vertical sheet), but that width can vary based on how wide the interior of your CD case is.) TIP: Make sure it fits inside your particular cases before you cut them all. Once you have cut the width, you then cut the card stock in half vertically and each calendar page is 5 & 1/2 inches tall. Again, adjust as needed based on your cases.

Click for United States source for the clear plastic CD Calendar cases (with a special swing back lid that acts as an easel).

All 12 months, even when decorated, will fit inside the case with the current month moved to the front. The key is to not add too many embellishments that make them too thick. Also — since embellishments you may add are all on the top half of the calendar sheet, you can turn half of the stored months upside down if needed so the thickness issue is more balanced in the case.

If you want more beautiful design inspiration, just visit the CD calendar section of Beth Daniel's blog.

Enjoy and reach out if you have questions.

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June 02, 2017

It's 2018 CD Calendar Template Time

It's time to share the templates for the most popular item on my blog: the CD Calendars that you can print, cut and stamp for 2018!

Below are the links for the 2018 CD Calendar Templates, which are available free for your use and the template itself is not to be sold. You are welcome to sell your stamped calendars in keeping with any Angel Policy of the stamps you use to decorate them. Each month's PDF will have two of that month's calendar.

(click each month's link to download the savable PDF):

January 2018 CD Template

February 2018 CD Template

March 2018 CD Template

April 2018 CD Template

May 2018 CD Template

June 2018 CD Template

July 2018 CD Template

August 2018 CD Template

September 2018 CD Template

October 2018 CD Template

November 2018 CD Template

December 2018 CD Template

Here is how I handle the trimming after I print them on our Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock. The goal is to trim off the right side so its margin is equal to the left margin. (the final calendar sheet is approx. 4 & 3/4 inch wide, but that width can vary based on how wide the interior of your CD case is.) TIP: Make sure it fits inside your particular cases before you cut them all. Once you have cut the width, you then cut the card stock in half vertically and each calendar page is 5 & 1/2 inches tall. Again, adjust as needed based on your cases.

Here are a couple of sources for the clear plastic CD Calendar cases (with a special swing back lid that acts as an easel).

Click for United States case source

Click for Canadian case source

The beautiful June 2017 flamingo design in the photo above was stamped by my fellow demonstrator and friend Beth Daniels who uses these templates every year. You can visit her blog to see more stamped calendar samples.

Enjoy making calendars and if you have questions, leave a comment.

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July 13, 2016

It's 2017 CD Calendar Template Time

Each year I share new templates that can be printed, cut, stamped and used in the special plastic CD holders as a desk calendar. I know these are popular as I get emails each year asking when they'll be posted. I am so happy people like using them. Here's a look at the current July 2016 calendar that I'm enjoying thanks to my fellow demonstrator Beth Daniels who gifted me with her beautiful version of this year's stamped CD calendar.

Here are the 2017 CD Calendar Templates, which are available free for your use and the template itself is not to be sold. You are welcome to sell your stamped calendars in keeping with any Angel Policy of the stamps you use to decorate them.

(click each to download the savable PDF):

January 2017 CD Template

February 2017 CD Template

March 2017 CD Template

April 2017 CD Template

May 2017 CD Template

June 2017 CD Template

July 2017 CD Template

August 2017 CD Template

September 2017 CD Template

October 2017 CD Template

November 2017 CD Template

December 2017 CD Template

Here is how I handle the trimming after I print them on our great Stampin' Up Whisper White card stock. The goal is to trim off the right side so its margin is equal to the left margin. (final calendar sheet is approx. 4 & 3/4 inch wide, but that width can vary based on how wide the interior of your CD case is.) TIP: Make sure it fits inside your particular cases before you cut them all. Once you have cut the width, you then cut the card stock in half vertically and each calendar page is 5 & 1/2 inches tall. Again, adjust as needed based on your cases.

Here are a couple of sources for CD Calendar cases (with a special swing back lid that acts as an easel).

Click for United States case source

Click for Canadian case source

Enjoy making calendars and if you have questions, leave a comment.

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July 19, 2015

It's 2016 CD Calendar Time!

2017 Update:You can find the newest free templates for the 2017 calendar year by clicking over to my new "It's 2017 CD Calendar Time" blog post.

It's time to share my most requested templates: individual monthly templates to make a 2016 calendar that fits inside a standard size CD case.The photo of this year's July 2015 calendar is from my friend and fellow 321 Stamp Team member, demonstrator Beth Daniels who makes these every year using my templates.

As I have always done, I prepare each month separately, two of each month to a page -- that makes them easy to print. I have the PDF set up to make the trimming as easy as I can. There will be a link below for directions on how to print and trim.

Here are the template download links:

Once you've downloaded each month's PDF -- check this blog post from last year for instructions on how to trim them -- plus information and links to a source for the plastic CD cases.

These make great gifts and a fun class if you are a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator. Enjoy -- and as always, if you have questions, send me an email or post a comment.

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June 24, 2014

It's 2015 CD Calendar Time!

UPDATE: For those looking for the most current year's calendars -- there are free templates available each year by mid-summer. Click here to view and then download newest calendar template versions.

Sorry to have been such a stranger from blogging. I have once again been a bit overwhelmed by the need to put family issues first and have been spending lots of time helping my mom get settled into assisted living. It's nice to be back online with an idea to share.

I have heard from several of you who wanted to get started on your 2015 CD Calendars. I love sharing the templates for these each year. I use a format that lets you download and print each month separately -- then do a little trimming and you will have two of each month so you can stamp two calendars (one to keep and one to give as a gift!).

First the templates -- then trimming how-tos and some links to sources for the calendar CD clear cases. There is a photo gallery in the left column with ideas on what to stamp on each month -- it's an old calendar but will still give you the idea for how to use these.

CD Calendar Templates for 2015: click each month to download

Here are a couple of sources for CD Calendar cases (with a special swing back lid that acts as an easel).

Click for United States case source

Click for Canadian case source

Beth Daniels who is a long time demonstrator who's part of our 321 Stamp team has done a beautiful job using these templates over the years. The image at the top of this post is her design for this year's June. Because I have just updated the templates and not stamped a new calendar the past couple of years, click here to see some of Beth's blog posts that show her great ideas.

Be sure to sign up for my emailed newsletter in the left column. I'm sharing a special series of project ideas right now -- and in next week's newsletter I'll be sharing ideas for the new Blendabilities alcohol markers that will be available July 1.

Enjoy these calendar templates and leave a comment if you have any questions.

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June 21, 2013

It's 2014 CD Calendar Time!

For the past few years, I have shared templates for a standard CD case-sized calendar. I've had requests already for 2014 -- and intended to do them even sooner, but finally the 2014 templates are ready!

Here's an old photo from the first year I did them.

Click here to see the photo gallery of all the months from the first year -- the stamped images are retired now but it gives you ideas for how to use the templates.

I do each month as a separate file so it's easy to print and cut (each sheet has two of the same month -- and you cut the width and height after checking your specific CD case -- see the tips below on cutting.) Just click each month to link to and save the file using your browser's download manager.

Finally, click here for a link to an online source for the special plastic CD cases that open backwards so they're perfect for holding the calendars on a desk -- I use the standard CD size case.

If you want to see all the old posts about CD calendars over the years, just click here.

Enjoy as some summer crafting -- or look these back up in the fall as holiday gifts. Any questions, just post a comment.

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September 02, 2012

It's 2013 CD Calendar Time

For the past few years, I have shared templates for a standard CD case-sized calendar. The 2013 templates are ready!

Click here to see the photo gallery of the calendar from the first year -- the stamped images are retired now but it gives you ideas for how to use the templates.

January 2013 template

February 2013 template

September 2013 template

October 2013 template

November 2013 template

December 2013 template

Finally, click here for a link to an online source for the special plastic CD cases that open backwards so they're perfect for holding the calendars on a desk -- I use the standard CD size case.

If you want to see all the old posts about CD calendars over the years, just click here.

Enjoy and let me know how you use them.

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June 26, 2011

It's CD Calendar Time Again -- the 2012 pages are here!

Each year, it's a tradition that I update my print outs for a CD calendar project -- and then share those pdf files free here on my blog. I have the 2012 pages ready as lots of people like to start on Christmas gifts now and I've had requests for these.

I have a photo album link in the left side column that shows you what a calendar looks like when completed. And to see all the older posts about these calendars -- which includes the how-tos on printing and cutting them and a link to a source for the plastic CD cases (and my pages fit the CD size holders) -- just click here.

Because of the way I create these, you have to download each month individually. Sorry about that, but it's just easier for me as I don't want to risk any of the formatting for each page getting out of sync.

Enjoy -- and I'd love for you to leave a comment with a link to your blog posts about any calendars you've made with these -- or when you do make some!

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September 06, 2010

It's CD Calendar Time!

Every year for the past few years I've posted calendar page updates for a cute little CD calendar that I first made as a project at my annual hostess appreciation event. It was a big hit and many people update the calendars each year -- and even make them as fundraisers for various good causes such as my friend Jo Lea who's always training for a Team in Training event to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma.

I have the calendars for 2011 ready and you can download each month's pdf file at the end of this post. Click here for the very first post back in 2007 about these calendars (some tips in that post) --- and you'll find a photo album of sample pages in the left column of my blog so check that out for ideas. Finally, click here for a link to an online source for the special plastic CD cases that open backwards so they're perfect for holding the calendars on a desk -- I use the standard CD size case.

Here's the info on printing and cutting the PDF pages: They're designed two of each month on a page -- so that you just print each month on white card stock and then trim off the right side so its margin is equal to the left margin. (final calendar sheet is approx. 4 & 3/4 inch wide, but that width can vary based on how wide your CD case is.) TIP: Make sure it fits inside your particular cases before you cut them all. You then cut the card stock in half vertically and each calendar page is 5 & 1/2 inches tall. When I created them, I made each month a separate file so I would not have margin troubles. So that means that if you want these files without re-creating them yourself, then you need to download all 12 months separately. Here they are:

2001 CD Calendar Page Downloads

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August 17, 2009

It's CD Calendar Update Time - 2010 pages are here!

Every year since 2007 I have a tradition of making stamped calendar pages that fit inside a plastic CD case -- the kind that open backwards so they stand up as a holder. I first showed them in this post which has some great tips you might want to review. That post also has a link for the plastic CD calendar cases that I use. Plus I have photos of my 2007 calendar to give you an idea of how to decorate your pages -- just check out the CD Calendar photo album in the bottom of my blog's left side column.

I have a long time friend Jo Lea who makes these each year as a fundraiser for a half marathon that she runs to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Here's her site for this ambitious run which she does through Team in Training so she has a little extra training boost.

A reminder on how to use these: I print them out on Stampin' Up's Whisper White card stock -- you will get two of each month on one sheet. Then they have to be trimmed -- and I designed them flush left so you only have to make a couple of cuts. That means after printing you trim off the right side so its margin is equal to the left margin. (final calendar sheet is approx. 4 & 3/4 inch wide, but that width can vary based on how wide your CD case is.) TIP: Make sure it fits inside before you cut them all. You then cut the card stock in half vertically and each calendar page is 5 & 1/2 inches tall. You have to download each month's pdf file to have all the months for 2010. Enjoy -- and if you make these, come back and post a comment with a link to your project. I'd love to see what you do with these.