{"id":582,"date":"2015-12-08T11:51:51","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T11:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/?p=582"},"modified":"2017-07-21T02:41:20","modified_gmt":"2017-07-21T02:41:20","slug":"get-away-crafting-dec-8th-repurposed-table-top-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.pinkimono.com\/2015\/12\/08\/get-away-crafting-dec-8th-repurposed-table-top-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"HTGAWC: Make A Repurposed A Table Top Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"
So I’m a mom on a budget, probably like most. I admit I miss my corporate paychecks. They made life a lot easier (and more fun when it comes to shopping.) With that being said, I wouldn’t trade being home with my child for anything; including that paycheck. Being with Westley was the best decision I made.<\/p>\n However, being home with my son doesn’t mean I don’t miss buying fun things. Recently, I came across the Erin Condren Table Top\u00a0Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tonight, I’m going to whip up my own colorful table-top calendar by repurposing an old Coach photo frame that I’ve had for at least 10 years. It’s double-sided and is always on my desk. Currently, it holds a collage of photos on both sides. I think\u00a0I can spare one of those sides for this projects. So let’s get started. This one is going to be super easy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Step 1:\u00a0Remove all photo(s) from your photo stand. (I had a double-sided collage in mine.) Clean off any dust or old pieces of tape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Step 2: Using whatever design program you prefer, create a gradient background. I used different colors similar to the Erin Condren desk calendar.<\/p>\n Step 3: Print your backgrounds on a smooth cardstock or photo paper in an ink jet printer. Set it to the side.<\/p>\n Step 4: In a different document with the same specs,\u00a0create a simple monthly calendar spread to fit the dimensions of your frame. Don’t forget to include a quote at the bottom of the spread.<\/p>\n Step 5: Grab you gradient print out and load it into your laser printer.<\/p>\n Step 6: Print your monthly spreads\u00a0on the gradient print outs on the laser printer.<\/p>\n Step\u00a07: Cut your monthly spreads\u00a0down to the size of your picture frame.<\/p>\n Step 8: Using your Heidi Swapp MINC Foil Applicator, send your monthly spreads through with gold foil. (Or rose gold or silver may look nice too.)<\/p>\n Step 9: Place\u00a0the relevant month in the frame. Depending on your frame, you may be able to store your other months in the same frame.<\/p>\n Step 10: Sit back and enjoy how pretty your desk looks with a pop of color and a touch of gold foil.<\/p><\/div>\n Tonight’s craft was pretty simple. Sometimes you need something\u00a0easy, especially around the holidays.\u00a0Let me know how your calendars\u00a0turned out.\u00a0Post your pics\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>Instagram with the hashtag #htgawcrafting! Can’t wait to see what inspires you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So I’m a mom on a budget, probably like most. I admit I miss my corporate paychecks. They made life a lot easier (and more fun when it comes to shopping.) With that being said, I wouldn’t trade being home with my child for anything; including that paycheck. Being with Westley was the best decision I made. However, being home with my son doesn’t mean<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a>My inner planner nerd got all flustered and excited, and then I looked at the price and shipping. This certainly isn’t a need-to-have, but diapers, maternity clothes, and weekend family fun are. So that’s when I thought, htgawcrafting!!<\/p>\n
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