There's no rule that says you need to send out cards at Christmas, in fact many people disregard this tradition all together, waiting until the January lull to send out cards. Delay your delivery and give yourself the chance to focus on other holiday chores and possibly even handwrite your cards. Want to save the 41-cent stamp, send this card to a friend!
Opting to wait until later in the month puts the craziness of the holidays at bay and allows you to create a memorable holiday card, a CD-sized 2008 calendar you customize yourself.
Of course, if you do want to send out a traditional Christmas Card, why not send mine? Click here for a tutorial on making my 2008 Christmas Card.
Once printed, cut along the thin gray line or use craft scrap book scissors to give the paper a decorative edge.
You can also embellish with paper punches or stamps - add drawings, small photos or poetry in the open space and handwrite significant dates in the margin. If you need to create multiple calendars, design an original version and use a color photocopier, to create the number you need.
Once cut and colored, place each section of the calendar into the jewel case. Start with December and work back to end with January on top. Use recycled cases or purchase new. Remove the paper liner and plastic portion of the case (the part that holds the CD). To do so, carefully slide thumbnail underneath the top part of the spine section and pop out the piece.
Decorate the jewel case with permanent paint pens and stickers. Or keep it simple and slide decorative paper into the front panel of the case.
If desired seal case with a sticker or ribbon.
To protect your calendar card in the mail, place it in a padded envelope.
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December & January
February & March
April & May
June & July
August & September
October & November