I wanted to share this project even though I haven't painted it yet. I haven't decided on the color yet. I have two of these and was thinking about painting one black and one white or maybe one a chocolate brown. I want to distress them too--I'm into that right now. This one, obviously, is being used as a calendar for my office and I think I'll use the other one for 6x6 scrapbook pages of my girls. I bought a pack of 6x6 scrapbook page protectors from AC Moore. I can't remember the cost but it was super cheap like $3 or something. I am using 6 with this project and have the months doubled up (January/July in one protector, etc.). I didn't photograph every month I made because after the first few they all kind of look alike only with different dsp. If anyone wants to see every month, I'll be happy to share them. Here's a sampling...
Um, forgive my ignorance, but I don't know how to post the excel file so you can have the calendars to print, so if you want the file just e-mail me and I'll send it to you.
Now, do you want some sources for your own 6x6 vertical stand? I knew you did. So here goes...the absolute best stand I have ever seen comes from Wanda Bingaman. Wanda does these awesome recipe card classes using a stand her husband makes and the deluxe stand has this little bar thingy that will prop your recipe(or calendar page) up a bit so you can see it better. The wood is first class as is the workmanship. I have seen these stands in person and held them in my hot little hands and plan on ordering a deluxe one for my kitchen. They are worth every penny and range in price from $5 to $25 unless something has changed. Check them out here and click on recipe stands to view them all. You may be able to do a recipe class by mail with Wanda, check out her blog and e-mail her for more information. Her stuff is really great.
Ok, enough about the very cute and talented Wanda. You can also find stands like mine here and here .
Enjoy your weekend! My hubby is off to California in a few days and will be gone for almost a week so I guess I better do some laundry. Ugh.
