How to Make a Grandparents' Calendar & Scrapbook (even if you don't know how to scrapbook)

This is a very economical (and much appreciated!) holiday gift for grandparents. I made 5 calendars this year for less than $7 each.

Materials:

12 great photos of your child, children, nieces, nephews, dogs, cats, or other relatives
12 different pieces of 8 1/2 x 11" single-sided decorative scrapbook paper
12 coordinating pieces of 7 x 5" colored cardstock
1 - 8 1/2 x 11" piece of plain or colored cardstock
Small single-hole punch
Double-sided tape
Computer/printer

Optional: glue stick, rotary cutter, ruler and mat, ribbon or twine

Step 1 Convert your pictures from digital to print format.

Most people have digital cameras and photos, but you need actual printed 4 x 6" photos for this project. You can print them yourself, go to a one hour place, or order online (be sure to allow enough time for your prints to arrive). I waited until an online printing service offered prints for a penny each, since I had about 60 photos to print.

If you have fall/pumpkin pictures for November, Santa pictures for December, any cute red outfit for February, etc., you can make the calendar look very seasonal.

Comments

[Beautiful+GoingGreen=Me]

This craft is really awesome! This is also my first time to scrapbook! Good job...

[karenelisam]

thanks for your comments! I don't scrapbook much, but this is quick and easy.

[Fasteners]

I never got the whole scrapbooking thing, but the more I grow up, the more I realize how great it can be to reminisce.

[ChrysN]

Great gift idea! Nicely done!