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As you know, I LOVE this new program from Stampin' Up! It has provided so many new ways for me to create, and use Stampin' Up! images!! One thing I'm REALLY excited about is creating CHRISTMAS GIFTS for my family this year!! I am pretty sure my brother doesn't ever look at my blog, so I'm safe in posting this.... I asked my brother to send me some of his favorite photos - he's a great photographer! I made a 12x12 calendar using My Digital Studio for him for Christmas using his photos!
To the left you'll see January.. and below I've posted a few more of the months from the calendar.
One thing I didn't know when I created my first calendar is that you can totally customize the "month" part of each page (the bottom 1/2).. ya, duh, I know... :) but once I figured that out, I have been having a great time decorating the bottom 1/2 of the page, too!
To create the washed out photo on the bottom 1/2 of each page, simply insert your photo and drag it to make it larger than the calendar, then on the right, move the opacity slider button to about 30%. It will make it look faded out, or like there is vellum over it.
I can't wait to give this to him at Christmas.. hope he loves it!
Awesome tip with the photo on the bottom portion. How did you get the bottom half to have a different template than the one that shows up when you create a new calendar? I love the grid and how you changed the name of the month. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Posted by: Kim | November 22, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Absolutely gorgeous Patty!
Posted by: Michelle T. | November 22, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Your brother sure is a fantastic photographer! I am sure that he will love the calendar.
Sue B
Posted by: Sue Bishop | November 22, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Wow, that's beautiful, he'll love it!!!!!
Posted by: Wilda Cogar | November 22, 2009 at 10:55 AM
What beautiful photographs, your brother has some of your dad's talent I see. Well, you do too!!!! What a talented family!!
The calendar is beautiful. I do imagine that SU has to print it for you! :-)
xxx shirl
Posted by: Shirley Kramer | November 22, 2009 at 11:09 AM
WOW!! beautiful pix. & the work shows it's from the heart, with love. Thanks for giving us another inspirational idea.
Posted by: Susan | November 22, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful photos! Awesome job, Patty!
Posted by: Lisa M | November 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Awesome, Patty! And what glorious pictures you got to work with! I can see how the photography bug sure runs in the family. I especially love how you repeated a transparent view of the same image in the lower section of your pages. That transparency thing is one of my favorite features of My Digital Studio! I use it liberally, too.
Posted by: Lynda | November 22, 2009 at 11:53 AM
WOW! Patty, I'd love to know how you got the picture on the calendar grid. I've made grandma and grandpa's calendar of the kids, but would love that improvement.
Posted by: Vinnie | November 22, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Very pretty! I know he is going to love it!
Posted by: Gail S. | November 22, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Patty,
That is GREAT! People are going to want to buy those! Great work and great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Carrie Rhoades | November 22, 2009 at 03:05 PM
If your brother doesn't love it, tell him to send it to me! The photographs are awesome!
Posted by: Bonnie H. | November 22, 2009 at 06:57 PM
WOW!!!!! The most Gorgeous calendar I have ever seen! Pairing your creativity with MDS and your brother's photography resulted in a one of a kind beauty. Your brother will love it. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | November 22, 2009 at 08:12 PM
your calendar turned out awesome. i am sure your brother will love it
Posted by: MIchelle Stamps | November 22, 2009 at 08:21 PM
WOW! This is BEAUTIFUL... I have to try this now. Thank you so much for sharring
France
Posted by: France | November 22, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Wow, Patty! You could sell your calendar. It is gorgeous. Looks better than my favorite calendar I use every year. You are quite an inspiration. Now, I will have to drag out my best shots and attempt to make one similar.
Posted by: Carol | November 23, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Oh my word! This is absolutely STUNNING! I'm sure your brother will be beyond thrilled!
Posted by: Christyne | November 23, 2009 at 05:33 AM
He will love it! It's awesome!
Kristi in Vegas :)
Posted by: Kristi Kelly | November 23, 2009 at 06:26 AM
The calendar is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: Gail | November 23, 2009 at 09:42 AM
WOW! Patty, your calendar pages are amazing!
Posted by: Cindy Major | November 23, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Hope this goes through this time. Beautiful Calendar!
Posted by: Cindee Wilkinson | November 23, 2009 at 05:20 PM
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift! You and your brother and both very talented photographers! Thanks for sharing!
~Jayne S.
Posted by: Jayne S. | November 23, 2009 at 08:25 PM
Oh my goodness I love this!!! What a wonderful gift! And I'm sure much quicker than the one I just made... haha
I already KNOW I need the MDS... LOL! :) But I love how much you teach us with your blog!
Posted by: Tanya | November 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM
That's a gorgeous calendar.
Posted by: Grace | November 24, 2009 at 07:18 PM
I want both of them they are so pretty but I can't decide....
Posted by: MIchelle Stamps | December 04, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Wow Your brother takes awesome photos. What a great gift! You are amazing. Ellen
Posted by: Ellen | December 11, 2009 at 12:57 PM