The 2009 A Muse Calendar Project

I was absolutely tickled to be asked to assist with the A Muse Calendar Project this year! I think the A Muse calendar template is perfect for not only my desk, but for gifts as well.

The A Muse Details:

Last year Linda Carnell, owner of A Muse Artstamps,designed a calendar to raise funds for Scleroderma Research, an illness her mother suffers from.  The project was so successful that she was determined to expand the variety of calendars, and find another great cause to support!

In honor of Victoria Nelson, an avid fan of A Muse who is undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease, 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this year’s calendar will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

This year’s calendar features 16 months and includes Sept 2008 through December 2009.  It also includes a perpetual calendar which is great for keeping track of birthdays and anniversaries.  The calendar has been designed in several different sizes.

There are THREE donation levels per calendar.  The minimum donation is $4 per calendar, but there is also an option to donate $10 or $20 for each version.

We hope people will enjoy stamping these calendars as fun projects and gifts for friends and family, while contributing to a great organization at the same time!

I decided to do a flip calendar with this years 4x4 template. These are also great stored (and displayed) in clear CD cases as well. I chose to use some coordinating designer papers by Luxe Designs. The papers are double sided with the prints being "opposite" which made mixing up the pages a snap.

Each page features an A Muse image stamped in Pitch Black ink and colored with Copic markers. I added a cute little polka dot flourish (from The Cat's Pajamas) to each page, and the cover as well.

Because I chose to use the binder rings for my closure, I was able to add a bit more thickness to the project. This allowed me to put the perpetual calendar on the back of each daily calendar page. This will be a great place for jotting down birthdays, important engagements, etc.

In encourage you to visit the A Muse site to learn more about purchasing the 2009 calendar templates. You'll find all the necessary details, and even find more inspiring ways to create your own calendar! While you're at it, visit the A Muse blog as well for a seemingly endless supply of inspiration!

Comments

[Beth]

This is fabulous, Anna! Your coloring is beautiful, as always, and I love how you combined the calendars! Can't wait to make mine!

[Lynn]

Is there any chance you might post the rest of the pages? I really love how you kept it simple, but integrated a theme with the polka dot flourish.

[Victoria]

Anna, your work is fabulous. Your coloring is amazing, I'd love to take a class from you! Thank you for participating in the calendar project!

[Julie]

{{{{{{{Anna}}}}}}}} It is AMAZING! WOW! Thank you so much for joining us in this cause, my friend! You are the bee's knees! Always! *smooches* Jules

[alma de la rosa]

Well, I am very particular to the dotted swirly stamp.

[Jennifer]

Where could I buy that great stamp "Polka Dot Flourish?" I would love your help. Oh, and how about a source lead on Luxe Designs Paper? Thanks a bunch. I loved your calendar idea.

[jenn]

Anna, my gosh. This is just *amazing*. Absolutely phenomenal. I can't say enough how much I love it. And how loudly I am saying, "IT NEEDS TO LIVE HERE!". . LOL!

[Geeta / CraftyEngineer]

Anna, I love this calendar. I'm a big fan of your work, especially your photography! Hope to meet you sometime somewhere in Texas. Maybe Jenn will tell me next time you gals gather at Stamp Salado! :) Thanks for playing along with us!

[Tisha]

Anna - This is just beautiful! I love the cover, the papers, all of it!! Thanks so much for sharing!

[Rhonda]

WOW!! These are gorgeous!!

[Jennie M]

Your coloring is just amazing! I love your whole calendar! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

[dotty]

Wow, this is absolutely wonderful! Your coloring is phenomenal as always and I just love your creativity!

[Jen]

This is just gorgeous!
Can I come to your house and take some coloring lessons? How do you color so well in such a small area? TFS!

[EllenH]

Anna your use of images and coloring is over the top fantastic! I absolutely love how you used the dotted flourish on each page!!! Awesome job!

[Novell]

Anna, this is just spectacular! I love all the little extra 'Anna' touches! Thank you so much for participating in this project!!!

[Lori Barnett]

WOW Anna! I love your work and it's awesome to see you taking part in this project!! Awesome ideas here for the calendar :)

[Elena]

I really love your calendar. It is simply cute!

[Sharon Harnist]

Wonderful cause, fabulous project and great design, Anna -- love your cover!!

[becky rusher]

Anna, your calendar is AMAZING! I love your "sweetmissdaisy style"! :)

[Leonie]

Anna I love your calendar and how you put the birthdays on the back! What a great idea! Beate told me to come and see your calendar and sooooo glad she did and I always do what Beate tells me too!!

[Michelle Clark]

I love your calendar. I think I'll have to create one like it.

[Beate]

Anna, I LOVE your calendar. I should have added the birthday list on the back of the month (smacking my head right now Chris Farley style).
I love that you layered each month on a bigger piece of Designer paper. Of course I adore your coloring.
Fantastic!
Hugs and smiles

[Jody Morrow]

Beautiful job on the calendar! Your coloring is just so magical!