Step-by-Step Instructions for Making a Photo Calendar, a Money Saving Tip, Some Calendar Theme Ideas, and So Much More!
Learning how to make a photo calendar is fun, easy and a great way to use both your traditional and digital photos to create a wonderful gift that friends and family will absolutely love!
A lot of people don't realize just how simple it is to make a photo calendar though - so- I thought I'd help out and let everyone know that you can find all the resources you need to make your photo calendar right on-line at sites like Snapfish.com and Shutterfly.com (my 2 favorite).
And, you can learn exactly what to do once you get to these sites by reading the step-by-step instructions for uploading your photos and making a photo calendar that I've listed below!
Happy Creating!
A lot of people don't realize just how simple it is to make a photo calendar though - so- I thought I'd help out and let everyone know that you can find all the resources you need to make your photo calendar right on-line at sites like Snapfish.com and Shutterfly.com (my 2 favorite).
And, you can learn exactly what to do once you get to these sites by reading the step-by-step instructions for uploading your photos and making a photo calendar that I've listed below!
Happy Creating!
5 Things You Should Know About Making Photo Calendars
Lots of info about photo calendars and even a money saving tip at the end!
~ Photo Calendars are easy to make even if you aren't a skilled computer user. So don't worry, just follow the directions below and let the creativity flow!~ It's really fun to take your photos (digital or those you've scanned in) and make them into a photo calendar because it gives you the opportunity (or excuse!) to review all the pictures you've taken in order to select the best for your calendar.
~ You can start a Photo Calendar on any month of they year, which is great because it makes it possible for a photo calendar to be given at any time instead of just at the end of the year.
~ Photo Calendars can be made of any type of pictures. My favorite are of family members like my kids or grand kids. But if you know someone that likes nature scenes, or lighthouses, birds, dogs, cats (or any other animal you can think of), classic cars, wood working, or whatever, you can compile a group of photos and make them into a totally original creation that will last them the whole year through!
~ Before you check out with your photo calendar, make sure to look online for coupon codes. Snapfish.com coupons as well as Shutterfly.com coupons are really easy to find and can save you a ton of money on your purchase. And I'm a firm believer in saving money wherever possible; I'm sure you are too!
Photo Calendars Make Great Gifts for Many Different Occasions Like......
- Birthdays
- Christmas
- To Say Thank You
- Anniversaries
- Valentine's Day
- Mother's Day
- Father's Day
- Graduations
- Baby Showers
- Grandparent's Day
- Administrative Assistants Day
- Or Any Other Occasion!
Uploading Your Photos; The First Step in Creating a Photo Calendar
Before you do anything with your pictures you've got to upload them to the photo website, and here's how to do it!
Actually, the first step to doing anything at either Snapfish.com or Shutterfly.com is to create an account.Then, once your account is created you can upload your photos. A lot of people seem to feel that this is a difficult process, and they get a bit nervous. Don't...It's really easy! Just follow the few simple steps listed below and your pictures will be uploaded in no time.
How to Upload Your Photos
Just follow this list of step by step instructions for both Snapfish.com and Shutterfly.com and uploading the photos you've chosen for your calendar will be really easy!
- UPLOADING PICTURES TO SNAPFISH.COM
- Click on the "Upload Photos" button
- Title, Date and briefly Describe your album (this is where your uploaded photos will go to be saved until you delete them)
- Click the "upload to this album" button
- Now you'll see a screen with 12 lines on it, all with a gray "Browse" button on the right side. Click the "Browse" button to find the photo you want on your computer. Once you find the picture you want that's saved on your computer, Double Click it and you'll see a link appear in the box to the left of the "Browse" button. Do this in as many of the 12 lines as you have pictures to fill, and then, whenever you're done, click the "upload photos" button in the bottom right corner.
- To show you things are uploading, a small window will appear that says "Upload in Progress".
- Once the upload is complete, you'll be given the option to upload more photos by clicking the blue "Upload Now" link under your album, or, you can click the yellow "view entire album" button.
- Clicking the "view entire album" button will take you to a screen that shows you all the pictures uploaded to your album. You'll also see a link for "Calendars" on the right hand side of the screen. Click it and begin creating your photo Calendar! It's that easy!
- Click on the "Upload Photos" button
- UPLOADING PICTURES TO SHUTTERFLY.COM
- Click the "Add Pictures" shortcut at the top of your screen.
- A new window will open that says "Upload Pictures"
- Click the "Choose Files" button and select the picture you want to upload from it's location on your computer. Click this "Choose Files" button each time you want to upload a photo.
- Then, date and/or name the album you want the photos to go into (Shutterfly.com has this step labeled "Choose where you want to upload to").
- Once you've completed these last 2 steps, click the orange "Start" button at the bottom.
- To show you it's busy working you'll see a message at the top of the window telling you the site is "uploading to______(your album title)" along with a status bar.
- After the upload is complete, you'll be given the choice to "upload more" or "view pictures".
- When you select "view pictures" the extra window will disappear and you'll be taken back to the Shutterfly.com site page titled "Manage My Pictures".
- At this point, you're all set! Your photos are uploaded and all you need to do is click on the "More Products" button at the top of this page. A new window will then open up and you'll be given "Calendars" as your first choice. Click the blue "Calendars" link and you're on your way!
- Click the "Add Pictures" shortcut at the top of your screen.
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Now, Here's How to Create Your Photo Calendar!
Your photos are uploaded and ready to go, all you need to do is follow this step by step process and you'll create a fabulous photo calendar in no time!
Although each site is a bit different as far as creating a photo calendar, I didn't feel like they were different enough to warrant separate instructions for each site as I did above - Plus, the process is really easy and both sites provide you with a lot of instructions along the way.So have fun, and be creative!!!
Step 1
Head to the "Calendar" screen
After you've got your account together and your pictures uploaded, you're ready to begin creating your photo calendar! If you haven't gotten yourself to the "Calendars" screen on either the Snapfish.com or Shutterfly.com site by following the directions above for uploading your photos, you can start by clicking on the "Store" tab on the "Home Page" and then selecting "Calendars" from the list of products.
Step 2
Selecting the style, format, and more
The next step is to select the style and type of photo calendar you'd like to create. Both sites offer a few different options from one picture each month to a collage format along with different background choices as well. Neither option is more difficult for you in the end, so make sure to select what you like.
At this point you can also select the size of your calendar as well as whether you want it to run for 12 or 18 months.
At this point you can also select the size of your calendar as well as whether you want it to run for 12 or 18 months.
Step 3
Select your starting month
Once you make your design choices, you'll need to decide which month you'd like the calendar to begin on. But remember, just because you're creating the photo calendar in May for example, doesn't mean it has to start in May. You can select any of the 12 months as your starting month and the site will organize your calendar to follow sequentially from there. Step 4
Get your pictures from your album
Now, it's time to get your photos. Click the "get pictures" button and select the photos you think you'll want to use for your calendar. I recommend selecting all the ones you're thinking about now, and then, as you create the calendar, you can see which ones look the best in the format you've selected.
To get back to your photo calendar just click the "Done" or "Add to Calendar" button.
To get back to your photo calendar just click the "Done" or "Add to Calendar" button.
Step 5
Now, get creative!
Here's the really fun part - at this point, all that's left to do is play around with layout, background, number of pictures per page and which pictures look good with which backgrounds as well as for which months.Don't forget, you can also add pictures to specific days during each month. So, maybe add a picture of the person whose birthday it is on each day during the year, or a picture of fireworks on the 4th of July.
You can also add text both on the main picture(s) as well as these smaller "dates" pictures.
Step 6
Make sure to preview your calendar
Once you've gotten the calendar to where you think you're done, preview it. You can do this simply by clicking the "Preview" button at the top of your screen.
Step 7
You're almost done!
If you're satisfied after you preview your photo calendar just click the "Order" button and you're done! You've created a Photo Calendar!!!
Step 8
Don't forget your money saving coupon code before finalizing your order!
Don't forget to look for either a Snapfish.com coupon or a Shutterfly.com coupon online before you finalize your calendar order; they really are very simple to find and use, and you'll save money - so why not!!! A Poll About Photography!
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Sample Ideas for Photo Calendars
If your creativity isn't flowing yet, take a look at these sample ideas shown below to get you started.
Sometimes, taking a look at what others have come up with can help to get the "creative juices flowing" . These photo calendar samples below are by no means the limit for what you can accomplish with your special pictures and some time, but hopefully, they'll help give you some ideas you can use to begin creating your own unique photo calendar either for yourself or someone you love!
Many people choose to make calendars of their kids or grand kids, I know this is one of my favorite subjects!
Do you have pictures from a vacation? Turn them into a photo calendar so you can relive the memories all year long!
Pictures of a beloved craft or pass-time can make a great photo calendar subject too.
Animal lovers would really enjoy a calendar full of pictures of their favorite pets!
Using nature imagery you've collected can allow you to create a beautiful and colorful photo calendar anyone would love.
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FarAwayJoe wrote...
Definitely interesting and helpful. I am always having troubles finding some ideas for gifts. After reading your lens I am thinking about trying the calender route this year. Thank you.
Posted September 24, 2009
stonerichard88 wrote...
Incredible quide of making calendar by yourself. Thanks!!!
Posted June 22, 2009
IndSupplyCo wrote...
Very informative! I now know have a creative way to use all the photos that I have been taking. I think I will create a Calendar for myself and let my son make one for his room as well.
Posted June 16, 2009
2008_Tax_Man wrote...
Very informative lense about making a fun project. This is a great gift idea for relatives you don't see a lot.
Posted June 15, 2009
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