Each year, my paper crafting friend, Linda White, sends me a handcrafted desk calendar. I’m proud to share Linda’s 2023 CD holder calendar today! Thank you, Linda, for allowing me to showcase your creative genius!
LINDA WHITE’S 2023 ANNUAL DESK CALENDAR
WHERE TO FIND THE CALENDARS!
UPDATED VENDOR! Linda purchases her pre-printed calendars from eBay. The previous vendor is no longer selling them, but she found another vendor, similar in pricing and style. The seller id is STLR11 and you can purchase them by clicking here or the button below. She buys the CD cases in bulk from calendarcase.com (direct link below) but they are often available on Etsy and Amazon. They are usually called calendar case jewel CD holders.
PRODUCT LISTS & SIZING!
The base piece of card stock measures 4 3/4 x 5 1/2. Each calendar measures 3 1/2 x 5 and is matted on a 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 piece Basic Black card stock. Many products are retired but can easily be substituted if you don’t have them. I have included links to past calendars at the end of this post for even more inspiration!
FREE PRODUCT SUPPLY LIST WITH SIZING! The product supply list with sizing for Linda’s calendar can be downloaded by clicking here. It contains a list of ALL the supplies and many details used for each month.
Do you have a favorite month from Linda’s calendar? Please share it with a comment HERE.
JANUARY PRODUCTS USED (MOST RETIRED)
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LINDA WHITE’S PAST CALENDARS
Mary
How much does Linda charge for her calendars ?
$25 Each Plus Shipping, she did state she had a few for sale. Mary
I like them all and purchased the cases and calendars last year. My fave is August because that’s where I would like to be right now, on the beach or by a pool on an island drinking Pina Colada’s.
Linda does a fantastic job on her annual calendars! I’ve enjoyed that you share them with us, Mary. I just can’t pick a favorite…all so cute!
I LOVE your annual share of the desk calendar you receive from Linda. So many super-fun elements in this one! ♥
Again, Linda’s calendar is beautiful, each month’s image is adorable and fun.
I’ve been making them since 2015 and my family and friends love them.
Thank you and Linda for sharing this creative and fun project.
I have a tip for anyone who might be interested in making them.
Start cutting your paper for the panels in advance, I also stamp and color the images for each month and glue them to their panels so I have everything ready for when the calendars arrive for the next year.
I put everything in zip lock bags for each month, believe me, this will save you lots of time.
Anyway, thank you again Linda and Mary for sharing this wonderful and beautiful calendar.
Stay healthy and safe.
XO
Maria Rodriguez.
Thanks Maria for the great suggestions.
Talk about a labor of love and it’s such a wonderful gift! Thx for sharing Linda’s impressive gift!
So inspiring! A few years ago I made a calendar similar in style for my daughter and am up to at least 11 each year between orders from friends of my daughter who loved hers, and other people who saw some I had for sale at a craft fair. I always credit Linda and you, Mary, because without you two, there would be lots fewer smiles all the way around. Happy New Year to you both.
Beautiful! January is my favorite!
This is my favorite time in January, the great reveal of Linda White’s calendar. The penguin on Coastal Cabana is my favorite, though it is so hard to pick just one! Thanks to Linda’s inspiration I have now been making a similar calendar for six years; 2024 will be number seven. I have copied some of Linda’s pages, changed some of her designs, and even done many original months. I make a game of it: incorporating in colors, laying out 12 months without duplicating the primary color. I have become so “obsessed” with the fun I have a spread sheet tracking primary color and motif, challenging myself to do something different each year in some way. Two of my gift recipients I know repurpose the calendar at the end of the year, one making cards from the motif and the other making a calendar for a friend the following year. Linda’s inspiration has touched many. THANK YOU!
Hi Mary! Happy New Year!
I like July (becuz I like blues) and I like September (very creative design).
I’ve been wanting to make calendars for many years & never get around to it. This may be the year!
I’m gonna put a plan together this weekend!
Sure do like August. Love the glasses in different colors.
I love all of them. So cute! I love the CD holder idea. Linda’s creativity is outstanding!! I am awestruck with the work she puts into each year’s calendars. Enjoy your day!
Love the February bear! Linda is definitely a creative genius with these annual calendars. I love seeing them each year and can’t imagine the amount of work required to make them. Go Linda!
Linda’s June calendar with the little frog is so cute!!
I love all of them, but especially the February one! Just love that bear!!! Could you please share which “graphic” we are to click on for the PDF tutorial? I’m only seeing the product list. Thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing.
These are so cute and I am going to make a few gifts, even if a bit late.