Important note: Each month is made with two pages: one for your image
(artwork page) and one for the month with its dates (calendar page). You may
wish to save each month as an individual PDF file. There are also optional cover
and back pages that may be saved as an individual PDF file.
If you want to print a two-sided calendar, please review the directions above for
the 8.5 x 11-inch Wall calendar.
Most 5 x 7-inch paper (especially photo paper) is not double-sided, so you have
two options: (a) you can print each page on a single side of the paper or, (b) you
can print on two-sided 8.5 x 11-inch paper and trim the pages to 5 x 7 inches.
If you decide to print single-sided, there are three ways you can assemble the
pages, using the table below as a guide to order them: (a) paste the backs of the
paired pages together with glue or double-sided tape; (b) slip the pages into a 5 x
7-inch album sleeve (found in Scrapbooking and hobby shops); or (c) assemble
the calendar with blank pages between each month.
Instructions:
1. Set your print preference to Best quality.
2. Set Page scaling to “None” in your Paper handling options.
Note: If you are using 5 x 7” paper be sure to select paper size 5 x 7” in
your printer dialog menu (for older printers you may need to use a user
defined paper size).
3. Print the artwork on 5 x 7-inch photo paper. Set aside to dry completely.
Note: If you must use 8.5 x 11-inch paper, trim away the white areas after
you finish printing. To do this, place the cutting mat underneath the photo
paper. Using the X-ACTO knife and the ruler as your guide, trim the white
areas.
4. After printing all of your calendar and cover pages, gather them together in
order by month and place the cover on top. If you choose, you can glue
together the matching pages, per the chart below. Punch three or more
holes through the top of the calendar (you can buy decorative punches in
a variety of fun shapes). Thread short lengths of ribbon, raffia, or yarn
through the holes and tie them in loose bows. Or bind them with small
loose-leaf rings or brass fasteners.
Table 1
Page breakdown for assembling your calendar and printing two-sided pages:
Page #
Side 1 Side 2
1 Cover (page 1of 2) January artwork (page 1 of 2)
2 January calendar (page 2 of 2) February artwork (page 1 of 2)
