EDIT: Since I’ve received several questions, hope this helps. I charged $2.95 for these at the craft fair. They are the LARGE size calendars from www.skybluepink.com and I discarded the first December page because I wanted them to realize they were for 2009 and the Christmas candy canes just didn’t go with the themes. I just adhere the back to the coaster with adhesive. Since the calendars are padded, you pull off the month after they are done.
I made a total of 25 of these coaster photo/calendar binder clip holders for the craft fairs. I sold out the first one, so made a few more. I only have 4-5 left from the second fair. I’ll be taking them with me to sell at the Retreat in a couple weeks. These were great to make, because again I am using up the tons of retired designer paper and ribbon I have stored. When the year is done, they can add another calendar or replace it with a photo.
We also made these at my Last Minute Gift Ideas last December (stay tuned, I’ll be offering this class again THIS December with different ideas!) I covered both sides of the blank coaster with designer paper. Stampin’ Up!’s glue sticks work great for this. Then wrapped designer paper around the binder clip. I added some punched flowers, felt flowers and Rhinestone brads for a little bling. The ribbons help keep the binder clip closed and holding the coaster. Fun!
Oh, I purchased the calendars from www.skybluepink.com I get several dozen from her every year. I still have some left, so will need to think of a few more things to do with them!
I have my Punch Class tonight. We are doing some fun things…I’ll share as soon as I hold the second class in November…don’t want to ruin the surprise for them!
Brenda says
October 23, 2008 at 12:01 amWhat a neat idea for using up some coasters (Ive got a huge box of them myself). If you dont mind me asking, what are you selling these coaster calendars for? Thanks for the great ideas you post 🙂
kim says
October 23, 2008 at 9:04 amConnie,
I enjoy your creativity and your wonderful blog. Thank You for sharing with all of us.
You truly are an inspiration.
I love this idea and am in charge of the December Teacher Appreciation (our children’s school do this monthly), and thought I would make these calendar’s up for each teacher and staff member. What size calendar did you order?
Again, thank you so much for sharing with all of us out here in cyberland.
Kim
Zoe says
October 23, 2008 at 9:36 amThese are so cute. How did you attach the calenders? Do you mind telling me how much charged for them??
Cheryl says
October 26, 2008 at 4:08 pmThese are really cute. I have made the binder clips but not the Calendars. I may have to try them also.
Carol H says
November 2, 2008 at 12:59 pmAdorable! I may have to copy this idea for Xmas gifts. Always looking for little somethings to give to friends. Thanks for sharing.
robin dudley-howes says
November 4, 2008 at 2:20 amThese are great. I love SBP and shop there all the time but never get the calendars in time. Will definitely use this idea for my club. Thanks!
Robin
Elizabeth Velazquez says
November 14, 2009 at 5:36 pmConnie,
They are so cute! I like the binder clip idea. Thanks for sharing
Bea Lincoln says
November 14, 2009 at 7:43 pmI wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH for putting your information on the Stampinuplns website about the calendars. I looked at the website and found many things that I need for my son's pages for his trip to China last year, and will be ordering the calendars also! There are many things that I have not seen anywhere else that I need for those pages!
Laura Thorpe says
November 15, 2009 at 11:16 amThis is such a great idea! I may have to try this.
Carol V says
November 15, 2009 at 5:16 pmDoing a craft fair this week, I have some binder clips and coasters taking up space and I can probably find some DSP!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this cute idea, and the information about them.