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Paper Source: Upcycle Last Year’s Calendar

January 15, 2016 By Talya Tate Boerner 6 Comments

I’m loving these crafty items I made from my 2015 Paper Source calendar. Think about it. Since 2015 is a wrap, there’s no need to keep an old calendar, right? Well… in some cases, the calendar is much too pretty to toss. What’s a clutter-adverse paper enthusiast to do?

Upcycle the art into notecards and bookmarks and file folders, that’s what. Your calendar will live on for a while longer. (#ThisIsNOTAnAd)

Upcycle Last Year's Calendar

I’m far from being a crafting wizard. This particular Paper Source calendar includes templates on the back. And each month’s templates are different. My only required skill was using a regular pair of scissors and folding at the designated places. (I used a ruler to make creases.)

Brilliant, I tell you, and the perfect New Year’s gift to yourself.

Templates on Paper Source Calendar

Here’s what I made from one calendar:

4 bookmarks;

Bookmarks made from last year's calendar!

3 letter-size file folders;

File folders

3 pillow boxes and 2 small square gift boxes;

boxes made from calendar

18 gift tags of assorted sizes (!); and,

gift tag upcycled from calendar

18 notecards. The resulting collection of paper goods is worth more than the price of the calendar in my opinion. And by the way, if you win one of the ten prizes I’m giving away during my Accidental Book Launch Party, it will be accompanied by something from this post. Guaranteed.

upcycle your calendar into notecards

It’s a messy project, but someone’s gotta do it.

I'm a messy crafter!

Click HERE to find a store near you. Dallas people—there’s a Paper Source at NorthPark Mall. In Fayetteville, I buy Paper Source goods at Shindig Paperie. And of course you can shop online.

No, #StillNotAnAd. I simply think it’s nice to spread the word on great ideas. I know there are lots of you who can make similar items with your own templates (or freehand), so maybe this will spur on your creativeness?

Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.

P.S. Whatever you do, don’t skip this musical pairing…

[tweetthis]I made 48 paper crafts from my 2015 @paper_source calendar! #crafting #templates #notecards[/tweetthis]

Musical Pairing:
Vitamin String Quartet, Uptown Funk

Filed Under: Crafts, Reviews Tagged With: crafting, creative, paper crafts, Paper Source, recycle

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Comments

  1. Colene says

    January 15, 2016 at 9:47 am

    Very nice! I hope you saved my address for when I win again! Haha

    Reply
  2. Barbara Tate says

    January 15, 2016 at 10:38 am

    How clever! They are so pretty.

    Reply
  3. Dorothy Johnson says

    January 15, 2016 at 11:03 am

    Love your projects! Crafting projects like this help me relax. I want one of those calendars. I’m going to order one today!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 16, 2016 at 7:46 am

      It’s a great calendar!

      Reply

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