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I came across this quote today on the Roots of She blog and liked it so well, I made small poster of it for myself to hang over my desk. You can download a copy for yourself too, just click here. It's a PDF that will print on an 8.5 x 11 page.


 I also wanted to share with you this wonderful calendar template from the Shutter Sisters. You can download the template, open it in Photoshop or PSE, drop in your own photo and print. These are what my finished pages look like. I saved each month as a .jpg, then opened them in Microsoft Publisher (MS Word would work also) and printed two images per 8.5 x 11 page. I printed on photo paper, trimmed them on my paper trimmer and used a small binder clip for each set. They can be hung using the clip at the top, or they will stand up with the binder clip in the bottom of the set. They made great Christmas presents, but it's not too late to  print some up for New Year's gifts, or just a set for yourself.

xo maureen

20 notes from friends:

Dagmar said...

Hi Maureen,
What a wonderful quote...will download that for sure..thanks so much for sharing this as well as the calendar..I sure hope your Cyhristmas was just what ever you wished for it to be!
Xo
Sweet hugs,
d

Stephanie said...

Great idea! Love the shares!! :)

Lynne said...

Loved the quote and the calendar idea/share. Thank you . . . I plan to create and play today!

Lynne said...

Second thought . . . The quote will be perfect for the calendar cover!

Laura said...

What a great quote! Thanks for sharing it and the calendar. I will certainly be downing loading both to use! :)

Jamie said...

I'm in love with that quote and the poster - thanks so much. It is going to be the only decoration (so far) in my apartment in Istanbul.

Catherine Denton said...

This poster is stunning, thank you for sharing it with us!
Catherine Denton

hootnonny said...

And I say why not!

Thank you Maureen for both the calendar link and the poster.

Wishing you a blessed New Year.

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

I love that quote. Thanks for sharing!

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

That is a great quote! And I love your photos you used. What type of clip are you talking about?

Barbara said...

Love that quote! It's so sweet of you to share it with us. I'm going to print it out. Thanks for the calendar link, too! Wishing you sweet things in 2012!

miruspeg said...

Hello friend!
Stopping by to find some inspiration and of course found some. :D)
Enjoyed our friendship immensely in 2010 and 2011 and look forward to more of the same in 2012.
Here is a quote especially for you dear friend.
"If your mind is attuned to beauty, you find beauty in everything."
~ Jean Cooke
Namaste
Peggy xxxxxx

Nordljus said...

What a wonderful quote, and I like the colour and fonts, it's really fabulous. Thanks for sharing these! Happy New Year!

Mary Ann said...

Thanks, Maureen. The poster is so pretty. Forgot about doing the mini-calender, so thanks for the reminder.

pearlsandprose.com said...

Very cool. Thank you!

Rosie said...

Happy New Year to you, Maureen! What a wonderful quote - thanks so much for the link! Those calendar pages look fantastic! I haven't found time yet to some for myself but now I feel so inspired seeing your wonderful photos

Gail Dixon (Louisiana Belle) said...

What a wonderful template! And I love the quote! How true. Hope 2012 is filled with many wonderful days.

Daydream Living said...

Hi Maureen!
Great quote, thanks for the link and pdf, hope 2012 will be a healthy and happy year for you!
Hugs, Maureen xx

Daydream Living said...

Hi Maureen!
Great quote, thanks for the link and pdf, hope 2012 will be a healthy and happy year for you!
Hugs, Maureen xx

Oliag said...

Hi there! I made this calendar for Christmas gifts last year and this year and I have gotten many compliments on it...it was fun to do too. This year I had a food theme:)

Hope it isn't too late to say Happy New Year!
Gail

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