Inspired To Use
A Calendar Maker?
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We all like to surround ourselves with beautiful things and images that express abundance.
At the same time I've realized, you're not always going to see things like that everywhere you go.
In fact, sometimes you see things that are completely opposite to that. And that is quite powerful too. (Tell you why in a minute).
Take for example, the calendar local businesses create in my town. They give these calendars away for free to get their name out there I guess.
It's understandable that they won't spend thousands on the calendar design or look and feel.
It's understandable that they'll try to use an image that pleases everyone.
Create Your Own Calendar
But sometimes seeing these sort of calendars sort of HURTS you to look. The calendar is so normal looking it's frustrating.
Smartdraw Calendar Maker
Yet these calendars are practical as all heck. And who wouldn't want one?
Anyway, my whole point here is that - you can easily have an 'average' calendar on your wall (for sensible and practical reasons) but sometimes it's better when you can make your own using a calendar maker!
In fact, seeing one of these 'generic' local calendars makes me want to hurry and create my own calendar!
Inspiration hammered me with the force of an express train because I saw something insanely normal, and that triggered me towards the creation of something beautiful (my own calendar!)
Funny how this works.
For example, someone might snigger and say to you 'there's no way you'll ever do that.' And what do you do? You come home that night and say "I'm going to prove to you that I can, and I WILL."
How A Calendar Maker Can Help
Calendar making software puts YOU in the driving seat. The software makes it relatively easy for you to create a calendar because there's no 'tricky' technical stuff needed.
Look for calendar making software that comes with:
- Auto Formatting - Which means there's no need to be an artist to create a great calendar! The calendar maker will help you add texture, align things and do most of the 'heavy' work for you!
- Support Line - Which means your questions get answered!
- Calendar Templates - Which means you don't have to reinvent the wheel. Use the calendar maker's ready made templates and customize using your own photos or clipart.
- Customize in Minutes - Which means you can add photos to your calendars, use the image templates and add text anywhere by simply clicking and typing.
- Be Rated Well - You want something that everyone else is already really happy with. (That means it works!)
- Offers A Trial - This way you get to try out the calendar software and see if it performs and is easy enough to use!
Besides, some people have their own business and just want to create a calendar for sale, or promotional purposes.
That's probably when using calendar making software is a REALLY good idea!
Then there's the rest of us who want to create calendars because we want to do it. (And we like to be creative!)
Your Calendar Making Software Choices
There's more than one option out there. From the Smartdraw calendar software to the Art Plus Calendar Designer (and others). Both offer free trials or a LITE version so you can try-before-you-buy.
Here's an indepth review of calendar creator software tools.
Smartdraw Calendar Maker
The Smartdraw calendar creator software starts at around $200 or so from Amazon
Art Plus Calendar Designer
The Art Plus Calendar Designer is a different kettle of fish to the Smartdraw software, at least in terms of pricing.
You can try the Art Plus LITE version with an unlimited trial period that never expires. However you can only create calendars using the images from their site.
Purchasing the PRO version (at $34.95) is another option and gives additional functionality, plus you can use your own illustrations and images!
Please note: Art Plus Runs on Windows 95 / 98 / Me / 2000 / NT / XP / Vista
Mac users: I will find you suitable calendar making software - I promise!
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