How easy is it really, to make calendars?

Whether you want to create a photo calendar, scrapbook calendar, or any calendar, this story will give you an insight into the business of calendar making.

A few years back a young fellow set out to make a photo calendar for a local businessman.

His whole idea was sound, at least he thought at the time. Taking photographs of the local town, specifically for the calendar, he searched high and low for the best, high quality paper to print his calendar on.

After the businessman had given the OK with the photos and overall look, it was time for the printing phase. The idea at the time was to print the calendar with an Epson ink jet printer that could easily manage large sizes, then bind it...

Well anyway, as the story goes... That beautiful paper didn't like to go EASY through his color printer. One little ink smudge in the wrong place can ruin a delightful photo as quick as a wink. And boy do you burn through ink quick! (And that paper didn't come cheap either).

How Are You Going To Make Your Calendar?

Eventually though, he got the calendar done, and presented it to the businessman. Who was, I'm sure, eternally grateful. What a relief. And a mighty fine job too. Except that...

IT TOOK 4 WEEKS for the young fella to get it done. Which probably works out to 10 cents an HOUR. So if you're thinking of doing this RAISE your prices or keep things REAL simple...

Anyway... the moral of this story for anyone who wants to make calendars, is to get someone else to do it for you, or, if you do it yourself, follow a guide!

Speaking of which, you'll find ALL the 'how to make calendars' guides you need in the pages below.

Or if you'd prefer to "outsource" your calendar making (your own photos) then use CafePress to make your calendar. This step by step guide will show you exactly how!