{"id":21700,"date":"2020-10-27T16:13:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T16:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/?p=21700"},"modified":"2021-04-22T06:24:26","modified_gmt":"2021-04-22T06:24:26","slug":"personalized-photo-calendars-stay-organized-with-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.com\/blog\/personalized-photo-calendars-stay-organized-with-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Personalized photo calendars \u2014 stay organized with style!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With technology today, most folks have come to rely heavily on their phones or computers to keep them organized. However, when you\u2019re on your digital device, there are so many notifications that pop up and distract you from the task at hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How many times have you had to reboot your computer or reset your password just to access your digital calendar? That\u2019s why it\u2019s nice to keep a separate analog calendar<\/a> to help you stay on time and on target. Another bonus? Studies have shown that writing down information by hand, instead of typing it out, leads to better memory retention. Sounds like a great reason not to go completely paperless! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, why should you choose a customizable calendar from Snapfish<\/a> instead of an ordinary one? For starters, you can add your own photos at no extra cost<\/strong>! It\u2019s nice to have a daily reminder of favorite vacations or family moments. An added feature of our personalized calendars is you don\u2019t have to wait for a new year to purchase. You can start your calendar on the month of your choosing<\/strong> \u2014 no more wasted calendar pages! Some of our calendars even have the option to personalize special dates with photos and text. Now you won\u2019t forget that special someone\u2019s birthday or anniversary! Read on to see the many ways you can customize a calendar with Snapfish<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calendar Types<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Whether your photo calendar is at home or in the office<\/a>, we have plenty of options that will suit your space. A lot of people enjoy a larger wall calendar<\/a>, so they can write down key dates and other important events. Plus, they can get a feel for the month\u2019s appointments ahead with one quick glance. Our wall calendars are available in size 8.5×11, 9×12, 11.5×14, and 12×12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re short on wall space, our desk calendars<\/a> are a nice option. The desk-friendly flip format means you\u2019ll still have plenty of space for your computer and other office supplies. Our desk calendars come in size 10×5, with your option of a standard paper or faux leather stand. If you really want something unique, try one of our wood block desk calendars<\/a>. Each order includes 12 customizable calendar cards, one for each month. Cards slide into the included wooden block for a sleek, modern look. Calendar cards are printed onto 6×8 cardstock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contemporary Designs<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019d like to shop for a custom calendar by design style, we\u2019ve got you covered! To see trending new designs created by our talented in-house team, check out our What\u2019s Hot<\/a> section. If you\u2019re into celebrating the beauty of each month, see what\u2019s in our Seasonal<\/a> section. If you\u2019re more minimalist, you\u2019ll love our Simple<\/a> designs. If you\u2019re looking to celebrate loved ones year-round, check out what\u2019s in Family + Friends<\/a>. Pet owners, adventure-seekers, and more will adore our Specialty<\/a> section. Lastly, you\u2019ll find stylish shapes and beautiful botanicals in our Patterns + Florals<\/a> designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fonts + Embellishments<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Want to add extra pizazz to your calendar? Check out our section of fun fonts and embellishments! We have over 40 new fonts you can use when you\u2019re adding captions or personalizing special dates like anniversaries, birthdays, and other important events. As far as embellishments go, we have over 3,000 embellishments to choose from! You can find cool phrases, seasonal touches, adorable animals, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time To Get Creative<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ready to create your personalized calendar? Let our project builder guide you through the process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desktop Instructions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. From the Snapfish home page, select \u201cCalendars\u201d. You can browse by size, calendar type, and designs. <\/li>
  2. Once you\u2019ve found a style you like, you can select the starting month and click \u201cMake This Calendar.\u201d<\/li>
  3. Now that you\u2019re in the project builder, you can add photos to your Snapfish account. Choose from multiple sources such as your computer, Facebook, Google Photos, Instagram or Flickr account. <\/li>
  4. After adding photos, you\u2019ll be asked if you\u2019d like the builder to autofill your photos. If you choose autofill, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll be able to swap out photos accordingly.<\/li>
  5. If you opt for manually adding photos, you can now select which photos you\u2019d like to use in your project. They will appear in the Photo tray in the Builder toolbar.<\/li>
  6. Depending on your preference, you can view your project by \u201cAll Months\u201d or \u201cFull Month\u201d. Simply select the tab at the top of the project builder.<\/li>
  7. Place your pictures by dragging them from the tray to the designated space. <\/li>
  8. After your pictures have been added, you can adjust as needed. If you\u2019re in \u201cAll Months\u201d mode, double-click to edit in \u201cFull Month\u201d mode. Now, use the hand icon to adjust the orientation of the photo or zoom in and out to adjust the crop. <\/li>
  9. While in the builder you can also edit the photo\u2019s color, contrast, brightness, or add filters. <\/li>
  10. If your calendar has captions or other editable text, you can use the Text tab in the builder toolbar to change font type, size, color, alignment. You can also add a text area to your calendar if desired.<\/li>
  11. Looking to personalize a special date with text and photos for wall calendars? Click into the month you wish to personalize, and select the \u201cBottom\u201d tab. From here you can click any date to add a photo and text. You can change the font type, color, and alignment in the Text tab. Once you\u2019re finished, you can click \u201cSave\u201d or \u201cSave + Add More\u201d to personalize additional dates. <\/li>
  12. If you want to add embellishments to your wall or desk calendar, click into the month you wish to personalize. You\u2019ll need to select the \u201cTop\u201d tab if you\u2019re editing wall calendars as this is the only section you can add embellishments to. From here you can click on the Embellishments tab in the builder toolbar to browse your options. To add an embellishment, you can double-click or drag + drop. <\/li>
  13. You can edit the embellishment if necessary. Editing options include changing stacking order (back or front, for overlapping objects), resizing, rotating, and deleting. To resize, click on the embellishment. A dotted square will highlight, and you can move the corners in and out to adjust size. To rotate, click on the embellishment. The rotational arrow underneath the embellishment will highlight and you can now mouse over and grab the arrow, rotating your embellishment to your desired position.<\/li>
  14. When you\u2019re finished editing your calendar, click \u201cReview & Buy.\u201d Then, click \u201cBack to Edit\u201d to make additional changes, or \u201cAdd to Cart\u201d to proceed to checkout.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    If you need any additional help with the process, check out our handy guide on creating calendars<\/a> or watch this How To Video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n