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This tutorial will guide you through the steps to create a CD Case Calendar. This tutorial assumes that you are familiar with using and installing brushes. If you need additional help with installing brushes, please refer to the instructions included with each brush set folder. For more information on using brushes in general, check out this tutorial in the Scrap Girls University.
Creating your design:
In your graphics program, open a new file with the dimensions of 4.75 x 4.75 inches (or 12 x 12 cm) and a resolution of 300 dpi. (Tip: You can select “Save Preset” to save this set-up for future uses. I’ve named my preset “CD Case Calendar.”)
Using your favorite photos and digital scrapbooking products, design your layout as you would for any other layout. Then, add a new layer; this will be where your calendar is placed. Also, choose your brush’s color at this time.
If you are using the A Year to Remember Brush Sets, select a brush from the Brush Palette.
Hover over your design with the brush and with your mouse, left-click once over the area you wish to place it. (Don’t click-and-drag with this brush, or it will make a mess.) Then, use your Eraser Tool to erase any months that you do not want to show.
You can also play with the Layer and Blend Options to dress up your month.
That’s it. Brushes are easy and lots of fun! Now, let’s put together the CD case.
Constructing the CD Case:
Using a regular-size, empty CD jewel case, carefully remove the front cover. You can also remove the middle “disc” holder if you wish to store your “unused” designs here.
Reattach the front cover by flipping the inside part to face the outside. Then, carefully snap the cover back into place. The reassembled case should now stand on the bottom tray, with the front cover naturally tilted at a slight angle.
Insert the finished design into the slots of the front cover. The design should face up. Here’s the finished calendar.
The CD Case Calendar makes a great gift for anyone who needs a small, personal desktop calendar. Combine favorite photos, inspiring quotes, funny jokes, or just your favorite paper craft supplies for this fun and easy project.
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Tutorial written by Thao Cosgrove
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