Making a Gift Calendar

Anyone have a clue on making a gift calendar--about 50 copies--for less than an arm and leg. I know I could get a calendar creator or something but my Mac doesn't support most of that stuff.

Cheers

Tom,

I make my own calendars on my computer and print them on double sided matte paper on my 1270. I use print shop templates although I think I have several other programs on the computer that include calendar templates. I bought a binder a few years ago since I do about 15 calendars a year although you can go to an office supply place like office depot and use their binding machine for nothing and just pay for the plastic rings and cover. I have never taken mine to a printer although I have had friends who did that and were not as happy with the quality and they were about as expensive when printed in small numbers. 50 copies might be a bit cheaper. Printing your own is time consuming but I will just leave the printer working on 10-15 of one page, then the next etc. I just have to start early enough that I can get them done for Christmas, printing in my spare time. This works for me and those that have seen or received the calendar can tell you they look really nice. Good luck with whatever route you take . I am sure it will be impressive with the wonderful images you have.

Tom, I use a program called Calendar Creator from Broderbund.

Tom,

If you are not looking for anything fancy, I have used these http://www.photographersedge.com/accessory.html in the past. I like the way they look very much.

Tom, I have seen Cheryl's calendars and have been given them as gifts and must say that they are professionally done and very nice! Of course her images are what really stand out

Tom,

Cheryl's calendars are a "work of art". Really well done.

Tom,

I'm sure going the Inkjet is the best for small quantities, I resently got a quote from a printer for large quantities. Just FYI for the group.

Standard Calendar - 8.5 x 11 finished size, 12 pages plus cover, saddle stitch on 11 inch side. Prints 4/4 plus gloss AQ on 100# RIS Value Gloss text and 80# RIS Value Gloss cover.

Quantity 500 1,000 2,500 5,000 7,500

Price 2,538.00 2,799.00 3,574.00 4,674.00 5,912.00

Thanks everyone.