Cheaper By The Dozen
2008 isn’t even over and 2009 calendars are already yesterday’s news. Yep, I just popped over to Barnes & Noble to find that their calendars are already 50% off.
Not that I’m one to hoard discounted calendars, but I do love this opportunity to snag a 12-piece “art collection” for under $10. Ever since college I’ve loved buying extra calendars (or using an old one from the previous year) to fill a blank wall with a cohesive set of images that can easily be bumped up to art status with a few simple frames. Here are a few monthly masterpieces-in-the-making to get you thinking:
And that’s just a sampling- there are lots more to be found at B&N or even at those seasonal mall kiosks. Do you guys have any plans for old / cheap calendars this year? Or any other cheap calendar uses to throw into the pot?
Update: One of our readers took our calendar-as-art suggestion! Check out how she added some major style to her dining room on the cheap.
Images courtesy of Barnes & Noble
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I picked up a calendar of black and white landscapes in the $1 section at Target to use in my bedroom makeover. I actually did not end up using it in there, but I may still use it somewhere else. I may go check out B&N for some more ideas.
Art doesn’t get much cheaper than this. Thanks for the great idea!
Thanks so much for the inspiration. I’m totally going to use my 2008 calendar as art now- sure beats throwing it away. Score!
I am so glad I am not the only one who saves old calendars! Every year I buy a beautiful glossy one with images from my favorite artists (Picasso, Chagall, Edward Gorey, this year is Joan Miro) with the intention of framing my favorites. I haven’t gotten around to doing it yet but I am so encouraged that I am not alone in my “wierd habit,” as DH calls it.
Very good idea. I bet you can rack up in late January and February. I wonder what B&N and BAM do with old calendars. I may need to strike up a deal where I buy them for cheap, frame them, and sell them as high end art to the not-so-thrifty home enthusiasts. I posted about a similar idea on our blog today.
I have the Snow Graham calendar, the 2009 is on the wall, and I plan on salvaging as much of the 2008 I can. I hadn’t thought of checking out the bookstores for last year calendars…another great idea!
You all are genius! I have been saving my Anne Taintor calendars for a few years and wasn’t sure what to do with them. I was certain I had to keep them since they were the perfect 12×12 and fit into my scrapbooking notebook (note: I never scrapbook, just keep buying supplies for my non hobby). Low and behold, I had an empty Ikea frame that fit the bill! I added some sassy art to my guest room.
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What a fantastic idea. I cannot believe I have never thought of this. There are so many different calender designs that it would be easy to decorate any room in your house. Great post! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work, everything looks awesome!