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Two calendars, one love
Lisa surprises Michel with two personalised desk calendars for Christmas, each filled with their favourite moments and designed to complement one another.
This Christmas, I want to surprise Michel with a gift that will keep him company throughout the year ahead – and symbolise our relationship. The Desk Calendars with 100% recycled paper are just the gift I was looking for: we work perfectly on our own, but we’re only complete together. That’s what makes these calendars so special. All I need are photos of the moments we’ve shared, and then I can start creating online or in the CEWE Creator Software.
Twelve months, one story: To make sure the two desk calendars work perfectly together, I chose the portrait format and a matching design template with plenty of space for our snapshots. Most importantly, I wanted the photos to reach right to the edges – so they flow seamlessly into one another when the calendars are placed side by side.
Calendars that bring us together
Together, wherever we are
A gift that brings us closer, without saying a word. In everyday life, Michel and I are often in different places. But my desk calendar helps me feel connected to him – each month, his smile greets me in a different photo. It lets me relive some of our favourite moments together.
A moment to share
I deliberately designed the calendars so that Michel’s one features mostly photos of me, and mine mostly photos of him. That way, each calendar tells its own story, even when they’re not placed side by side. Photos with a clearly defined centre or a connecting element or object work particularly well.
Crop your photos to fit
For the best effect, crop your photos vertically and as close to the centre as possible. Whichever method you choose, make sure the photo format stays the same throughout your design:
• Crop your photos in advance
Before designing your calendars, crop one photo into two separate images that meet exactly in the middle. Displaying a grid in an image-editing programme can help you work precisely.
• Screenshots
Screenshots are another way to split your photos accurately. Take screenshots of the individual pages of the first calendar you design. You can then use them as a guide to align the photos in the second calendar.
• While designing
The photo view in the CEWE Creator Software also lets you crop photos directly. Choose a reference point, or work online and in the software at the same time so you can compare your crops.
One photo, two calendars
A kiss to remember
A page full of romance: July tells the story of our love. I cropped a photo of us kissing so that our lips sit at the edge of each image. Only when the two calendars are placed side by side do our lips meet, creating one loving image.
Spaghetti for two
Our dog Müsli is part of our little family, so of course he features in our desk calendars, too. So do the fun, spontaneous moments from our everyday life – like the photo of Michel and Müsli sharing a strand of spaghetti. The pasta connects the two halves of the photo, making the effect even more striking.
Sweet summer moments
In this summery photo for August, Müsli and I are sharing a slice of watermelon. It’s a fun, refreshing moment – and the perfect shot for our desk calendars. What I love most about this photo is how it captures the carefree way we go through life as a little family. It’s a feeling we hope to keep in the year ahead, too.
A hug from afar
We love nature, which is why this autumnal image is perfect for October. The tree stretches across both halves of the picture, creating a striking link between the calendar pages. And here, too, it’s only at second glance that you realise we’re hugging the same tree.
A year full of love
Our Desk Calendars with 100% recycled paper remind us how close we are, no matter where we are.
We’ve also added a Calendar for Two to our kitchen. It’s a practical way to keep track of more than just photos – we can note appointments and important dates, too. Capture your favourite moments with someone special and give them a gift this festive season that you can enjoy together.
Have fun creating and giving! Lisa
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