Gifted: 12 Days of Handmade features various ideas for making handmade gifts, homemade decor, gift wrapping ideas and also includes free downloadable projects to print.
In January, 2010 I purposed to launch "Madabella & Co." as a side business. One that involved all kinds of beautiful things to make, workshops to take and kits to sell. While the vision stirred in my mind, the Lord planted different plans in April when my internet and phone unexepectedly turned off for 3 months and I wrote my first Bible Study, REST. A new purpose was created and "Madabella: made beautiful" was born as an intersection of faith + art.
This calendar is my gift offering to you. Thank you for blessing me and being encouraged by the story God is writing on the tablet of my heart each day.
Calendars make great gifts for Christmas or the New Year. Gathering quotes from the Love Notes, Signed God library cards, this calendar serves as a perpetual reminder of the extravagent grace and love given to us every day!
2011 PRINTABLE CALENDAR
The calendar measures 4.75 x 5.5". Displayed here, I placed patterned paper in a 8 x 10 frame and glued a fabric covered clothespin to the top of the paper as a holder for the individual pages. Hang on the wall or set on your desk to enjoy!
The calendar also fits into a CD case for a smaller display.
Click below to Download Calendar. Print on 8.5 x 11" photo paper or cardstock using highest quality setting. (Each file is 2.4 MB, PDF)
Download Jan-June 2011 Pages
Download Jul-Dec 2011 Pages
Preview each month and click image to view larger.
We will never be GIFTED with a more perfect present. And for this, my soul sings Hallelujah:
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
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What beauty you make and share! I'm so glad God has led you to do the 12 Days project and share so much of your creativity with us non-crafty-types. Blessings on your family this Christmas season. :)
Posted by: Dena Dyer | December 20, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Thank YOU, Dena! It's actually a miracle that I crossed the finish line! Many, many blessings to you.
Posted by: Madabella | December 20, 2010 at 12:51 PM
It's funny how we always seem to take such a circuitous route on our way to finding what God has in store for us. But that journey is just as important as the destination.
Posted by: deidra | December 20, 2010 at 01:22 PM
You and your talent for making beautiful meaningful things amazes me Melissa! These are AWESOME! Can't wait to share. The God's Loves Notes that I gave to people they absolutely L.O.V.E.D. I'll have to share these too!
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas! I hope His love and joy is radiated in y'alls lives! :)
Posted by: Rebekah | December 20, 2010 at 01:28 PM
Yes, Deidra! God always has a detour for us, doesn't He? Keeps us trusting and waiting. I'm learning to see it more and more for the adventure that it truly is.
Posted by: Madabella | December 20, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Thank you for making me SMILE bright, Rebekah! That is so neat to hear and oh, how I pray, I can use my gifts for His glory. Merry Christmas, sister friend!
Posted by: Madabella | December 20, 2010 at 02:17 PM
My 3 twenty-something daughters have called me MommaBird for years...& likewise, they're my babybirds. These 3 beautiful women (inside & out) have come so far in their faith this year - leaps and bounds. This calenday couldn't be more fitting. I'm going to print it for all 3 of them. I love your theme - it's something that has stirred inside me for years that I think needs more focus...the intersection of faith and art. So thank you. Really. -Donna
Posted by: Donna O. | December 20, 2010 at 02:43 PM
How neat and exciting, Donna! How blessed you are to see your girls grow in the Lord. I really hope they like the gift and thank you! Praying Creator leads you closer and closer to that intersection.
Posted by: Madabella | December 20, 2010 at 03:07 PM
This is so wonderful! You are so talented! I love your unique Bible studies as well! Thanks for sharing them with us!
Posted by: Karen | December 20, 2010 at 03:59 PM
This is beautiful Melissa! Thanks for taking the time to share.
Posted by: Adrienne | December 20, 2010 at 04:09 PM
Thank you, Melissa! I've been very blessed by your Bible Studies and your beautiful artwork. Love the calendar pages, they will make lovely gifts.
blessings!
Posted by: NancyK | December 21, 2010 at 02:41 PM
Hello HoneyBee Mellie.. :D
I have always been blessed with these beautiful Christmas Calendars.. You work so hard and God has blessed. Thank you for taking time to create this beautiful theme for printing. Its always a blessing to see and read Gods written word on creative decor around the home. Also want to thank you for all the inspiration, and teaching you shared in your women study groups and all the other wonderful creative ideas for us to enjoy. Merry Christmas and looking forward to see you and the family soon.
Love you!
Posted by: Nora Urich | December 21, 2010 at 02:44 PM
Meslisa! hi! I'm excited to see you, the girls and Noel this week!! and wanted to let you know I just printed my very own calender, which will be placed on my fridge - yay!! thanks so much!
and see you very soon, Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | December 21, 2010 at 02:53 PM
Thanks, Rosita! You might not want to grab my gift for the gift exchange! Just sayin...
Posted by: Madabella | December 21, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Blessings, Melissa! You're so creative. Such a gift to us. May God pour more of Him into you, so we can have more of your words and inspiration in the new year! hope you had a Merry Christmas, dear friend!
Posted by: Faith Barista | Bonnie | December 28, 2010 at 09:46 PM
this is really beautiful. just happened upon this when i googled printable 2011 calendar. thank you!
Posted by: anne | January 02, 2011 at 04:17 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! I love that you are using your talent for the Lord! So happy I found you!
Posted by: Marci@OvercomingBusy | January 02, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Hello Melissa, what a beautiful piece of work this is!
My name is Nina and I'm a German blogger. I would love to add your calendar to a list of printable calendars I'm showing on my blog.
I would love to get your permission to use one of your pictures next to the link to this entry, so hopefully many readers will have the chance to get your lovely calendar.
Greetings from Germany, Nina
Posted by: Nina | January 07, 2011 at 07:39 AM
What a great idea nice handmade I like it so much. Keep posting!
toni
Posted by: send gift Philippines | February 08, 2011 at 08:23 PM
please please please do a 2012 one this year! I JUST found your blog! I am in love with the Jesus tags and we will definitely be starting that tradition this year. {Also, REALLY wish we never started with Santa} The girls are getting older and know that the true reason we are celebrating is Jesus, the star has meaning and candles are lit in His name! So blessed to have found your blog! Thank you for sharing your gifts.
--Jane
http://www.blessednestblog.com
Posted by: Jane | September 25, 2011 at 06:31 PM