Looking for a great way to spice up 2012? Here are twelve irresistible 2012 calendars from "off the beaten path" indie printers that you're sure to love.
This roundup was created by Rachel Faucett of handmade charlotte. Rachel Faucett is a designer and vintage scout for all things children, sharing her latest finds on her blog handmade charlotte. She lives on a farm just outside of Atlanta with her husband and their five children (and ever-changing menagerie of animals).
Crested Shield Calendar ($29.50) - This quirky 2012 calendar with graphic bite combines all the materials and mediums we love: birch wood, bears, paint, eclectic papers, and of course, calendars. The calendar features 12 months screen printed by hand in black ink on lightweight Mohawk paper.
Be Colorful Modern Mini Calendar ($12) - Add a little color to your life this year! Enjoy bright modern overlapping designs each month. These small cards are perfect on your desk, bulletin boards, desk, refrigerator, or as wall decor.
Language of Flowers Wall Calendar ($32.75) - This 2012 giclee print wall calendar depicts a love poem written by a boy to a girl in the "language of flowers," a Victorian-era means of communications in which various flowers and floral arrangements were used to express feelings which otherwise could not be spoken. Included in the poem are amaranth globes, black-eyed susans, daisies, poppies, dandelions, tulips, roses, and more. So beautiful!
2012 Accordion Calendar ($18) - This vibrant, pocket-sized accordion calendar is printed on both sides–six months on the front and the other six on the back. It folds up into the size of a business card and comes packaged in a sliding corrugated craft box. A perfect little gift for a friend or for yourself!
2012 Cut Out Number Calendar ($27) - Simple & graphic cut out numbers form this 2012 wall calendar. They look great hanging from a chunky nail and are the perfect size for above your workspace.
2012 Tea Towel Calendar DIY Embroidery Kit ($32) - This DIY tea towel is both beautiful and functional for your modern kitchen. Each towel is made of 100% natural linen and is screen printed with water based inks.
Mid Century Modern 2012 Calendar ($20) - A bold & graphical 2012 calendar to brighten your home or office throughout the year. Custom color combinations available upon request.
Woodland Animal Silhouette Calendar ($30) - Twelve highly detailed matte prints created with archival pigment inks on museum rag paper. When each month is over, simply cut the calendar page in half at the soft gray line and the "bark" animal can be framed for years of enjoyment. Perfect in a nursery or child's bedroom!
2012 Trellus Calendar ($30) - A 2012 calendar featuring Trellis by talented artist Michelle Armas. Next year, simply cut off the calendar and you have a gorgeous signed print. What a deal!
Flora & Fauna Wall Art Calendar ($30) - A large format wall art calendar featuring a collection of original illustrations by Flora & Fauna. Contains twelve monthly art prints with a small, grid-format calendar–perfect for noting appointments or special dates.
Best Year Ever 2012 Calendar ($20) - This fun & folksy 2012 calendar is printed on large 11 in. x 17 in. professional paper, ready to fit into a standard frame. Available in your choice of dark grey, honey gold, plumb, deep blue, and grass green.