Embrace Organization and Style with Our Free Printable 2019 CD Case Calendar

Welcome to The Graphics Fairy, your premier destination for exquisite vintage-inspired digital resources and creative project ideas! Today, we’re thrilled to re-introduce a cherished offering that combines practicality with timeless charm: our exclusive Free Printable 2019 CD Case Calendar. For anyone who appreciates the blend of functionality and aesthetic appeal, especially when it comes to organizing their year, this calendar is an absolute must-have. We understand the sheer joy of planning and the satisfaction of having a beautifully designed calendar at your fingertips. That’s why we commissioned our incredibly talented designer, Anja De Dobbelaere from On a Whimsical Adventure, to craft this stunning collection, specifically for our valued community.

The 2019 calendar set features a captivating Vintage Flower and Bird theme, a hallmark of The Graphics Fairy’s distinctive style. Each page is adorned with delicate botanical illustrations and elegant avian imagery, bringing a touch of nature’s beauty to your workspace or home. While we offer an expansive library of over 8,000 free graphics for the DIY designer eager to create their own unique calendar, we believe you’ll find our pre-designed printable CD calendar simply irresistible. It’s an instant classic, ready to be transformed into a charming and functional desk accessory. To get started on this delightful project, simply scroll to the very end of this comprehensive guide to easily download the high-resolution PDF files.

Discover the Charm of Our 2019 Printable CD Case Calendar

If the concept of a “CD Case Calendar” is new to you, prepare to be charmed! You’ve landed in precisely the right place to uncover all its wonderful potential. A CD Case Calendar is an ingenious and elegant way to repurpose an ordinary CD jewel case, transforming it into a stylish desktop easel for your monthly calendar pages. It’s a fantastic solution for adding a personalized, designer touch to any desk, whether in your home office, workplace, or even a classroom. What makes these calendars truly special is the ability to customize each month with its own unique, beautiful image – in this case, our exquisite vintage flower and bird illustrations.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the CD Case Calendar offers remarkable practicality. It’s compact, taking up minimal space while still providing a clear view of your schedule. Moreover, these calendars make for incredibly thoughtful, quick, and affordable handmade gifts. Imagine presenting a beautifully customized calendar to the special man in your life, a dedicated teacher, or hardworking office teammates. It’s a useful token that carries the warmth of a personal, handcrafted touch, without requiring extensive crafting skills or materials. The beauty lies in its simplicity: just print the stunning design, neatly trim the edges to fit your case, and place it into a standard CD jewel case. It’s truly that straightforward to create a functional piece of art.

Your Step-by-Step Guide: Crafting Your DIY 2019 CD Printable Calendar

Creating your own CD case calendar is a rewarding and surprisingly simple project. You have a couple of options: you can either purchase pre-made calendar CD cases designed specifically for this purpose, or, more economically and with a touch of upcycling, you can repurpose a standard CD jewel case you already have. For this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of transforming an ordinary jewel case into a functional easel display. I recommend choosing a sturdy CD case for better stability, but any standard jewel case you have on hand should work perfectly. To make the steps even clearer, I’ll be using a two-tone case in the illustrations below, allowing you to easily distinguish between the different parts.

Step 1: Disassemble the CD Case
Begin by carefully separating the top transparent cover from the bottom base of the CD jewel case. This step requires a gentle touch to avoid damaging the small plastic pins located on the hinges. These tiny pins are crucial as they hold the entire case together and will be vital for reassembling it into an easel stand. Take your time during this initial separation.

As mentioned, proceed with caution. The tiny plastic pins on the hinges are delicate. Breaking them would compromise the integrity of your easel, so handle the case gently during separation. Observe the image below to understand their location and fragility.

Step 2: Reorient and Reassemble for Easel Mode
Once separated, flip both pieces over so that their inner surfaces are facing downwards. Now, carefully reattach them, ensuring that the *outer* surfaces of the two pieces are facing each other. This counter-intuitive reattachment is key to forming the angled easel stand. When done correctly, the case will naturally form the upright display angle, as demonstrated in the photograph below.

Gently re-engage the sides back together. At this point, what was once the ‘inside’ of each piece will now be facing outwards, creating the easel structure.

Step 3: Secure the Easel Angle
Slowly and deliberately, pivot the front clear piece towards the back section (which may be colored, like the blue piece shown here, or clear). Continue until you hear a subtle click. This click indicates that the easel has locked into its open position. It is crucial NOT to force the pieces, as this can cause them to close completely or damage the hinges. Gentle pressure and listening for that click are your best guides.

This is the stable, angled easel structure you should now have, perfectly ready to display your calendar pages.

Here’s an example with a bulkier CD case, demonstrating that the technique works universally.

Step 4: Print and Trim Your Calendar Pages
Now for the exciting part: printing your beautifully designed calendar pages! Download the Free Printable Calendar 2019 files provided at the end of this article. When printing, it is crucial to ensure that your printer settings are configured to print at “actual size” or “100% scale.” Do not scale the image down or up, as the files are already perfectly sized for a standard CD jewel case. For the best results and a professional feel, I highly recommend printing these pages on high-quality white cardstock. Cardstock offers durability and a premium look that enhances the vintage aesthetic. Once printed, carefully trim the sides and bottom of each calendar page along the designated print area. You may need to make minor adjustments based on the exact dimensions of your particular CD case for a perfect fit.

Important Note on Trimming: Unlike the sides and bottom, do NOT trim the very top of each month’s sheet entirely. You’ll want to leave approximately 1-2 inches of unprinted paper attached above the design area. This extra margin at the top is essential for securing the calendar page within the CD case easel.

Step 5: Insert and Fold the Calendar Page
With your easel prepared and calendar pages printed and trimmed, it’s time to insert the first month. Place the current month’s page onto the front of your CD case easel. Adjust its position to determine where the fold should naturally occur. Carefully fold the excess paper at the top, precisely where the design meets the unprinted area. This fold will wrap over the top edge of the easel, effectively holding the calendar page securely in place. The brilliance of Anja’s design is that she included ample “play room” on both the top and bottom edges, giving you flexibility to adjust for a perfect fit, even with slight variations in CD case dimensions. Take your time with this step to ensure a neat and crisp fold.

Depending on your specific CD case, you may also find it necessary to fold the bottom edge of the calendar page slightly inward to achieve a snug fit. Again, utilize the generous margins provided in the design and make precise folds for a clean finish.

Step 6: Organize Your Months
To keep all your monthly pages tidy and easily accessible, simply store the remaining, un-displayed months underneath the current month, tucked within the easel structure. This thoughtful organization ensures that your next month’s calendar is always handy when it’s time for a change.

And there you have it! A beautiful, functional, and personalized Free Printable 2019 CD Case Calendar, ready to grace your desk. Enjoy the process of creating this lovely piece, and delight in the charming vintage aesthetic it brings to your daily routine.

Free Printable Calendar 2019 – CD Case Calendar Download PDF Files

Ready to bring this delightful project to life? Below, you’ll find all the necessary high-resolution PDF files for your 2019 CD Case Calendar. Each file corresponds to a pair of months, adorned with our exquisite vintage flower and bird designs. Simply click on the links to download each section and begin your crafting adventure. We’ve made it as easy as possible to ensure you have everything you need to create your own charming desktop calendar. Enjoy the process and the beautiful results!