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You are here: Home / Diary / Proofing my 2012 Calendar

Proofing my 2012 Calendar

October 17, 2011 By: Sparkle Cat29 Comments

You are not selling this without my approval.

A copy of my 2012 wall calendar just arrived and I need to check it out. It has to be perfect, or I will make my human pull it off the market.

This profile is one of my favorite photos of me!

Luckily, I only requested a couple of corrections. Some of the text color on the cover needed to be brightened, and the drop shadow modified. And on one month, my face needed to be lightened just a bit.

I approve this photo.

If you are wondering why Boodie is here, it is not because she is helping me. She thinks she is training to do quality control, but she is really just getting in the way. She does not have an eye for detail, and you need that to do this job.

It always figures that something comes up!

My calendars have won awards for the past three years from the Cat Writers Association. My 2009 and 2010 calendars won Muse Medallions for the photography, which is the highest award they can give out. My 2011 calendar has earned a Certificate of Excellence so far — that means it qualifies to be entered for this year’s Muse Medallion, which will be given out at the Cat Writers Conference in November. The competition this year is tough — I don’t know if I will make it three years in a row. But I think my 2012 calendar is my prettiest yet! My human gave my photographs stunning artistic layouts. Some of them will surprise you!

This is the awesome part that makes it a keeper!

So I was all set to announce that the calendar was up on my CafePress store when I found out that on Zazzle, you can print on the back cover page! The calendars cost a little more, but it is worth it! Especially since I put my Credo on the back cover! So now you can buy my 2012 wall calendar on Zazzle — and I am also selling a smaller version, which is 7″x11″ opened up!

She does not realize we are finished!

We are keeping the prototype for our own wall, but the calendar you can buy is even more awesome!

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  1. Fuzzy and Zoe says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:28 pm

    Our mom usually cheaps out and buys her calendars from the dollar store. But we think we have her talked into being classy in 2012 and buying a Miss Sparkle calendar!!!

    Reply
  2. d'ArtagnanRumblepurr (@rumblepurr) says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:27 am

    RUMBLEMUM!!! We know what we want for xmas!!!

    Reply
  3. Penelope the Cat From Hell says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:30 pm

    Wow. Quality control is pretty tough! Good thing yous has such a idea for detail!.
    Me shall has to go to Zazzle and has a look.
    Me can’t wait to see it.
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  4. The Island Cats says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Sparkle, you are such a perfectionist!! But it sure has paid off!!

    Reply
  5. Spitty the Kitty says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    We ordered your calendar Sparkle–the Human’s classroom just wouldn’t be the same without it!

    Reply
  6. Katz (And Other) Tales says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:36 pm

    Hey Sparkle, you’re looking good!

    Reply
  7. Fraidy Cats says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Very cool, Sparkle! We really like your 2011 calendar so we look forward to your 2012 edition! awww, Boodie looks a little disappointed in some of the pictures!

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie

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    • Sparkle says

      October 17, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      I can’t say I blame her – she is not in any of them!

      Reply
  8. Brian says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    You sure have been busy, and knowing you it is purrfecto again!!!

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  9. Abby says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    Sparkle
    You are amazing!
    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

    Reply
  10. The Poupounette Gang says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Being a star is such hard work, Sparkle!

    Purrs,
    The Chans

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  11. Pricilla - Famous SpokesGoat says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    You are one busy cat, Sparkle. You haven’t found the publicist at your house have you? I can’t find her anywhere!

    Reply
  12. mariodacat says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Good job pals.

    Reply
  13. The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:51 am

    We know that calendar will be purrfect!!

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  14. Cathy Keisha says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:42 am

    NIce calendar! I’ll add it to my Christmas list. TW has been promising to make a calendar for me since I came here. I’ll probably wind up with something from Walgreens. Pfftttt!

    Reply
  15. BeadedTail says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:33 am

    From what we can see, your calendar looks pretty award winning to us! You are a beautiful model Sparkle! We think Boodie and Binga should have their own calendar too! 🙂

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  16. Katnip Lounge says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Sparkle, we know what we want for Catmas! Since we have such busy schedules.

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  17. Little One says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:42 am

    Your calendar will be amazingly beautiful again.

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  18. Selina says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Sparkle, your calendar looks great & concats on all the awards! Wow, you guys sure are talented.

    And poor Boodie – not everyone has a talent for detail (don’t I know THAT?!) but she seems very adept at “holding down” things in that last photo! She’d be good in a windstorm, eh?

    Kudos to you!

    Love
    Selina & MomKatt Laura

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  19. The Taylor CatSSSSS says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:39 am

    Sparkle, we are sure that your calendar will be purrfect!!!

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  20. Grace says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Truth to tell, I previewed your calendar on some site or other, I forget which one, and I agree with your changes. Some times humans just don’t have the “eye”.

    Reply
  21. Cat's Cats says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:04 am

    You’ve worked so hard Sparkle, we know it will be great!!!

    Reply
  22. Fuzzy Tales says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:20 am

    We’re sure your calendar is spectacular, Sparkle! How could it not be, with you as the subject?

    Reply
  23. Marg says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Glad you got that calendar all straight now Sparkle. I betcha you do win another award. We can’t wait to see the whole thing. Looks good to us. Hope you have a fun week.

    Reply
  24. Noir the Texas Tabby says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:43 am

    Ms. Sparkle–I think you can dust off the another space on the mantle piece for another award! Ya know, I kinda like how Boodie helps. She could be the president of your fan club?? And on your calendar–does your human snap the photos of your gorgeous-ness herself? Talented one YOU have–mine just eats soup!

    Noir

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  25. Ginger Jasper says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:33 am

    Its looking great and hey paws crossed for the big award.. Hugs GJ xx

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  26. Mr Puddy says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:59 am

    Sparkle, You are a cool cat and with the professional help from Boodie !
    I’m sure your calendar look wonderful every single month : )

    Reply
  27. Hannah and Lucy says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:37 am

    Wow Sparkle you and your mom have been busy putting that calendar together – we think it looks great.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply

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