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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
We are keeping the prototype for our own wall, but the calendar you can buy is even more awesome!
See all of Summer’s merch at her Designercat Shop, available on Zazzle.
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!!!
RUMBLEMUM!!! We know what we want for xmas!!!
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
Sparkle, you are such a perfectionist!! But it sure has paid off!!
We ordered your calendar Sparkle–the Human’s classroom just wouldn’t be the same without it!
Hey Sparkle, you’re looking good!
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
I can’t say I blame her – she is not in any of them!
You sure have been busy, and knowing you it is purrfecto again!!!
Sparkle
You are amazing!
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
Being a star is such hard work, Sparkle!
Purrs,
The Chans
You are one busy cat, Sparkle. You haven’t found the publicist at your house have you? I can’t find her anywhere!
Good job pals.
We know that calendar will be purrfect!!
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
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!
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! 🙂
Sparkle, we know what we want for Catmas! Since we have such busy schedules.
Your calendar will be amazingly beautiful again.
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
Sparkle, we are sure that your calendar will be purrfect!!!
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”.
You’ve worked so hard Sparkle, we know it will be great!!!
We’re sure your calendar is spectacular, Sparkle! How could it not be, with you as the subject?
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.
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
Its looking great and hey paws crossed for the big award.. Hugs GJ xx
Sparkle, You are a cool cat and with the professional help from Boodie !
I’m sure your calendar look wonderful every single month : )
Wow Sparkle you and your mom have been busy putting that calendar together – we think it looks great.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx