Saturday, January 9, 2021

Fitness Tracking Calendars - January and February

Hello, everyone!  This is my first post of the year!  Happy 2021!  Let's hope it's a lot better than 2020!  

One of my goals this year is to be more consistent with my walking and other activities, so I creative monthly calendars to inspire me!  I aim for 30 minutes a day when I'm feeling up to it.  I enjoy walking and qigong, and this year I'd like to incorporate some light hand-weights.  Previously I would track my activities on a wall calendar, but my new calendar pages are so much cuter!   Today I'm sharing my January and February calendar pages.  

A few days ago I won a prize from Imagine That Digistamp (thank you, Kris!), and I chose iChihuahua.  I could not resist the cuteness of these dogs, and they inspired me to create my calendar pages!  On my calendar I used the two pre-coloured images, plus one of the sentiments (top right).  I added the images digitally and printed on cream cardstock. The second sentiment is a freebie from Ginger's House, and I found the free printable calendar at BlankCalendarPages.com.  I changed the colour of the calendar to teal in Microsoft Word.  The size of my calendar page is 8 1/2 x 11 inches so there's plenty of room to write.

Below is my February calendar featuring an adorable set from Beccy's Place called Poultry in Motion.  These chickens are so much fun!  The jpg images were not transparent so I printed them and fussy-cut so I could adhere them to the calendar.  I was able to add the sentiment (top right) digitally.  The sentiment at the bottom is a freebie from Ginger's House, and I found the free printable calendar at BlankCalendarPages.com.  Again I changed the colour of the calendar in Microsoft Word (this one, blue) and then printed on cream cardstock.


I would also like to join the following challenges:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies January AG w Animals 1/5  https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/2020/12/january-2021-challenge.html

Beccy's Place January UE  https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-challenge.html

Cardz TV 131 AG 1/3  http://cardztv.blogspot.com/2021/01/cardz-tv-anything-goes-challenge-131.html

C.R.A.F.T. 582 AG 1/2  https://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-582-anything-goes.html

Crafter's Castle January AG 1/3  http://crafterscastle.blogspot.com/2021/01/happy-new-year-january-2021-challenge.html

Crafty Creations 417 AG 1/3  http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-challenge-417-anything-goes.html

Crafty Milka - I Love Match Christmas/Winter Project featuring a mathematical element/elements (Jan/Feb are two winter months; math elements are the numbers and many squares within a rectangle) 
https://craftymilka.blogspot.com/2020/12/12-days-of-christmas-day-3-ilovemathchallenge18.html


Creative Fingers 199 AG 1/3  https://creativefingerschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/01/challenge-199.html

DL.ART January Linky and 10-year Blogiversary AG UE
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2021/01/dlart-january-2021-linky-challenge-10.html

https://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2021/01/wk-1-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Get Creative Challenges 97 AG No Twist 1/3 (number your entries) UE
http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/ch-97-agno-twist.html

Imagine That Digistamp Customer Gallery UE  https://imaginethatdigistamp.blogspot.com/2000/07/linky.html

Jan's Digi Stamps AG 1/5  https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-2021-challenge.html

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends AG 1/3  http://lilpatchofcraftyfriends.blogspot.com/2021/01/c149-6th-birthday-celebration.html

Penny's Paper-crafty 487 AG 1/3  http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2021/01/pennys-challenge-487.html

Polkadoodles 2 AG 1/3  https://polkadoodle.blogspot.com/2021/01/wk-2-anything-goes-card-making-craft.html

Simon Says Stamp Monday Use a New/Unused Product (calendar pages and dog digital kit are new) 1/5
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=22559

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Something New (calendar pages and dog digital kit are new) 1/5
https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-something-new-6/

http://outlawzchallenges.ning.com/group/saturday-paper-a-la-mode/forum/topics/saturday-paper-a-la-mode-challenge-january-2-2021

Through the Craft Room Door AG 1/2  http://ttcrd.blogspot.com/2021/01/anything-goes-challenge-january-5th-2021.html

http://cinspirations.blogspot.com/2021/01/january-february-challenge-animal-antics.html

Word Art Wednesday 473-474 AG w Uplifting Sentiment 1/5 wk1
http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/2021/01/anything-goes-weeks-473-474.html

Thank you for looking at my calendar pages!  If you would like see my calendars going forward for the rest of the year, please comment below.  Wishing you a joyful day!

27 comments:

Liz said...

I love your Fitness Tracking Calendars, Kitty. What a great idea. xx

Kristine said...

HA!! I knew you'd create something awesome with your prize! What a fabby idea Kitty! Good luck with your goals for 2021 - and YES, here's to a better year *Ü*

PS... I got a new dog during COVID-19 last year - one that is bigger and requires more exercise, so she forces me to take her to the park every day. HA! Makes the exercise thing less of a chore and more fun. Maybe your kitties need to explore with you on the other end of a leash?? Heehee. Thanks for linking up to my new Customer Gallery!

♥KrisB
IMAGINE THAT DIGISTAMP

Alyson Mayo said...

What a terrific idea to start the new year - and those chickens have my heart :) Here’s to a wonderful year for you!

cotnob said...

Great calendar pages, fun stamps - good luck with your fitness routine.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

Beccy said...

I'm very impressed with your calendars Kitty, and also with your commitment to exercise. I love that you've added the fun images and sentiments, they're sure to keep you feeling motivated. Good luck with your goals!
Cheers,
Beccy

Barbara Godden said...

Great idea, of course I had to look up what Qigong was, looks very interesting there is even a youtube one for seniors. (for me not you) I like the idea of tracking fitness, walking is wonderful exercise. I love the chickens so funny and cute as well as the "ankle biters" they are adorable intheri exercise gear. I have a journal but much easier if you can have something visible. Much sturdier on cardstock as well. fab. job.

KraftyKoolKat said...

These are gorgeous Kitty. It would be a shame to write on them. Especially with my scrawl. lol!!
Hugs
Cathy
xxxx

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Such fabulous idea, Kitty!!! So cute and fun too!! Great you have your own calendar and the critters added make it very fun and personalized! The Chihuahua are delicious and the chickens make me giggle! How fun!
Well done! Happy new Year to you my friend! Fingers crossed that it will be better than the last one!
Hugs!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Cool calendar for keeping track of your fitness progress.

Donna said...

What a super awesome idea! Love them. And you picked some amazing digis to inspire you. I need to be more consistent in my exercising too. Super cute. You are starting the new year off right. Happy New Year!

Donna said...

What darling calendars to help track ypur exercise, I might need to do this. I set specific goals to but writing on a calendar is a great idea! It would be great to see your additional pages as you create them. The House That Stamps Built is anything goes all of January if you want to link up. Happy New Year dear friend!

Sylvia kaarten en zo. said...

Beautiful creations. Thank you for joining us at C.R.A.F.T. challenge. Hugs Sylvia-DT

terrie said...

Best wishes on your exercise program and staying with it...your calendars are pretty awesome adding the cute images....
Take care my friend.

Jan Mahew said...

Karen, Fabulous calendar idea! Something I need to do more of is exercise! Thank you for sharing your FUN creation with us at Jan's Digi Blog Challenge. Join us each month for a NEW challenge. Good Luck, Stay safe and happy crafting!
Hugs,
Jan
(Owner & Illustrator of Jan's Digi Stamp Shop)

Carole Pollard said...

Such a clever idea it’s so lovely Thanks for joining Get Creative Challenge Carole Design Team x

Brenda said...

Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creation with us over at CRAFT Challenge. I know these calendar pages would help keep me on track. Hope to see you back again soon!

Mrs A. said...

What a fabulous idea Kitty. I like these pages you have produced so far. hugs Mrs A.

Suze said...

Great calendar pages Kitty. I really like the sentiment on the February page! Since I'm always running late I should be really fit, right?

Ana said...

Amazing project! I like it very much!
Thanks for linking up at Polkadoodles Craft Challenge.
Ana

Fikreta said...

oh Kitty this is super cute!
love it!
hugs

Lisa Lynn said...

Great goals for 2021. I also try to go for a walk before work each day. I just love your adorable calendars. Great images to pick to encourage you to be active....maybe you need a dog, lol....just kidding.

Suzanne H said...

I don't know how I missed this post because it's adorable. I need this one too. I have a tracker on my phone but it's absolutely not as fun as this!

Catnip and Kitty Whiskers said...

These are awesome!!! Love how you used the images on them! What a great idea!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

OH! My goodness, you are on a roll with these calendars, great use of images too. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at 2 Crafty Critter Crazies this week. Good Luck and I’m looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
Faith A DT

Pamela Duncan said...

This is a wonderful idea! Thank you for joining us at Jan's Digital Stamp Challenge, Pam, DT

Squdge said...

What a fantastic project to start the year!
Thank you so much for entering our challenge at Crafter's Castle this month....good luck :)
Keep crafting!
Lj xx
DT
Crafter's Castle
crafterscastle.blogspot.com

Donna Mosley said...

Great calendar Kitty, love the cute images. Thank you for joining us at Creative Inspirations. Good Luck!
Donna x