Create a Personalised Flip Photo Calendar with Canon Selphy

Why Choose a Flip Photo Calendar for the New Year

As we welcome a brand-new year, there’s no better way for your customers to celebrate their memories than with a personalised flip photo calendar. This simple yet creative project adds a personal touch to daily life, making it a wonderful New Year’s gift idea. With just a few photos and a Canon SELPHY printer, anyone can turn special moments into lasting keepsakes that bring joy all year round.

This is the perfect time for Alloys partners to inspire customers to print, create, and gift, tapping into the sentimental and festive season. Whether your customers are looking for thoughtful gifts, fun family projects, or creative ways to decorate their home or office, Canon SELPHY printers make it effortless to produce high-quality, lab-grade photo prints right at home.

Thanks to Canon’s advanced dye-sublimation technology, every image comes to life in vibrant colour, crisp detail, and long-lasting quality. SELPHY prints are water-resistant, fade-resistant, and designed to preserve memories beautifully for years to come.

Encourage your customers to make the most of this gifting season with Canon’s trusted, compact, and easy-to-use photo printers that deliver professional print quality in every shot.

Essential Materials for Your DIY Calendar Project

To get started on your personalised flip photo calendar, you’ll need a few essential materials. Here’s a handy list to ensure you have everything you need:

• Canon SELPHY Printer: Compact and powerful, perfect for high-quality photo prints at home.
• Photo paper: Ensure compatibility with Canon SELPHY for the best results.
• Plywood cut to A4 paper size: Provides a sturdy, stylish base.
• One binder clip: Keeps calendar pages neatly together.
• Two screw-in wall hooks: Allows easy flipping and display.
• Glue: To secure the binder clip to the plywood.
• A hole punch: For neat, even holes in the calendar pages.

By recommending this simple list to customers, partners can showcase how easy it is to turn creativity into a finished product with Canon SELPHY printers.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Calendar

Here’s how your customers can make their own photo calendar using their Canon SELPHY printer:

1. Print Photos: Choose and print favourite photos using the Canon SELPHY. Each print will feature professional-grade colour and clarity.

2. Prepare the Base: Centre the first photo on the plywood and mark the clip placement.

3. Attach the Clip: Glue the binder clip where marked.

4. Print and Cut Calendar Numbers: Create the month pages.

5. Punch Holes: For hooks and flipping convenience.

6. Install Hooks: Screw in the hooks at the top of the board.

7. Assemble: Attach all photos and pages to the clip — ready to use or gift!

Encourage customers to share their creations online to inspire others and promote how Canon SELPHY brings high-quality prints to life at home.

Tips for Selecting the Perfect Photos

• Mix It Up: Use a combination of portraits, travel shots, and candid memories.

• Match the Seasons: Align each month’s photo with seasonal themes.

• High Resolution: Use clear, high-resolution images to make the most of SELPHY’s professional print capabilities.

• Meaningful Moments: Focus on images that evoke emotion and connection.

This adds a personal touch that makes the project not just beautiful but meaningful.

Showcasing Your Calendar: Creative Display Ideas

Once completed, your customers can proudly display their calendar or gift it to loved ones. Suggest a few display ideas:

• Wall Mount: Hang it as an eye-catching piece in the home.

• Desk Display: Add warmth and personality to any workspace.

• Gift Presentation: Pair it with a small frame or decorative box for an elegant finish.

Troubleshooting Common Issues with Canon Selphy

For a seamless experience, help your customers overcome common issues:

• Print Quality: Always use genuine Canon photo paper and select the right printer settings for optimal results.

• Paper Jams: Load paper properly and clean the feed regularly.

• Wi-Fi Connection: Check range and settings; refer to Canon’s manual if issues persist.

Why Partners Should Promote SELPHY This Season

The New Year season is all about reflection, creativity, and fresh starts — the perfect opportunity for your customers to print and preserve their best moments. For partners, this is the ideal time to promote Canon SELPHY printers as the ultimate gift for families, creatives, and photo enthusiasts.

Highlight Canon’s superior print quality, ease of use, and compact design that make SELPHY a must-have for home printing projects.

Drive festive sales and help customers make memories last with Canon SELPHY printers, available now at Alloys.