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This is the January-April 2009 NEOPOLITAN PIG Calendar TokiToki = cute pod papercraft you make yourself
To use the file please DOWNLOAD it from the left-hand menu
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To make your own calendar toki to use at your desk all you need to do is:
Download the PDF, print, cut, glue and fold
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Super-duper extra instructions you'll never need:
1. Print: Any printer (laser or inkjet) will work well. If you'd like your toki to be sturdier and last longer I suggest using a heavier grade paper if your printer can handle it. To compare, a normal piece of paper is 24lb; 50-60lb is a good weight, but I wouldn't go over 80lb or your toki won't fold correctly.
2. Cut: Scissors work great but if you want to be super precise I personally use an exacto knife and straightedge. Razorblades/boxcutters work too, but PLEASE! Watch those little fingers and never put them in the way of the blade.
3. Scoring: is optional. Scoring means to crease the paper beforehand so it folds on the impressed line very precisely. I do this with the back of my exacto blade making sure to press very lightly. You may also use a mechanical pencil with no lead, the back of a sewing needle, a boning tool (yes a piece of flattened bone like a tongue depressor that has a sharpened point on one end used by professional bookmakers) or any tool that has a dull point. The goal is to 'score' the paper half way. Use a ruler in this step too. You may score while you're cutting, before you cut or even after you freed the toki from the paper.
4. Glueing: You only need one spot of glue for your tokis. If you have trouble controlling the flow of your glue or your children are squeezing it like a ketchup bottle here is a helpful hint. Drop a dab of glue on a scrap paper; using a toothpick, dip one end into the glue and apply it onto the flap.
5. Tucking: Your final step! Tokis are built with small slices in the flaps so when you tuck them in, it should lock.
Note: If you ever need to transport your little tokis from one location to another, simply squeeze the sides and pull out the flaps. Your toki is now flat and ready to move with you!
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Milkbun and Toki are copyrighted 2009 to Daria
Please do not copy and/or distribute my work
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Comments: 49
cxherry221 [2013-09-22 19:05:33 +0000 UTC]
what i do is that i fold all 4 sides and figure out what to do.
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lilgreenwingz [2010-01-29 13:05:55 +0000 UTC]
just wanna ask... what kind of paper to be use in printing?? what size??
btw..soo kawaii :3
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milkbun In reply to lilgreenwingz [2010-02-09 20:46:57 +0000 UTC]
I just use 8.5 x 11 paper. I use Epson paper which is a bit more expensive. I like it because it's just a little bit thicker and it has a nice smooth coating.
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NBSky [2009-08-23 09:28:33 +0000 UTC]
Wooooooww strawberry x333
even though jun to april ended xD
am gonna make it x3
ThanX dear
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nekoyo [2009-02-18 11:55:25 +0000 UTC]
It's so beautiful n_n
I just made it, with a slightly thicker paper, and it worked just great! I never knew these could be so little work - and especially so little glueing! Quite a stroke of genius, doing it this way... I used to make boxes like these for my friends on special occasions, but there was always more glueing involved, and a big mess haha ^_^ Thanks for the great inspiration, maybe I'll make some of my own now!!
The cute piggy sits on my monitor now, smiling at me :-D
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milkbun In reply to nekoyo [2009-02-18 19:26:26 +0000 UTC]
Oh you are so welcome. Thanks for such a lovely compliment!
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Kizlit [2009-01-30 07:54:02 +0000 UTC]
I printed it out and put it together It was very easy to do so and it's so adorable!
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Panduhmonium [2009-01-19 00:13:47 +0000 UTC]
I printed one out and my boyfriend cut it and put it together for me! I love it! But I noticed there is a typo for January! You have January 19th twice instead of 18 then 19. Just wanted to let you know.
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milkbun In reply to Panduhmonium [2009-01-19 08:09:17 +0000 UTC]
Gah! Oh no. I made a similar mistake last year too. T_T
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Tifa-nyah13 [2009-01-16 22:48:38 +0000 UTC]
I love piggys!!! I'm downloading it. Thank you for sharing this everyone who loves piggys as much as I do. Thank you very much!
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milkbun In reply to Tifa-nyah13 [2009-01-18 09:00:47 +0000 UTC]
yay! I'm glad I got to make your favorite animal then
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Tifa-nyah13 In reply to milkbun [2009-01-18 11:46:19 +0000 UTC]
And I thank you again for sharing the AWESOME piggy calendar with everyone. Thank you!
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Fiddlefolk [2009-01-13 21:22:54 +0000 UTC]
I think it`s a nice idea to share that with others ^^
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Lisa-Cotter-Designs [2009-01-12 20:50:33 +0000 UTC]
This ones so cute sis ! mind u they are all very cute I might just have to make one I think <3
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DumblyDoor [2009-01-07 01:25:51 +0000 UTC]
Very nice I have one question. For your tokis, do you use cardstock paper or any other hard, durable paper? Because I don't think printer paper will make the tokis very 'strong'
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milkbun In reply to DumblyDoor [2009-01-07 03:13:28 +0000 UTC]
Yeah I agree. I've used regular 24lb copy paper and it has come out alright, but I find slightly thicker higher grade paper is more worth it for nice tokis.
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DumblyDoor In reply to milkbun [2009-01-07 06:11:06 +0000 UTC]
so is cardstock alright or should it be thinner?
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milkbun In reply to DumblyDoor [2009-01-07 23:25:59 +0000 UTC]
I wouldn't go above 80lb or it might not fold properly. I'm not sure what cardstock is specifically, but it should say on the package.
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DumblyDoor In reply to milkbun [2009-01-07 23:34:41 +0000 UTC]
I have 65lbs... I made it last night and turned out fine My exacto knife is awesome... but it doesn't look at great as yours
thats for sure
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twinkletwinkle-stars [2008-12-18 21:41:31 +0000 UTC]
Soo cute! : ) Downloading, maybe I'll use this next year
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coriyu [2008-12-12 13:22:39 +0000 UTC]
Eeep, its so adorable - I might be wanting to use this for next year
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posiekitty [2008-12-10 17:06:52 +0000 UTC]
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
This is ADORABLE!!!!! So creative!!!!!!!!! Such an amzing idea!
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DarkFireRaven [2008-12-09 17:11:09 +0000 UTC]
*happy squee*
The face! XD This is so cute. ^_^
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Chocotini [2008-12-09 00:55:12 +0000 UTC]
So incredibly cute! The piggy's sleepy expression is the cutest, plus, this is my absolute favorite color scheme! I'm so printing this out now. <3
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milkbun In reply to Chocotini [2008-12-09 05:51:45 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much Chocotini. And for all the lovely comments. You're the best <3
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MILK-PANDA [2008-12-09 00:01:26 +0000 UTC]
beautiful! i never seen this type of calender before! i think its creative. and letting us use it for free? thank you! you rock!
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FionaCreates [2008-12-08 23:49:29 +0000 UTC]
Gya I shall sooo make these up for my uni desk!
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milkbun In reply to FionaCreates [2008-12-08 23:53:07 +0000 UTC]
Thanks you here, and the chat and through IM
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