Desktop Wallpaper Calendar: December 2011

• By Smashing Editorial Team
• November 30th, 2011
• Christmas, Wallpapers
• 148 Comments

We always try our best to challenge your artistic abilities and produce some interesting, beautiful and creative artwork. And as designers we usually turn to different sources of inspiration. As a matter of fact, we’ve discovered the best one — desktop wallpapers that are a little more distinctive than the usual crowd. This creativity mission has been going on for over two years now, and we are very thankful to all designers who have contributed and are still diligently contributing each month.

We continue to nourish you with a monthly spoon of inspiration. This post features 30 free desktop wallpapers created by artists across the globe for December 2011. Both versions with a calendar and without a calendar can be downloaded for free. It’s time to freshen up your wallpaper!

Please note that:

• All images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper,
• You can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our Desktop Wallpaper Calendar series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them?

December Blue

"December Blue is reminiscent of a scene from a classic Christmas stop motion film." Designed by Colin Whitehurst from Philippines.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1280×800, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440

Retro Christmas

"Inspired by the old Christmas cards and 50′s style." Designed by Joao Lima Jr. from Brazil.

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Sweater

"I really like christmas sweaters, and you are better." Designed by Zachary Vandehey from USA.

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Christmas Winter

Designed by Shravan Mishra from India.

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Firebirds

Designed by Matej Loncko from Slovakia.

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Crayon’s Snowy Sailing

"When I was a little girl, I was greatly fascinated about the magic of crayons. I still am. This illustration pays homage to the humble crayon. A life shared with children (and grown-ups who refuse to grow old). A small but a colorful, textured life. This winter season, I want to portray “Crayosa” as she peacefully sails through the snowy sea, carried by the stack of crayons in different shades of blue and purple." Designed by Jessette Dayate – Catral from Singapore.

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• Without calendar: 1024×640, 1280×800, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1200

Sign Of The Times

"The Holidays, the Winter Solstice, the End of the Calendar Year. Make sure you stop and enjoy December for it will be January before you know it." Designed by Deidra Wilson from USA.

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Winter Wonderland

"I took this photo whilst walking in the heavy snowfall in the UK last December." Designed by Ben Young from UK.

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• Without calendar: 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1280×800, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440

Holiday Lights

"It’s that magical time of the year. One can never have enough twinkle and glow!" Designed by Tirelessweaver from Canada.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1440×1050, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440

Merry Christmas Wallpaper

"Have a pleasant christmas and enjoy this beautiful time." Designed by Christian Goldemann from Germany.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440

Simple December

Designed by Lisa Temes from Canada.

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• Without calendar: 360×480, 480×640, 1024×1024, 1280×720, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 2560×1440

Hand Drawn December

"Warm, hand drawn letters defrost a cold month." Designed by Sean Mccabe from USA.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440, 2560×1600

Tongue Stuck On Lamppost

"Boy with tongue stuck on lamppost." Designed by Josh Cleland from USA.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 1024×1024, 1280×800, 1440×900, 1680×1200, 1920×1200, 2560×1440

Pixel

"Christmas for pixel-lovers!" Designed by Lotum from Germany.

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• Without calendar: 640×960, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 1920×1200

Winter Flakes

"A slightly different take on the traditional green and red of the holidays with delicate snowflakes and a touch of mistletoe." Designed by Soochie from USA.

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Jingle All The Way

Designed by Aeri Jeong from Australia.

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Father Frost

"Happy new year! Na zdorov’je!" Designed by Cheloveche.ru from Russia.

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Candy Cane Monster

Designed by Agnieszka Malarczyk from Poland.

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Merry Xmas

"Merry Xmas to all! December is the month of christmas, parties and shopping, and we all love it! Merry Xmas  —  don’t you just LOVE December?" Designed by Supreet Singh from India.

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Night Snow

"Watching swirling snowflakes in the night sky is one of my favourite parts of the winter season. Cold, but beautiful!" Designed by Natalie Schulze from USA.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 1024×768, 1280×800, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440

Love Christmas

Designed by Mateusz Mackowiak from Poland.

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Pow Time

"I’ve created this wallpaper in hope that december brings us many inches of bright white snow. There’s plenty of fun outside with this frozen water anyway!" Designed by Marek Chrenko from Slovakia.

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Who Ate All The Christmas Cookies???

"Just a bit of Christmas fun with the birds Pipita and Milo. This time with a new (still nameless) character: the magpie stole all the Christmas cookies Pipita just made and of course she’s angry at Milo (as usual). Have a fun Christmas (and watch out for cookie thiefs!;))!" Designed by Nicole Bauer from Germany.

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• Without calendar: 320×480, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1280×800, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440

The Little Things

"A wallpaper to represent the “Holiday Spirit” that is less commercial, and more inspirational by illustrating 150+ little things that mean everything." Designed by Winsome Interactive from USA.

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International Christmas

Designed by Roland Szaboka from Hungary.

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Deer December

Designed by Crystal Ho from Canada.

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Turkish Barbecue

Designed by Credo Global from Turkey.

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Give More

"Remember to always give more than you take. If we could all do this, the world would be a much better place." Designed by Nathan Miller from USA.

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Time Is Ticking Away

Designed by Marcus White.

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Southern December

"I can’t help but associate December with chilly nights and roast chicken, but here’s a little something for the Southern Hemisphere! Picture taken at Kamari beach, Santorini." Designed by Suety Kwan from USA.

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• Without calendar: 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440

Mister Snowman

"Mister Snowman is coming." Designed by Thomas Danzo from France.

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Join In Next Month!

Please note that we respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience throughout their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us, but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.

A big thank you to all designers for their participation. Join in next month!

What’s Your Favourite?

What’s your favorite theme or wallpaper for this month? Please let us know in the comment section below!

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