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DIY Decoupage Desk Calendar

Dec 31
**While I’m busy preparing for and welcoming a new baby into our home *woohoo!* I’m having some of my blogging friends step in and share some rad posts with you all. Please give them some love and enjoy their creative ways!**
DIY Decoupage Desk Calendar

Hello Home Lovers, I’m so thrilled to be guesting here at Lemon Thistle as Colleen takes a bit of time to devote to her gorgeous and expanding family.

I’m a fan of Colleen’s spirit and style. Family, fun, friendly. She creates accessible inspiration. Over at my blog, Recreational Decorator we are likeminded. We show how you can design, DIY, cook and garden like a pro – even if it’s just for fun. So, as a kindred maker, I hope you’ll enjoy a little Recreational Decorator love on Lemon Thistle. It’s especially exciting to kick off the new year with a project that will take you through the next 365 days.

Time flies. 2016! How did you get here already?

Make sure to celebrate each day of the New Year with this old-school DIY decoupage desk calendar – it’s a great way to say hello 2016 (and years to come).

Here’s what you’ll need to make your own DIY Decoupage Desktop Calendar:

  • Heavy Card Stock
  • Pretty Paper
  • Deck of Cards
  • Spray Paint
  • Clear Printer Labels
  • Exacto Knife
  • Glue Gun
  • Scissors
  • Paint Brush
  • Mod Podge (or mix equal parts white craft glue and water)

DIY Decoupage Desktop Calendar

After you gather your supplies, get your crafty on! In preparation, on the heavy cardstock draw: a rectangle pattern for the calendars back and sides; three dividers of staggered heights; and a rectangular base. Cut out with an exacto knife and crease the sides as shown.

DIY Decoupage Desktop Calendar
Now, assemble! With your glue gun, affix the pieces together, starting with the back and sides, then adding the dividers and finally the base as the bottom. Cut the sides and top on an angle as in the example or to create your own shape.

Now it’s time to make it pretty. Wrap the calendar stand with paper and adhere with Mod Podge. For tricky corners and angles, simply cut the paper to size and glue with the Mod Podge. When finished, cover with a final coat of Mod Podge to hold everything in place.

DIY Decoupage Desktop Calendar

Spread out 25 of your playing cards (this gives you a few extras). Paint one side with the spray paint and let them dry, then flip over and do the other side. We used gold paint and the finish is gorgeous!

DIY Decoupage Desktop Calendar

Now let’s make the date. Print out: 1 to 31 numbers for the days of the month, the 12 months, 5-10 years. We used clear labels and our printer so we could get creative with the font and size. You could also try stickers or hand letter. Use full size playing cards to put the days (two on each side, upside down from each other) and for the years. Use half size cards as shown for the months.

DIY Decoupage Desktop Calendar

That’s it! Now you can enjoy your beautiful new DIY decoupage desk calendar for years to come.

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Comments

  1. Gail

    Jan 02 at 1:46 pm

    Congrats. I am so happy for you. What a wonderful present for the New Year. Have a great start MOM..

    Reply
  2. Ilka

    Jan 05 at 12:03 pm

    This is such a great organizing idea. I love the paper you used, as well:)

    Reply
  3. Mary-the boondocks blog

    Jan 07 at 3:02 am

    This is such an adorable idea. One for each day of the week! And I love how you used what you had at home to create it! Great job. Happy New Year!

    Reply
  4. Raquel

    Jan 07 at 10:15 am

    Love this idea and great use of the playing cards! Pinning!

    Reply
  5. Jamie

    Jan 08 at 3:30 pm

    That is adorable!! What a great way to make the dates stand out on your desk, or counter!! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
  6. Lisa @ Recreated Designs

    Jan 09 at 1:07 pm

    What a cute DIY project! I always love a great calendar and it’s even better when you can make it from things you already have around the house :) Thanks so much for linking this up to the Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party last week. You are one of my featured picks tomorrow at the party over at Recreated Designs. Hugs, Lisa

    Reply
  7. Sharon Rowe

    Jan 10 at 11:25 am

    Thank you for sharing on Monday Madness last week! :) I love this calendar, it is so cute and practical too! This would make an awesome addition to my desk! I love this so much it is one of the features in next week’s party! Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  8. Herchel S

    Jan 11 at 5:31 am

    I love this craft! Do you mind if I use it in a round up of cute DIY office stuff?

    Reply
    • Colleen Pastoor

      Jun 17 at 10:18 am

      I’m sure I’m too slow to respond, but you’re always welcome :)

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Dawn

    Jan 13 at 9:18 am

    I love that calendar. How brilliant!

    Reply
  10. Quinn Caudill

    Jan 13 at 12:00 pm

    Great DIY! Pinned! Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you bring to the party this week.

    Reply

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