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Diva of DIY

How to Make a DIY Special Occasion Calendar

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Are you looking for the perfect gift?  This DIY calendar is a super cute way to remember the special occasions of your favorite people.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

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Supplies needed for DIY Calendar:

  • 10-12 paint sticks*
  • Rustoleum Espresso Spray Paint
  • Rustoleum Heirloom White Spray Paint
  • 1′ x 6″ board cut to 18″
  • Eye Hooks (These are the ones I used)
  • Jump Rings (These are the ones I used)
  • Jewelry Pliers
  • Router (optional)
  • Drill
  • 1/8″ Drill Bit
  • 1/16″ Drill Bit
  • Sanding Block
  • Removable Stencils
  • Minwax Stain (This is my favorite)
  • Staining Pad
  • Painter Pyramids (Everyone needs a set of these)

*you can use wooden circles, stars and/or hearts instead of cutting paint sticks

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

DIY Calendar Instructions:

Step 1)  Spray all of the paint sticks with brown spray paint.  Let dry.

Step 2)  Spray all but 3 of the brown paint sticks in white spray paint.  Let dry.

Step 3)  Spray the other 3 paint sticks in an alternate color.  These will be used for anniversaries.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 4)  Cut all of the painted sticks into 1″ lengths.  Note:  Paint all of the sticks prior to cutting.  I cut this unpainted stick purely for demonstration while I was impatiently waiting for my painted ones to dry. LOL

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 5)  Touch up the cut edges with the white spray paint.  Let dry.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 6)  Using a sanding block or 220-grit sandpaper, sand the edges of the paint stick squares.  This will soften the corners and expose some of the brown paint from underneath.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

This is what they will look like when finished.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 7)  Drill a hole in the top and bottom of each square using a 1/8″ drill bit.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Separate your jump rings.  You will need these for the next step.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 8)  Attach an 8mm jump ring to the top and bottom hole on each paint stick square.

Step 9)  Connect each square by attaching a 6mm jump ring to the 8mm jump rings.

Sit the completed squares off to the side while you make the calendar plaque.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 10)  Soften the edge of your 1″ x 6″ x 18″ board with a sanding block or, for a more finished look, use a router.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 11)  Dip a staining pad or cheesecloth into your stain and wipe on your 1″ x 6″ board.  Wipe off excess stain.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Have you ever seen these?  They are reusable, peel-n-stick stencils and they are perfect for this type of project.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 12)  Place stencils on the front of your plaque.  Burnish them to avoid bleed through.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 13)  Spray your board with the white spray paint.  Let dry

Step 14)  Remove peel-n-stick stencils.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

  Step 15)  Lightly distress with a sanding block (optional).

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 16)  Measure the center of your board in both directions.  My center was 3/8″ wide and 9″ lengthwise.  Since my board is 18″ and I have 12 months, each month will be 1.5″ apart.

Starting at 9″, measure 3/4″ on either side.  Next, measure 1.5″ out both directions until you reach the end.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Step 17)  Create a pilot hole and each of your marks using a 1/16″ drill bit.

Step 18)  Screw in the eye hooks at each mark.

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Check out these variations:

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

Full tutorial for these boards coming soon!

Never miss an important date again! Family Celebrations Calendar makes the perfect DIY Christmas gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, any celebration!

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  1. Cindi Lawson says

    11/02/2016 at 12:39 pm

    I love these signs! So cute and easy to do!! ?
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      11/03/2016 at 2:44 am

      Thanks Cindi!
      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    11/04/2016 at 4:56 pm

    These turned out really cute!
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      11/07/2016 at 6:12 pm

      Thanks Sarah!
      Reply
  3. Toni | Small Home Soul says

    11/04/2016 at 6:30 pm

    I love these calendars, I caught a little of your live video the other day. It helps to see someone build something sometimes. I love that you show them in different styles since everyone has their own design style.
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      11/07/2016 at 6:10 pm

      Thank you Toni. I love doing live videos!
      Reply
  4. Susanne says

    11/06/2016 at 8:34 pm

    This is such a cute project! My mother-in-law has wanted one of these for a long time...I may have to give it a try! And those stencils....I think I might be able to actually stencil with that kind!!! Thank you for sharing at TaDa Thursday!!
    Reply
    • divaofdiy says

      11/07/2016 at 8:43 am

      You can for sure do it! These would make a great gift for your mother-in-law!
      Reply

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