Although September doesn't mean "back to school" for me anymore, there is still something about the month that makes me want to buy brand new pens and get organized!
And a new desk planner is exactly what I needed... I will be working from home in Texas starting in a few weeks, and I am looking for a large calendar that can help keep me organized. I couldn't find a desk calendar that wasn't all plain and ugly, so I figured I would set out on a DIY!
This paint chip calendar may require suffering through some stares at Home Depot as you gather an obnoxious amount of paint chips, but the end result is way worth it!
What you need:
- 35 paint chips
- 35 paint chips
- A frame
- Background paper
How to:
Begin by attaching background paper to the back of the frame.
Next, trim your paint chips to the desired size.
When picking paint chip, I chose 5 chips of 7 different colors.
Then, line your paint chips on the lined frame background.
Secure with double-sided sticky tape.
Reframe, and you're done!
Using a dry erase marker write on the glass front of the frame.
Erase as needed, and repeat!
I plan to hang it in my new office... it's clean, colorful, and exactly what this September called for!
So pretty!! What a great idea!! I'm with you - large calendars are usually so ugly!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun idea! I love the ombre colors and how pretty it would be in an office!
ReplyDelete<3, Pamela
Sequins & Sea Breezes
This is so cute! I need that little elmer glue thing-- it looks so handy!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCute idea!! Love the colors you picked too :)
ReplyDeleteThis is ADORABLE!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI bet Home Depot hates crafters that take all their paint chips :)
This is fantastic! Such a cleaver idea and I love the color scheme you picked for it!
ReplyDeletefun project! xo jillian - cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteYou are so stinking smart! I love this!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute, and love the color palette!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and perfect for a quick calendar (that's not boring ;))
ReplyDeleteOoh so pretty! Love how the ombre look is just perfect (and totally looks store-bought!).
ReplyDeleteOctober 3 - YAAAYYYYYY!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is SUPER cute!! Love the idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat size of picture frame did you use!?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the size of the paint chips and the frame?? Btw, the calendar is soo cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat size is the frame and paint chips? Hard to tell from photo but looks like a great size and I love the colors also. Thx.
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