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How to Create a Dry Erase Calendar Out of Picture Frames

This DIY will show you how to create an adorable calendar out of an old picture frame that you never use anymore! Perfect for gifts and for yourself. Cheap and fun!

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Step 1 of 17
Take an old picture frame with multiple photo spots. I'm using an old bulletin board. This is what it looked like before it was transformed :) (yes, I LOVE One Direction!)

Take an old picture frame with multiple photo spots. I'm using an old bulletin board. This is what it looked like before it was transformed :) (yes, I LOVE One Direction!)

Step 2 of 17
Remove any pictures and the glass.

Remove any pictures and the glass.

Step 3 of 17

I was going to paint the frame black with acrylic paint and splatter on neon colors, but I found out I didn't have black paint. So I'll have to do that another time!

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Now the fun part! Pick out patterned card stock, pictures, magazine articles, or anything that you would like to create the background of your calendar. I used these papers because they match my room.

Now the fun part! Pick out patterned card stock, pictures, magazine articles, or anything that you would like to create the background of your calendar. I used these papers because they match my room.

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Measure each picture frame and cut your background material approx. 1/4 to 1/2 an inch bigger on each side. This way the paper will be guaranteed to fit.

Measure each picture frame and cut your background material approx. 1/4 to 1/2 an inch bigger on each side. This way the paper will be guaranteed to fit.

Step 6 of 17
...beware. If you have a pet, they will more then likely be interested and get in your way 😜 YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

...beware. If you have a pet, they will more then likely be interested and get in your way 😜 YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

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Flip the frame over and place the paper patterned-side-up so you can see what it'll look like.

Flip the frame over and place the paper patterned-side-up so you can see what it'll look like.

Step 8 of 17
Organize the backgrounds so they look just the way you like it :)

Organize the backgrounds so they look just the way you like it :)

Step 9 of 17
Take the papers off one at a time and write whatever it is you want the spot to be on the back. Since I only have 9 spots, I'm making a weekly calendar.

Take the papers off one at a time and write whatever it is you want the spot to be on the back. Since I only have 9 spots, I'm making a weekly calendar.

Step 10 of 17
Decorate the front of your papers anyway you want. Here I used a stencil...

Decorate the front of your papers anyway you want. Here I used a stencil...

Step 11 of 17
...my own writing...

...my own writing...

Step 12 of 17
...and stickers to write the titles. (Sorry for the quality of the picture 😁) Add any other embellishments you feel like adding!

...and stickers to write the titles. (Sorry for the quality of the picture 😁) Add any other embellishments you feel like adding!

Step 13 of 17
Place the glass back on. I used sticky tack to help keep the backgrounds in place, but this is optional depending on your picture frame.

Place the glass back on. I used sticky tack to help keep the backgrounds in place, but this is optional depending on your picture frame.

Step 14 of 17
Place your paper back, only this time place it facing the glass. This is where it's helpful to have the subject written on the back.

Place your paper back, only this time place it facing the glass. This is where it's helpful to have the subject written on the back.

Step 15 of 17
Add the backing and close up the tabs! And now for the revealing moment...

Add the backing and close up the tabs! And now for the revealing moment...

Step 16 of 17
Make sure everything looks exactly how you want it! If it doesn't, fix it right away.

Make sure everything looks exactly how you want it! If it doesn't, fix it right away.

Step 17 of 17
Taking a dry-erase marker, write in your schedule! Ahhh, so much neater :) Have fun and be creative!

Taking a dry-erase marker, write in your schedule! Ahhh, so much neater :) Have fun and be creative!

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Picture frame with multiple frames

Paper or pictures of your choice

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Scissors and a pen

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Elva 😛😄😃😊😉🍩

This is so cool! I love this idea

Elva 😛😄😃😊😉🍩 2 months ago

Alex The Wise

The cutest!

Alex The Wise 3 months ago

Camille Moody

1 Direction rules Lou is awesome

Camille Moody 4 months ago

Ess :)

Thanks

Ess :) 5 months ago

Leighla 💜🎃🌱🌵🐑🌻💜

Yes, and any other non-porous surface (eg: refrigerator, laminate...)

Leighla 💜🎃🌱🌵🐑🌻💜 5 months ago

Ess :)

The dry erase markers come off of glass?

Ess :) 5 months ago

Nancy Nguyen

That's creative!

Nancy Nguyen 8 months ago

Leighla 💜🎃🌱🌵🐑🌻💜

Use black board paint on a magnetic surface... Dual purpose surface :)

Leighla 💜🎃🌱🌵🐑🌻💜 8 months ago

Ishkaz Avril

Love this! ❤

Ishkaz Avril 8 months ago

Goi Haru

Now i get an idea. Only i'm so sloppy, I'll just write on my friends' faces on the photo frames. Wait, that's not my notes. It looks like mustache and beard drawings. Hahaha! Lovely guide btw!

Goi Haru 8 months ago

Tabasom Sam

Creative. Very good

Tabasom Sam 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

Karen: you're very welcome!!

(author) 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

Emma: It was just an old one I had laying around! I'm sure I've had it for a good 5 years already ☺

(author) 8 months ago

Karen Morison

I love this idea! I want to do it in my office so I can have an excuse to show off my pretty papers!!! Thank you SO MUCH for doing this! Great idea!

Karen Morison 8 months ago

Cara Fulford

Awesome a green project that is fabulous and adaptable to all ages and settings!

Cara Fulford 8 months ago

Emma Simpson

Where did you get the board from

Emma Simpson 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

Thanks! :)

(author) 8 months ago

Elmo K.S

Cool! I love your hand writing!

Elmo K.S 8 months ago

Amy Nixon

*louis and niall

Amy Nixon 4 months ago

Camille Moody

1D I LOVE LOU AND NIEL

Camille Moody 4 months ago

Sarah C

Love 1D haha

Sarah C 7 months ago

Amy Nixon

1d is awesome whoever dosent know that must be out of their mind !!!

Amy Nixon 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

I try ;)

(author) 8 months ago

Taylor M

Omg you love 1D?!? You're awesome haha

Taylor M 8 months ago

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Delilah 😊

Haha he's 3/4 Ragdoll 1/4 Siamese :) he's a pretty boy!

(author) 8 months ago

Sara Sara

What kind of cat is this? He's beautiful!

Sara Sara 8 months ago

Kim Miles

Lol I have one just like him lol

Kim Miles 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

Haha animals is weird!

(author) 8 months ago

Karen Morison

I hope my cat Jake doesn't see this and get any IDEAS!

Karen Morison 8 months ago

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Marie-Anne B

Thanks

Marie-Anne B 7 months ago

Delilah 😊

Awe well thanks! I had forgotten about that! I'll try to get it done this week :)

(author) 7 months ago

Marie-Anne B

Ikr!!

Marie-Anne B 7 months ago

Rosie Law

I'm with Marie-Anne B.......please show the whole alphabet, upper & lower case, so that we can learn to do it. It really is such a stunning, yet simplistic design. Awesome! You are very talented. xx

Rosie Law 7 months ago

Marie-Anne B

Thanks

Marie-Anne B 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

Thank you Marie-Anne :) I might just do that!

(author) 8 months ago

Marie-Anne B

Can u make a guide doing this font with all the letters Caps and No-Caps please?? Its VERY nice

Marie-Anne B 8 months ago

Goi Haru

That's cute!

Goi Haru 8 months ago

Delilah 😊

Thank you :)

(author) 8 months ago

Karen Morison

Wow! Talented!

Karen Morison 8 months ago

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