DIY Flip Over Calendar: Craft Your Own Calendar!
- DifficultyEasy
A Creative and Personalized Craft Project Looking for a fun and practical DIY project? A flip over calendar is not only a great way to keep track of the days, but it also adds a unique touch to your home decor. Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own flip over calendar with personalized engravings and colorful designs.
Cut the Wooden Plank to Size
Using your Dremel Moto-Saw, cut the wooden plank to your desired size for the calendar. To ensure the edges are smooth and even, you can get your Dremel rotary-tool with your sanding accessory and sand all over the cut parts.
Measure and Mark Hook Placement
Measure and mark where you want to place the triangular hooks. These hooks will hold the labels, so make sure they are positioned high enough. Use a pencil to mark the spots.
Attach the Hooks
Drill small holes at the marked spots using your Rotary-Tool, then be sure to screw the hooks securely.
Engrave the Labels
For a flip calendar, you'll need numbers for the days and names or numbers for the months. Use a pencil or marker to outline them on the labels. With your Dremel Rotary Tool engrave the outlined text or numbers onto the wooden labels. For a deeper engraving, press slightly harder. This will allow for better coloring later if you choose to fill in the engravings. Use any of your engraving or carving accessories for this step.
Smooth the Edges
Use a sanding accessory on the Dremel Rotary Tool to smooth the edges of the engravings, ensuring a clean and polished look.
Add Color and Paint!
If you like color, use liquid acrylic paint or markers to fill in the engravings. This will make the text and numbers pop. For those who love vibrant colors, paint the wooden plank. You can choose a single color or create a pattern. Let the paint dry completely.
Assemble the Calendar
Hang the engraved wooden labels on the hooks. Ensure they are in the correct order to easily change the date each day.
Final Touches
If you prefer a natural look, consider staining the labels after engraving instead of using paint. This gives a rustic and elegant finish.
Creating a DIY flip over calendar is a fantastic way to blend functionality with creativity. This project allows for endless customization, making it a perfect gift or a stylish addition to your own home. Enjoy crafting your unique flip over calendar!
We are Roel (on the left) and Mariëlle (on the right), a father-daughter duo who absolutely enjoy getting creative together through DIY projects. Not only is it fun to work as a team, but it's also exciting to see the results of the projects we create.
Roel is an artist with years of experience creating paintings and sculptures, specializing in abstract art. Mariëlle used to run an interior design blog and a YouTube channel where she showcased many DIY projects.When it comes to our specialty, we would say it's definitely home interior design. We love upcycling furniture and creating custom pieces ourselves.
You can check out our work on Instagram and our website. Here's where you can find us:
- Roel's Instagram: @roelwielheesen
- Roel's website: roelwielheesen.nl
- Mariëlle's Instagram: @marielle.frens
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: many years
SPECIALITY: Home interior design, upcycling
FAVORITE TOOL: Multitool 8240 because it allows us to do so many different things with it.