DIY Flip Over Calendar: Craft Your Own Calendar!

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 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.

Drill small holes at the marked spots using your Rotary-Tool, then be sure to screw the hooks securely.

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.

Use a sanding accessory on the Rotray Tool to smooth the edges of the engravings, ensuring a clean and polished look.

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.

Hang the engraved wooden labels on the hooks. Ensure they are in the correct order to easily change the date each day.

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!