DIY Chalkboard Calendar

Ever since I painted my office/craftroom, I've been wanting a calendar of some type to go above my desk. I saw this calendar on Etsy and the over $60 price scared me!

So I was excited when Living Social offered a deal from www.swaagstore.com for a 6ft blackboard decal for only $8 with $3.50 shipping. This was a steal considering they usually sell these for $39.99.


Here is how I made my DIY chalkboard calendar:

 

1. Turn your blackboard decal over, and measure 4 inch squares for your days of the week, or 8 small grid squares by 8 small grid squares. Use a paper cutter or sharp scissors to cut out your squares.

 

2.  I used small rectangles, size 3 small grid squares by 8 small grid squares, to make my days of the week labels. I purchased a chalk marker to use on my chalkboard. They have them for under $5 at Walmart, or about $5-7 on etsy, amazon, and at Michael's (craft supply store). 

3. I made my month header with a piece that is 8 small grid squares by 45 small grid squares.





 
4. Next I measured on my desired location, the exact center of the space. This would be where the middle of the week- Wednesday- would go, and I could arrange the rest of the calendar days around this middle square.

 

5. And voila, here is my finished product:

What crafty DIY projects have you done so far this summer? I'm always looking for fun, new ideas!