Watercolor Calendar

Create a reusable DIY calendar to organize your schedule. Use watercolors for a splatter spray effect and write in important events each month!

Ages: Tween and up, Adult

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Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Markers
Watercolors
Funnel
Measuring Cups
Pencil(s)
Plastic Frame
Poster Board
Ruler
Spray Bottle
Warm Water
Washi Tape

Steps

Step 1

On a piece of poster board, outline the grid for your calendar with washi tape. Use a ruler and pencil to create 7 equal boxes across and 5 equal boxes down.
Step 2

Drop 1 or 2 watercolor tablets into a spray bottle and add 2 oz warm water.
Step 3

Replace the cap on the spray bottle and shake to dissolve the watercolor tablet(s).
Step 4

Spray the watercolor mixture onto the poster board.
Step 5

Repeat steps 2–4 with different colors and let dry 1–2 hours.
Step 6

Pull away the washi tape to reveal the calendar grid.
Step 7

Write the days of the week at the top of the calendar with Super Tips.
Step 8

Place the poster board into a plastic frame of the same size.
Step 9

Use window markers to add in the month, days, and your events!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Use any size poster board or heavy paper that you’d like. To create our calendar, we used a 24” x 18” piece of poster board and created 3” x 3” squares to complete our calendar grid.
To start fresh every month, wipe the frame clean using a damp paper towel.

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