You ever look at a calendar and wish it could tell stories, not just mark the days? I've been daydreaming about making a symbolic wall calendar—something that captures the little moments that make life sparkle. I mean, what if each month wasn't just about the dates but about memories? Like, wouldn’t it be neat to have a photo from that goofy road trip in July, or a doodle of my cat lounging with a sunbeam in December? Just thinking about it makes my heart swell! I want this calendar to be like a scrapbook of my year, reminding me of laughter, love, and even the lessons learned. Who needs another bland calendar when you can create a vibrant tale on your wall?
Items You’ll Need
- Poster Board
- Sticky Notes
- Markers
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue or Tape
- Stickers
- Magnet Strips
- Calendar Template
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Gather Materials
First, I gather all my supplies: poster board, sticky notes, markers, a ruler, scissors, glue or tape, stickers, magnet strips, and my calendar template. I make sure everything is neat and within reach.
Step 2: Prepare the Base
Next, I take the poster board and decide what size I want my calendar to be. Using the ruler, I measure and cut the poster board to the desired size. This will be the base of my calendar.
Step 3: Create the Calendar Grid
I use the ruler to draw a grid on the poster board for the calendar. Each block will represent a day of the month. I make sure to leave enough space to write or stick things on later.
Step 4: Label the Days
I take my markers and write the numbers of the days across the top of each column, making each number bold and colorful. I also create a small header section where I'll add the month.
Step 5: Decorate with Sticky Notes
I grab the sticky notes and write down symbolic representations for special days—like birthdays or holidays. Instead of just writing the day, I draw a simple picture or put a symbol that represents the activity.
Step 6: Add Some Fun with Stickers
Next, I take some fun stickers and place them on different days to mark additional celebrations or reminders. This step is important to make the calendar visually engaging.
Step 7: Finish with Magnet Strips
Finally, I attach magnet strips to the back of the poster board so I can hang my calendar on the fridge or any magnetic surface. This makes it easy to update whenever necessary!
Step 8: Hang It Up and Enjoy!
Now that my calendar is complete, I hang it up in a place where everyone can see it. I step back and admire my work, ready to fill in the calendar with more fun symbolic notes as the month goes by!