This dry erase calendar is one of the most popular projects I’ve ever shared on Somewhat Simple!
MATERIALS: All you need is a glass frame, a sharpie marker, a ruler and vinyl stickers if you have them. (If you dont have them, just write the labels yourself with the marker, or email me- I will get you some!)
Here is the frame I chose:
DIRECTIONS: First, I painted the frame red and then distressed it by sanding the edges.
Then I flipped the frame over to the backside, got my free ruler from the grocery store and my trusty Sharpie marker and went to work drawing lines!
I was worried about this part, wondering if one slip of my hand would make a line not straight and ruin the entire glass, but I was pleasantly surprised at how easy the marker comes off with a little Windex and paper towel. I changed my mind on the spacing of each area and had to erase that “permanent marker” several times!!! PLEASE NOTE: It is important to draw the lines on the back of the glass so you don’t have to worry about the lines coming off the more you use this calendar.
After the lines were drawn, I applied my vinyl stickers, also to the backside of the glass. (If you are cutting your vinyl, you will need to cut it backwards so it looks right from the front.)
Lastly, I added some hardware to the back so it will hang on the wall, like so:
When all of that is done, your calendar is finished! Simply use a dry erase marker to write and rewrite your family’s happenings!
One cute variation I saw was done on a 12×12 frame so you can change the background of you calendar with scrapbook paper to match the seasons of the year! This idea is a lot of fun, so make one and get creative with it!
Here are some more pictures of one I made using a $5 Ikea frame.
The frame was the perfect size, but watch out, the permanent marker is not as easy to rub off of the plexiglass!
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Adorable! Is is possible to buy these vinal labels from you? I love this! My email is stacy_slr@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Do you post overseas and what would shipping cost please?
Just love this idea!!
Hi Nadia, I havent ever shipped overseas, so I don’t know what the shipping would cost.
Hi Steph. where can i get those cut out words? this is so cool. i want to do it!!
thanks!
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I would love to buy a set of the vinyl letters also. Can you email me if this is possible?
Thanks! bubang@gmail.com
Like many others before me I would love to buy the vinyl letters! Do you have any available? Thanks I just love your idea.
Liz
I had a question about your vinyl lettering. I love your window calendar and I am working on my own version. I was wondering if I could order a set, but request a few changes…
I would like to replace Goals with Responsibilities
I would like to replace Grocery List with Let’s Focus on
I would like to replace Notes with Quote of the Week
I would like to replace Don’t Forget with Dinner (slightly smaller if possible)
Is this something you would be interested/able to do? If so could you give me a quote? Thank you!
Hi Tanya-
Occasionally I do offer these vinyl stickers in my shop, but unfortunately I don’t do custom orders on them. So sorry!!! Good luck with your project!
Where do you get the glass from? and cut to your specifications? Thank you, I have been wanting to do this for a very long time.
I bought the entire frame with the glass included at a thrift store. Best of luck on your project!
What is the size of the glass/plexiglass in the frame you are using? It looks pretty big. Just wondering. Thanks!
It is 20×20
Hi, I’d love to order a set of the vinyl letters! Can you email me with ordering info? Thanks!
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I would live to make this. Can you email me how to purchase a set of the vinyl letters?
Hi! I really love this idea and I tried to look up a website to make the vinyl lettering but I couldnt find any that looked nice enough. Can you please email me about how to purchase the vinyl letters?
I would love to purchase the vinyl lettering. Ease let me know how
Love re-purposing a fame in this manner. Make task making fun for everyone.