DIY Family Calendar Tutorial

I have a nice and easy tutorial for you today!  I was inspired by a DIY Calendar I saw on Pinterest a while ago. (source ~ Please visit this Etsy shop if you want to purchase a great calendar!)  This is a little different than most tutorials I like, because it is made with new items, but that is because my DH gave me Michael's spending money for Christmas (awesome, right?).  I know you can get creative and make something similar with found items!  Here we go!

Here's what I started with:  A framed cork board, stick on letters, stamp & ink, calligraphy pen, wedding bookmark thingies, hole punch, thumbtacks, drill, screw in hooks.  I never used the scrapbook page that is pictured, I originally thought I would modge podge the paper over a piece of wood until I found the framed cork board, remember, I was splurging!

I stuck the letters for each month on the frame--I made sure there were enough J's, and that they would fit on the frame, but as far as spacing, I just free handed(gasp!) putting them on!

The letters have just a hint of sparkle ♥

I had to drill pilot holes for the screw in hooks because the frame was super hard.  I set the board aside and started work on the cards.  I think this is where you can really personalize this project with your own design style.  First I punched the holes on top, then stamped each with a pretty fleur~de~lis, and then wrote the dates and names with a calligraphy pen.  You can include anniversaries, holidays, any special date.  I made plenty of blanks for each month.

Call your Mother! 

Those are old pics of me and my Mom...Yes we look exactly the same today!!  I love these photo corner "thumbtacks", because they: A) look cool, and B) don't put a hole in the picture!!

If you are inspired to make a calendar of your own, I'd love to see it!
~ BelleCosette