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Mini Desk Calendar – Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas

24 Nov

Day 3 of my 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas is here! Today I’m going to show you how to create this amazingly adorable mini desk calendar! It’s the perfect size to sneak into a stocking or onto an office desk. Let your creativity flow with this mini fun fold project. Choose designer paper to match home or office décor. It is a gift that will keep on giving all year round!

Mini Desk Calendar

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

Video Tutorial

Below is a link to my video giving step by step instruction on how to make this project. Please watch along!

Materials

Here’s a list of materials you’ll need to make this mini desk calendar.

  • Cardstock Measuring 3 3/4″ x 10 1/2″
  • Cardstock Measuring 4 3/4″ x 7″
  • Designer Paper Measuring 3 1/2″ x 3″
  • Designer Paper Measuring 3 1/2″ x 2 1/4″
  • Scoring Tool
  • Scoring Board
  • Corner Rounder
  • Adhesive
  • Trimming Scissors
  • Mini Tear-Off Calendar. To order these online, do a Google search for ‘mini tear off calendars.’
  • Post-It Notes
  • Mini Pencils

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

Read below for instructions on how to make the mini desk calendars.

Instructions

First, score cardstock according to instructions in the video.

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

Next, fold and adhere end pieces to make the stand.

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

After the stand is made, attach designer paper according to the picture below. Add your calendar, Post-It notes and a mini pencil.

Today is Day 3 of 12 Days of DIY Gift Ideas, and we are making a mini desk calendar -- perfect for a gift that gives all year round!

Look how cute that is! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s super cute “Sampler” idea — I can’t wait to show you!

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Order the products I used and make this project yourself!

Brights 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Brights 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
[146975]

Neutrals 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

Neutrals 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock
[146977]

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper

Ornate Garden Specialty Designer Series Paper
[152488]

Paper Trimmer

Paper Trimmer
[152392]

Simply Scored

Simply Scored
[122334]

Bone Folder

Bone Folder
[102300]

Detailed Trio Punch

Detailed Trio Punch
[146320]

Paper Snips

Paper Snips
[103579]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

Tear & Tape Adhesive
[138995]

Stampin' Seal+

Stampin’ Seal+
[149699]

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Filed Under: Gallery, Gift Ideas Tagged With: 2020-2021 Annual Catalog, Christmas, Diy, diy stocking stuffer ideas, fun fold, gifts

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  1. Mary says

    December 1, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    Love all these.

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  2. Jessie says

    September 28, 2024 at 9:09 AM

    So very cute!

    Reply
    • Anna Helman says

      November 25, 2024 at 6:16 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply

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