Before every new year, we try to showcase our previous year’s memories in different ways. Be it on a Facebook wall, Instagram stories, or at home in the form of a calendar, we do not compromise on recollecting our special days.
However, the idea of a custom wall calendar is quite trending these days as they are decorative and the perfect way to enjoy long-lost times throughout the year in the form of pictures.
Now here comes the real deal, how to make your own wall calendar? To personalize the same, the key is to keep it idiosyncratic and special. Assembled with your favorite photos, a wall-hanging calendar for this calendar could bring a sense of vibrance and audacity to your room. To craft a customized photo calendar, there are several ways. Let’s take a quick look.
Step 1: Arranging the Images
Before editing the calendar for customizing it, you first need to pick a handful of images that you want to add. It is recommended to choose at least 12 images, one for each month so that whenever you flip the pages each month, you get to imprint a different memory.
Step 2: Choosing the Images
Images should be chosen according to the season. It would be quite odd if you add an image for the month of July (if you live in India) wearing heavy and thick woollen sweaters. It is needless to say that image would look better if you place it in the month of December or January when the chilling cold will tingle our nose tip and fingers.
Step 3: Choosing the Theme of the Calendar
There are millions of styles that can be chosen to make the perfect DIY personalized calendar. Here are a few of the DIY wall calendar ideas:
i. Classic Wildlife Calendar
This never gets old. With mesmerizing and cute animal pictures always grabs attention. Be it deer drinking water or a running Cheetah, a wildlife calendar always steals the show.
ii. Floral Calendar
If you are one of those people who envy nature, this theme is just for you. Recently it has become a marketing tool as companies adopt this calendar theme to showcase their care towards the environment.
iii. Abstract Calendar
Sometimes we like to imagine more than what we see; that is why abstract images in the calendar have also made a huge market. Be its geometrical shapes, a splash of color, or a few random designs; abstract art evokes us to think about what’s beyond what we see.
iv. Celebrity Calendars
If you are a sports frenzy person or a die-hard fan of Marvel characters, you will surely love this calendar theme. For each month, choose one celebrity whom you like and decorate the calendar according to the superpowers (or games) the celebrity is associated with.
v. Family Calendars
Sometimes calendars serve the purpose of a canvas print. By adding images of family members in the calendar, the wall radiates a sense of belongingness. It is a small decor option that gives the feeling of a home in a house.
vi. Landscape Calendars
For all those wanderlusts out there, try out this calendar theme. Though this is mostly used by travel agencies or vacation offices, these calendars can also work well in a family. With the natural beauty of nature hanging on the wall in front of our eyes gives us a constant reminder of taking a break from our monotonous life.
vii. Minimalistic Calendar
Sometimes we want the calendar to just serve its purpose and nothing more than that. A calendar can just contain the days and dates without adding any extra detail. This can help people stay focused and determined.
Step 4: Choose the Size of the Calendar
What is it you want? Is it a decorative wall calendar or a desk calendar? Ask yourself. It can be guessed that if you are opting for a wall calendar, it would be relatively bigger in size. However, if your empty wall space is not big enough, you can measure the same with the measuring tape and order the calendar accordingly.
Step 5: Upload the Chosen Pictures
Now that you have decided the theme and chosen your favourite images, it is time to upload the same to craft your perfect decorative wall calendar. A few photo calendar printing services allow customizing the images after downloading. For instance, if you want a particular image to be placed, say in the month of March, the services allow you to do so.
Step 6: Add the Extras
For a completely customized calendar, the x-factor is you can add anything you want! Yes, you can also add your picture on the date of your birthday. How cool is that? Do you want a travel planning section? Go ahead add it. You want to extra sleeves and colors, fill the calendar with them. You can literally do anything you want. So, if you become the next Picasso, the fences are all open.
Tying Up the Loose Ends
While crafting a calendar, always remind yourself the more thoughtful you would be, the better it will look. Treat the calendar just like a photobook; no what you showcase, it should be close to your heart – whether it is your furry friends or nature. Now that you have shown the patience to know all about a personalized calendar, start making one for yourself and beautify your walls.
