A new year on the way – a new DIY art calendar printable! This annual tradition has become one of my very favorites. Every year I get messages or tags from families who have made these into absolute works of art, and it is honestly pure JOY to see.
These half-sized calendar pages are the perfect activity to put in a small bag with some crayons and throw into a backpack or purse for on-the-go art-making (a restaurant lifesaver)! And I always make sure to have the new year ready to release for the first week of December because they ALSO make wonderful kid-made gifts.
To make your own DIY art calendar you’ll need:
BASIC SUPPLIES:
- 6 Sheets of card stock or thick paper
- Scissors
- Art supplies of your choice!
- Our DIY 2020 Art Calendar Free Printable PDF
OPTIONAL SUPPLIES:
- Yarn or thread for sewn “pictures”
- Foil stars or stickers for decoration
- A hole punch and keyring to hold your calendar together
Instructions:
Once you’ve printed out the calendar, simply cut along the crop lines and pass on to your kids to decorate with drawings, collages, etc!
Feel like getting *extra* creative? Here are some ideas that go beyond markers and paint:
- Paste on some found items from nature
- Recycle some old paper & collage
- Create stamped patterns with vegetables, bubble wrap, or toilet paper rolls
- Use up some scrap fabric
- Punch some holes in patterns and thread with yarn
Do your budding artists want to share their final calendars? We love seeing pics! Tag us (@barleyandbirch or #barleyandbirch) with your mini works-of-art – we can’t wait to see and share the creativity of our b & b’ers!
For more fun snowy day ideas and printables check out some of our other MAKE and FREEBIE articles!
What gorgeous prints ! Perfect for staying organized and be inspired!!