![]() I prefer to use this sticky note method, because it is more fluid this way. There is also bright yellow that I use for more homemaking or household posts. The coral color is for recipes, the blue is for home and diy projects and the bright pink is for my other blog Designs by Amanda Kay. Each color represents a different category of post. Once the layout was finished, I used small post it notes to write my post ideas down. That’s the best part of this DIY whiteboard calendar and planner–it’s 100% customizable to YOUR preferences. If you like Sunday through Monday then set it up that way. I prefer to use a Monday through Sunday layout, because that’s just how my brain works. Then place the days of the week above the calendars. Use the laser level again to make sure the words are all straight and lined up. Can you tell I seriously love mine? I use it ALL THE TIME! Next, place the lower divider lines, and use the laser level again to make sure you get it straight. Use the laser level to help make sure the lines are straight! Use transfer tape to place the calendars onto the whiteboard. If you aren’t sure you could always use the 631 which is not permanent. You can still remove it later if you want to change the layout, but it may leave behind some adhesive. I chose to use Oracal 651 vinyl which is permanent. That means the grid was slightly bigger than 12″ x 12″ so I used my 24″ cutting mat for the Silhouette. For my calendar to fit the 1.5″ x 2″ post it notes, I made the boxes 2″ x 2″. Give the whiteboard a good cleaning with the whiteboard spray to get any grime off the board before starting.Ĭut out and weed the calendar boxes, days of the week and the other category titles (focus, goals, ideas, notes etc). The step by step will be focused on that process. However, since I have a Silhouette Cameo and use it for all sorts of projects, I opted to use it to design and cut the calendars and letters/words. Then use alphabet stickers for the rest of it. You could cut strips out of the vinyl with a paper cutter, or use skinny washi tape. Vinyl or Washi Tape and alphabet stickers (see notes)īefore getting to the steps, I just wanted to preface by saying even if you do not own a vinyl cutter (Silhouette, Cricut or other) you can STILL DO THIS! There are a few options instead.Silhouette Cameo, Cricut or other vinyl cutter (optional).DIY Whiteboard Calendar and Planner Supplies needed: I originally had 3 months laid out, but found that I wasn’t really looking ahead that much so decided 2 months would be sufficient for my large whiteboard planner. This was just a temporary set up where I used washi tape to mark the calendars. That’s when the idea of this DIY whiteboard calendar and planner came about.īuying a large blank whiteboard and customizing it for my needs was definitely the most budget friendly way to go! You may have caught a glimpse of how I had it set up in the before pictures. Then I started thinking about how I’d really love a place to put each quarter’s goals and have extra space for thoughts and post ideas. Originally I thought having 3 whiteboard calendars would be what I’d need, but after searching for them I realized that would add up rather quickly. While the bullet journal is great, I was finding that I still really needed something where I could see all of my upcoming content plans at once, instead of flipping through pages in my journal. I like the ease of it (because there is only 1), I can set it up to suit my personal needs instead of trying to fit them into a commercial planner, and I love that it allows me a little bit of creativity. Well I’ve since changed gears and have started using a Bullet Journal for planning instead. ![]() I used to use 3 Happy Planners to help keep me organized, and one of those I used for my content planning and editorial calendar. If you’ve hung around this blog space for any length of time, you may know that I am a planner fanatic. This DIY whiteboard calendar and planner is the first in line for projects I’m making and sharing for my office. ![]() Last week I shared the design and project plans for my feminine home office makeover with you and promised I would have a new project every week. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Turn a regular large dry erase board into your own personal DIY whiteboard calendar and planner system! Use it for your editorial calendar or to help you keep your family’s schedule organized. ![]()
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