Hi everyone.
How have you all been? It has been hot out! So we're just trying to stay cool.
Are you working on any new projects?
I recently decided to give the block calendar from Dollar Tree a completely new look. I wanted to share this very simple redo with all of you.
We'll be working with Mod Podge, paint, and greenery.
Video tutorial
Materials
One block calendar
Mod Podge
Decorative paper bag or napkin
Scissors
Paintbrush
Acrylic paint
Faux Greenery/foliage
Pen or pencil for tracing
Start by taking your paper bag or napkin, and use your pen to trace the shape of your calendar.
The best way to trace your calendar out is to place your tissue paper, or paper bag over the front side of your calendar. **Note** You could skip this step entirely and add yoMod Podgedge to your calendar and apply your napkin or paper to the surface. I did what worked for me, but always feel free to do what works best for you.
After, take your scissors and cut out the traced shape.
I decided to add a thin layer of acrylic paint over the top surface of my calendar.
I did this because I noticed that when I placed my design over the top, I could still see the letters and leaf design.
Afterward, take your paintbrush and begin to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the front of your calendar.
I know there are so many different tricks when applying Mod Podge
I apply a thin layer, place my decorative paper down over the surface, and use my blow dryer to help when applying it over the Mod Podge
I take a second coat of Mod Podge and add it to the paper.
Repeat the previous steps.
Next, using a smaller paint brush, start to add your paint to the box section on your calendar. I painted the top, bottom, sides, and inner sections of my calendar.
Your calendar redesign is complete. I enjoyed the previous design, but I wanted a new look. I wanted something that would match my updated decor. I'll add this to my makeup counter near my vanity. I love how simple this was to completely transform using Mod Podge, paint, and a decorative paper bag. I hope you enjoyed this redesign project just as much as I did. Thank you so much for stopping by and creating with me. I'll see you soon.
❤ Steph
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Looks nice. I often wonder what you do with all of your creations and I also wish you had a shop where we could purchase some of them :) Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 121. Pinned.
ReplyDeleteHi Dee! Thank you. 😊 I often reuse my supplies. Maybe I need to run a giveaway soon. I've thought about creating a shop again. 🤔
DeleteThis turned out so pretty, a lovely makeover.
ReplyDeleteThank you. 😊
DeleteYou had me at bird Stephanie, love that he is the center of the show. Great makeover, thank you for sharing. Hope you are staying cool, it is hot out there.
ReplyDeleteI found the bird design at Dollar Tree. They put it out during Spring time. Thank you for stopping by. Today it will be 93 as the high. I'll be inside. I hope you and Bentley are enjoying the sunshine.
DeleteLove this Steph! Thanks bunches for sharing this cute tutorial with Sweet Tea & Friends this month sweet friend
ReplyDeletePaula, you're very welcome. 😊 Thank you for visiting.
DeleteI have a block calendar on my desk at work. I love what you did with this one. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Lisa, thank you! There are so many possibilities when decorating these block calendars. Thanks so much for your visit.
DeleteThis is such a great craft. Love the paper you used! I would love it if you would come and share this at my new Serenity Saturday link party at www.serenityyou.com
ReplyDeleteSo much prettier! Featuring you at Wednesdays in the Studio!
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