DIY Desk Calendar! | 3 methods + Printable Pattern! (2024 updated)

Step-by-step tutorial on how to create your own desk calendar!
~(UPDATED for 2024) Printable desk calendar pattern: www.zaccura.com/product-page/...
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~Physical Calendars are out of stock
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M A T E R I A L S*
Printer: amzn.to/2IDjqut
Double sided matte presentation paper: amzn.to/34bkvSw
Copy paper: amzn.to/2T5Wsy9
2:1 pitch ratio double wire binding spine: amzn.to/3dE8d8t
Corrugated cardboard: Recycled
Chipboard: amzn.to/3m3O0vF
Cardstock: amzn.to/3jhkscw
Gluestick: amzn.to/2IAvKvw
Liquid glue: amzn.to/2HcsDtl
Hole punch: amzn.to/2Hb5QOl
Bone folder: amzn.to/3k9ynCs
Straight paper cutter: amzn.to/2H2JRJT
Scissors
Pencil
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M Y S O C I A L S
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - Tools & Materials
04:24 - Design & Print
09:10 - Base method 1 EASY
10:51 - Base method 2 MEDIUM
14:29 - Base method 3 ADVANCED
17:34 - Binding
21:40 - Outro & Packing
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*Some links are Amazon affiliate codes, if you purchase using the links provided I may receive a small commission, which helps support this channel, at no extra cost to you.
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Music Cred
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[@tess7314]

Hi i just want to say that i like u a lot because other shop owners would never make a tutorial for something they sell and wouldn’t explain everything so well I really like your channel and wish u the best

[@Zaccura]

😊💖💖💖

[@YA_clan]

hello

[@claudiaboco703]

I've searched a lot of diy videos for desktop calendar and this is one of the best tutorial. Thank you for uploading this!

[@mylesdesigns]

I was looking all over for a DIY cinch calendar and your video is perfect. Thanks so much for the time and effort put into all aspects of it.

[@craftduoramz9221]

Thanks for sharing very generous of you. Perfect timing finding this video since I was working on creating gifts for Christmas. Going to try using poster boards for the tent fold, hopefully it’ll work so it will be one shot and done

[@aprilllana6426]

Thank you for this!❤️ This DIY tutorial is exactly what im looking for👏 God bless you for sharing this to us 🤗

[@mskmakes2516]

FANTASTIC TUTORIAL!! 🌷🌷🌷

[@ssarh8580]

love this tutorial so much. THANK YOU!

[@carter12362]

Thank you so much for this video. Very clear and concise. Just what I needed.

[@gaelhillyardcreative]

That's lovely. I'll take a look!

[@srimahalakshmi5881]

I will definitely try this. It's amazing

[@TH-tu4ec]

This is perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you x

[@julianielsen1885]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@macdiys4628]

Loved the video. I will definitely try it.😊

[@AleeshaComley]

I’m about to attempt to make one for our archery club shoot calendar. So excited 😆

[@fsc.creative]

Oh, Hello! Thank you for including the 2022 version link!! You rock! 😍😍

[@owyscribbles-bulletjournal9584]

thank u for this video zaccura!!

[@familiahernandezalmillon]

Thank you so much!

[@cripz1436]

Thank you this is an amazing idea!

[@VyNguyen-co6ly]

Thank you so so much for this tutorial ❤ Your calendars are gorgeous

[@ahmedmohamednormursal9061]

I appreciate your work

[@Stephi1993]

I made a self-confidence booster from this video. 36 pages with uplifting text like "I have worth" - "I'm unique" - "I am loved" and stuff like that, one page a day, to help people with low confidence and self-worth get better. Mine is surely the first try, and it's very clearly the first try, but the concept is there and it is functional!

[@Zaccura]

Aw that is such a lovely idea!! Thanks for sharing.

[@pixxa37]

This is a great idea, Stephi! Don't we all need something like this, at least once in a while? I'm sure I do!

[@deborah1494]

Thank you for sharing this I love this

[@Zaccura]

So glad you like it, thank you!

[@sanpls]

Cute calendar, nice work.

[@RunesBell]

This was amazing! And really easy to do! I'm thinking of making some as Christmas presents. Thank you for sharing! :D

[@Zaccura]

Ahh so glad it was helpful, best of luck!

[@christianwade6709]

Loved this video thank you❤

[@brainselly5208]

i really love love your video, its really perfect thank you

[@YawAnane55]

That's great

[@eznemegynev1964]

I saw your Channel yesterday and i saw: This Girl is one very Professional Artist and i will this Girl very many things learnt. I from Hungary, and i love your channel:)

[@Zaccura]

Ah thank you so much! So glad you enjoy my content.💖

[@eznemegynev1964]

@@Zaccura I thank you for doing it!!!🙏🥰🥰

[@V_capri849]

Thanks you for this video it really helped me in a school project .

[@evemercier3460]

Very nice

[@aninomiai3923]

Thank you very much. I've been wanting to make my own calendar. This is very helpful.

[@Zaccura]

So glad it was helpful, best of luck!

[@eramfatima5739]

I am going to make this ❤️

[@onlyonecherry7696]

You did amazing

[@JESUSISSAVIOR210]

Thank you

[@Ummmmmm67]

hello😁 I will definitely try this!

[@Zaccura]

👋💖 Best of luck!

[@nacksonyusuph7712]

Been looking for this, the base part for a long time! Gracias

[@NotChinmayi]

This was just the one I was looking for. It is perfect

[@tanvisingh1970]

You're awesome.. i just love it.. going to make it for my best friend 😍

[@aro11]

This deserves more attention 🥺

[@seeexy]

this is the best n wholesome n best explained Super Inspiring video ever!♡♡ i would never thought it is this easy to make it! i just drew a some lines n dots n blocks on paper without finished it fully and im already feeling so productive omfg so inspired xD wish u all the best ♡ 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤩🥰 love u♡

[@Zaccura]

So glad it was helpful, best of luck!

[@manojedavalath257]

I love it .Iwill really try it and also i am your new subscriber.

[@shanviii]

Aww that's so cute

[@Zaccura]

Thank you!

[@seminieweerasinghe8234]

You are soo talented and this video is soooo nice and soo helpful❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Zaccura]

So glad it was helpful!

[@emmayoung3123]

Hello! This is the first year that I will be making calendars. I’ve experimented with a few materials for the standee. Double sided sticky tape helps so you don’t have to worry about glue. Also I like the 110 lb cardstock instead of chipboard. It’s easier to cut and stands up pretty good. I do recommend the reinforcement of paper covering it as you did the chipboard just to make it more sturdier. But I love this video thanks for sharing!! ❤️

[@Zaccura]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing! 💖

[@emmayoung3123]

@@Zaccura you’re welcome!!

[@ratanroy1815]

Ok thanks for

[@Jandrj]

Thank you so much! I looked and looked and I found you!! Lol Thanks for the very detailed tutorial!

[@Zaccura]

Haha yay! So glad you found this helpful!! 💕

[@titoalec9829]

Thank you for this tutorial, I really love it😍. I am definitely making these as souvenirs for my sister's wedding.

[@Zaccura]

Ah such a cute idea! Best of luck with it! :D

[@YA_clan]

Oh, hi!

[@EmilyArts]

I’m definitely going to give this a go! 😄💕

[@Zaccura]

Best of luck!!💖💖💖

[@vanessajoyc.tantoco8490]

Hey hey this is exactly wah m lukin fah!!

[@nsavar5864]

Hello and thank you for an excellent and easy to follow tutorial. I appreciate the detail and care you took and how you offered alternatives to those of us without a printer and fun gadgets. You rock! Best to you in 2021.

[@kingaburger1118]

Just heads up that Europe uses different paper sizes (A4 is 8-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches) so if you’re in Europe adjust your calculations for that :)

[@pixxa37]

it took me 7652084728677240875 hours and wasted paper sheets to get that right... Now, after having the same printer for 2 years, I THINK I got it right... but still I get flustered when I have to print duplex in that precise way! Fantastic tutorial, you are very generous sharing such how-to as this one. Thank you very very much.

[@Zaccura]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the tutorial (and figured out that printer, they can be a headache for sure!)💖🙏

[@aquariusbayes2285]

Omg I love this so much, Thank you for the tutorial. Do you make the little cardboard boxes you package in, or have a link as to where to find them? Thank you in advance

[@Zaccura]

So glad you enjoyed the video! I actually make the shipping boxes out of cardboard. :)

[@kojokojo7523]

Thanks for the video Can you do a tutorial separately on how to arrange the pages for printing

[@Zaccura]

Glad you enjoyed it! Could you explain further what you mean? At 6:46 in this vid I show how I arrange the pages for printing. :)

[@gmsaad98]

Hello! Was thinking of making a 2021 calender, with some favorite car illustrations I've made will be printed on backpages. Loved your video & I'll definitely follow it & share the end results in Instagram if I succeed. Meanwhile, thanks and good luck!

[@Zaccura]

Sounds cool! Good luck to you!

[@gmsaad98]

@@Zaccura thanks a lot!!

[@alyshacollier8587]

Thank you, this video is exactly what I was looking for! How many pages do you think this base could support if I use a bigger coil?

[@Zaccura]

I'm not sure, but I would say a lot! Especially if you use regular copy paper (which is very light and thin). As much as you can fit in the coil and still flip the pages aroundeasily. Glad the tutorial was useful, good luck with your project!

[@_glint]

Have you considered streming maybe on twitch or youtube? I'd totally watch, It would be fun to see your art process in real time!

[@Zaccura]

Ahh I've been itching to get back into livestreaming! Just been too busy to set it up haha. Hopefully in the future

[@nargesmohammadi3413]

What program are you building with?

[@joycewalth9598]

Thanks for this DIY! Have you ever tried using material instead of the cardstock?

[@Zaccura]

Nope, just cardstock or cardboard like in base method 1. Not sure what else to use🤔

[@pixxa37]

@@Zaccura thin wood and a cricut... I like to dream ☺

[@ripadas197]

I make a calender it is very easy

[@user-qw1bd5zn4z]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@PLKinka]

Is there a reason why you don't crease your cardboard before folding and glue the paper on folded calendar?

[@cathyannfranko5059]

Question: When printing, do I set to 'actual size' or 'fit'? I tried both on the easy base and the holes to punch were different.

[@Zaccura]

It should be 'actual size'! The "fit" option on your software probably adds additional margins (making the patterns a tiny bit smaller), but I already factored in margins in all my pintables, so it should come out correct at 'actual size'. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other issues/questions!

[@ameliasv222]

"The new year is just around the corner" It's November😂 October, when you posted this🤣😁 Better soon than late!

[@jdcv17]

How about a perpetual calendar next time? 😉

[@teecamara9905]

What kind of tablet do you have that you use to scan and post webcomics?

[@Zaccura]

I use a 2-in-1 laptop that comes with a pressure-sensitive pen for drawing/uploading (unfortunately my laptop modal is no longer in production, but there are very similar ones on the market!). I use a printer, which has a scanner on top, for scanning pages and artwork to my laptop.

[@Justin_W]

Thanks for sharing all this! I do have one tiny bit of constructive criticism... The edges of your products look a little rough. I think you should upgrade the cutter to a gillatine style. I have that same cutting machine you have, and the blades don't last long or cut very well. Thanks again for your great videos!

[@pixxa37]

a decent guillotine might cost quite a bit. There are cheap ones, but they will not work well in many ways.

[@Justin_W]

@@pixxa37 I just got one for about $20. It seems to be working well. Its a small investment that makes a big impact in professionalism. I think the DIY Calendar looks great...but cleaner edges would go a long way in making it look professional.

[@melaniemartinez2217]

is it possible for me to make the calendar bigger while still using this tutorial? or will it not work due to the different measurements?

[@Zaccura]

I don't see why you couldn't make it bigger! But you might need more ring holes for proper binding. :)

[@melaniemartinez2217]

@@Zaccura thank you!!

[@jeet6103]

Do you think its ok, if we are good in sketching and shading but bad in colouring ?

[@jeet6103]

And do u prefer colouring or shading in a comic

[@Zaccura]

Absolutely ok! I drew almost exclusively with a pencil for 2 years before I started learning about color. But if you want to get better with colors, then you will with practice. And I don't really have a huge preference with comics, for me it's all about the story. And the images just have to be clear enough to understand what's going on. But I suppose a good quality colored comic would be more attractive for me over black and white, just because I'm also a visual artist so I appreciate illustration.

[@dagwoodspott2199]

AWESOME !!! I just checked it out but there isn't a price on the printable pack so how much is that ? ;) Thank you so much for sharing ;D

[@Zaccura]

The price is listed right above the 'Add to card' button on the product page. If you still can't see it, then just add it to your cart, and look at the subtotal. ;) And thank you so much!! So glad you like it.💖😊 Here's a link to the item btw: www.zaccura.com/product-page/printout-diy-2021-desk-calendar

[@Bloomsong1020]

I have the same printer as you - I got it almost ten years ago - is yours new? Mine won’t print good even when I buy new ink which is so expensive 😭

[@aiyakim290]

might depende on the settings or paper used

[@peachsteddy1307]

2021

[@_glint]

What's that cutter called? I'ver tried to look everywhere for one like that but i only get guillotine ones.

[@Zaccura]

I think they're called the same thing, just 'paper trimmer', which is probably why it's difficult for you to differentiate when searching. The one I used is in the description box though!

[@_glint]

@@Zaccura tysm, I could not find this

[@euphoria1283]

well..this is the last day of 2020..the 31St of Dec

[@swatimaskara2836]

6:21

[@shrutigupta250]

That's amazing But why are you sooo underrated?

[@Zaccura]

Aw💖

[@Zaccura]

✨(EDIT 4/7/24) Laptop fund: www.zaccura.com/laptop-fundraiser (^^I'm raising funds for a new laptop for making KZbin videos! So if you'd like to see more content from me, please consider contributing. Thank you so much!!) ---------------- (UPDATED for 2024) You can get the printable pattern pack for this calendar on my shop here: www.zaccura.com/product-page/printout-diy-2024-desk-calendar Edit 2024: I noticed there are still lots of new people watching this video (hiii👋), so I updated the digital printout yet again! It’s the exact same design shown in the video but with updated dates & holidays for 2024. Hope y'all will give this project a try!

[@jeet6103]

Thankx it was a wonderful project and i did already make it thankx to you and can you tell me the name of your brush tip pen

[@Zaccura]

@@jeet6103 Ahh so glad you gave it a try!

[@jeet6103]

Thank you a lot and yea u didnt use in the video i was talking about that comic, for Tapas video in which u did the ink so well . Thanks for telling me the name of the pen .

[@bobalinx8762]

Hey, you still doing stuff?

[@sabinasophialagumbay4216]

where is the template for the febuary ,march,may,june,august,sept,oct.nov.dec its not there

[@Zaccura]

All the pages are included in the digital download pack. The link is in the description box. If you've already downloaded it and are having issues, please email me! :)

[@kashvi3775]

*inserts horse like laugh"

[@tree5908]

Me, here for an assignment but I'm missing some things cause I'm asian ;-;

[@nalaahere]

Gw ga ngerti dia ngomong apaan

[@eranimationplusmore8309]

😫😓😰😫😓😫 sad days

[@sunamk9911]

Very beautiful work and very talented, but if you want to succeed, talk less