Paint Chip Monthly Calendar - DIY

Another project completed over Spring Break.  What to do with all of those paint chips?  Make a fun monthly calendar!

What?  You don't have a million ton several paint chips laying around your house?  I thought everyone has a small stash.  In fact, I thought it was a requirement?

OK.  I guess the first thing you need to do is go out and get some paint chips.  We have plenty, if you need them.

Next, find the rest of these items:

Supplies needed:
paint chips
scissors and ruler or paper cutter
old frame (12x14 size is what we used) with glass
cardboard 12x14
glue
sharpie
paint and paint brush (optional)
dry erase marker

A big thank you to Uncle Steve for the picture frame!

This was Bella's craft.  She wanted her calendar to be bright and colorful (rainbow-like).  She decided to paint the frame a bright yellow.

Bella cut her paint chips (for the days) 2"x2" and made sure she had enough for 5 weeks (a total of 35 squares).  Her days of the week rectangles are 1" x 2" and the monthly rectangle is 1" x 3".

Put the squares on your card board (we used white for the background) and arrange the color squares for the calendar.  Bella wanted a rainbow effect.

Glue down all the paint chips.

Use a sharpie to write the days of the week (Sunday, Monday, etc.).

Place cardboard inside the picture frame.

Use your dry erase marker and set up your calendar for the month.