How to Personalize a Desk Calendar
Most office supply stores carry large desktop calendars for only a few dollars. Personalize one and give it as a gift to your teacher.
Instructions
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Covering the Corners
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Cover the bottom corners of the calendar using contact paper or wallpaper.
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Cut a square piece of contact paper large enough to cover the entire corner with excess around the edges.
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Lay the straight edge of the piece of contact paper on top of the corner and trace around the outsides.
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Measure and add 1/2 inch to the outside edges of the corner piece. This will be folded to the back of the calendar.
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Peel the paper backing of the contact paper and lay it on the corner with the straight edge even with the top of the corner piece on the calendar.
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Clip the tip of the contact paper with scissors so you can fold the edges under the calendar.
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Fold the excess behind the calendar.
Covering the Top
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Measure the top of the calendar to be covered, which is usually about 7/8 inch wide by 22 inches long.
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Cut a piece of contact paper about 1 1/2 inches wide by 24 inches long. This will give you excess to fold to the back of the calendar.
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Peel one end of the contact paper about an inch (this will be the overlap on the edge) and lay it on the top of the calendar.
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Peel the backing off and slowly stick it to the top of the calendar, keeping the edge straight.
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Clip the corners and fold the excess to the back.
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Add trivia or personal messages throughout the months. A simple "You're the Best" can brighten even the worst day. Some days to remember are May 4, which is National Teachers Day, and October 16, which is Dictionary Day.
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