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.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Leftover Wallpaper
• Contact Paper
• Scissors
• Rulers
• desk pad calendars

Covering the Corners

1. Cover the bottom corners of the calendar using contact paper or wallpaper.

2. Cut a square piece of contact paper large enough to cover the entire corner with excess around the edges.

3. Lay the straight edge of the piece of contact paper on top of the corner and trace around the outsides.

4. Measure and add 1/2 inch to the outside edges of the corner piece. This will be folded to the back of the calendar.

5. 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.

6. Clip the tip of the contact paper with scissors so you can fold the edges under the calendar.

7. Fold the excess behind the calendar.

Covering the Top

1. Measure the top of the calendar to be covered, which is usually about 7/8 inch wide by 22 inches long.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Peel the backing off and slowly stick it to the top of the calendar, keeping the edge straight.

5. Clip the corners and fold the excess to the back.

6. 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.