Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Dry Erase Calendar Wall Art

I made this cute little dry erase calendar for my friend
(and proofreader extraordinaire) Rosie.  




She's a wonderful friend.  I'd give her my left arm if she'd give me hers.



Every morning she stands, forever, staring at her calendar, thinking what, no one knows...



Maybe thinking that if she looks at it long enough -- it will change?




Hmmmm...

So how easy was this project?  Very.  I used a tightly woven burlap.  The writing and grid were done with a Sharpie and the monogram was cut from fabric and fused in place.  I used a Sharpie instead of a dry erase pen to add the month and days.  I just liked it better.  

That's it.




Rosie, I know you're reading this, for free, so I just
wanted to say "thanks"!





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Posted by Lindy
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79 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Lindy- What a cute idea you clever girl! Hugs- Diana

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  2. UnknownJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    How neat-Love the idea!

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  3. Joyce - Quilted NestJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I'm a little slow at these things... what makes it a dry erase board? Being under glass? - can you write on glass with dry erase marker?

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  4. LindyJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    @Joyce - Quilted Nest

    Hi Joyce,

    Yes, the month and days are written on the front of the glass and can be wiped off and changed each month. I use a sharpie instead. I'm glad you asked....I maybe need to look at tweaking the post so it's clearer!

    Lindy

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  5. VICKI-WHATEVERJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Lindy, I love this idea... It is sooo cute and I'm sure your friend will enjoy it very much.. Thanks for your great ideas..

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  6. LizJanuary 5, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Looks great! I just made something very similar: http://fastdaze.blogspot.com/2011/01/everybodys-doing-it.html

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  7. TamiJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What a wonderful idea! Very classy looking!

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  8. CarolJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Fabulous idea.

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  9. Amy KinserJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    This is a great looking idea. Love it a bunch, Lindy.

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  10. chrisJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What a fun gift! Pretty and practical. I'd love one myself. :)

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  11. La Vie QuotidienneJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    What a great idea...never seen this before. I love it!

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  12. HeatherJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Very cute. I like the initial!

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  13. Miss Melissa January 5, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    That is a great idea! i LOVE IT. :) :) :) might have to make me one. I am always rubbing and crossing things off my calendar to add new stuff. :) GREAT idea! :)

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  14. ChrissieJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    What a cute idea.I really like it! So nice to have special friends in your life!

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  15. morninglorycottageJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I really like this. I'm going to have to make me one for the office. It's a great idea and thanks for sharing it.
    Hugs~ Amanda

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  16. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 5, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Super cute idea...thanks for sharing it!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Lindy~ this is a seriously great idea! Very creative and everyone can personalize it! Thanks so much for sharing this!!

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  18. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    What a cute idea! And so practical. I love the R!

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  19. Peace Love & All Things CreativeJanuary 5, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    this is so creative! love it!

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  20. High Street CottageJanuary 6, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Cute. :)

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  21. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~January 6, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    A great new calendar project to start the New Year!

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  22. ginaJanuary 6, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Love it!

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  23. MelissaJanuary 6, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Very cute and a very sweet gift.

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  24. ErinJanuary 6, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Genius Lindy!!! I love this and it is so pretty to boot! Great job!

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  25. Little PenpenJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    that is soooooooo cool! I stare into my refrigerator the way your friend stares at her calendar... I guess, hoping for something to jump out at me. :o)

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  26. ReenieJanuary 6, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    @Lindy


    Very cute. I didn't realize a sharpie pen would wipe off that easy!? I may have to make one of these =)

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  27. SarahJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Lindy, you always share clever ideas. I had fun reading back through your post for the year. Still love the rooster clone the best! ~ Sarah

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  28. Musings From A French CottageJanuary 6, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Awesome idea!! I love it! I'm a new follower.

    God Bless,
    Kathleen

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  29. HeidiJanuary 6, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    That is adorable! I LOVE the "R", so cute! And what a great gift!

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  30. morninglorycottageJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Lindy, just a teensy, beensy question. How big was the frame?
    Hugs~ Amanda
    my Michael's is having a great sale on frames thought I would take advantage of it.

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  31. AntiqueChaseJanuary 6, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    New follower in da house!!!!

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  32. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Very cute and clever--love it, thanks for sharing!

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  33. Allison ShopsJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    That's so cute! I'll have to show this to DD2.
    Thanks for stopping by Atticmag and commenting on the Hand Painted Tiles post. That ceiling is gorgeous!

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  34. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love how the fabric R just pops off the page! =) Great job!

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  35. Megan GunyanJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    It's super cute. What a good friend you are! :)

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  36. Katie OlthoffJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    So you wrote straight on the fabric? Not on the glass with the sharpie? It's way cute! I need to do something similar!

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  37. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    This is a fantastic idea! Love that you can use it over and over.

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  38. Courtney ~ French Country CottageJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Goodness Lindy~ What a fantastic project! Love this idea and it is so darling! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  39. SarahJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Love the Blog, I'm hooked!following!

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  40. Kitty DeschanelJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    This calendar is adorable! I've been meaning to pick one up at the dollar store, but maybe I should make my own.

    There's a fun surprise waiting for you on my blog today :)

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  41. The Autocrat: HaleyJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    OMG!!!!!!! Such a great idea! I am totally making one of these for my BFF! Thanks for sharing!

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  42. MelissaJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    This is my favorite thing I have seen on your blog so far! I LOVE it! I can't wait to...ahem...borrow the idea!!

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  43. Beans and ButtonsJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    This is great!! We LOVE our dry erase calendar....we live by it! I love that this one is more decorative!

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  44. Paula@SweetPeaJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I love this idea. I'm sure that you friend will be thrilled with this gift.

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  45. Mariel@ www.sexymodeststyle.comJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    This is sooo cute!!! Love it!

    Come and join me at my first linky party over at
    http://tootsiewootsieboutique.blogspot.com/

    -The tootsie wootsie

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  46. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    this is great! I think I might have to copy cat you! I need a better looking calendar and this is just to adorable.

    Thank you for linking up to "Amaze Me Monday" blog party. I hope to see you next week!

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  47. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    This is so cute and clever! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  48. Delightful OrderJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    How cute is that? I just love organized things & I love it even more when they are pretty to look at. Great Job!
    DaNita

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  49. Tire Swing MomJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I think this has become my new favorite idea I've seen today. Think I'll follow.

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  50. ElizabethJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    GREAT JOB!!!! So clean and simple. I love it!!! Making one for sure. Thanks for sharing! Would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! The party will be open all week if you'd like to link up multiple projects. Have a great day! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Brilliant! Love it!

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  52. VickiJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    What a great idea! I thought the sharpie was machine stitched at first. Looks great!

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  53. Fishtail CottageJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Great Idea! i love it.....

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  54. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Love it!

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  55. GoodyGirlRedJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I love this idea--I'm going to copy!

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  56. LeasaJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I love this idea so cute. I found you through A Diamond In The Stuff. I'm a new follower follow me back at funkymomcards.blogspot.com

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  57. DonnieJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I won one that was in a frame that also stood on the counter and I list my menu's in it. I love it and it's so convenient. Great tutorial. Thanks.

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  58. .January 12, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    What a great idea....but more importantly....it is stinkin' cute!!! :)

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  59. kara@elements-interiors.netJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    LOVE THIS! Link it up at

    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

    and Grab my Whassup button so we have more entries!!!

    You know I LOVE EVERYTHING you do...so link up as much as you want!

    xoxokara

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  60. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Clever use of materials! Love the fabric letter!! Thanks for linking up your project!

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  61. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    So cute!! I love the letter in the corner! I will have to do this =)

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  62. Beth @ Free Stylin'January 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Great idea! I LOVE it!! And I have some burlap and a picture frame with nothin' to do. Yay! Thanks!

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  63. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Heading over from HoH. Love this, thanks for sharing!

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  64. Allison @ House of HepworthsJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I featured your post! Check it out:

    http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2011/01/12/hookin-up-with-hoh-32/

    Stop by and grab a button if you want!

    ~Allison @ House of Hepworths

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  65. Designing DomesticityJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    wow, I love this! Great job. Assume you just put it in a glass fronted frame, right? Will defintely be copying this on!

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  66. WendyJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I love this. Checked out your blog, you have done some really great stuff! Can't wait to see more.

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  67. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I love the burlap. After seeing your design and others I was inspired to make one of my own.

    I linked from my site to yours so that readers could see other versions:

    http://kidscatsclutterandklutz.blogspot.com/2011/01/decorative-dry-erase-board.html

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  68. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    How clever! I love this idea. I know Rosie must have been very grateful.

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  69. Hi, I'm Suz!!January 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hi, Lindy - - I loved your project so much, I had to make one for Grandma!! Please come see it at inspiringcreativeness.blogspot

    I think Grandma is going to love it!!

    And now I need to make one for me!!!

    Hugs ~~ Suz

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  70. DawnJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Love it!!! Great gift Idea? And, was that really Rosie in the picture???

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  71. Newlywed in New OrleansJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I Can't wait to try it myself!

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  72. Laurie at Turner FarmFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    how clever is that ~ looks great ~ stopping by from FJI SNS

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  73. tanyaMarch 10, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for the awesome, easy (never would have thought of it on my own!) idea! I just finished my own calendar!

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  74. CatherineApril 7, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I'm here from CSI and this is my fave project so far! I love that you get to keep the texture of the burlap without having to touch the scratchiness...and the letter adds just a little spunky, updated touch. Very creative - - I'm thinking about making one. :)

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  75. UnknownApril 7, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Super cute! I really like this.

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  76. I Play Outside The BoxApril 7, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Clever!!!

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  77. MargotApril 8, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    This is super cute. I might have to try it. Thanks for the idea!

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  78. AnnaApril 10, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Woohoo! I made this yesterday and love it. I linkied you up on my blog. Credit where credit is due. :) Thanks for the great idea!

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  79. KarenJune 3, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Very cute. I've been using a dry erase board from Pottery Barn for about 5 years and just love it. It's a great way to keep everyone on track with appointments and work schedules and events and birthdays!

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