How to make a home office calendar

• steel ruler
• craft knife or scissors
• cutting mat
• pencil
• tape measure
• spirit level
• vinyl in three colours of your choice
• whiteboard markers
• hexagon template

Step 1

Download, print and cut out a template or create your own.

Step 2

Trace the hexagon onto the back of the self-adhesive vinyl. You’ll need three for the name of the month, 25 for the weekdays and 10 for weekends. Cut out the shapes using the craft knife.

Step 3

Measure and mark where the calendar will go on the wall; it will take up a space of about 1.2 x 1.6m.

Step 4

Use the spirit level to help you position the hexagons in straight lines on the wall. We also made a 15mm-wide spacer to help us keep the negative space between the shapes the same.

Step 5

Remove the backing and smooth the vinyl out from one side so it sticks evenly on the wall with no air bubbles.

Step 6

Use whiteboard markers to write the name of the month and the dates in the hexagons, then fill them in with appointments and events.

Project notes

• You can create the same effect with blackboard vinyl or you could even paint the hexagons on the wall with blackboard paint.
• Alternatively, you can use acrylic wall paint in the colour of your choice and cover it with a clear blackboard coating.