DIY Modern Desk Calendar

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Every Girl Boss needs a calendar for her desk.  Now you can make your own modern DIY Desk Calendar by checking out the easy to follow directions below.  This DIY also includes a Free Printable Calendar so making this DIY desktop calendar is a breeze!   

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use a flat bristled paintbrush and acrylic paint to paint the sides of a Medium DIY Basswood Canvas Square black and the inside backing pink.  We chose those colors to go with our boss babe office but you can pick whatever colors work with your décor. 

DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 1
Step
2

Download, print and cut out the Free Boss Babe Printable Calendar by clicking here.  Use a hole punch to punch two holes in the month strips and one in the numbers.  Use a corner rounder punch to round the corners of the numbers. 

DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 2 part 1
DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 2 part 2
Step
3

Lay the calendar pieces out on the wood square and use a pencil to lightly mark where the holes are. 

DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 3
Step
4

Screw gold mug hooks into where you marked the holes. 

DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 4
Step
5

The only thing left to do is to hang the months and dates onto the hooks in numerical and month order.  Changing the month and date is super easy, just remove the tags and move the front tag to the back. 

DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 5
Step
6

Whether you hang your DIY desktop calendar on the wall or have it propped up on your desk, now you can seize the day and slay in style.  For other modern home office ideas, be sure to check out our post, 14 Ways to DIY A Boss Babe Office here

DIY Modern Desk Calendar step 6

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