No need to throw out your old calendar at the end of the year! Instead, turn those pretty pictures into something new and unique.

Just because the year is over and your favorite calendar is no longer relevant doesn't mean you have to stop enjoying the beautiful pictures and artwork from the old calendar. Did you know you can reuse your old calendar and calendar images? All you need is a little imagination and some simple craft supplies. Consider new uses for those old pages and give yourself more time to enjoy all the pictures you love.

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The Best Calendar For The New Year

Before you start crafting with your old calendars make sure to get a replacement for the new year?

I'm still kind of old school when it comes to calendars. I prefer a paper calendar over the online version. For our family calendar, I really like the large full-size ones that I can hang up so everyone can see what is scheduled. The other requirement for a calendar is large open spaces for each day so I can write down all of our activities. With four kids our schedule is pretty full so I need a lot of room to fill out these details on the calendar.

I got my husband a desk calendar for Christmas with Green Bay Packers and NFL trivia questions that he really loves!

If you still need a calendar make sure to check out Calendar.com. Their site has a ton of great options and styles for everyone!

7 Crafty & Fun Ways To Reuse An Old Calendar

I've pulled together 7 easy and fun projects you can do with your old expired calendars. I hope you are inspired to upcycle your calendar and make something new and exciting with it!

1. DIY Postcard

Sending postcards to friends and family is a great way to stay in touch when you don't have a lot to say or want to send a quick note. Postage for postcards is also cheaper than sending a full-size card or letter too.

You can make your own postcards from old calendar pages which is a great way to recycle them! Gather up the following supplies to make your own postcards:

old calendar
thin piece of blank cardboard (like an empty cereal box)
glue / glue stick
ruler
scissors
pencil

The acceptable dimensions for a postcard are 4.25" x 6" (maximum) to 3.5" x 5" (minimum). Measure out the dimensions for the postcard you want to make using these dimensions on the cardboard and old calendar page then cut them out. Spread a thin layer of glue on the cut-out cardboard then place the calendar page on top of that with the picture side facing up. Smooth down the calendar page making sure there are no air bubbles. Your postcard is now ready to use!

2. Custom Calendar Picture Tile Coaster

Making your own custom coasters is easy and fun. This is a great project to use your old calendar pictures because you can continue to enjoy them for long time. They really are very simple to make too! Follow the full tutorial at Neat Houses Sweet Home!

Supplies: tile coaster, mod podge, foam brush, spray sealer, felt or cork, scissors

3. Decorative Tin Can Planter

Another way to preserve those lovely calendar pages is to cut them out and Mod-Podge them to the outside of a tin can. After disposing of the can label and cleaning off the glue reside your can is all ready to be turned into a beautiful planter. To make your own vase follow the full tutorial at Positively Splendid.

Supplies: empty tin can, old calendrer, Mod Podge or white craft glue, scissors, potting soil, a small plant or succulent

4. DIY Jig Saw Puzzle

When my kids were little I was always looking for ways to keep them busy. There were really into puzzles and I used to make them their very own puzzles cut from empty cereal boxes. Using old calendar pictures to make your own jigsaw puzzles is another great way to reuse outdated calendars! The pictures are a lot nicer than the pictures on a cereal box too! If your calendar page is thin you could always glue the picture to a thin piece of cardboard before cutting out the jigsaw pieces. Follow my full tutorial on how to Make Your Own Jig Saw Puzzle.

Supplies: old calendar, marker, scissors (optional: empty cereal box, craft glue)

5. DIY Wood Frame Picture Holder

Years ago I had a calendar with vintage artwork that I LOVED! After the year was over I couldn't bring myself to throw it away so I hung onto it knowing that I would eventually find a great use for the beautiful pictures. I ended up making a simple wood frame picture holder for the calendar prints and I just love how it turned out! Don't let the woodworking "stuff" scare you away - it is super simple and beginner friendly, I promise. Follow my full tutorial for this DIY Wood Picture Holder to make your own.

Supplies: calendar page, wood (1" x 8' x 1/4"), hand saw, sandpaper, wood glue, leather cord, clamps, wood stain (optional)

6. DIY Calendar Collage Art

Depending on the type of calendar you have this project might be the perfect upcycle idea for you to use. I love making collages and typically use newspapers or old magazines but using an old calendar is another great way to upcycle an expired calendar into something new and useful. Collage art is also fun for kids to make too! Here is a tutorial I used to make a multi-media DIY Collage Art that will be helpful for you.

Supplies: calendar, scissors, glue, cardstock

7. Mini Calendar Notebook

It is always nice to have a small notebook handy in my purse or in the car or even in a diaper bag. Making your own mini-notebook is simple and fun and a great way to reuse old calendar pictures that you love. I found the simplest tutorial to make your own mini-notebook at A Beautiful Mess that I encourage you to follow!

Supplies: calendar picture, embroidery floss, embroidery needle, washi tape (optional), lined or blank paper (8.5" x 11"), scissors