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October 12, 2016

DIY Industrial Desk Calendar

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of True Value. The opinions and text are all mine.

With little kids at home, I’m always looking for projects that the kids can help with too! Especially if a project is something that will use in the long run. With my daughter in Kindergarten this year, we are constantly looking for ways for her to practice her numbers and letters. So to kill two birds with one stone, I partnered with True Value to create this DIY Industrial Desk Calendar that my kids and I could make together and use to practice numbers. I also thought they would have fun flipping the new number over every morning

DIY Industrial Desk Calendar

DIY Industrial Desk Calendar using galvanized plumbers pipe and wood scraps!

What I love most about how it turned out, is that it looks amazing on my kitchen shelves and doesn’t necessarily look like a calendar, but a cool vintage industrial piece. My kind of decor, interesting yet practical.

diy-industrial-calendar

It was actually really easy to make, so let’s dive into what you will need.

Pipe Calendar SUPPLIES

  • Piece of reclaimed wood (or a piece stained)
  • Galvanized Plumbers Pipe
    • (2) 1/2″ flanges
    • (2) 1/2″ X 6″ pipes
    • (2) 1/2″ elbow joints
    • (1) 1/2″X 8″ pipe (I think a 6″ one would also work just fine
  • Black Matte Spray Paint
  • (8) 1 1/2″ Black Screws
  • (2) Metal Craft Rings
  • (31) Pieces of Finished Fabric Banners
  • Heat Transfer Paper

TOOLS

  • Circular Saw
  • Power Drill
  • Tarp for Spray Painting
  • Iron
  • Printer
pipe-layout

Here are the pipes you want to start with and the layout of how they will connect.

kids-putting-piping-together

Pipes are so easy for kids to help with. Both of my kids helped me screw them together and they thought they were working with some cool stuff!

spray-painted-black

Once the pieces were all together,  I gave a coat of black matte spray paint.

cut-line-on-wood

Time to cut the base. I has some reclaimed wood on hand, so I decided to use a piece of it to add some character. But you could easily cut your own board down to size and stain it with a beautiful dark walnut or classic gray.

I placed the structure on my piece of wood and then marked where I needed to cut. My board ended up being about 16″.

screwing-in-flanges

Then, screw the piping onto the board.

Using Iron On Transfer Paper

calendar-supplies

Now let’s get to the calendar part! Ok so you know I love using heat transfer paper. It’s sorta my go to when transferring images onto fabric. First, I created all of the numbers and then flipped the image so that it is the mirror version.

ironing-on-numbers

Next, load the heat transfer paper into your printer and print the numbers on it.

Cut each number out as close to the edge as you can and then place it facedown onto the canvas banner. Press the iron down and old it for 30 seconds.

Once it cools, gently pull off the paper and see the transferred image. I used pre-finished banners from the craft store, but you could easily create your own using drop cloth!

metal-hook-to-hang-banner-pieces

Then, I threaded them through the crafting hooks and contact them to the pipe.

diy-industrial-desk-calendar

And you are done!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of True Value. The opinions and text are all mine.

Click here for more DIY pipe projects!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Kristen says

    October 25, 2016 at 11:25 am

    This is such a neat idea! I love this! great job

    Reply
  2. Debra Balas says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Love the simple look of this and not to hard to make . thank you

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      November 2, 2016 at 10:53 am

      Thank you!

      Reply

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