• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • All DIY
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Houses
Petticoat Junktion
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • All DIY
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Houses
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • All DIY
    • Recipes
    • Travel
    • Houses
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Thrift Store Decor » Upcycle Idea For Colorful Fabric Calendars

    Upcycle Idea For Colorful Fabric Calendars

    Modified: Aug 9, 2019 by Kathy Owen
    This post may contain affiliate links

    Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on X (Twitter) <use href="#<svg width="1em" height="1em" viewBox="0 0 32 32" class="scriptlesssocialsharing__icon flipboard" fill="currentcolor" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" role="img"> <title>flipboard</title> <path d="M24.997 13.001h-5.998v5.998h-5.998v5.998h-5.998v-17.995h17.995zM1.004 1.004v29.991h29.991v-29.991z"></path> </svg>" xlink:href="# flipboard "> Share on Flip it

    Upcycle Idea For A Colorful Fabric Calendar Petticoat Junktion

    Hey guys! Have you missed me? I’ve been out of town. Also I plan to post a little less….maybe 3 days a week…..at least for a while.

    Thrift Store Decor Team

    On to the topic of the day, Thrift Store Decor.

    vintage fabric calendar

    Upcycle Idea For Colorful Fabric Calendars

    I found the vintage 1980 calendar in my stash of fabrics. I don’t remember how much I paid for it but probably $1-$2. Don’t you just love the bright colors. That’s why I bought it. All my favs in one place.

    antique oval wood frame

    The oval frame was $5. It was a little sad looking but wait till you see what I did with it. No paint.

    Sharpie for repairing scarred wood frames

    I used a black Sharpie to cover all the scratches and I went over the black Sharpie marks with a rag to blend. Work in progress…..see the difference between the right and left sides pf the frame?

    Howards Paste Wax for reviving wood finishes

    Next I applied a coat of Howard’s Paste Wax in Golden Oak to the frame.

    Frogtape to secure fabric to frame

    I cut a piece of heavy corrugated boxing to fit the frame opening and wrapped the calendar around it, placing the calendar off center for the perfectly imperfect look. The cardboard fit tight into the frame. I taped the cut fabric edges to the cardboard using FrogTape. The most difficult part of the project was cutting up that beautiful calendar.

    Upcycle Idea For Colorful Fabric Calendars Petticoat Junktion

    The framed calendar is hanging on the front of my china cabinet. See all the beautiful red melamine cups in the cabinet? I love red.

    Reclaimed vintage fabric calendar framed upcyle Petticoat JUnktion

    The colors of the calendar are soooo vibrant.

    Idea For Colorful Fabric Calendars

    The framed calendar makes me smile. Patting myself on the back. Having a piece of chocolate…you know the drill.

    The following affiliate links  are for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

    Supplies used in this project:

    FrogTape®
    Howard's Wax
    Black Sharpie

    That’s it for me. Time to take the thrift store decor tour. Just click the pink links below…

    Stenciled Box Makeover from Our Southern Home

    Kitchen Shelf to Coat Rack from Domestically Speaking

    Magnetic Chalkboard Makeover from My Repurposed Life

    DIY Shell Covered Pot from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

    Reloved Mirrors from Bliss Ranch

    Upcycle Fabric Calendar Petticoat Junktion

     

    Kathy Owen
    Website

    Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
    Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.

    Similar Posts For You....

    • 110 Trash to Treasure Home Decor Makeovers
      110 Surprising Ways To Repurpose Thrift Store Finds Into Fun Home Decor
    • diy fridge magnets
      DIY Magnets Made With Vintage Keys And Old Hardware
    • 100 Trash to Treasure Makeovers from thrift store finds
      Top 100 Thrift Store Home Decor Makeovers
    • isal-rope-handles-Petticoat-Junktion-wood-tray-project.jpg
      How To Repurpose An Old Drawer

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Christy Little @ Our Southern Home

      August 22, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Kathy,
      Never again will I pass by things like this. I absolutely LOVE this. The colors are just perfect !

    2. Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait

      August 21, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      I've actually never seen calendar fabric, but I love this project! It would be so cool to find some and give it a gift with someone's birth year!

    3. Sarah Ramberg

      August 19, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Oh, I just LOVE a good vintage oval frame- and this one is really spectacular. And those tea towel just pops against the wood. So glad you linked up to Talk of the Town!

    4. sherry

      August 18, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      This definitely brings back memories. I think that is why so many of us love finding these items at thrift stores. What you did with this is beautiful!

    5. Linda Kaplan

      August 17, 2016 at 4:55 pm

      great idea

    6. kristin

      August 10, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Oh does this bring back memories! Such a great idea to frame it!

    7. Tami Toppen

      August 10, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Love this idea!
      Tami

    8. gail

      August 10, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      I remember those old calendars! I like what you did with the frame, and that the calendar is off center.

      great job Kathy!

      gail
      ps it was fun hanging out with you in Atlanta!

    9. Paula@SweetPea

      August 10, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      This is a great way to display an old calendar. I have a few of these that I love but couldn't figure out how to display. Cutting the calendar to display just a part of it is a great idea.

    10. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      August 10, 2016 at 11:06 am

      That turned out SO CUTE Kathy!

    11. Sharon

      August 10, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Great idea! I have several calendar towels from one of my many aunts. She was the one on my Daddy's side that taught my daughter & niece cheers. She was one of a kind. I miss her but wondered how to use the towels. They are faded now after much use. I don't want to cut them, but you have given me an idea how to use them. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I can keep up with 3 times a week postings.

    12. Bliss

      August 10, 2016 at 8:05 am

      That brings back memories. My mom always had those hanging fabric calendars, and when I was a little girl I sent them to my gramma out of state. Wonder if I have some tucked away somewhere because now I know what to do with them.

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Kathy, the creator at Petticoat Junktion...

    More about me →

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    SUBSCRIBE
    • About
    • All DIY
    • Tutorials
    • Crafts
    • Home Decor
    • Painted Furniture
    • Projects

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Stock Images by DepositPhotos

    Copyright © 2023 · PETTICOAT JUNKTION · PRIVACY POLICY