The summer holidays have come to an end, and amidst all the trips and visits, your children have created numerous works of art. With a growing stack of their masterpieces at home, why not embark on a fun DIY project and turn their drawings into a personalised calendar? Not only will it start the school year on a creative note, but it can also serve as a wonderful gift for your parents, grandparents, or even friends.
Creating Meaningful Gifts
Children love giving self-made drawings on various occasions, and these cherished gifts often end up stored away in a drawer. Here’s an opportunity to break that tradition and create a unique gift that can be proudly displayed throughout the year. Gather your children’s inspiring artworks, and let’s get started!
What You Need
- Your kids– after all, this is a personalised calendar featuring their drawings!
- Various paintings or drawings made by your children – a tough decision, but choose the ones that capture their creativity the best.
Planning Your Photo Calendar
- Select the artwork that best represents each month. For example, use butterfly drawings for spring, a snowman for winter, and save a special masterpiece for birthdays.
- Plan out the layout of your calendar and choose a colourful background – the options are endless.
Digitising the Artwork
Before you can assemble your calendar using A4 or A3 format, it’s important to digitise the drawings or paintings. Here are a couple of options:
- Use a scanner at home or at your office, or visit your local library for scanning facilities.
- Alternatively, you can utilise the Google app “PhotoScan” which allows you to capture the drawings with your phone and automatically optimises them for you.
Creating Your Custom Calendar
- Upload the scanned drawings to Printerpix.
- Select your desired layout, background options, and the starting month for your calendar.
- Voilà! Your one-of-a-kind personalised calendar is ready.
Beyond Drawings
If your family isn’t particularly keen on crafts or your kids want to mix things up, don’t worry! Instead of drawings, you can use photos of your pets, favourite cities, or even countries to create a truly unique calendar.
Creating a personalised calendar using your children’s drawings is a wonderful way to preserve their artwork and make it a part of your daily life. Whether it’s for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, this DIY project allows you to showcase their creativity and cherish their masterpieces throughout the year. So gather those precious artworks, follow the steps outlined above, and let your kids’ imagination shine on every page of your customised photo calendar.
