Epiphany Crafts and Lily Bee: Custom Dry Erase Calendar

Wasn't the title enough to get you excited?  This week Epiphany Crafts has paired up with Lily Bee Design to bring you some fun and inspiring projects. 

Ever since I was introduced to Epiphany Crafts, I imagined that they would make perfect magnets, so I decided to make a magnetic calendar.  The prints and components from Lily Bee's Victoria Park collection were just perfect for this project!

 

I painted the frame in a coordinating teal and, like any good crafter, I immediately wrecked distressed it.  This is something my husband does not understand: "But you just painted it!"  "I know, but now I have to make it look artsy."

Since this project had to remain flat, I added dimension by inking the edges of all of the die cut components and layering 2013 with dark paper. 

Adhere the sheet metal to the frame with E 6000 (or other wood/metal adhesive) and let cure.  Adhere the paper to the metal with a tape runner and, using covert placement, adhere the acetate calendar to the paper with a couple of well placed glue dots (Ex. under where you will put the magnets for the month/dates).

I used the Shape Studio Round 14 tool to make the magnets for the dates.  In addition to creating a magnet for every day of the month, I also used the Shape Studio Square 25 tool to make a magnet for each month.  The only trick is keeping them in a place where your kids won't find them!  :)

Epiphany Crafts Supplies

Shape Studio Tool Round 14

Shape Studio Accessories Bubble Cap Round 1

Shape Studio Tool Square 25

Shape Studio Accessories Bubble Cap Square 25

Other Supplies

Lily Bee Victoria Park collection pack

Acetate calendar (Paper Accents)

12"x12" sheet metal

12"x12" wooden frame
Tim Holtz Distress ink in pumice stone

Small magnets

1/8" Glue Dots
Craft paint

A big thank you to my favorite local craft store, Porter's Craft and Frame in Rexburg, ID for donating the frame, sheet metal and calendar!  

Happy Crafting!

-Amanda