Today’s project is a sweet little DIY gift you can pull together for just a few dollars: a 2016 mini photo calendar. Just print out the calendar pages, personalize them with favorite photos, and you have an easy, inexpensive handmade gift perfect for dad, mom, the grandparents, or anyone! Steal your best friend’s kids for a quick photoshoot, then surprise her with a mini calendar using the photos. Or make more generic sets using scenic photos for coworkers or neighbors. The modern calendar design fits into any decor and makes a classy looking gift. Find the download at the end of the post.
The calendar pages are 4×6 inches and print out 2 to a page on your home printer. Be sure to print onto a heavyweight cardstock or plan to adhere the pages to cardstock so they’ll be sturdy.
You’ll want to trim 4×6 photos so they are 4 inches wide and 3.75 inches tall, then adhere them to the top half of the calendar page. For best results use a tape runner or double sided tape – just steer clear of glue or gluesticks, as both can cause the pages to ripple.
You can leave the mini calendar pages loose so they can be taped up on an office wall, singly or as a collage (this would look cool!). Or clip them together with a binder clip or have them spiral bound and add a mini easel for desktop display (I found this mini wood easel for $2.50 at Jo-Ann’s, find them on Amazon here. Or print them onto magnetic paper to make the coolest set of fridge magnets around! (affiliate links)
Download the 2016 mini calendar pages PDF by clicking here. Please be sure to print at actual size or 100%. Each calendar page includes trim lines, and should measure 4 inches wide and 6 inches high. Thanks!
Riya Gupta says
Thank you for lovely idea and free printable ❤️
Insiyah says
love Love LOVE the idea!! Can you make a 2019 one? Would love to give this to a friend as a going away present… starting a new life present.!
autumn says
Hi! I will make a 2019 one, but probably not until about September. Thanks!
Xiu Yu says
Hi, do you happen to have the 2018 mini calendar pages? 😀
autumn says
They should be coming out later this month so check back!
phyllis says
Can you tell us where the template is for the 2018 calendars? You know we will want one every year…so perhaps you can teach us how to do it or we will all just keep bugging you! Love your ideas so much. Phyllis
autumn says
Coming soon! They should be on the blog later this month. Thanks for checking in and for your sweet comment 🙂
Isabel says
I love the design and would like to make these for next christmas presents. Any chance you have a template for 2018?
Lisa lafko says
I would love to make these as a Christmas present for my besties for 2018! I hope you will have a temple for 2018, as well. What a lovely idea! Thank you!
Lisa Lafko says
*template
Benav says
Do you have a printable mini DIY photo calendar for 2017 too?
Heather says
Do you have one for 2017?
autumn says
Yup! Check here: https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2016/09/06/diy-mini-photo-calendar-wfree-printables.html
RAVITEJ REDDY H says
Hey hi,
I just love this template! Can I just have the same one for 2017 calendar please?
Amber says
This calendar was perfect, will you be making it for 2017?
David Fernandez says
Thank you so much for these!! Love ’em!
Millizent says
Hi! I was wondering if you were going to have a free printable 2017 calendar. If you will give a 2017 version or kindly give me tips on how to create it would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you so much in advanced!!
Ch says
I might be the only one not on Facebook, so I, like others have posted,wish we knew if there will be a calendar template for 2017. It’s such a great gift idea. Reply please? Pretty please?
ch says
I sent a message to Autumn who replied that she will be offering a 2017 mini calendar but not until June or July. In another message I asked permission to post the info here but decided to go ahead and do so. Hope it was ok Autumn!
autumn says
Thanks for sharing the info 🙂 Sorry I just hadn’t gotten around to responding to everyone yet!
Lisa S. says
Your calendar idea is fantastic! I can’t wait for the 2017 version. They make the perfect holiday gifts! Thank you for sharing!
Jay says
Hey Autumn, when will you be releasing your 2017 mini calendar??
autumn says
Just finished creating it today! The downloads should be up next week or (at the latest) the week after. Thanks!
Judy western says
Hi. I love your calenders. They r just whst I’ve been looking for but I can’t find the 2017 ones
Pls help. I’m not very savvy when it come to computers. I hope i can even find the web sight again
But thank you, Autumn
[email protected]
sadaf says
Thank you so very very much! You have given me such a great idea for my best friend’s going away gift. I couldn’t thank you enough!
Dorlah Carson says
This is great!! Thank you! Do you have a 2017 available yet? I’m interested in doing this for a class reunion auction to include old high school pictures.
MA says
This is awesome! I’m planning to make these for my wedding favors. Could you also post the PDF for 2017?
Michelle Nommensen says
Absolutely love this idea. These will make the perfect personalized photo calendar for my office. Thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to creating my calendar and sharing my creation and your fabulous printable on my blog {with a link to your site.} Happy New Year!
nina says
this was EXACTLY what i was imagining and looking for! So thankful for ur blog! thanks for the printables!
Michelle says
Thank you for these! My daughter is drawing her own pictures for each page, and we will be copying and laminating the pages to give as gifts to each set of grandparents this year. Using plastic easels for display. Thanks so much!
Brittany Linko says
This is so awesome! I plan to use for my son’s gift to his grandpa! Thank you!
Kim Alford says
Love love love!!! Thanks so much!
Kari - gracefulmommy says
Omg! I love this!!! Going to the store now to get cardstock! This is a great Christmas gift ?
Terry says
I love the idea!!!
Vimal says
Thank you 🙂
CASS says
looooooooooove
JanR says
Thank you so much for these!! Love ’em!
Ingrid ruud says
Thank you so much for sharing your 2016 mini calendar with your readers. I have printed the calendar on gold calligraphic parchment stock paper, it has a little more substance. My grand daughter will love it! I look forward to your future posts.
Joy says
Thank you so much for these! I have been scouring google with no luck until I happened upon you! Now I will follow your emails and Facebook!
Sara says
Great idea, how cute!!
Kathy says
Super cute.
Ange says
Thank you for the free calander download. It will make very cute gifts.