Hello crafty friends! It’s Kristin here with another project! There’s something magical about turning an everyday object into something functional and whimsical. This year, I decided to give new life to a ring jewelry box by transforming it into a DIY Mini Desktop Calendar — and the results are pure pixie dust! I had purchased a set of 2026 mini calendars with the good intention of making a few gifts for friends this year, but life got in the way.
Repurpose to Create a Mini Desktop Calendar
Gather a few items from my stash and grabbed some of my favorite Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L products. The adhesives are strong, clean, and perfect for any style crafting where precision matters.
Start with the Base
Measure the inside of the box and cut the patterned paper selections down to 3.25″ x 3″. Then adhere them inside the top and bottom of box with Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft..
Once the patterned papers were secured, it needed something so I pulled red baker’s twine from my stash. Secure it down along the interior edges using the Dual Tip Glue Pen using the fine point. Now the interior looked more polished to me!
Adhering the Calendar to the Base
To position the calendar sitting at an angle, I used some chipboard to make a slanted base. Cut a piece of 2.75″x 5″ and scored it at 2.25″ and 2.75″ to form an angled base. Adhere the calendar to that base with the Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in and using the same tape, adhered the calendar to the base.
Fussy cut a found Mickey & Minnie tag (it was from a sweatshirt I bought last year) to fit inside the box. To make it stand, I cut a small 0.5″ x 3.5″strip of chipboard and scored it at 1″ and 2″. Place a piece of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in to the back of the mice and adhered it in the box as shown.
Finishing Touches
In my stash, there’s a Disney-themed 3D sticker set and from it, I used the MAGIC banner, the word “Dream” (pop it up with the small squares from the 3D Foam Squares White Mix) and the camera placed in between Mickey and Minnie. Done!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this fun DIY Mini Desktop Calendar tutorial. It is compact, charming, and full of personality. The sturdy adhesives ensure everything stays secure for the entire year.
It’s a perfect gift idea, a fun desk accessory, and a great way to upcycle something that might otherwise be forgotten. Mine is proudly on display in my office at my brand-new job! I hope this inspires you to find things in your stash to use outside the box. Thank you so much for visiting!
Kristin Rizzo
Creative Time: 45 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®
Crafty Power Tape Polybag 81ft.
HomeHobby™ by 3L
Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/4in.
Other: Patterned Papers: Echo Park Paper Co. (Remember the Magic Collection); 3D Stickers: Paper House Productions; Mini Calendar: Uniquely Creative; White Jewelry Box; Tag; Red Baker’s Twine
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