How to Make a Giant Chalkboard Calendar

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This 40 panel window was just sitting on the side of the road and I just couldn't leave it behind! Learn More

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To make the chalkboard calendar, we removed all the glass from each of the spaces.

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The chalkboard paint is so fun and makes it so easy to customize the calendar each month!

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We nailed the chalkboard calendar into the wall and it turned out just perfect!

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I even added days of the week labels by glueing them to the top!

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