Love staying organized with a desk calendar but tired of the generic designs? In this guide, we’ll show you how to design or customize your own personalized desk calendar with Planify Pro, perfect for adding a touch of creativity to your workspace and keeping track of important dates and appointments.
What You’ll Need to Prepare Before Crafting Your Desk Calendar
| Paper to print out Note Design |  Cardstock Paper Paper to print out the Calendar, can also use 220 gsm |  Chipboard / Book Board 2 x A5 size |
 Bookbinding Glue Any kind of |  Cinch Binding Machine or any other binding tool |  Binding Wires for binding |
Design Desk Calendar Back Cover
Step 1: Create Planner and Set Size
Click on Create a Planner
Go to Size on the top menu bar
Fill in your desired paper size in the search box on the right menu and click Apply
Step 2: Remove Widgets and Customize Layout
Go to Widget, switch Edit layout to ON and remove widgets out of template
Delete any unnecessary widgets and expand the remaining ones by clicking the >> icon
To copy the widget from the Left page to the Right page, click the L to R icon in the top left corner
Design Your Calendar
Step 1: Choose Border and Outline Style
Border: Choose a style from the Style menu
Outline: Pick a color from the Color
Step 2: Duplicate Page and Adjust Settings
Copy: Click L to R to duplicate the page, then change the calendar dates
Spacing: Adjust the space for binding wire in the Layout
Step 3: Add Pattern and Customize Text
Pattern: Choose one and set it to Full to display it fully
Text: Change the style (H1-3) in the Text
Step 4: Duplicate and Auto-Change Dates
Dup+Change Date:
Click the three dots, fill the desired number of pages and select render timing
Design Back Cover
Step 1: Set Size and Remove Widgets
Select A5 size and remove all widgets
Step 2: Apply Pattern and Export
Go to Pattern and select Full display option on the right
Export and Print, scaling to 120% for full coverage
Binding Desk Calendar
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Step 1: Trim and Attach Cover
Trim calendar inserts to desired size
Attach printed cover sticker to chipboard, trim edges, and crease with ruler
Step 2: Fold and Glue Cardstock
Step 3: Add Sticker Paper Inside
Place white sticker paper over cardstock and cover to create the inside
Repeat for the other side
Step 4: Punch Holes
Punch holes along guidelines (6 on each side)
Step 5: Prepare Wires
Cut two wires into 6 rows each
Step 6: Bind Calendar
So there you have it! Creating your own desk calendars is way easier than you might think. It’s a fun way to add a personal touch to your workspace or create a unique gift for someone special. Plus, with a little creativity, you can even turn your calendar designs into a side hustle on Etsy. So grab some paper, let your imagination run wild, and start crafting those personalized desk calendars today. Who knows, you might just discover a hidden talent!
What You Need to Get Started
 Chipboard / Book Board |  Guillotine Paper Cutter | Cinch Binding Machine |
Binding Wires |  Sticker Paper | Cardstock Paper |
