I love useful/thoughtful favors as much as I despise little pieces of crap that end up in the landfill right after a wedding. This idea spawned from my panic after hearing about yet another bad one in the works.
You can Download This Calendar for April 2009 through December 2010. I made a sample favor here by adding the circle design from MOH-Ho’s invites on her wedding date.
Below are instructions to make the lil’ calendar:
1. Cut an 8″ long piece of wire (most wires would work, I used 26 ga. wire which was really thin):
2. Bend at 2 1/4″ and 5 1/4″ like this:
3. Pull wire through the springs of two mini 1″ clothespins:
4. Bend, twist, and bend some mo’ to make hanger shape:
5. Download Calendar and print (I recommend printing on linen paper for the texture. If you’re making them in bulk, I suggest using recycled linen paper like this one)
6. Cut or tear out each month, they need not be exactly the same size (I like to score then tear to give me torn edges that don’t get too crazy)
7. I’ve included little tags for the hanger, which you can add as desired (see first or last pic). Of course, you can also make your own.
8. Clip ’em suckas with the clothespins and you’ve got yourself a wee calendar!
It costs less than a shiny quarter and takes less than 5 minutes to make, so I made MOH-Ho a countdown calendar! 
Happy Crafting!
That is sooo cute! You could even use them as super cool save the dates.
that is too cute. where do you come up with these things?!
ooh I love your little designs, that linen paper looks so awesome, and just ties everything together!
This is SO cute! I think I might make some for shower favors! Who wouldn’t want a cute little calendar to hang in their office or on their fridge?
Mrs. GT, why are you so amazing? All your projects are just incredibly creative and well-done! I at once heart/hate you for being so awesome. 
@chickasjf: hey that’s quite genius, this would actually make quite a fitting STD! why didn’t I think of that?!
@Miss Perfume: well, i heart/hate you for your invites, i guess that makes us even
So cute! I might make these for FI and I’s mothers and grandmothers! They’d love it!
Where do you get linen paper? These are adorable! Can you print these in regular printers?
@Rachel: there is a link in the post for recycled linen paper. linen paper comes in an array of types/colors, and you can find them at office supply stores or craft stores.
I tried downloading the file to my computer but for some reason the text document isn’t loading correctly. Any ideas?
Also what font did you use?
@stephanie: the document looked fine at my end, perhaps you can try downloading again?
i created a font my own handwriting, which was used in this calendar.
Thanks for your response!! Would you be able to email me the text version of the program that is working for you. What word processing program do you use?
Mrs. Green Tea, Sacramento Age and Occupation: 30, Tea Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Coffee Critic Engagement Date: November 17, 2006 Wedding Date: August 23, 2008 Blogging Since: June 10, 2008 Venue: Vineyard on the Delta About Me: I'm just your average obsessive compulsive, arts & crafts loving, funky-on-the-inside/boring-on-the-outside girl, who dares to say 'Hey! I can make that!' Nerdy professional by day, goofy won-ton by night. The won-ton sometimes comes out during the day when I'm fed the dollar breakfast at Ikea. Since our engagement, wedding planning has put me on high alert for bargains and I've been pushing my nimble fingers through callous building experiments!
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