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How to Make A Wall Calendar Online
Creating a personalized wall calendar is simple—and a fun way to turn your favorite photos into something you’ll enjoy every day. With Shutterfly’s online tools, you can arrange your pictures, add special dates, and play with layouts and designs until it feels just right. From picking a theme to adding finishing touches, these steps make it easy to craft a calendar that’s both functional and full of memories.
1. Choose Your Theme and Template
Start by picking a template that fits your style. From modern and minimalist to whimsical or rustic, there are plenty of options to make your wall calendar feel personal. The template sets the tone for your calendar, giving you a foundation to showcase your favorite photos beautifully.
2. Choose Your Size And Month
Wall calendars come in two sizes: 12×12 for a bold statement and 8×11 for smaller wall spaces. You can also start your calendar in any month—perfect if you want to create a calendar mid-year or for a special 12-month period.
3. Upload Your Photos
Whether your favorite photos live on your phone, computer, or social media, uploading them to Shutterfly is easy. Once uploaded, you can drag and drop photos into your chosen template, making your calendar a personal showcase of memories.
4. Choose Your Background
Make your calendar pop with backgrounds that complement your theme. Choose from built-in designs, thousands of additional options, or go with a clean, background-free look to let your photos take center stage.
5. Choose Your Embellishments
Stickers, ribbons, frames, and decorative touches help highlight special dates and enhance your photos. Each calendar theme comes with its own set of embellishments for a polished, personalized look.
6. Add Extras And Customize
Add a gift sleeve if your calendar is a present, or include planning stickers to help mark birthdays, anniversaries, travel dates, and more. These little touches make your calendar both beautiful and functional.
Wall Calendar Sizes
Choosing the right size helps your photo wall calendar fit your space and your needs:
12×12
Large 12×12 calendars hang as a 24-inch display, making your photos the star. There’s plenty of space for notes, reminders, and important dates.
8×11
Perfect for smaller walls, an 8×11 calendar still provides ample space for photos and writing. Its slightly smaller footprint makes it ideal for desks, offices, or tight wall spaces.
Wall Calendar Themes & Ideas
Whether your calendar will be part of your home decor or you’re creating a calendar to give as a photo gift, it’ll always be more meaningful if you personalize it. With over 50 professionally-designed themes and endless options to customize them, you can create a calendar that’s as individual as you are. 
A wall calendar isn’t just a way to mark the days—it’s a way to celebrate the moments that make a year memorable. Here are some fun ways to bring your calendar to life:
Travel Memories
Turn your wanderlust into a year-long adventure. Fill each month with snapshots from trips near and far—or even dream destinations you haven’t yet visited. Every glance at your calendar is a mini escape.
New Baby
Those tiny milestones deserve a big spotlight. From first smiles to wobbly first steps, a calendar packed with baby photos keeps every precious moment front and center for the whole family to enjoy.
Wedding
Relive your big day one month at a time. From getting ready to the walk down the aisle, your calendar can tell your love story all year long—and be a sweet way to remember anniversaries.
Pets
Why settle for one photo when you can have twelve? Celebrate your four-legged family members with a year of their cutest, goofiest, most lovable moments.
Love Story
A calendar full of memories with your special someone? Yes, please. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or a New Year’s surprise, it’s a daily reminder of what makes your relationship so special.
Recipes
Mix memories with meals. Feature a family recipe each month—Grandma’s cookies, Uncle Joe’s chili—and add photos of the people who make those dishes legendary. Your calendar can double as a mini cookbook everyone will love.
Year In Review
Some years fly by; others leave footprints. Capture all the highlights, milestones, and unexpected joys in a calendar that makes looking back just as fun as looking ahead.
Business or Office
Give your workspace a personal touch. Highlight team milestones, office events, or even seasonal fun to create a calendar that’s both useful and cheerful.
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A wall calendar is more than just a way to track dates—it’s a way to celebrate the everyday moments, the milestones, and the memories that make life special. Whether you’re flipping through it at home, sharing it as a personalized gift, or simply glancing at it on a busy morning, your personalized calendar can brighten every month.
So gather your favorite photos, think about the moments you want to celebrate, and start designing. By the time the first month rolls around, you’ll have more than a calendar—you’ll have a year-long showcase of memories that are uniquely yours.
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