Some of you have already asked for it, so here it is – our 2017 dodecahedron 3D printable calendar! UPDATE: 2018 version will be here by November 16th!
It makes sense to have next year’s calendar handy, because lots of things need to be planed a few months ahead, such as … a trip to Costa Rica! 🙂
This 2017 printable calendar will be a different color palette than last year’s, so we can keep them side by side for a while.
Let’s make one and start dreaming a beautiful 2017!
Materials and tools:
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- I love this good quality card stock, it is easy to work with and holds the shape very well, and some glue.
- an inkjet printer
- it is easy enough to print out the templates ( download at the end) and cut with an Xacto knife, but if you have a Silhouette Portrait or Cameo, I have included the cutting file for you as well.
First download and print out the free template (at the end of article, includes both color and black and white designs!). Cut along the outer lines, score around each pentagon shape. Gently fold along each scoreline.
Related paper craft: DIY Faux rusty metal star lantern with free template!
The only tricky part is where to glue the tabs first: although I made it last year and wrote about it, I still forgot to do it in the correct order, and had to peel apart some tabs and redo it!
Can you believe this? I should read my own blog more often, right? 🙂
I found it easier to do it in three steps:
1 . Assemble the 2 halves, but leave a couple of the tabs loose,such as the September and October tabs shown below.
2 . Join the 2 halves together.
3 . Finish with gluing the September and October parts.
It is so easy! They make really fun gifts, especially for those friends who love geometric designs, or something unique!
Download the free template and cutting file:
For more geometric and paper fun, try this origami paper lamp shade from grocery bags.
Stay tuned for more pretty 2017 calendars coming in the next few weeks!
Happy creating!
WoW, the years sure do tick on by! Here we are 3/4 thru 2020 already!
Is this something that will be updated by you or is there a file that I could make the changes to?
Thanks!
I just stumbled on your website, i love it! Thank you for the terrific free
templates & tutorials for those gorgeous pop-up flower cards.
Tichayn
hi! yes we will have the 2021 version out by late october! 🙂
So cute! I would have loved this when my kids were growing up. We had a color-coded calendar on our refrigerator for 20 years 🙂
PLEASEEEE MAKE THE 2018 VERSION!!
THIS IS AWESOME
I have tried numerous times to download the 3D calender but to no avail are you able to assist please.
Cheers
Rhonda Brown.
hi! did you try this page? http://www.apieceofrainbow.com/creative-fun/
Thank you☆☆
It’s displayed in my room!
from japan
hi tomoko! enjoy and have a great 2017! 🙂
Hi, I cant find the silhouette template I only see the pdf file
Thanks
hi pamela, some readers had trouble downloading both, so i just kept the pdf, because silhouette studio can trace PDF images:)
Hi Amanda!
I loved the design of this calendar, but I’m not able to download the pdf. Could you help me out on downloading it please? 🙂
Thanks!
Panishree
hi Panishree, once you entered your email on the form, the pdf is automatically emailed. let me know if you don’t have it =)
Olá Amanda, não estou conseguindo fazer o download do calendário 2017. Pode me ajudar?
xoxo 🙂
try this –
http://www.apieceofrainbow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/3D-calendar-2017-A-Piece-of-Rainbow-blog.pdf
enjoy! =)
Oi,
adorei a ideia
Também nao estava conseguindo fazer o download, obrigada!
please check your promotions or spam folder in gmail! =)
Beautiful
I don’t find the download link. Can you help me, where is it?
the yellow button near the end of article =)
Hi Ananda, love the 3D calendar! But I can’t download it… Could you send to my e-mail, please?
Thanks, love your blog <3
hi camelia, the calendar should open and you can save it. let me know if you are still having trouble!
I made the calendar and then wanted to do more so I enlarged the design and made a picture cube, you can see more on my blog http://www.katespapercreations.com/2017/01/dodecahedron-.html
Of course I gave you credit and added links to your blog in my post.
oh i love it! thank you kate and i will be sharing it on facebook! =)
Thanks 🙂
Hola Amanda, recibi sin inconveniente el calendario 2016, pero el 2017 no puedo descargarlo, Ayudame Por favor, Gracias!
Beautiful!
Hi Ananda,
This is a great idea, would like to gift this to my wife who has a birthday on 26’th. But I am not able to download the pdf template. I have also subscribed for future DIY emails but the link takes me back to the same page.
hi shripad, did you get our automatic email with the download? check junk folder too, if not, please let me know! =)
Thanks Ananda,
I got the email. 🙂
I have just found your site and joined the mailing list, after seeing these 3D calendars I got inspired but couldnt find where to download them. Hope you can help me.
Hello i can not download the calendar 2017 would it be possible to send me the pdf on my email thank you very much for this wonderful work
after clicking the yellow button, and fill out the info, you will get our emails (check junk folder) with the download link! =)
I accidentally requested the 2016 calendar template, then when I requested the 2017 template, I didn’t receive it (even in spam). I tried a different template for a lantern and received it, but I still can’t get the 2017 calendar to work. Can you please help? PS – LOVE YOUR SITE!!!
So cute and fun! I’ll have to print it out, and then assemble it while reading the directions again.
These are really cool! Would be perfect for my desk!
Love these calendars!!! They are so perfect for a desktop – take up little space and are so attractive! Will get started on my new one right away – and will make some for family members as well! Thanks again for the new colors and reminder to do this for next year…..
What a fun and usable printable! Pinning!
I enjoyed using mine so much this year! Thank you so much for this beautiful design. Love the new colors!
What a nice present Ananda… You are wonderful! Thanks for this calendar!
take care !