Creating a Monthly Blog Content Calendar in Canva

📅 Because your best blogging ideas deserve a plan.

If you’ve ever sat down to write a blog post and thought, Uh oh… what do I post this week?, you’re not alone.

The truth is, blogging gets so much easier when you know exactly what you’re posting and when. That’s where a monthly blog content calendar comes in — and Canva makes it simple to create one that’s not only functional but gorgeous enough to make you excited to use it.

Today, I’m sharing exactly how to design your own in Canva so you can plan your content, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process.

✏️ Step 1: Decide What to Track

Before opening Canva, jot down what you want your calendar to include. Some essentials are:

• Post titles or working ideas

• Publish dates

• Categories/tags

• Keywords or SEO notes

• Platforms to promote on (Pinterest, Instagram, email list, etc.)

If you also create related graphics or freebies, you might want a checklist column for “assets created” so nothing gets forgotten.

🎨 Step 2: Choose Your Calendar Style in Canva

Search Canva for “Monthly Calendar” to find a starting point — or create one from scratch with a grid or table.

Popular styles include:

• Minimal & Clean → Great for quick glances and keeping clutter low

• Color-Coded by Category → Helps you visually balance your topics

• Themed Designs → Match your blog’s niche or the season (flowers for spring, cozy tones for fall)

🖌 Step 3: Add Sections for Notes & Ideas

Your calendar shouldn’t just show dates — it should help you brainstorm. Consider adding:

• A “Future Post Ideas” box

• A “Promotion Plan” section

• Space for important deadlines (guest posts, collaborations, launches)

This way, your calendar becomes both a planner and an idea tracker.

🔄 Step 4: Keep It Reusable

Instead of creating a brand-new calendar from scratch every month, save your Canva file as a template.

Each month, simply:

• Duplicate the file

• Update the dates

• Plug in your new post ideas

This keeps your look consistent and saves you loads of time.

📍 Step 5: Use It Digitally or Print It

You can:

• Keep your calendar digital and edit it directly in Canva

• Export as a PDF or PNG for quick reference on your devices

• Print it and keep it in your blogging binder or workspace

🛍 Ready-to-Use Blog Calendar Templates

If you’d rather skip the setup, I’ve created editable Canva blog content calendars designed for bloggers, complete with spaces for keywords, promotion checklists, and notes.

✨ Find them here:

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💛 Final Thoughts

A monthly blog content calendar doesn’t just keep you organized — it helps you see the big picture, post consistently, and build momentum.

Once you start planning ahead in Canva, you’ll never go back to “What do I post this week?” panic mode. Instead, you’ll be confidently creating content that supports your goals and keeps your audience coming back for more.

You’ve got this,

💛 Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures