Been working on this project the past couple of weeks… and finished just in time for December 1st!
Saw the idea on pinterest (sorry, don’t know what the original site was!) and made it my own. Used some scrap wood from the garage, some paint I already had on hand, some rub-ons that I thrifted last year for 99 cents!, and my trusty glue gun. I did have to buy some clothes pins. A hint if you try this yourself – don’t buy clothespins from the dollar store! That’s where I bought mine, but they’re kinda flimsy and I don’t know how many years they’ll hold out!
This was definitely a little more difficult than last year’s advent, but actually took probably the same amount of time! And this can be used again!
I just wrapped the little gifts / activity suggestions in brown lunch bags and secured with ribbon. The majority of the days have things to do rather than gifts – like read Luke chapter 2, put up the Christmas tree, bake cookies, etc.
I love how it turned out and I’m so looking forward to all those activities with my kiddos!
Happy December!
Amy said:
Very impressive! Looks great!
cubanese said:
Great idea
Stephanie said:
Welcome to my blog! Glad you liked the advent calendar and hope you come back!
Stephanie
Sara N Jason Brunner said:
Lovely! What an excellent way to build the anticipation of His birth! Great job Crafty Mama!