It is fun to countdown to Christmas with an Advent Calendar. The calendar not only builds some excitement, it is a particularly festive decoration. Every year we try to create a new idea for our family Advent Calendar. This year we saved cans and spray painted them! I love how it turned out and my ... Read More about Recycled Tin Can Advent Calendar {50 Family Activities}
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Counting down to Christmas {Advent Calendars}
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Advent calendars, originating in Germany, have been used for well over 100 years to count down the first 24 days of December. As each day is "marked off," a tiny gift, candy or suggestion of a fun family activity is revealed. With only a few days before ... Read More about Counting down to Christmas {Advent Calendars}
Fabric Gift Tag Advent Calendar Tutorial
How to make a fabric Advent Calendar 1/8" of a yard wide pieces of fabric or other fabric scraps can make a darling keepsake Advent Calendar. I think they make a great gift to give a family. We will go ahead and fill it with some candy, notes, small gift cards and even an invitation to come to our ... Read More about Fabric Gift Tag Advent Calendar Tutorial
Printable Stocking Advent Calendar
We love to countdown the holiday at our house with an Advent Calendar. Here is one I made using the Silhouette, but it could also be cut out by hand! The Advent Calendar is 24 pillow box stockings, just perfect for a small candy and or a slip of paper with an idea for a family activity. If ... Read More about Printable Stocking Advent Calendar
10 Advent Calendar Ideas
10 terrific Advent Calendar Tutorials! 1. Embroidered Felt Advent Calendar 2. Paper Cone Advent Calendar 3. Little Felt Birds Advent Calendar 4. Wooden Spool Advent Calendar with free printables! Make this one into a kit for a fun family gift! 5. Snowing Presents Advent Calendar 6. ... Read More about 10 Advent Calendar Ideas
Last Minute Printable Advent Calendar
Wow November got away from me and here we are in December. Advent is a big part of our holiday celebrations. You can see some of our Advent Calendar ideas here, here and here. Our entire family enjoys reading Jotham's Journey and our little one loves Jesus Is Coming: 25 Daily Activities to Read, ... Read More about Last Minute Printable Advent Calendar
Little Birdie Advent Calendar
This Advent calendar is a work in progress (I still have about 20 more birds to make YIKES). There is something about those branches in my entry, I hate to see them go. I thought the branches could stay for another holiday if they had some birds swinging from them. If you want to make some little ... Read More about Little Birdie Advent Calendar
Handmade Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
We made this wooden Advent calendar for our kids. This time my crafty partner was my husband, whom cut all the pieces for me. You probably could make it out of heavy cardboard if you don't have a way to cut the wood. I would have chosen something nicer and smoother for painting if I was purchasing ... Read More about Handmade Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
Stocking Advent Calendar
I love Advent Calendars! I think it goes back to my love of things sweet and unexpected-----you know all that dinging and dashing we do around here! Advent calendars are a wonderful way to prepare our hearts and be reminded daily how special this holiday is. If we want it can be holiday to be ... Read More about Stocking Advent Calendar
Midnight Christmas Village DIY Advent Activity Calendar
This Midnight Christmas Village is the perfect DIY Advent activity calendar to count down the days to Christmas! You will love doing this with your family. The best part is that we have included all the free advent calendar printable. You only need to print, cut, sew! Looking for a handmade gift ... Read More about Midnight Christmas Village DIY Advent Activity Calendar
