Advent Calendar

My kids have always been fascinated with hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree. I think there is nothing cuter than watching their little hands hang special ornaments. I created this ornament advent calendar to keep them happy and involved during the season. Each day they can hang an ornament (with the days date on it) on the Christmas tree…when the crate is empty…it is Christmas time!

http://www.504main.com/2011/11/diy-get-your-advent-calendars-ready.html

Just a Tip!

Difficulty: Moderate

Budget: Reasonable

Estimated Time: 1-2 hours

You Will Need...

Basswood boards, 3" x 24"
Black Acrylic Paint or Chalkboard Paint.
DecoArt Glamour Dust in Ice Crystal
Decoupage, matte
Sand Paper
Foam brush
Saw - just to saw the board into pieces
Drill
Paint pen, white or white paint and small brush
Pencil
Print out of the numbers in font of your choosing
Ribbon, twine, cord, wire for hanging
Distress Ink, Frayed Burlap
Optional: Vintage Christmas Images from The Graphics Fairy (the first time I made these I did not use images on the reverse - this is how I am updating them for 2011!)