Tuesday, November 29, 2011

{DIY} Mini Present Christmas Countdown

I love making Christmas decorations and am excited to share my first one of the season with you...a Christmas countdown! I have two little ones (5 & almost 3) so the question "how many more days?" gets asked alot! I love to have a countdown on hand to help them keep track and build that Christmas excitement!


I'm going to show you how to create this cute & inexpensive mini-present countdown. And it all starts with these...


I love these little boxes and have been itching
 to create something fun with them! 


Here's a complete list of the supplies you will need:
-25 little boxes (I used the raisin ones but any little box will do)
-wrapping paper
-yarn (baker's twine or thin ribbon would work as well)
-wide ribbon (to hang them on)
-wooden clothes pins
-decorative ribbon (for the bows)
-scrapbook paper (I used 2 different sheets)
-printable numbers (provided below) 
-hot glue
-tape
- 1 1/2" circle punch (optional)


First step is to remove the lids from the raisin boxes. Then wrap each one in wrapping paper. I used two different patterns of paper. Tie each little package with yarn to form a cute present.


Next, print the numbers provided below onto your scrapbook paper and cut out with a 1 1/2" circle punch. You could also use stickers for the numbers. Hot glue each number onto the clothespin.


Cut your ribbon to the desired length. I laid out my boxes on the floor and put them into a pattern that looked like a Christmas tree. I was then able to cut the ribbon pieces to the right length. I attached them to the wall with clear pushpins. I also made little bows with the additional ribbon and hot glued them on to the pushpins.


Hang all your boxes on your ribbon with the clothespins!


I plan on filling our boxes with slips of paper with different Christmas related activities....like reading stories, looking at Christmas lights, baking cookies, etc. But they are the perfect size for a little treat as well!


Here is the set of printable numbers I created. I wanted my numbers to alternate paper patterns, so I put the odds on one page and the evens on the other. Now, I'm not a printable wizard at all. This is a just a very simple Word document so feel free to use someone else's printable numbers or some cute stickers. Go ahead...you won't hurt my feelings ;)


I hope you enjoy this little Christmas countdown! Go on and get Christmas crafty!!


Advent Numbers

I'm linking this up to these great parties...


Nothing But Country

Tip Junkie handmade projects


Confessions of a Stay At Home Mommy


”lil

8 comments:

  1. That is really really cute!!! I need to get mine out. But it isnt as cute as yours!!! Happy Last day of November!!!

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  2. Thank you Mary Beth! And I have no doubt that any craft you come up with is adorable :)

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  3. This is Darling! I love advent calenders and this is one super cute way to count down to Christmas!

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  4. Thanks for linking up to this week's Tuesday Confessional. You were featured, so stop by and grab a brag button!
    http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/12/tuesday-confessional-features-crafty.html
    Way to go!
    ~Macy

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  5. THIS ADVENT IS SO DARLING, I LOVE IT, AND THE FUN COLORS. winks, jen

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  6. Marie,

    Will removeable hooks work for hanging tulle. I'm making a backdrop for a Wedding reception?

    Any ideas on making backdrops?

    Deb-first time

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