Saturday, December 3, 2011

Crafty Advent Calendars

There is nothing like a crafty advent calendar to get you psyched for Christmas. The count down begins! For most, this month is jam packed with events, gatherings, decorating, food, and holiday movie nights. If you can find a spare moment to cram in some quality crafting time, a DIY holiday advent calendar may be right up your alley! Here are some of my faves...


Manomine
Linen pouches with the numbers delicately sewn into each one + mounted on to a matching linen covered cork board.

Quiet Fish
Super simple hand made envelopes out of specialty papers.

Julie Ree
Loving this! 

Martha Stewart... she always nails it.

Odessamay
Handmade paper cones with mini clothes pins.

Shel + Stone
Simple. Plain. Perfect.

Makoodle
Tiny tins with clear lids, with the artwork glued to the inside. You can add a little magnet on the back too if you have spare room on your fridge!

The Spotted Sparrow
Library cards!

The Marion House Book
Painted linen pouches with the goodie (in this case, a tree ornament) is displayed on the outside.

Casa e Cose
Paper cones (or party hats) are individually strung from a wire.

Maya Made
This is just about as frugal as it gets! Toilet paper holders are sewn (or stapled) at the bottoms to create a little pouch for goodies - love it!


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