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Matchbox Advent Calendar | Printable Matchbox Covers

11/27/2018 · Kelly Rowe · 9 Comments

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Matchbox Advent Calendar with printable matchbox covers?  Yes, please!  And we’re keeping it simple for those of you who might be running a little behind.  Yep, today’s post is here to save the day!

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.com
Gingham Matchbox Advent Calendar

Let me start by saying that I love the whole concept of advent calendars.  In two words, they’re fabulous!  They can be so incredibly simple or over-the-top spectacular.  Heck, you can buy chocolate advent calendars at TJ Maxx.

BUT… making them is where the real magic is.  Every year I wish I had kids to make an advent calendar for.  Since that’s not a possibility, I then move on to wishing that someone would make one for me.  Seriously, how fun would it be to wake up each day for a ridiculously fun surprise — what’s in the envelope, box, bag, etc?!?!  Eeeek!

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.comI’m probably a little late on sharing this matchbox advent calendar with you; however, I think it’s easy enough that you could pull this off in a day. One of my favorite things about this advent calendar is that it’s SMALL.  You could do all things mini.  I can’t even…

Lack the time to pull all things little together?  Slip some small pieces of paper with an activity in each of the boxes — drink hot chocolate and stir it with a candy cane, Christmas art, family trip to the Dollar Store (buy the kids a toy or coloring book), build a snowman with marshmallows, bake cookies, etc.  Children find so much excitement in the little things, so there’s no reason to go over the top.

“In the eyes of children
we find the joy of Christmas;
in their hearts we find
the meaning.” -Unknown

I went with the traditional Christmas colors: red and green.  And threw in the khaki for all my neutral-color loving peeps!  The gingham print seemed perfect for these matchbox advent calendars.  I felt that one or all three colors have a 95% chance of working for everybody.  Use one color for all 25 boxes or an assortment (as pictured).

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.comMy initial thought was that you don’t have to number the boxes.  If you place them in a basket or jar, have the kiddos randomly grab one — making it even more fun, since you won’t know which one they pick either.

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.comAdvent Calendar in a Jar!

Supplies for Matchbox Advent Calendar:

25 small Diamond matchboxes (32 count boxes)
Matchbox Covers (see printable link below)
Advent Countdown Numbers (see printable link below)
Paper Cutter (or scissors)
Bone Paper Folder
Double Sided Tape
Twine
Scissors

1.  Print matchbox covers and cut.
2. Empty all the matches from the matchboxes.
3.  Wrap the matchbox cover around the matchboxes, using the bone folder to create your creases for clean folds.
4.  Attach the covers with double sided tape.
5.  Fill with goodies or fun holiday activities.

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.com6.  Tie with twine or string, optional.
7.  Attach countdown numbers, optional.

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.comYou guessed it, I’m including a set of numbers in red and in green if you want to do a number countdown.

This is totally doable, sweet and simple.  What do you think?  Well, I hope you love them as much as I do.  And if anyone wants to make one for me — let me know (giggle).

Seriously ADORABLE Matchbox Advent Calendar. Simple enough that it can be pulled off in a time crunch too. FREE Printables to boot. livelaughrowe.com*Please Note: All printables and downloads designed by Live Laugh Rowe are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.  Please do not alter the file or claim it as your own.  You may not re-sell printed or electronic versions of these files

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  1. Charlotte says

    11/27/2018 at 7:12 am

    Honestly, this idea is absolutely adorable and so clever! Thank you so much for inspiring me with your wonderful blog!

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      11/27/2018 at 11:55 pm

      Yay! Charlotte, I’m so happy to hear that you find this as adorable as I do. Thanks so much for your kind words as well. Hugs!

  2. laura says

    11/27/2018 at 7:58 am

    hi kelly, these are so cute! I read the post twice! laura in CO

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      11/27/2018 at 11:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Laura — and for TWO reads to boot! So glad you found these to be cuties too. HUGS!

  3. Nori says

    11/27/2018 at 10:54 pm

    Dear Kelly, Thank you so much for your wonderful idea. My children are getting older and the matchbox advent calendar is going to be a big hit. Most of all, thank you for consistently bringing joy to others. Your tender spirit shines through your writing.
    Warm wishes, Nor

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      11/27/2018 at 11:59 pm

      Hi Nori. You’re comment really touched my heart. Thank you for your kind words and I couldn’t be happier to hear that you’ll be putting this Matchbox Advent Calendar to good use. Hugs to you and your family!

  4. Deborah says

    12/01/2018 at 8:34 pm

    I absolutely love the very cute Advent project! Match boxes tend to have a smell, do you happen to know a resource to purchase that size box?
    Always love reading your posts!

    Reply
  5. La Belle Noël says

    11/21/2020 at 7:55 pm

    Hello ! I would like to say to you ”Big Thank” for the Matchbox Advent Calendar | Printable Matchbox Covers.

    Reply
    • Kelly Rowe says

      11/22/2020 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by and it’s my pleasure… I love sharing printable projects and those matchbox covers are a favorite of mine. Cheers!

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