TGIF! I am so happy to see the weekend strolling in. It’s been an insane week around here, and while I will have to do some work this weekend, there is a light at the end of the tunnel — THANKSGIVING, which in turn means Christmas festivities will soon begin! So, let’s celebrate by taking a look at my very FIRST advent calendar.
If you look closely, you can see a teeny tiny sneak peek at my holiday entryway — which I’ll be sharing with you on Monday. Anywho, this is the first time EVER that I’ve done an advent calendar. Phew — they’re a wee bit of work, but maybe that was the perfectionist in me.
I had seen so many of them on Pinterest and was inspired by a couple of the over-the-door shoe storage organizer advent calendars. So, I thought I would do one with a Woodland theme, and I think it turned out fantastic (in my humble opinion).
Supplies I used for my Advent Calendar include:
Over-the-Door Shoe Storage (I used this linen one).
Printable Number Tags (below)
Lots of Ornaments (birch, embroidery hoops, etc)
Chalkboard Wood Tag
Vintage Playing Cards
Number Rubber Stamps
Treat Bags
Washi Tape
Clothespins (small and large)
Scrapbooking Mixed Media
Stickers, Rub-ons
Kraft Pillow Boxes
Ribbon
Faux Greenery
Pine Cones
Jingle Bells
…and more!
I tried not to put gifts in the pouches that had ornaments, so they (the ornaments) would be the festive gift for the day. I used tissue paper in those pouches as filler.
Layering was fun — like this music paper tag paired with the birch ornament. I glued on one of Tim Holtz’s Metal Plaquettes.
Keeping the treats/gifts simple is key — I used candy, notepads, twig pencils, tissues, gift cards (small amounts). It does take time to gather everything and put it all together, but it’s going to be fun to use it. Have you done an advent calendar before?
Here are two sets of printable number tags that you can use to create your own calendar — one is with red colored numbers and the other is black. Print them on white or kraft card stock — or any color, for that matter! Each has numbers 1-24. There are four to a sheet, six sheets in total for each set. Mix and max, cut and layer!
PRINT RED (VARIETY) PRINTABLE NUMBER TAGS
PRINT BLACK PRINTABLE NUMBER TAGS
*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. This file is not intended for resale, nor are the printed versions of this file.
I hope you’re feeling inspired! Be sure to share some of your advent calendar ideas in the comments. I always love hearing from YOU! Happy Creating, friends!
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Carol Darden says
It is so so so adorable! I love it….you did a great job!! I’m inspired!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Carol! I really appreciate it. Have a great day. xo.
Diana says
I love this so much!! I scheduled it to pin to a bunch of my holiday boards! XO
Kelly Rowe says
Aw, thanks so much Diana! I appreciate your kinds words…and the Pins. 🙂 Have a fantastic day! HUGS.
Debbie Mayfield says
Kelly, I love your advent calendar!!! OMG! It is so cute and affordable. I always drool over the ones in the Pottery Barn catalog but I refuse to spend that much money on one. Thank you for sharing your talents so we can make one, too. Who knows, now that I’ve finished decorating our home I may make one for this year. Thanks again for sharing.
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Debbie! I truly appreciate your kind words. It really is a fun project because the sky is the limit in terms of what you can do with it to make it your own. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend. xo.
Leanne says
I love this! I’m debating doing something with our almost 2 year old. This could be fun!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Leanne! Appreciate your stopping by. I think you’d enjoy putting one together with your little one. 🙂 Have a great day. HUGS.
Jennifer says
Love, love, love this. My current Advent calendar is 24 mini stockings hung by clothes pins on a ribbon…. We live in a small house and the challenge is always where to hang it…. Your idea is perfect!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Jennifer! This is a GREAT idea for smaller homes/spaces. You should give it a try. I think you’ll LOVE it. HUGS.
Dawn says
What a wonderful idea! I’d love to use it with my boys this year! Thank you so much for sharing. ?
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks for stopping by Dawn! Appreciate your kind words. You should make one…you will love it and the boys will too. 🙂 HUGS.
Laura Davis says
this is adorable !!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Laura! Appreciate it. HUGS.
Brandy Spangle says
This is so adorable!! I just might have to start a new tradition.
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Brandy! You should definitely give this a try. You will LOVE it. 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your evening. xo.
Amy W. says
I am completely in love with this!!! I’ve ordered the show storage and am pulling all my craft supplies out. Pure genius! Thank you for sharing.
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Amy! I appreciate it. You’ll love it! It really is a fun project. Have fun. 🙂 HUGS.
Michele R says
Geez this is so freaking cute!! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas with us. Our daughters will love this throughout the month of December! Gotta get crafting….
Danijela says
That looks fantastic!
Katie @ LiveOriginally says
This is SO cute!!
Maja says
I love the idea of using a over-the-door organiser! And your design is very pretty! Love it!
Jasmin says
I absolutely love this! I make advent calendars for my out-of-province nieces every year and wanted to come up with something reusable, shippable, but still beautiful. This idea has hit that balance! Thank you so much for the inspiration!! I can’t wait to get started on this year’s advent calendars.
Bobbie says
Love it!! Where did you get the mini wreaths?
Varun sharma says
I absolutely love this.
Margaret LaGraize says
Love the ideas.