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[wood crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/wood-crafts) [Christmas Crafts](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/topic/christmas-crafts) # Christmas Countdown Posted on Nov 25, 2020 7:45:00 AM by [Samantha Taylor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/samantha-taylor) - ![Pinterest](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-pinterest-color.png) Pin - [![Facebook](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-facebook-color.png) Share](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fchristmas-countdown) - [![Twitter](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-twitter-color.png) Tweet](https://twitter.com/home?status=Christmas+Countdown%20https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fchristmas-countdown) - [![Email](https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/assets/icons/icon-share-email.svg) Email](mailto:?subject=Christmas%20Countdown&body=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.gluedots.com%2Finspiration%2Fchristmas-countdown) Part of the fun of the holiday season is the anticipation leading up to Christmas. And this Christmas Countdown project is the perfect way to make that daily anticipation that much more fun and festive! All it takes is a few small gifts, some wrapping paper, and your trusty Glue Dots to create these goody-filled containers that’ll make every day before Christmas a celebration in it of itself. Enjoy! **MADE BY: SAMANTHA TAYLOR   |   TIME: 60-90 MINS** **LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE   |   SIZE: 3” x 4 ¾” EACH** --- ![Christmas Countdown -011](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-011.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-011.jpg) **Supplies:** - [Glue Dots® Pop-Up Dots](https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Adhesive-Contains-12296/dp/B00OY1FNSA?ref_=ast_sto_dp) - [Glue Dots® Permanent GlueTape](https://www.amazon.com/Glue-Dots-Adhesive-Permanent-Dispenser/dp/B06XC3QTV5?ref_=ast_sto_dp) - Patterned Paper: 25 - 6” x 6” pieces or 7 – 12” x 12” pieces - Paper Trimmer - Numbers 1 - 25 ![Christmas Countdown ](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20.jpg) **Directions:** 1. Cut patterned paper to 6” x 4 ¾”. Repeat this step for a total of 25 pieces of patterned paper. ![Christmas Countdown -001](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-001.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-001.jpg) 2. Use your Glue Dots® Permanent GlueTape to add adhesive to one short side and both long sides. ![Christmas Countdown -002](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-002.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-002.jpg) 3. Roll a tube, overlapping short sides. Press firmly along the seam to seal. ![Christmas Countdown -003](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-003.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-003.jpg) 4. Pinch the top shut horizontally. ![Christmas Countdown -004](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-004.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-004.jpg) 5. Stuff the container with a small gift (candy, money, toys). ![Christmas Countdown -005](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-005.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-005.jpg) 6. Pinch the bottom of the container shut vertically. ![Christmas Countdown -006](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-006.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-006.jpg) 7. Use your Glue Dots® Pop-Up Dots to add a countdown number to the calendar. ![Christmas Countdown -007](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-007.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-007.jpg) 8. Repeat until you have 25 countdown containers. ![Christmas Countdown -008](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-008.jpg?width=300&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-008.jpg) 9. There are lots of ways to use these countdown containers. Personalize them to your holiday celebrations. 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