Part of the fun of Christmas is the anticipation. This Christmas Countdown is a fun way to keep track of the days until Christmas. Put a small gift (candy, money, toys) in each container to build anticipation for Christmas.
MADE BY: SAMANTHA TAYLOR | TIME: 60-90 MINUTES
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE | SIZE: INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS ARE ABOUT 3” x 4 ¾”
Supplies:
- Glue Dots Glue Lines®
- Patterned Paper: 25 - 6” x 6” pieces or 7 – 12” x 12” pieces
- Paper Trimmer
- Numbers 1 - 25
Directions:
- Cut patterned paper to 6” x 4 ¾”. Repeat this step for a total of 25 pieces of patterned paper.
- Use Glue Dots Glue Lines® to add adhesive to one short side and both long sides.
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- Roll a tube, overlapping short sides. Press firmly along the seam to seal.
- Pinch the top shut horizontally.
- Stuff the container with a small gift.
- Pinch the bottom of the container shut vertically.
- Use Glue Dots Glue Lines® to add a countdown number to the calendar.
- Repeat until you have 25 countdown containers.
Notes: There are lots of ways to use these countdown containers. Personalize them to your holiday celebrations. Put them out daily on the recipient’s dinner plate, place a week’s worth out in a pretty box, or display all 25 in a display frame.
My name is Samantha Taylor and I have a passion for combining crafting and creativity to beautify life. I live in a small town in rural Iowa with my husband and 2 boys (all 3 of whom you’ll see featured in my projects). I’m a paper crafting fanatic who also loves photography. I enjoy making lay outs, cards, mini albums and home decor items, party decorations, and crafting with my kids. My favorite thing about crafting is getting to connect with so many people all over the world who also love creating pretty things and preserving memories. You can find more from me at www.taylorstamped.blogspot.com. I am so excited to share with you my love for the many uses of Glue Dots®!
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