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title: Christmas Pocket Countdown
description: 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.
image: https://blog.gluedots.com/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-011-1.jpg
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# Christmas Pocket Countdown

Posted on Nov 29, 2023 11:00:00 AM by [Samantha Taylor](https://blog.gluedots.com/inspiration/author/samantha-taylor)

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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”  **

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![Christmas Countdown -011-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-011-1.jpg?width=300&height=349&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-011-1.jpg)

**Supplies:**

- [Glue Dots Glue Lines®](https://gluedots.com/products/glue-dots-glue-lines)
- Patterned Paper: 25 - 6” x 6” pieces or 7 – 12” x 12” pieces
- Paper Trimmer
- Numbers 1 - 25 

**Directions:**

1. Cut patterned paper to 6” x 4 ¾”. Repeat this step for a total of 25 pieces of patterned paper.  
   ![Christmas Countdown -001-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-001-1.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-001-1.jpg)
2. Use Glue Dots Glue Lines® to add adhesive to one short side and both long sides.  
   ![Christmas Countdown -002 (Lindsey@popdotmarketing.com)](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-002%20(Lindsey@popdotmarketing.com).jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-002%20(Lindsey@popdotmarketing.com).jpg)
3. Roll a tube, overlapping short sides. Press firmly along the seam to seal.![Christmas Countdown -003-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-003-1.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-003-1.jpg)
4. Pinch the top shut horizontally.   
   ![Christmas Countdown -004-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-004-1.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-004-1.jpg)
5. Stuff the container with a small gift.   
   ![Christmas Countdown -005-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-005-1.jpg?width=300&height=452&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-005-1.jpg)
6. Pinch the bottom of the container shut vertically.   
   ![Christmas Countdown -006-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-006-1.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-006-1.jpg)
7. Use Glue Dots Glue Lines® to add a countdown number to the calendar.    
   ![Christmas Countdown -008-1](https://blog.gluedots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Christmas%20Countdown%20-008-1.jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Christmas%20Countdown%20-008-1.jpg)
8. 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.  

 

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