Yes I know we just had Thanksgiving, but it's coming............
Now I know why I've never made an advent calendar before; 25 of anything is a lot. I found this building in a Dover book on victorian architecture, but I needed to alter it for my purposes. I numbered each window (and the door), found toy clip art, placed them just right, etc, etc. (Time for a nap).
Now for the easy part. Download the house here and print it out on card stock. Download the toys here and print on the same sized card stock. Use the letter borderless page set-up on both.
Materials:
card stock
glue stick
chip board or foam core (optional)
Tools:
Exacto knife
With an exacto blade, cut 3 sides of each window, leaving one edge as the hinge. Don't open the windows yet. On the toy paper, place glue around the edges and between the toys. Place the two pieces of paper together and press to adhere. Trim around the building. Glue this calendar to chipboard or foam core, if necessary. Open one window each day; they each have numbers. (It might help to have a straight pin or toothpick handy to help open the windows.) Enjoy!
45 comments:
Brilliant!!!
Really, really cute advent calendar! hugs-Diana
What a unique calendar. The Bavarian Christmas linky party is now open-won’t you come and join us at http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/2010/11/1st-christmas-linky-party-at-dobermans.html
I love it, especially hand made. I will say that Santa is my favorite all time image of good old Saint Nic. New follower!
I absolutely love it!!!
What a fabulous project!
I am your newest follower!!
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Great job! I need to get on the ball and make an advent calendar!
So cool...I love the color scheme!
Very nice! I agree 25 is a lot to do of something!
Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit!
Hope you have a lovely week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
You are so clever. This is the coolest advent calendar. I love it, and so generous of you to share. You're a doll. Thank you so much for linking to the Boardwalk Bragfest. This is great!
Wow, that is a tedious job putting that together. Looks great. Thanks for joining in this week.
Cute project!
what a fun and wonderful idea!
Kathy
What a great idea! I am impressed. People seem to forget about Advent so I really like this idea.
Your advent calendar is so sophisticated and elegant !
Someone typed brilliant and I agree. Very polished and pretty results!
I'm new here, love the spirit of this blog! I'm a new follower :D
I have a Holiday themed link party and I've love you to link this craft up to it today: http://bit.ly/h0FA83
Love it!
Thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings! I love this advent calendar! So pretty!!
Very nice!! Thanks for linking up to my Commercial Break Thursday!
suzy
This is sooo cool and original! Love it! Hope you share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2010/11/pink-hippo-party-5.html
Love your images...especially the Victorian house. You really are quite crafty, Gail!
Thanks for linking to my party. I look forward to seeing what you link up each week.
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com
Super cute!!!!! Thanks so much for linking it up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)
Excellent job! I just love the advent calendars! Don't you?
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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this is super adorable. i need to get on my advent stuff...i'm thinking i'll be doing 12 days instead of 25 because i'm a slacker. ha.
Gail, what an awesome advent calendar! Love the uniqueness of this. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us at Betty Bee's Buzz!!
How very clever! Thank you for linking to Betty Bee's buzz...hope to see you every Friday for Buzz, Brag & Bee Happy Friday :)
Oh, I do like this one! Very unique!
Brenda
Oh my, this advent calendar is fabulous!!!
Would love for you to link up at Kids Get Crafty? It's every Wednesday over at Red Ted Art, current linky: http://www.redtedart.com/2010/12/01/kids-get-crafty-robots/
Hope to see you there!
Maggy
this is awesome!!! i love the nostalgic feel to the house- thanks for the inspiration!!
That is one of the most unique Advent calendars I have seen out there! It kind of reminds me of the house from the "Madeline" book series. So darling! Thanks so much for linking up to the party this week!
Vanessa
Super cute project! This is so charming and sweet~ thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
So Creative and Fun!
Thanks for playing along with my Friday Pretties. Very Fun!
Joyce
oh wow i luv this take on the new advent calendar.
Maggie
http:passionatelyartistic.com
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing over at Tuesday Tell All.
LOVE this advent house, it's very unique and creative. Great that you could find this, love the look.
Thanks for linking up with VIF!
hugs,
Debra
Very very sweet! So much fun. Now if only it was edible. Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!
Do you people have a facebook fan page? I looked for one on twitter but could not discover one, I would really like to become a fan!
This is so cool. I never thought of making my own.
Oh, such a great idea! I especially love how your goal is FREE everything! How nice are you??? Thanks for linking up to my party!
Hope you can join my stocking stuffer giveaway going on now, too! http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/12/giveaway-with-path-less-traveled.html
What a great and cute idea!
Featuring this project tomo at A Crafty Soiree
Thank you!
Malia
www.yesterdayontuesday.com
What a cute advent!
Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites last week. Hope to see you again this week. Also, I'd like to invite you to come by next Thursday for my Holly Bloggy Christmas Recipe Party!
Very cool & clever. Love it. Thank you so much for linking to my party!
xoxo,
Jami
This is awesome, and I know my son would be in heaven making it. He loves doing stuff like this, just like his mama, (me, lol)
Thanks for linking up tp **Amaze me August** I'm late on my comments, but you know I love and appreciate all of you!!!!
Gail, you have to come enter my giveaway sweety, it's ending tomorrow, and you get extra entries just for participating in my parties. I would hate for you to miss this, SEVEN prizes, ONE winner!!!
Thanks again,
Bella :)
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Might also want to try googledocs which takes you outta the "have to take action" loop.
Just a thought.
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