
To make your own advent calendar, you'll need:
- metal spice or favor tins- you can buy them almost anywhere, like at the dollar store, Ikea, Amazon, Bed, Bath & Beyond
- my printable or your own numbers
- glue or mod podge
- magnetic strips
I made up the patterns for the numbers by using the A-Mazing designs you can find on Sprik Space. If you've never been over you are missing out. There are a ton of patterns available and they come in 12-20 different colors each. Super rad!
I made the numbers to print off at 2 inch circles, but you can easily modify it to fit your needs. Oh yeah, and I made them square with a circle overlay in case you have the square spice tins. You could just as easily use scrapbook paper and numbers to make your own numbers with your own designs. This is a super versatile idea.
I made the numbers to print off at 2 inch circles, but you can easily modify it to fit your needs. Oh yeah, and I made them square with a circle overlay in case you have the square spice tins. You could just as easily use scrapbook paper and numbers to make your own numbers with your own designs. This is a super versatile idea.
I purchased my tins from Amazon. It was less than 20 bucks for 25 tins. I have heard you can buy them cheaper at the Dollar Store and Ikea sells a larger version. I liked Amazon cause they sent it right to my house, 1 less errand to run if you know what I mean!!

Then for the inside:

That is absolutely adorable. My husband just hooked up a new color printer for me yesterday. I think I'll go have some fun and copy your idea.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea! I love a good advent calendar, and this is a really great one!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute idea!!!! I love and may add that to my collection next year! The one I have now I started making when I was 12 or so in church and just finished two years ago for my first Christmas with my husband!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! I featured you on the Sprik Space FB page today. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty ool, Becca. I love it,......Christine
ReplyDeleteAnd another great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for an advent on the fridge!! We now have 3 handmade advent calendars - they keep getting added to each year! At some point this is going to have to stop!!!
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Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
So cute!!! I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! I love this! I would love for you to link this up to our {Home for the Holidays} link party every Friday in December at The Corson Cottage ~ Carrie
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This is so cute and very creative. I'd love for you to link up to our Holiday Party http://stirizsisters.blogspot.com/2011/11/holiday-diy-gift-cataog-link-party_18.html
ReplyDeleteCorie @ Design DNA
What a super duper idea...love the look of it!!!
ReplyDeleteBlesings,
Linda
Any problems with getting the lids to stay on? I've used similar tins for baby shower party favors. I could not get the lids to stay sealed on. I actually had to tape them into place. I was wondering if you'd encountered a similar situation.
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks and I love that it is contained all in one location. So cute.
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Amanda Joy
www.joyinthejumble.com
What a great idea--- they look so classy and there's something about little boxes (tins) that has always appealed to me!
ReplyDeleteGood Idea! I would love for you to link up to my Christmas Party @ http://sewstylishboutique.blogspot.com/ I also have a Crafty Lassie Tuesday each week you can come and link up to.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rose
Love this. Think even my teen/college kids would enjoy these.
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