DIY 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Calendar
If you love advent calendars like I do, make this fun DIY 12 days of Christmas countdown calendar this year.
Equipment
- Hot Glue Gun and Hot Glue
Ingredients
- cardboard
- ribbon
- stickers with numbers 1 to 12
- toilet paper rolls
- fabric
Instructions
- To make this 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar craft, cut out 15 x 25 inches of cardboard. Next, cut the red ribbon into two 15-inch and two 25-inch lengths.
- Glue the ribbons around the cardboard frame with a hot glue gun.
- Cut 12 pieces of fabric into 8 x 8 inches. I used four different fabrics and cut three pieces from each.
- Roll each toilet paper roll up in a piece of fabric and tuck in the ends of the fabric.
- Gently flatten the toilet paper rolls. Next, fold the edges of the rolls on each side to create flaps. The rolls should now look like little boxes.
- Lay the 12 boxes on the cardboard vertically. Put them in four rows of three, evenly spaced. Then put stickers (1-12) on the boxes.
- Glue the boxes onto the cardboard with a hot glue gun.
- The 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar is ready for the countdown to Christmas!
Notes
Safety first: Take care with the hot glue gun to avoid burns, and use it in a well-ventilated area. Safety comes first when you make your own 12-day Christmas advent calendar.
Filling the boxes: Lift the top flaps and place small goodies inside, like stickers, candies or tiny toys. Once filled, fold the flaps back down. You can hot glue the bottom flaps to keep them firmly shut for extra security.
How to display the calendar: Display options are flexible – lay the calendar flat, prop it up against a wall, or hang it near the Christmas tree. To hang, punch small holes in the upper corners, thread a string through, and tie it securely.
Filling the boxes: Lift the top flaps and place small goodies inside, like stickers, candies or tiny toys. Once filled, fold the flaps back down. You can hot glue the bottom flaps to keep them firmly shut for extra security.
How to display the calendar: Display options are flexible – lay the calendar flat, prop it up against a wall, or hang it near the Christmas tree. To hang, punch small holes in the upper corners, thread a string through, and tie it securely.
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