Every year we do an advent calendar as a countdown to Christmas! I fill the packages with treats, toys, and activity cards to mix it up and keep it interesting. I came across this, this, and this on Pinterest and decided that building a wooden advent tree as our calendar would be perfect this year!
To build the tree, I sourced scrap wood from old pallets and cut them from large to small—you can cut the wood any size you'd like. I then sanded wood and covered it with a matte sealer. The beauty of this project is that you can make the tree as straight and clean or as wonky as rough as you'd like. After the tree was built, I wrapped up small prizes and treats and made activity cards to hang from push pins.
Now we are just eagerly awaiting December first so our countdown can officially begin! xo. Katie
DIY Advent Tree
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So beautiful!! I think it only needs a big star on the top.
Thanks so much for sharing this! I loved it so much I shared it in a blog post today 🙂
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Merry Christmas!
<3 Leney
I absolutely love this idea!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful idea! Looks great!
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Ahh!!! This would be perfect to hang the gorgeous one I purchased from etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/115230005/advent-calendar-pdf
(my internet is being dumb… sorry if this is a duplicate…)
I simply love it!!! I`ll make it tonight:)
That is so beautiful.
Looks great.Really love the idea of making somebody an advent calendar.
A really nice and cool gift…
xoxo
This is so cute and fun!! Thanks for sharing.
this is really awesome! I’ve been meaning to come up with ideas for the INSIDES of the advent calendar!
I will definitely be trying this.
What a fun project! I won’t have time to work on this this year but this is definitely going on my list for things to do next year! 🙂
Oh my goodness! This is so beautiful!! I am obsessed with advent calendars and this might be my favorite ever!!
Now, to see if I can get one made by Saturday… 🙂
I love having an advent calendar but I’ve been searching for non candy ideas to put in this year, you’ve given me some great ones.
This is so cute! You are so talented. I would love to make something like this!
Katie, I love your creation! Thanks for linking to my scrap wood tree. I might just have to turn it into an advent calendar this year!!! 😉
Great idea, I love this Advent calendar.
How cute! I love advent calendars but get bored with the cheap chocolate inside.
Strive to Thrive,
Nic
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So cute!! Great idea! xx
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So cute! I love it!
X
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