Last year, I made a similar calendar (here). When Beate asked me to write the tutorial, I was excited for the chance to re-work the calendar since there were things I wish I had done differently. I used the same red magnetic board (14" x 24"), but I started with new tins and gave my Christmas countdown calendar a facelift.
ETA: I will be filling these tins with treats for Sabrina to count down the days until Christmas. If the tin is too small to fit the treat for a particular day, then I will probably add a little note to tell her where to find her treat!
Here are a few of detail shots (upper):
middle:
lower:
Supplies from the TE store:
Stamps: Christmas Countdown, A Winter View, Baby, It's Cold Outside, Big Bold Christmas, Christmas Doodles (TE)
Paper: December Documented (Simple Stories), Chalkstock, Choice Snow White (TE)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark Watermark (Tsukineko); Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger)
Accessories: Taylored Dies: Arched Window, Banner Stacklets 1, Branches Banner & Bloom, Christmas Treat Toppers, Fly Your Flag 2, Gift Card Frame, Pinwheel Parade, Simple Tabs, Snowflake Cutting Plate, Tag Stacklets 1, Train Track Border, Circle #s, Poster Graphic (TE); Markers (Copic), Tins, Magnet sheets, Assorted embellishments, Foam tape, Thread, Sewing machine.
Absolutely fabulous! I checked out last year's calendar too - both are just lovely. I do like the little photos of you guys on the tree! I assume the tins contain goodies?
ReplyDeleteThis is so precious!! I absolutely love it all!!
ReplyDeleteI have a question for you: what brand ink pad do you use?
How cute is this! AND a great idea. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow Stephanie! What a fantastic advent calendar! Each little tin is cuter than the one before! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing, Steph!!! A true labor of love - Sabrina will treasure it.
ReplyDeleteStephanie, you are so incredible! I love this! Where does one find the magnetic board? Did you make it?
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