Holiday Countdown Calendar

Two years ago I started buying the .99 Trader Joe’s countdown calendar for my then 2.5 year old son. He didn’t really understand the concept of a countdown calendar, but definitely loved the little chocolate surprises he would get for 25 days! It was not until last year when my son understood what Yule (what we call Christmas in our house) meant that the countdown calendar was even twice as fun and exciting. I wanted to create this countdown calendar for our family to enjoy, visually, while making it exciting for my son.

Supplies

Noel, a Vintage Christmas kit, Mari Koegelenberg
Karen Foster countdown calendar
mod podge
bone folder
paper cutter
fine tipped scissors
Stickles glitter
paint
decorative bird
E6000 glue

Directions

Using the mask I created I masked all the squares and organized them to an 8.5 X 12 size canvas in Photoshop.
Next print out the papers and cut them out.
Using mod podge, glue on the squares to the boxes. Let them dry and then apply mod podge over the paper to seal it to the box. Set it aside to dry.
Print out the strips to use to cover the outside of the box.Use mod podge to glue it onto the box. Set it aside to dry and then apply mod podge over the paper. Set it aside to dry.

Paint the peace sign. Set is aside to dry.
Put the boxes back in their slots and add the numbers to the boxes. This might get a bit tricky getting them back in the slot. Don’t worry. You’re not alone!

On the box supposed to be marked for the final day of the countdown I opted to cover the box with red glitter instead to make it stand out more.
Once the peace sign is dry I glue it in top of the box and add the decorative bird.

Now you’re ready to fill up the boxes with yummy candy! The best thing about this is that if you have multiple kids like I do, you can fit multiple candy not only for the kids, but for you and your husband too!

Holiday Countdown Calendar

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