With only 40 days left till the big day I thought it would be fun to do a google search to find creative ways to share in the countdown to Christmas. Those special little advent calendars that make the holidays so much fun and filled with anticipation. Here's my top picks for the big Count Down . . . 40, 39, 38, 37 . . . you get the picture!
Cookie Sheet Advent Calendar
How clever is this? Scrapbooking a cookie sheet in the form of a calendar makes the season a baker's delight! check out the how do from this link! Courtesy of Making Memories and the Creative Katie from California who is full of "scrappy" and amazing ides! LOVE IT!
Tin Can Calendar
Candy and a special message inside each little tin! Fun, colorful and definitely creative!
Thanks to Christy Nelson for this fun idea!
Pennant Fun
I love pennants and this idea is quick and easy and adds a festive touch to holiday decorating.
Courtesy of Nini Makes Be sure to check out the link...lots of fun crafting ideas here too and even a pattern for the pennant...which can be made out of so many materials from kraft paper to felt and everything in between!
Sweet Slippers
Adorable little slippers each with a numbered tag tucked inside hang on a clothesline announcing the Countdown event! Sooo sweet! Created by the Great Craft Disaster . . . which is not a disaster at all!
The Bucket List with a Twist
Colorful tin buckets tied off with festive and fun ribbons all hung on a line make this one idea I had to share!
Courtesy of All Things Wonderful . . . and it truly is! Let the countdown begin with a colorful tin! hehehe
A Tea Tree Countdown
Sweet . . . a different flavor everyday to take the stress of the season away! aaaahhhh . . . now that's a great way to countdown! Enjoy! Courtesy of Bright and Blithe
The Envelope Please...
This is one envelope that will not go unnoticed! Created from color papers and lots of fun scrappy details then hung on a line perfect for the pickin' Check out how to make this Advent Creation at Maya Road Design Team for a banner event at your home this year!
BINGO! This one's a Winner!
A distressed wooden Bingo Card inspired Advent Calendar is a winner for sure! Check out the how to's from Shanty2Chic
I think this might be just the card I was looking for to inspire my 2010 Advent Calendar!
Do you celebrate the countdown to the big day with an Advent Calendar?
Have you created an awesome Advent Countdown?
Please share a pic or link to your countdown creation!
