When I decorated my dining room for Emily Henderson’s Holiday Guide a few months ago, I added in a couple of easy holiday DIY projects. (Have you checked it out? So many great holiday ideas from DIY, decorating, entertainment, gift suggestions, etc.)
Advent Calendar
An old vintage soda crate has 24 boxes. I turned it on its side, added stamped numbered boxes and let the countdown begin, with sweet little gifts inside…
Favor boxes found in the baking section of Michaels.
Free printables: Maggie Cat, Family Crafts
An empty {faux} fireplace with a few covered tension rods and curtain clips became a Christmas card display:
Tension Rod Christmas Card Holder How to: (works for windows or open shelving too!)
Have you been in the Christmas spirit a little early this year? L
et’s see your holiday DIY posts!
et’s see your holiday DIY posts!
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Your advent calendar is adorable! Great re-purpose of that vintage crate.
love the advent idea!
I tried to do my picture in my link…but for some reason, Linky tools does not like my page…:( Not sure if other's are having the same problem. It won't even let you upload your own picture.
I have yet to start decorating – I haven't even pulled out the boxes of decorations. Maybe this weekend…
Roeshel – I am DYING! That advent calendar idea is so terrific. 24 days? Perfect timing. Old crate? Perfect combination of rusticity and chic. Little boxes of surprise, with elegant little stamps? Perfect, perfect, perfect. It's a winner! Love ya!
Hey, I have one of those old soda crates kicking around empty waiting for . . . well, to become an advent calendar! So perfect – thanks so much!
Wow what a beautiful advent calendar!!!
Shannon
OMG, love the advent calendar, so creative. I love you mantel, how you decorated it, I "pinned" your first picture of your mantel, and FB your whole post. got to share this great post. I finally figured out how to be able to comment on your blog (I self hosted wordpress) I created a "blogger" account but didn't create a blog. This way I can stay in touch with everyone. Thanks so much for sharing over at Sunday's Best. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! I'm so excited to be able to post!
Hi Roeshel,
I wanted to let you know I featured your Advent Calendar on Made U look Thursdays! Come by and grab a button! Thank you for posting! And please link up again today!
Kim@madeinaday
What a beautiful mantle arrangement. Especially love the white peacock! Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best =)