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My 2012 Advent Calendar

November 28, 2012 By Shannah 28 Comments

December 1st is just around the corner so it is time to break out the advent calendar!  I am super excited about the one we made this year so, without further ado, here is my 2012 Advent Calendar.

I started with 25 little mittens I cut using my Cameo out of shimmery blue scrapbook paper.

I decorated the mittens using a combination of scrapbook paper and washi tape.

I found some adorable little mini clothespins in the Target dollar spot and picked up 25 of them for my calendar.

On black Friday, I grabbed an 18×24 frame that I removed the glass and backing from.  Then, I spray painted it white.
I hot glued red ribbon to the back and clipped on my mittens.

The countdown is on {or at least it will be come December 1st!}

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shannah
 

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  1. Rachel says

    November 28, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    this is super cute!! i’m brainstorming ideas to make an advent calendar too 🙂

    rachel x
    blushandbrunch.blogspot.com

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  2. Erica Bodker says

    November 29, 2012 at 3:04 am

    Stalking you from the hop, i’m your newest follower, would love if you could come by and follow back?
    Erica
    http://www.ericastartwalking.com

    Reply
  3. Ellora says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Such a cute idea! And so easy!! I’m still working on putting mine together!! Ack, just a few days left! 😉 Thanks for sharing! I love your idea!!

    Reply
  4. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:51 am

    What a darling advent calendar! Love the little mittens!

    Reply
  5. Ele at abitofpinkheaven says

    November 29, 2012 at 5:03 am

    Cute!!!

    Reply
  6. Andie Jaye says

    November 29, 2012 at 5:28 am

    those look amazing! craft fair worthy! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

    Reply
  7. Julie says

    November 29, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Cute! Love the little mittens! found you at House of Hepworths. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Shannon Barefoot says

    November 30, 2012 at 12:26 am

    This is super cute! 🙂
    Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot

    Reply
  9. malia says

    November 30, 2012 at 3:47 am

    What a great advent calendar! Darling! Malia

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  10. K Coake says

    November 30, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    So adorable! I love this idea…wish I had wall space for something like this. Love the colors and the decorations you added.

    Reply
  11. thelifeofthepartyco says

    December 1, 2012 at 2:37 am

    Very cute Advent calendar and I love the color combination…I bet you could swap out the mittens for something to match just about any occasion! Love it!

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  12. Christy says

    December 2, 2012 at 12:32 am

    I love it. Awesome job. Thanks for linking up with Tip-toe thru Tuesday.

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  13. Christina says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:30 am

    super super cute!! I love little mittens, and I love the colors in your Advent calendar too 🙂 I’m pinning this!

    Thanks for linking up to “20 Below Thursday”! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Lolly Jane says

    December 2, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    The mittens are SO dang adorable! We featured it today!! Would love it if you spread the word (;
    xoxo

    http://lollyjane.com/30-diy-christmas-advent-calendars/

    Reply
  15. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    December 2, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Those are so cute! I love the washi tape embellishments. 🙂 Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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  16. Shannon says

    December 4, 2012 at 5:30 am

    OMGosh…those are so adorable! I’m in love with the colors and the mittens. Great job!!

    Mrs. Truffle

    http://gettingintotruffle.blogspot.com

    Reply
  17. The Single Nester says

    December 4, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Really lovely. Merry Christmas!

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  18. Angela says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    So pretty! I hope you don’t mind, I’m going to copy this great idea!

    Reply
  19. Chloe West says

    December 6, 2012 at 2:16 am

    Found this at the Your Creative Timeout linkup! SUCH a cute advent calendar! What do you do when the day comes? Just turn it over? Is there an activity or something on the back, or what?

    – Chloe
    http://rainbowsandhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/

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  20. Katie Adams says

    December 6, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I love this Christmas Advent Calendar. So cute! Thank you for sharing on Blog Stalking Thursday. I have featured you with this this week’s party. Don’t forget to grab a feature button! You deserve it! http://www.thecraftyblogstalker.com/2012/12/BlogStalkingThursday-70LinkyParty.html

    Reply
  21. Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple says

    December 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I love how this turned out!!

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    • admin says

      December 10, 2012 at 8:20 am

      Thanks! It has been a lot of fun unclipping mittens each day 🙂

      Reply
  22. Jessi @ Practically Functional says

    December 10, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I just noticed you linked these up to the Winter Wonders & Holiday Happenings link party. I’m glad you did, thanks for stopping by!
    Jessi @ Practically Functional recently posted…Simple Flower Hair ClipsMy Profile

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  23. sarah says

    December 2, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Omgosh I love this! Cannot wait to have children to make this for 🙂

    I made a more “adult” version for my husband over at smileyculture.com/diy-advent-calendar/ would love to know what you think.

    Sarah x
    sarah recently posted…Have you de-mothed your Christmas jumper yet? A cheesy Christmas mixMy Profile

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