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Friday, August 19, 2011

Advent Calendar





I have been wanting to make my son an Advent Calendar for quite a while now and finally had the time to do it. I really love the way it came out. I think I may make a few more as early Christmas gifts because it was so fun to make. I cannot wait for Christmas. I honestly start shopping now. I am like a child.

Here are the details...
Paper:Imaginisce Gingerbread Village, Recollections Cardstock
Punches: S.U. Corner Ticket Punch, 1 3/4 Circle Punch
Cricut: Teardrop, Winter Wonderland
Others: LetraTac, 3D Dots, Scribbles 3D Brown Paint, Celebrate It Ribbon

Here are the challenges...
Creative Craft World "For A Child" (I made this for my son)
Craft Your Passion #71 "ABC"
Ooh La La #86 "Christmas"
Paper Playtime #53 "Anything Goes"
Shabby Tearoom #75 "Polka Dots"
Whoopsie Daisy "Anything Goes"
Shopping From Our Stash #13 "Weakest Link" (the Christmas paper)
Everybody Art "Gifts"
Tuesday Throwdown #62 "Non stamped sentiment"
4 Crafty Chicks "Metal" (tins)
Creative Time For Me "Retired" (Teardrop)
Craft Us Crazy #13 "Anything Goes"

Thanks for visiting and happy crafting!
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13 comments:

  1. TamieAugust 19, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Your advent calendar is so awesome! I love how you used metal for each us the numbers. thank you so much for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty chicks. Good on ya for starting now...you are very encouraging.

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  2. TanaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    What a fun advent calendar! I've had an idea like this for a few years and haven't gotten around to making it. :) Thanks for playing with us at Paper Playtime.
    Tana @ A Caffeinated Crafter

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  3. BenziAugust 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    What a wonderful calendar. LOVE that snowman. Like you, I get so excited about Christmas. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Throwdown this week.

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  4. TrishAugust 20, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Love it! Thanks for joining in at CCW!
    Trish x

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  5. ChoccyAugust 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Well what a fantastic advent calendar ! Its beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Craft World for our 'For a child' challenge. Hope to see you back soon.
    Choccy x

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  6. ♥GryAugust 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Hi!
    ♥ So very creative and fabulous. ♥♥♥

    Hugs, Gry

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  7. chilli pipAugust 21, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    This is stunning and would make perfect gifts for friends. Well done and thanks for playing at ooh-la-la

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  8. LeanneAugust 21, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    This is very cute, thanks for playing the Metal Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks. Nicely done!

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  9. Lori TurnerAugust 21, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Love this advent calendar!! Thanks for playing with our metal challenge this week at 4 Crafty Chicks!!

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  10. WendiAugust 21, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Wow what a fabulous creations
    Thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    Wendi

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  11. MiniOwnerAugust 23, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    What a great idea! Thanks for joining us at Creative Craft World. :o)
    Sue x

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  12. AlicaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Cute advent calendar, great papers too!
    Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!

    Hugs, Alica ;)

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  13. Beth aka BR-TAugust 24, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Well isn't this as clever as all-get go? Thanks for sharing!

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