Monday, December 5, 2011

Advent Calendar

My advent calendar is up and so is the Nativity set, so now I can share a photo.


I got the idea/pattern from   http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/11/advent-calendar.html

I wanted it to have more of a religious tone so I used Nativity stickers for the tags:


Each pocket holds a Ghirardelli chocolate and one of the tags.  After you remove the chocolate you hang the tag from the button.


I originally tried to hang it from the Santas that are on either side of the entertainment center, but when I filled the pockets with chocolate it was too heavy and they came crashing to the floor.  I bought some little hooks with screws and put them into the entertainment center, which is holding beautifully.

I like that with this design I can change it up by making new tags or changing the ribbons between the pockets.
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6 comments:

  1. BrandiDecember 6, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    That turned out super cute! :)

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  2. AmyDecember 7, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Oh it looks amazing.. Come share it on Friday for my Round Robin..

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  3. Sweet Carolina GraceDecember 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Those pockets are so cute! I want to somehow incorporate a sweet treat and Bible verse with each day next year, as well. I like the nativity tags, too.

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  4. AmyDecember 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks for linking this up.. I am glad you did..

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  5. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Love it! Such a cute idea! I like how you can change them up!

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  6. Sweet Carolina GraceDecember 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I updated with the tip to soft cookies - and there is no secret recipe. My mom tricked me back in the day! You will get a kick out of it! :)

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