I’m dying that it’s December 1st…! How fun is this? Who cares that I haven’t even bought one Christmas present yet! Who cares that I haven’t even broke out my Mariah Carey CD. Who cares that my stocking aren’t hanging cozy on the fireplace. (Although Elf on the Shelf is propped up there with care so I should get some brownie points for that.) Who cares, because our countdown is ready to go! We shall see if any sneaky fingers open the presents early but for now they are nestled in this antique glass bottle crate and propped in our living room.
What I filled the boxes with: candies, ornaments for our gold tinsel tree. Small messages and notes: “Watch the Elf movie, read “Who Is Coming To Our House,” bake cookies, write a card for Grandma. I also included some small wood shapes and wood ornaments to color inside. You can see on bottom right nook as a wood puzzle but a couple pieces are too big so are tied to the top.
They are decorated with stuff I had on hand: Doilies, lace, sewed book paper garlands, silver tissue paper with a pop of mint green tissue paper, pinecone, glittered clothespins, a glittered bell and twine. As well as tissue paper poms and glittered sprinkled inside.
Quincey was kinda ticked because after I’d glittered some bells they don’t jingle like before. It looked like the ball inside accidentally got some glitter on it too. If you’ve seen the Polar Express movie you definitely want a magical bell. Soooo, as always, glitter with caution. heehee
The envelope with a clothespin, wood banner & a feather has two tickets to Polar Express. Shhh, don’t tell.
Do you use any advent calendars or traditions to countdown to Christmas? 25 days to go! Don’t worry about what you need to do and enjoy it!
Do you use any advent calendars or traditions to countdown to Christmas? 25 days to go! Don’t worry about what you need to do and enjoy it!
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This is so cute I just done hugged ma computer screen.
i love it! i’m with you, who cares about everything else – the beautiful advent is complete and the looks on the kids faces will be priceless.
I love it it’s beautiful !!!
LOVE… LOVE.. & LOVE… you ROCK.. YAY for Christmas
Wow! I love this! Thank you for sharing.
What a beautiful display. I think I’m going to start a new tradition this year and each day leading up to Christmas, we will read a promise of God. I think it’s a great way to be reminded of his love for us and his amazing promises!
We totally have our advent calendars – being German and all. My mom sends them every year. This “almost” beats the German chocolate though
Awesome! So wanna do one of my own next year!
Oh this is so pretty ♥♥
wow, what a brilliant idea, I just can’t get over how cute those little boxes are!! love it!!
jess
http://www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com
So beautiful and a great way to celebrate!
I’m a little sad that my children are older teens and we never did an Advent Calendar!
LOL
Maybe when they’re completely grown with families of their own, I can for the grandies!!!!
Oh, and how DARE you take the “Magic” out of the bell???
Liz, that has got to be the most beautiful advent calendar I have seen!! I LOVE IT! love the rustic colors and the whole crate that all the little gifts are in, where in the world, with three kids, do you find the time to do these things?? I have one 3 1/2 year old and I can barely get a page done, you must stay up late or something…lol…beautiful!!
This is the MOST beautiful and unique advent calendar I have ever seen! Amazingly awesome!
PS – Cleetus, I done hugged ma computer screen too!
Oh Lizzy! I love this! My kids are all teens now so we don’t do advent calendars any more, but of all the ones I have seen this year, I love yours the best! It is so original! Love love love it! Thanks for sharing
You are TOO cute! Seriously! So cute.
This is awesome!
oh my goodness, Liz. This is possibly the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I’ll be on the lookout for a 4×6 vintage bottle crate to make my own now.
Cutest advent calendar ever!
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/
That is amazing! We haven’t done an advent calendar this year and I really really wanted to, but I might do some kind of twist on the advent calendar because I really really want to do one. Yours is (of course) beautiful!
This is so pretty!
ooo i love this!! those little packages are just so darn pretty.:D
you are SO AMAZING – i love this!!
A big thanks to Collin for his Cleetus video on Becky’s site. I missed out on his other videos but I am catching up now. You guys must laugh all the time!
Love…just pinned!!!
Love this! Just adorable as always! I am almost done with mine, hoping to finish it up tonight. I’m late, oh well, life is good huh! xoxo from Conroe, TX
This absolutely beautiful! I love it!!
Lizzy – you are amazing <3
So beautiful Elizabeth! I love the colors and glitter you used. My advant calendars growing up were my favorite part about Christmas. Your babes will be so happy all december !
That is a really pretty project!
OMG gorgeous! I love this, where on earth does your talent come from, I’m jealous!
Enjoy your holidays!
Natalie
http://www.projectdowhatyoulove.wordpress.com
Dear Lizzy:
Everything you touch turns to gold! Seriously! This is so adorable!
That’s a cute idea.
What a cute idea! We always had the paper advent calendars growing up, but this one is super awesome!
pretty . pretty . P*R*E*T*T*Y… i want! lol…
enjoy!
xoxo…
~p
love it! love pretty packages ♥
that’s quite adorable…i wonder how long that took to pull together?!
I love this! It is done so beautifully! I am one that is way too busy being “busy” this time of year, but you’ve inspired me to sit back and enjoy it! Thank you!
I have a little 6 year old who is in love with Legos and has been since about 3 years of age. It’s the one thing he hasn’t moved on from, if you know what I mean. So for the 3rd year in a row
we got him the Lego Advent Calendar. And this year, he has the regular Lego Advent Calendar AND the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar (plus a chocolate calendar my sister has bought him every year since he was a year old)! We’ve had these calendars for months and he could not wait (either could we:) for Dec 1st to be able to open them! I’ve saved all the figures so each year I get them out and we’re developing a little Lego Christmas city! It’s kinda cool! My favorite tradition of our little family!
I love this! It is done so beautifully! I am one that is way too busy being “busy” this time of year, but you’ve inspired me to sit back and enjoy it! Thank you!
I have a little 6 year old who is in love with Legos and has been since about 3 years of age. It’s the one thing he hasn’t moved on from, if you know what I mean. So for the 3rd year in a row
we got him the Lego Advent Calendar. And this year, he has the regular Lego Advent Calendar AND the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar (plus a chocolate calendar my sister has bought him every year since he was a year old)! We’ve had these calendars for months and he could not wait (either could we:) for Dec 1st to be able to open them! I’ve saved all the figures so each year I get them out and we’re developing a little Lego Christmas city! It’s kinda cool! My favorite tradition of our little family!
I think the wrapping is my favorite part … just absolutely gorgeous!!!
~Bec
This is just so cute!!!!
I love your beautiful shabby chic calendar full of trademark Lizzy touches. You have really made a advent calendar that is unique and also reflects your design sensibility.
This is the most awesomest 25 boxes ever!!!!!!!!! (And I haven’t read the whole post yet!) I pinned it, of course, to let the whole world know how creative you are, Lizzie!
Simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!!!
I love this! Great gift wrapping ideas.
This is WAY cute…absolutely love it. I am curious as can be…my kids are big now:) but Laurie asked above HOW you do it with 3 little girls…cmon Lizzy give us your secret!!! And I am thankful your blog, it just makes my day:)
Liz! This is the cutest advent calendar ever! So. Stinkin. Cute. And speaking of cute, I am LOVING your new blog design! We haven’t seen you at AC lately…come stop in and check out our new space!
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