Today I am posting as a part of the Christmas in July week put on by Cross my Heart Papercrafts!
I chose to do an advent calendar, because every year I try to create a different Advent Calendar for my 2 kiddos. Remember those old spools I bought at the antique store–well I thought this would be the perfect use for them!!
The hardest thing about this project, was taking the pictures without having an actual tree to put the ornament advent calendar on! I think the kids might think I was a little crazy, pulling out the big tree in the middle of July-
I took strips of Christmas paper from my stash – some DCWV, some Echo Park and covered the inside of the spools using Scor-tape.
Then I stamped the numbers, using the Banner Stamp- and adhered those onto the spools as well 🙂
I used the Pink by Design Banner Stamp Set 🙂
Then- I threaded wraphia through the hole in the spool and tied it at the bottom.
I added little jewelry tags, with clues on where to find the Advent Calendar surprise- usually candy in our house.
I thought this would be a fun way to do the advent calendar this year, with the kids getting a little older… They love a good “mystery” 🙂
That’s it!! Simple- and even the kids could help! If you don’t have spools laying around– you can pick some up at a flea market or an antique store for pretty cheap–I got all of these plus a bunch more for under $10
I hope you enjoyed my little twist on the Advent Calendar- and I hope that you have a Happy Christmas in July as well as in December!
Super cute idea. I will be buying me some spools and adding this to my Christmas tree this year. TFS! Thanks for the chance to win such a great giveaway. I would love to add these wonderful stamps to my very small collection.
Cute Advent calendar! The spools make really cute ornaments. I usually have a Christmas tree in every room in my house and I love the idea of the spools on the tree in my craft room! Thank you for the idea! 🙂
Love your advent calendar idea. The mystery idea is a really good one also, my teenagers may even fall for something like that.
What a cute idea. I haven’t seen one done with spools before.
I’m new to the “Cricut” world. But I love the cute ideas.
This is such a cute idea! I can picture these spools used as decos in my sewing room! TFS.
Shellee
What a neat idea! thanks for sharing.
Love your project.
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Wow that is really cute. I’m always looking for a new advent to make also. I make “lift” this. thanks Julie
Wow this is so cute. I’m always looking for a new advent too, I’ll have to “lift” this one. Thanks – Julie
A very unique way to decorate a tree. It would look great in my scrapbooking/sewing room at Christmas time. Thanks for sharing.
Very cute, Sarah! I like the idea…now if only I had kids to share it with. I will definitely keep this in mind for the future though!
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What an excellent idea~ I love the spools and the number stamps are beautiful!
TFS
jessica
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That is so cute. I just love the spools need to go a get some. Thanks so much for the chance to win also
Such a good idea! I love how all the spools are different shapes and sizes too!
Darling idea!! Now we will all be looking for these wooden spools 🙂 Thanks for sharing with us. My daughter is a CTMH representative too. Love this company.
What an adorable idea!!! I love the wooden spools. 🙂
Great job!
This is such a great idea! I love it! I want to make an advent calendar this year!!
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Sarah!
This is brilliant and absolutely beautiful! It would look stunning on a mini Christmas tree!!
Hugs,
Tracey
Love the idea of using the spools. Now to find all the ones I have stored away.
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That turned out so cute! I love the spools! Thanks for sharing with us! 🙂
Clever idea for Advent…A great use for old spools. Christmas is coming fast…4 months to Thanksgiving! I am way not ready 😀
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Love the advent calendar, very unique!
This is a super cute idea! I love it!
Love this idea! What a creative use of the wooden spools. Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a great idea!!! Now I just have to scour the antique shops. 🙂
love this idea!
I used to make things out of my mom’s empty spools when I was a kid–nice to see a new “grown-up” project I could make with them!
What a great idea and I have some of those spools too.
I love your advent calender, i think it has a down home country feel to it. Love it love it,
what a cute idea. bet there are some sewers out there who will be making one of these this year. tfs.
What a great idea! I was at AC Moore the other day, and I saw a tree made out of cardboard or something with little drawers that can be pulled out. I started thinking about what I could do for an Advent calendar when I have my own kiddies. Right now at my house, my mom has one that she hangs on our fridge. Each day there’s a little character or animal that gets put onto the nativity scene with velcro. My younger brother and I are supposed to take turns each day, but I guess I’m old enough to let him do it every day now, hehe. ALTHOUGH if it’s my year to add on baby Jesus, I do it!
I love this idea! I can see it hanging on my tree looking fabulous.
What a great idea…Thanks for sharing
This is fabulous! What a creative idea. This is officially on my holiday to-do list!
love your project! very unique!
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i love the idea of using the spool. how neat was that. thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
This is a great idea! How fun to go on a hunt. Great inspiration!
What a really creative idea Sarah