I simply used my magnetic board that is always hanging in my kitchen and some magnetic spice jars from IKEA. These jars are about $4 for 3 of them. They can be used for anything, and I use these for other things throughout the year- such as paper clips, tacs, and small items like that. I could only fit 14 jars on my magnetic board -in the shape of a Christmas Tree, so that is what we are doing. I may change it and add more and not do it in a tree shape, but I really liked the tree shape, so that is what I did. {My kids won't care- we have lots of countdown advent calendars!}
I used scrapbook paper and rubber stamps to make my numbers. You could use anything. Then I filled each one with a few small objects or candy for the kids. Each day- starting on December 10th (since I only had 14 of them) we'll open up one. Some of them may include a fun activity we have planned- such as looking at Christmas lights, visiting Santa, etc.
I think this might be my easiest and favorite countdown calendar yet! Happy Holidays!
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What a FABULOUS idea! I love it, I don't have time to make one before December this year but it will totally be on my to do list for next year.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea!! Very cute! where did you get the magnetic board.....I am looking for something like that for my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAlicia- I made the magnetic board or it was given to me as a gift- made by my brother in law. I have two in my house and I can't remember which is which. If you can find someone to cut the wood for you, you can get sheet metal (get the magnetic kind) at Home Depot cut to fit- or you can use a frame :) thanks for your comment! Good luck!
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