This will be my 13th Christmas as a mom and only my first year doing an advent calendar with my kids! It wasn't something my mom did while I was growing up, so it just wasn't something I did either. As my two youngest have grown more aware of every holiday coming up and asking me how many days til this day or that day, I thought it would be fun for them. When I saw all the fun holiday stickers mambi had, I knew putting together this calendar would be a piece of cake!
To make this calendar, I bought a large white poster frame from Michael's. I removed the clear plastic piece and the cardboard backing. I then cut 3 pieces of twine and hot glued them to the back of the frame.
To make this calendar, I bought a large white poster frame from Michael's. I removed the clear plastic piece and the cardboard backing. I then cut 3 pieces of twine and hot glued them to the back of the frame.
Next I grabbed some bitty bags, mini clothespins and mambi stickers. I decided not to just use the number stickers. I mixed them up with the little Christmas sayings and even spelled out numbers with the letter stickers.
I attached the bags to the twine with the mini clothespins.
I also used a few more of the clear stickers right on the wall, above the bags. Can't wait til my kids get to start opening their little surprises!