Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed the weekend.
I have been trying to get a head start on the Christmas season. Even
though it seems a little early to get the house ready for Christmas, can you
believe there are only 11 days until December? Where did the year go?
believe there are only 11 days until December? Where did the year go?
This year, I wanted to share our advent calendar early in
the hope you had time should you wish to make one yourself.
the hope you had time should you wish to make one yourself.
It’s super simple, but its simplicity is what appeals to me.
This year, I am really trying to keep things simple for the
holidays and dare I say, to a minimum. Not sure if it’s going to
happen, but I want my decor not to be too stuffy…you know?
holidays and dare I say, to a minimum. Not sure if it’s going to
happen, but I want my decor not to be too stuffy…you know?
We’ll see what happens…:)
I used the same frame I used for
and just hung the tags with pins.
Here is a quick picture tutorial on how to make these fun tags.
Materials:
Air dry clay or Sculpey
Paper tag
Straw
Rolling pin
Sharp craft knife
Fine grit sand paper
Pin
1. Roll out air dry clay or Sculpey over parchment paper. If you are using air dry clay, I would recommend you roll the clay at least 5mm thick as this will prevent it from being too fragile.
2. Place tag over clay and roll pin over tag so it indents the clay with the shape of the tag.
3. With a sharp craft knife, cut around edge of tag.
4. With a straw, poke holes thru tag.
5. Remove clay around tags and set aside.
6. With a pin or toothpick, draw out the numbers (or you can use a stamp).
7. Allow to dry or cure to package instructions.
8. Once dry, gently sand edges and/or any imperfections on the tags (not pictured).
9. With a thin brush, paint inside the numbers (optional).
The tags are obviously not perfect, but as I grow older (mature)
I appreciate that those little imperfections are what make
these homemade Christmas projects even more meaningful.
I appreciate that those little imperfections are what make
these homemade Christmas projects even more meaningful.
Loved incorporating this little Mini into the decor. It was given to our daughter by
my late father-in-law and seeing it on our mantel brings a smile to all of our faces.
my late father-in-law and seeing it on our mantel brings a smile to all of our faces.
After all, Christmas is about love, family and coming together to
celebrate the most beautiful event in history – the birth of the King.
Thank you so much for taking time to visit.
Wishing you a beautiful day!
much love,
Here are other advent calendars from years past:
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| Turquoise and Red Advent |
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Such a sweet project. I’ll hafta pin it for next year since I already have my advent calendar all set for this year.
I love the MINI! do you have one?
It looks great I love it xxx
I love this so much Lucy!! It is sweet and charming and just so, so lovely!
Vanessa
Lucy that is an awesome advent calendar! I love it and I’m pinning it!
Susan
This is so cute! I love it.
Hi, I hopped over from Spittin Toad blog. I love the simplicity of the calendar also. A few years ago I went advent crazy and made three for myself as well as some for my children. I use them more for décor rather than really using them now that hubby and I are alone. I love the clay tags and want to make some to hang off of jars. Happy to find your blog and am now following. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. It’s all about sharing the things in life that make you happy. I’d love if you shared this this week!
hugs,
Jann
Forgot to mention how much I love the little car too!
hugs,
Jann
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beautiful! A pizza cutter works really well cutting straight lines in sculpey and is a quick alternative to a knife. You just have to line all of your straight sides up!
I had no idea there was such a thing. It looks like it was fired. I will have to try this.
Lucy I LOVE this! I love your simplicity in your projects, it lets everything breath and showcases the beauty of your talent.
DYING OVER THIS! I just found a porcelein clay recipe I’ve been anxious to try. That plus the use of it for an advent calendar! SO SWEET!
I just saw this post and the advent colander is just too cute!
Thank you
Have a great day
Hi! What do you put in the frame in order for the pins to stick?