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Merry Christmas Countdown Calendar

December 26, 2016 By Linda 2 Comments

Merry Christmas Countdown Calendar – DIY Christmas Calendar. 

Christmas Countdown Calendar

Merry Christmas …

 

a day late.

 

And a dollar short.

Merry Christmas Countdown Calendar

I had the best of intentions to share this post with you yesterday. The 25th of December. On Christmas day.

 

But then …

 

well …

 

there was the annual Christmas Eve day brunch at Butch McGuire’s. It’s a tradition we started with our friends 20 years ago.

 

And let’s just say a Bloody Mary (or two) were involved.

Merry Christmas Countdown Calendar

But then …

 

well ….

 

my friend and neighbor marked a milestone 50th birthday on Christmas eve day. 

 

There was an open house party.

 

And wine.

 

And when I tried to leave …

 

well …

 

they plied me with more wine.

DIY Christmas Advent Calendar

But then …

 

well …

 

there was the linguine with shrimp dinner Mike made for us.

 

And wine.

Advent Calendar DIY

But then …

 

well …

 

there was the annual viewing of It’s A Wonderful Life.

 

And tears.

 

So many tears.

 

And wine.

Merry Christmas Countdown Calendar Ideas

But then …

 

well …

 

it was time for Santa to put the presents under the tree.

 

And sleep. Much needed sleep after a day filled with friends, family, fun, food …

 

and Bloody Mary’s and wine.

😉

Merry Christmas Countdown Calendar DIY

Materials*

Natural & White 5/8″ Jute Ribbon

Thumbtacks

 Wired Faux Green Pine Garland

Tan & White Baker’s Twine

Small Pine Cones

Assorted Mini Ornaments (I found mine at Michael’s)

Mini Christmas Ornaments

Mini Wreaths DIY

Mini Wreath DIY

For the mini wreaths, I simple cut off a length of the faux pine wired garland and created a circle. I tucked the ends in and added a length of baker’s twine.

Painted Pine Cones

I first painted the pine cones (click here) and then tied a length of baker’s twine.

 

 

*some affiliate links are included in this post.

 

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Filed Under: DIY & Crafts, Holiday & Seasonal

Comments

  1. Kristin Carroll says

    January 19, 2017 at 6:52 am

    Hi linda! I just love your christmas countdown calendar. So creative! Too bad I only saw your post now, but I will definitely do it for next year!

    Reply
  2. Dora Barrett says

    January 20, 2017 at 6:06 am

    This is such a nice idea! My daughters birthday is next week and I think I can adapt it to make a birthday countdown. Love it!

    Reply

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