There are so many beautiful advent calendar ideas being pinned at the moment we couldn't resist adding our own little idea to the mix.
Enter the "Advent in a Jar" which also doubles as a lovely Christmas garland to hang on your tree. That's a double advent calendar whammy! Hooray!
If you're like me and a bit short of space to hang an advent calendar then this is the perfect DIY for you.
We've put activities on our little daily messages, but if you had a bigger jar, you could attach little gifts too.
Let's get started with materials:
Materials:
- Jar (we used an old tomato paste jar)
- "Advent in a Jar" download (click HERE to download).
- Felt balls (or pom poms)
- Embroidery floss
- Needle
- Pen
- Scissors
- Glue
Step 1: Print out the "Advent in a Jar" download and cut out all of the pieces.
Step 2: Write your little messages on each day.
Step 3: Attach your balls with a little dab of glue.
Don't add too much as you want to be able to rip off the paper tab so you can add each ball to your garland.
Step 4: Glue your circles on the lid and the side of the jar.
Step 5: Crinkle up your paper before popping the balls in the jar as this will give you more room.
Add your balls to the jar and pop the lid on ready to count down!
The fun part about this Advent calendar is every day you can add a ball to your garland.
And you'll have a gorgeous decoration for your tree by December 24th!
We hope you enjoy having some Christmas cheer in a jar.
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Contributor post by Penelope and Pip
Rachael is an illustrator from Brisbane, Australia and is the creator of the whimsical world of Penelope and Pip. You can sneak a peek at her art prints and other pretty paper goods and see what other projects and adventures are inspiring her on her blog too.
22 comments:
This is such a cute idea! I really love it. And the colors are just amazingly gorgeous! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
Rad Idea. A friend of mine is currently making a wish jar as a gift for someone, I'm totally going to pass this on to her. Perfect. Thanks.
love it!!
This is, hands down, my official favorite advent idea! Thanks so much for sharing.
istaistaista.blogspot.com
I showed another options here:
http://tofudedamasco.blogspot.pt/2012/11/natal-pote-da-contagem-regressiva.html
http://tofudedamasco.blogspot.pt/2012/11/natal-arvore-da-contagem-regressiva.html
http://tofudedamasco.blogspot.pt/2012/11/natal-contagem-regressiva-em-caixinhas.html
So cute!
Best wishes from Germany ;o)!
What a great simple idea - thank you for sharing!
Aww! Thanks so much Ista!
what a lovely idea. Paperchase (shop in the UK) has some adorable felt reindeer table scatters that would also work as an alternative to the pom poms! :)
Gemma
http://www.typicallyprettyenglish.blogspot.com
Love this! Anything with felted balls is cute!
it such a great idea.
I love this
Thanks so much for sharing.
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This is an amazing idea! So creative and a great advent calendar!
http://messperfectblog.blogspot.com.au/
This is too creative and too lovely. Thank you for sharing! And I love your photos btw :)
Jo
www.newindecember.com
Is there a way to find the download again?? The link isn't working anymore for me. This is the best advent ever!!
I love this, too! I just stumbled across this amazing idea! Obviously, a little behind! Anyways, I tried to find the template and it is gone :( Sad day! Anyways, LOVE LOVE LOVE this particular Advent calendar!
I adore this but can't find the download in the link that pops up.
I found the link!
http://www.penelopeandpip.com/diy-project-33-advent-in-a-jar/
This is an amazing idea, Thanks so much for sharing.
Hello - I love this idea. Could you please repost the link for download? I would really love it.
Hi there! what a great idea! Would love to make this with the kids :) Any chance you can provide me with the correct download link? This one is broken. Many thanks!
Hi I'd like to make it for my daughter BT am unable to download the printable can u pls help
Just found the correct download link by trial-and-error. Posting it for anyone who may need it: http://poppytalkblog.com/downloads/DIY_Advent_Calendar_in_a_Jar_by_Penelope_and_Pip.pdf
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