As you may know the theme of this blog was to make something that fit into a tradition that is celebrated this time of the year. Ever since I was little, I can remember celebrating the entire month of December with a fun German Advent Calendar. My family didn't have too many traditions outside of putting up a tree and decorating for the holidays. I loved this as a little kid, counting down the days until Christmas and of course getting that special little chocolate treat. I decided to make my own advent calendar to hang up in our house to count the days down.
I started with a black sign that I bought at Target during the after Halloween sales for 2.99. It had some silly saying on it and at the time I knew I would be covering that up! I needed to use some 12x24 paper as this is larger than 12 inches and I wanted the paper to flow nicely. I found this great paper pack from DCWV that has adhesive on the back, so nice! I used my gypsy to design the rest of it, using the font from Winter Woodland, the Santa from Christmas Cheer, the ornaments from Joys of the Season along with the Christmas from Merry Christmas (I hid the Merry so it wouldn't cut). I used velcro adhesive to attach felt numbers onto the ornaments for the countdown numbers.
Are you ready for some exciting blog candy? I have a wonderful sponser, her name is Emma from My Creative Time. She has a wonderful blog and I have learned so much from her on her videos. She uses her gypsy a lot and even has a few videos that you can purchase. The videos are great and her projects are always so CUTE! I am giving one of these videos away to a lucky winner. 
Just leave me a comment on this post with a way to get in touch with you and I would love it if you became a follower if you aren't already:-).
If you would like to continue on this hop and check out the fabulous projects and enter to win some more blog candy, then check out DD's Crafts next!
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I love your count down to Christmas sign. Really like the paper you used! Love it....already a follower.
ReplyDeletelfuchs1 at wi. rr. com
I am already a follower and I too love Emma's work!!!!! Love your project!!!!!
ReplyDeletescrapbookaholicbyabby@yahoo.com
your sign is very cute, new to your site, look forward to seeing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea!!! I love that you use velcro!
ReplyDeletebrigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com
wow so cool I love this idea thanks so much for sharing, and I would love so much to win one of Emma's videos wow that would be great Debbie
ReplyDeleteYour project is LOVELY! Love the hanger on that sign, so cute for an advent calendar!
ReplyDeleteVery cute way to do an advent calendar! Thanks for sharing. I became a follower. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteDebbie Flowers
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How darling is that. Cute cute cute. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Meighen
Adorable project!! TFS! Thank you for a chance to win! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteTerrie Barroso
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So cute, thanks for sharing. kimbob27@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletewhat an adorable project! TFS!! And the candy..would love it, want it, need it!
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kathlee154@gmail.com
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Lovely sign...I am a new follower and I look forward to what you have share!!!
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very cute project! I'm a new follower. :-D
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I'm finding some really great ideas on this blog hop
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I am a new follower and loving your ideas.taylor9597@sbcglobal.net
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute sign! That santa makes me laugh, so cute.
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Love your ideas. I am new at blog hopping and very new at following your blog (2 min ago). Thanks for the inspiration.
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ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
Cute sign! I love that Santa - he looks like he's having a great time!
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Such a great idea, I absolutely love it! TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteCeleste B.
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Your sign is cute. What a terrific idea, especially if you have kids.
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Love your project.
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Would Love it if you could check out my blog.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Minta
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love this. i to picked up a few signs and coasters for 5 cents a piece.
ReplyDeleterhelm@tampabay.rr.com
Awesome project!!! Just wonderful. I've been a follower.
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annadowdy at gmail dot com
Love your sign!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower! and fellow blog hopper! Gaby
Cute sign love it
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to countdown to xmas! I love the paper!
ReplyDeleteLindsay
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Love the sign, it is soooooooooooo cute. pammejo1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove your sign! very nice! tfs Dina arm1997@msn.com
ReplyDeleteCute, TFS. cureta2@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLove the countdown sign! You done a really good job on it :) Thanks for the chance at your giveaway, I could really use that!
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I love that sign! I love Emma's videos. I"m a new follower.
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Your project is lovely. I too love Emma~!
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Linda K.
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ReplyDeleteI love your Christmas countdown. I never would of thought to cover up a pre-made sign.
ReplyDeleteawesome idea! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the altering of something you would not normally hang in your house. TFS :)
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Sue B
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Darling sign and such a good idea to use a halloween sign!
ReplyDeletejpshirley@ymail.com
Cute sign! Never thought to buy the clearance signs to make new ones before, Thanks! We don't have an advent calendar this year but will definitely have one next year.
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I love the way you re-purposed the Halloween sign. Your countdown sign is super cute. Please enter me to win your blog candy s_huston@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable sign! I LOVE the font on Winter Woodland...it's my favorite to use on Christmas projects!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
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Simply adorable! I love the festive details.
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TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
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I just happened on your blog and know I will enjoy it! I'd love to win the dvd since I just got my Gypsy during a Black Friday sale at Michael's! I've already used it for several projects but I'm sure the dvd would give me a lot of new ideas. Lauras0801@aol.com
ReplyDeleteSo excited to be your new follower and not only that but learning some new techiniques with the Gypsy.. I have one and its way under used. Hope that you have a great day. and thanks again
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea :) I'm already a follower and have been DYING to see one of Emma's DVD's! I just got my G in October but haven't really started using it all that much...
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I will have to start looking in all those after holiday bin sales. Cute project too!
ReplyDeleteShelley
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Such a smart idea using the velcro! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea..I think I may try making one this year even. TFS!
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new here!
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Cute project!!!
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Cute project!!
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ReplyDeleteJess B.
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Very clever and super pretty !!! Martha C.
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What a cute sign! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you bought a sign with the intention of making a better sign. Your project turned out great. Thank You for being in the hop and for chances to win great prizes.
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love it ! tfs :) great blog candy too :)
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Just dropped in and look what I found...amazing inspiration.. thank you
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