Advents

 

Is it too early to think about Christmas?

I don't want to skip Thanksgiving, but it might take some time to collect the pieces to create this, so I'm posting it now.

 

A wonderful Christmas Countdown from here

 

 

 

Here is another advent calendar idea from here

 

 

 

This second one would be cute with fall colors to count down to Halloween, or with birthday or celebration colors to count down to birthdays ...



Tags in Bags

 

These tags in bags in a box (or a drawer) are really cute.  They could make a great advent calendar.  Find it here, at Loveology.

 

 

 



Another Awesome Advent

I've never really used an advent calendar, but have often wished I did. If I still had little children at home I would consider this one from Two Shades of Pink

How about devoting one full book shelf to a Christmas advent?  This one tempts me.

 

 

 

Another Advent

Here is something I found from a catalog from Deseret Book.  It is only $30.00 to buy, so that's not too bad, but for those who can sew and have the fabric already it would be quite easy to make.

 

 

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And for those who don't sew, but can work their magic with paper, here is a paper advent garland from Oh Happy Day, with all the other fun additions scattered in and around the paper bags/envelopes.  (This was found in my reader this morning, but I can't seem to find it on their site - I'll update later with a link if I find it.)

 

Elf on a Shelf

Just found this Elf on a Shelf party idea at a blog I love - Kara's Party Ideas.  She shares great ideas and where she finds them - this one was from HERE

 

 

I can imagine that each year it would get harder to find new ways to hide or display your elf each  day, but it's still such a fun idea.  Starting out with a party sounds awesome - and this looks like a cute one.  This party is a bit different than the party on my previous Elf on a Shelf post with ideas.

Another idea - (maybe this idea is found some where else, I mean really, why do I think I'd be the first to think of it, but I did just think of it without seeing it anywhere and wanted to write it down, so here it is ) -
Put your elf inside the advent calendar's first day box (like here), envelope (that could be clipped to something like this here), or whatever you use (like here). With a note welcoming him for the season.
If it isn't big enough to hold an elf, place a note inside telling where to find your elf.

Other advent days could also include a note where to find him if he is not easily visible - like if he is hidden in a bread drawer or trunk or inside a vase that he might have accidentally fallen into while trying to climb around.

 

I just might have to do Elf on a Shelf for my grandkids (they don't come every day, but often enough that it could be fun to do).   Hmmm ... Thinking ... 

Advent Calendars

Now we'll be thinking about getting the Christmas stuff out - one of the first things on our minds could be an Advent Calendar.  Do you use an advent calendar?

 

Here is a great looking advent garland from Paloma's Nest

 

The cost is over a hundred dollars, so it's not coming to my home, but I can see this as a great idea with wooden circles or cardboard tags and numbers cut from a Silhouette or Cricut or purchased number stickers.  Easy Peasy!

Maybe I could even roll out my own clay, cut it, stamp it, and dry it to make these exact things ..., maybe!

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Several other fun advent calendar ideas at Tip Junkie

34 Best Christmas Advent Calendar Tutorials {diy}

Check them out - there are some great ideas.

 

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Check out some earlier posts about advent calendars or what could be used as advent calendars:

Vintage Style Junk Drawer Advent

A Favor Tree

A Christmas Tree

Silhouette Advent

and colorful stockings could be used like these found at Christmas Stocking Fun

 

Counting Down is Coming Up!

Vintage Style Junk Drawer Advent Calendar

Junk Drawer Advent Calendar from One Lucky Day

Silhouette Advent

We're switchin' Holidays now!
Gettin' ready for Christmas!

Several looks available at Pizzazzerie