DIY Advent Calender

I can't believe it almost DECEMBER!

Is it just me or does November feel like it just flew by?

I have been building my inspiration board on Pinterest since early Summer 

& with that short lived flurry of snow I was inspired to get cracking 

on a few of the DIY Projects I plan to do this year which is almost over & I feel also FLEW by! 

Here is my take on the DIY Branch Advent Calender!

 I love this idea because it really opens up a whole new world of options of what can be found inside! 

You can use homemade treats (which is a great idea for anyone with diet restrictions),

little toys, or even a Holiday activity a Day! The Options are endless! 

It can also be made quite inexpensively too, depending on where you shop/what items you already have!

Alright Lets Get Cracking as December is only a few days a way!!

Supplies:

• Branch ( Go for a walk & find a stick you like! )
• Rope ( Red Christmas Cord from Ikea)
• Small Envelopes ( I actually got mine from a sweet lady at my Bank, but you can find these at Staples or Michaels )
• Paint & Paint Brush ( can be found at an Dollar Store for $1.00 )
• Pine Cones / Spruce Leaves ? Berry Branches / Whatever you can imagine! (The branches were left over From a Wreath I had made - tutorials on that coming soon as well, & The pine cones where just ones I found & had painted gold last year for a Center Piece.) 
• Washi Tape / masking tape / whatever you have on hand!

How To:

Begin by painting your numbers onto the front of each envelope. 

I did mine freehand but you could always use a stencil for this! 

Once dry, tape envelopes to the rope however you chose to display them.

 I did mine at different levels. 

Begin decorating the top of your Branch however you envisioned & be sure to tie a length of rope from one end of the Branch to the other - creating the loop to hang it by! 

You can also add little embellishments to your envelopes to give a little extra flair! 

Lastly tie the lengths of rope to your Branch, however you see fit! 

I recommend laying it out on the floor. 

Lastly Choose a spot in your home to display & enjoy all December long!

Last year was my first time making an Advent Calender but I have a feeling this will become a new Christmas Tradition in our house!  What are some of you and your families old traditions, or new ones you plan to start?

Dream Big             Sparkle More             Shine Bright