DIY Barn Board Advent Calendar

Christmas is just 20 Days Away! The First Day of Advent was 5 Days Ago!

I absolutely love the Holiday Season & how much inspiration it brings me. 

This Barn Board Advent Calendar DIY is very minimalist as far as Supplies; with Big Impact results! 

Depending on what supplies you have on hand, you may not have to purchase anything at all!

I did have to go out and get some wooden clothes pins but I picked them up for $1.00!

DIY Barn-Board Advent Calendar 

What You Will Need :

~ A long(ish) Slab of Barn-Board

~ Wooden Clothes Pins

~ Paint

~ Paint Brushes

~ Hot Glue Gun

~ Ribbon / Decorative String

~ Wrapping Paper & Tape.

How To :

Step 1. Begin by Paint the base coat on your Barn-Board. (or leave the natural wood if that is more your style)
I couldn't decide what I wanted so I painted a portion of it white & left the remaining unfinished wood.
Set aside to dry.

Step 2. Begin painting one side of your Wooden Clothes Pins  (or leave them natural wood if that is more your style)
I chose to go with a traditional colour choice for Christmas - Red.
May take 2 coats depending on the grain of wood on the clothes pins.
Set these aside to dry.

Step 3.  While you are waiting on your paint to dry - wrap up whatever you have chosen to be your Advent Gift ( Candy or Small Toys/Gifts)
Be sure to Tie on a piece of Ribbon to each one & tie it in a double knotted bow! - This is crucial for hanging later.

Step 4. Once  completely dry using a Sharpie write the Numbers 1 - 24 onto the Top portion of the clothes pin.

Step 5. Using your Hot Glue Gun to adhere one Clothes Pins onto the Barn Board.

Step 6. Clip your gifts directly onto the Calendar or attach with string & you're set to mount it to the Wall!

I hope that you managed to avoid the Snow today & if not then I hope you were building a fort or having an epic snow ball fight!

Keep your eye out this week as #AnUpcyChristmas continues!

& in case you missed it I have partnered with The Laurel Crown to bring you this Years Holiday Giveaway! Entering is easiest on Instagram just share your Holiday Photos, along with how you plan on stitching gratitude into the lives of those around you this Season with #HookedOnGrattitude for your chance to WIN!

Gratitude Is The Best Attitude