This really is my favorite time of the year. Pulling out the glitter, sparkles, bows and nostalgia are so much fun for my family. We are in full swing reading Christmas books each night and began our NEW advent calendar. We've had the same advent for several years and I knew we were due for something fun and creative. With the HUGE snow day yesterday I stayed home and made this advent from things I had laying around. The kids LOVED it!
I just decorated mini-bags with paper, ribbons, buttons and glitter. I glued numbers to simple clothespins. I found some great stories and neat facts about the history of Christmas here (great resource for advent ideas). I included one story/history in each bag.
I attached the clothespins to a 3-tiered stand I already had. Next, I made simple treat packets by sewing 2 pieces of Christmas paper together and filled with candies. Each night my kids take turns reading the story and picking a treat pack to share with everyone. You leave the thread long when you're done sewing so the kids just rip and pour! I filled them with m&m's, peppermints, chocolates, etc... There is a great tutorial for these here.
More fun decorations up...our house is feeling cozy and ready for fun!
Vintage ornaments in a large bowl...
Glass apothecary jars - I chose pink and green this year. I do have 3 girls after all....
Non-traditional Christmas colors in the front room...our favorite place to read books and have family talks....
My favorite - Nothing better than a HUGE bin of sparkle and pine cones...
Homemade garland from last year...still love!
I'm so glad you're posting more!! I just adore all of your holiday decor. So darling and festive :-)
Posted by: Diana | December 04, 2011 at 05:36 AM