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Today I'm sharing a Christmas Countdown "calendar" I made from a plain wooden key box purchased from a dollar store that I then painted with acrylic paint. It had three hooks on the inside so I removed them covered that part with patterned paper and then replaced the middle hook. I stamped my images on acetate that I attached to the back of the window, creating a shaker box.
(I apologize for the crooked photos, before I could re-take them my battery died)
The holly was colored with ProMarkers and covered in Glossy Accents.
I used gems on the berries.
I cut the leaves and re positioned them and applied the "berries" on top.
On the door trim I cut and glued pattered paper to hide the edges of the acetate.
On the back I screwed in one of the extra hooks to hold the extra number tags
I liked how this turned out the only thing missing now is the chocolate..... :)
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102 comments:
Fabulous idea, I'm getting so many ideas, the holidays will be very fun now. Thank you! Lori m
Awesome Idea. This would be a great item for my grandchildren. Thanks so much.
I love this idea! So creative and easy to do. Thanks for the idea.
What a cute idea! Love the extra hook in the back for the tags. Thanks!
Love how you transformed the key box! Looks awesome! TFS! ;o)
Wow!!! What a creative way to make a countdown calendar!! TFS!
Great idea.
WOW... so glad I found you guys through Donna Downey. Looks like a fun site! Oh, I should also let you know I "liked' your FB page for an extra chance at winning a gift certificate. I'd LOVE to try your glue!
What an unbelievably clever idea for a Christmas countdown calendar -- so easy and sooo inexpensive -- just what we need to finish our decorations this year!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
What a great idea and so fun too! I have taken advantage of all the extra chances.... been a fan for a long time! :)
Love this blog hop!! Great ideas and projects!!
You guys are great! I am so glad I found you at the Mesa stamp show in November Love your blog and your stamps!
love it
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Love your idea here. I want, I want... Thanks for all your ideas.
out of this world idea...thank you so much for sharing.
Super idea, wish I could get these kinds of finds at any of our dollar stores. Love the key box.
Marcie
I like the improvements! Thanks.
Excellent idea! Love it. So glad I figured out this hop. Getting some much inspiration.
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repurposing things is becoming my new love!
Wow, the Christmas Countdown box is so adorable. Love what you did with a simple dollar store find. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
Incredible! I get so many ideas from your site. Thanks for sharing and keep it up!
What a cute idea!!
Very clever advent calendar - I am going to check out the dollar store! Love it!
Great project! Thanks for the giveaway! Lilsis_75@hotmail.com
Gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to score goodies!
What a great idea! Such a perfect place to store a number to be updated daily!!
I saw a little cabinet like that Saturday at a garage sale. I loved it, but couldn't think of what to do with it, so I didn't buy it. BOO HOO! Live and learn. I love what you did, by the way.
I'm now following your blog.
I follow you on Facebook.
That is a Unique calendar.
Beautiful project. Thank you.
What a great idea! Love how you altered this!
Gini
Simply incedible!! You guys are so talented and imaginable. tfs
now I want to go to the dollar store...thanks Sabrina. This is totally great...I'm going to have to steal this idea for craft fairing...hmmm.
Awesome idea!!! Love the details!!
I love this idea. came here from Donna Downey's blog.
Wonderful idea!
What a wonderful idea. You can always add the chocolate candy at the bottom of the box with a corresponding number. I can always think of a way to add chocolate. LOL
Love this blog hop, thank you for the great idea.
Thanks for the feedback, i appreciate it and good luck to everyone :). Enjoy the rest of the hop.
Great idea. Christmas blessings,
Peggy Allen
Oh what a fantastic idea! This looks like it would be so easy to make and yet it is a gift anyone would want! Thank you so much for sharing!
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I came from Donna Downey's site, but checked out your video on your glue products. I can't wait to get some and try them out, they look like the perfect glue. Thanks for sharing and doing what you do, I love buying American always!
Oh, what a precious idea!! Love the way you decorated the box!! Awesome job!!
Such an unique way to count down the holidays! Fabulous idea!
Another great project... TFS!!
That is a very cool idea! Thanks so much for the inspiration today!
Cute idea! TFS
i really love this! i have the perfect place for it! now if i can just get one made.
What an adorable piece of holiday decor!!!
Wow love all the holiday projects from all the blogs. It' so fun to see so many great ideas. TFS
Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing it and also for the opportunity to win the gift card. What a great giveaway. I "liked" you on Facebook as you suggested. Thanks again!
very creative - the crooked photo adds to the ambiance
What a very fun project!!!
great job Sabrina!!! love it! Im now following on FB and a new follower here too!!
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I love the hook on the back to hold all the numbers! SO smart!! TFS!!
What a great project. Love it!
Such a great idea!! Love this!
Oh WOW! LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!!
You have created a unique count down calendar which will bring good memories to every holiday.
This is such a great project! I can't wait to try it!
Very clever...love your key box idea. Looks like a fun project!
Great idea.
Wonderful project!! I would think kids would love to change out the day.
Thank you for the great idea!
Great idea! Like how you created this. Thanks for sharing it.
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Great idea! Like how you created this. Thanks for sharing it.
R/
What a way to get chocolate! Thanks for sharing.
Cool idea. I love it. Thanks for sharing.
What a great idea! Will have to make this for next year!
Cool! I love how you made the window into a shaker box!
Fantastic idea and finished so well. I SO want to make one of these!
Fabulous idea. How cool is that....
What a great idea!!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Beautiful!
What a cool idea, certainly a different idea for an advent calendar and when the holidays are over once can use this to store other things...
I love this! Now to find a key box.
wonderful, wonderful project. thank you for sharing.
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Superb idea! so very creative! thank u for sharing
Wow, what a unique project idea!! TFS!
Cool idea. Very creative.:)
Cool idea. Very creative.:)
What a different on a Christmas countdown calendar! Very cute idea!
Wow great idea. Love how it came together. TFS and showing exactly how you did it. I am taking advantage of the extra entry I liked your facebook page.
Debbie
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Very nice.
Clever idea.
I love your project. If only I had enough time to use all the ideas before Christmas!
Another stunning project. I just love this. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love this project! Thank you for sharing it!
The countdown box is such a cute idea and you did a great job on it. I am having some fun checking out these blogs for the Save-Mart blog hop.
Wow, this is beautiful!
Wow! That is very cool! It's perfect for the mantle! Thanks for the idea!
I love this. Thanks for sharing. It is such a cute idea.
Really clever project!! How fun to change out the numbers each day!! TFS
what a great idea I love it!
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Cool project! Love it! Olena
Very cute take on a countdown calendar
Oooh, I'll be putting RC glue and glitter on every glass item Christmas decoration I have today! thanks for the chance to win! cjdempsey9 at msn dot com
so very cool!!
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