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Fabric Advent Calendars

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These felt and fabric Advent calendars will require some stitching. Some have decorative stitching around the edge, or are embroidered. A few will need a sewing machine or require hand stitching. All of them are easy and very pretty when finished. Advent Calendar Pockets Make these pretty Advent calendar pockets with white felt. Stitch red trim around them and add a … [Read more...] about Fabric Advent Calendars

Paper Advent Calendars

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Paper Advent Calendars

These paper Advent calendars are made of paper or cardboard. There are a few that are printable. Most are easy to make. You might even want your kids to help you make them, or to help make ornaments if you are going to use them. For matchbook calendars, you can find 10 or 12 small matchboxes for $1 at Dollar Tree. Paper Advent calendars are so easy to make, you can … [Read more...] about Paper Advent Calendars

Advent Calendar for Giving

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Advent Calendar for Giving

by Noreen Doll. An Advent calendar for giving is a wonderful way to begin the Christmas season. Many people use Advent calendars for giving small gifts and treats daily to their youngsters. Others have activities that are tucked into each day, for the child or family to do that day. It occurred to me that a wonderful Advent idea would be for a child or children … [Read more...] about Advent Calendar for Giving

Jesse Tree

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Jesse Tree

Many families are making a Jesse tree instead of, or in addition to, an Advent calendar. Here are articles on the history of the Jesse tree, plus ideas and printables for making one. Jesse Tree Calendar Daily activity ideas for your Jesse Tree Calendar. Jesse Tree History and instructions for making a Jesse Tree. Jesse Tree Information on the history, and … [Read more...] about Jesse Tree

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

by Noreen Doll. Fun and creative gift wrapping ideas for special gifts. Sometimes it's fun or important to use creative gift wrapping ideas. Gift Wrap with Recycled Christmas Cards For "green" wrapping ideas, try using gift wrap with recycled Christmas cards. It's a great way to reuse some of those greeting cards you've been collecting. Santa Triangle … [Read more...] about Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Greeting Card Gift Boxes

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Greeting Card Gift Boxes

By Noreen Doll. Recycle used cards into greeting card gift boxes. This is a great way to reuse your cards and make clever gift boxes at the same time. You can't make really large boxes because the cards aren't large enough, but these boxes would be a perfect place for many small gifts. Because the cards are colorful, you won't need wrapping paper - just tie with a … [Read more...] about Greeting Card Gift Boxes

Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts

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Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts

Making Christmas photo ornament crafts is a nice idea. If you date the ornament, it reflects the changes in the people in the photo. I enjoy thinking about my loved ones when I see their photos hanging on the tree. Snowflake Photo Frame Make a snowflake photo frame using a large snowflake. You can cut your own out of paper or buy one and paint and decorate … [Read more...] about Christmas Photo Ornament Crafts

Free Gift Box Templates

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Free Gift Box Templates

© by Noreen Doll. Use these free gift box templates to make many different kinds of small boxes. This is an excellent way to recycle all those Christmas or birthday cards that are taking so much space in your home. If you don't have many used greeting cards, or you need to make a lot of small gift boxes and bags, consider buying greeting cards specifically for this … [Read more...] about Free Gift Box Templates

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