Something I have always wanted was an advent calendar for Christmas. I have seen a lot, and I was having trouble finding just the right one to make. That was, until I saw this one over at Making the World Cuter.
So stinkin' cute! I loved the burlap, and since I'm making new burlap stockings for the fam, I thought this would look great with them.
(Hobby Lobby sale $2.99 a yard)
Oodles of little stockings!
And sewed them up.
Then I went to work embellishing them (stuff I had on hand).
I found these little alphabet tags at Michael's for $1.99
I had this paper in my stash
And made some uber cute number tags.
I had some clothespins (also from my stash)
and distressed them and the tags.
I glued the tags to the clothes pins.
And hung it all on long piece of jute.
Isn't just darling??? ***squeal!*** I'm super excited about how it turned out! I think the Hubs thought I was going loony. I kept giggling like mad with each stocking I hung on the line. I'm putting little pieces of candy (like Kisses) and a scripture about Christ/Christmas in each stocking for our family to share each night until Christmas. I'm positively giddy about this new Christmas tradition!
Breakdown of cost:
1 1/2 yards (roughly) of burlap..... $4.50
Embellishments & ribbon............... had on hand
Hot glue............................................. had on hand
Mod Podge........................................ had on hand
Paper................................................. had on hand
Alphabet tags................................... $1.99
Clothespins....................................... had on hand (but $2.33 at Hobby Lobby)
Jute.................................................... had on hand
Total.................................................. $6.49
A ton cheaper than purchasing one! If you had to buy most of the supplies, I think you can do this for about $10-15.
Mind if I toot my own horn again?
Oh the GLEE!
Squeal back! I absolutely LOVE it! Isn't it the funnest project ever?!?! I just hung mine up last night and I just sit on the couch and stare at it, so dang cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is super cute! I found you on Look What I Made over @ Creations by Kara.
ReplyDeleteps..sorry bout those lashes!
Seriously...your eyelashes were falling out? Goodness, woman, I guess it's a good thing you had the flexibility to quit the day job and focus on family and crafting.
ReplyDeleteI work 50 hours and try to craft and do everything else...it's hard. And I live alone with no kids!
Anyway! I really love your project, these stockings and labels are gorgeous. I would love it if you shared them on my holiday linky party: http://bit.ly/h0FA83
I'll be back for more crafty ideas from you now that you have time to execute them!
What a beautiful project! I love it! And I hear you on the working full time and crafting and blogging! I am a soon to be mom so I can't even imagine what its going to be like once this baby comes! (BTW- I found you on my backyard eden).
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so cute! You did a fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteThat is so stinkin' cute!!!! I bet all those little tags were tedious to make. It turned out great! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for linking it up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT! SO CUTE! You DID GREAT! The clothespins are super cute! I love it all!
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see so many creative ways to do Advent Calendars! What FUN!
Thanks for sharing!
Love, Brenda
I LOVE your stocking project! SO cute.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog through one of the Friday Blog Hops! Have a great weekend.
Amanda @ http://nutritionistreviews.com/
This is such a cute idea. My grandkids would love this.
ReplyDeleteOh I ADORE that...I freaked when I saw your eye picture as I have a phobia about eyes but recovered when I saw your fantastic and I mean fantastic stockings. You are mega talented. I've just signed up to follow you but pease no more eye pictures :)
ReplyDeleteCarol from www.facing50withhumour.blogspot.com
your stockings are just too cute! I love traditions! way to go.
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up and linking back.
gail
Ok... That is so cute! Thanks for sharing over at Tuesday Tell All.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! I loved it so much when you linked it to our our advent party, that I featured it over at my fabric party at Sassy Sites! Come by and check it out. Don't forget to grab a featured button!! :)
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I LOVE it! It's my first feature tonight on Topsy Turvy Tuesday's! I love love LOVE them! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI totally love these! I'm featuring them at Creations by Kara today! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice idea! They are adorable, Love the tags on the clothes pins! Visiting from CSI Project
ReplyDeletevisiting from the csi project ~ LOVE this!!! great job!
ReplyDeleteCute! Cute!!! I love burlap and those tags... oh my goodness! CUTE!! Thanks so much for sharing it over at Sassy Sites!
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