DIY Advent Tree

Every year we do an advent calendar as a countdown to Christmas! I fill the packages with treats, toys, and activity cards to mix it up and keep it interesting. I came across this, this, and this on Pinterest and decided that building a wooden advent tree as our calendar would be perfect this year! To build the tree, I sourced scrap wood from old pallets and cut them from large to small—you can cut the wood any size you'd like. I then sanded wood and covered it with a matte sealer. The beauty of this project is that you can make the tree as straight and clean or as wonky as rough as you'd like.  After the tree was built, I wrapped up small prizes and treats and made activity cards to hang from push pins. Now we are just eagerly awaiting December first so our countdown can officially begin!  xo. Katie

Comments

[Eden]

what a lovely idea! i love that it's kind of rustic! :)

xo eden
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[Megan]

This is so fun! We are doing mini-dates in our advent calendar this year! :)

[beetree]

That is adorable, Katie! It looks great just like you did it- and you're right, it would also be super- cute painted with crooked layers. Thanks for a great project (with enough time to make it)!

[Jenna]

This is such a fun idea! I remember having a little chocolate advent calendar every year when I was little. One year my brother and I got Playmobil calendars as a special treat :)

[vivik]

Ahh! I absolutely LOVE this!

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[Emily S.]

Cute!

[irene wibowo]

cool christmas tree.. so love it :)
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[Rebecca Lately]

I love it! That is such a cute take on an advent calendar.

[meag]

this is too cute!

xo the egg out west.

[Becky K.]

I love this! The little cue cards for movie nights and hot cocoa are such a cute idea! Plus after christmas you could nail on some cut little pots with some plants and pop it in the gardnen!

Becky
http://pixiwishesforeheadkisses.com/

[mary]

what the what! this is brilliant. thanks for sharing katie!

[Carlee]

This is awesome! I love this idea and advent calendars are the best. Your girls are lucky!
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/

[hi]

SO CUTE.

[Kate]

Ooh I love it! I totally want to make this.
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[Larissa]

This is so many shades of awesome. Won't be able to try it this year but definitely on my list of things to do next year!

[Jennifer]

so cool!

x Jennifer

http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

[ali lanenga]

this project is inspiring. i love how creatively the thumb tacks are used, but i wonder where the numbers are?

[Amelia F.]

I love this! I've been wanting to DIY an advent calendar, but couldn't find one I liked or had the supplies for. But I've got a bunch of old wood sitting out back. This is perfect! Thanks!

[rach.]

cute!

love, rach.
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[LARY @ Inspiration Nook]

This is awesome! Love it Katie!