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Friday, November 15, 2013

Daily Quote Advent Calendar

I am up on the My Mind's Eye Blog today with this fun recycyling project.

 I was given this clear box by a friend of mine and I knew I would be able to use it one day.  I decided to use it and make a little gift for her.


 I dug into my scraps of white cardstock and Mistletoe Magic and create a fun little Advent calendar. I cut scraps of white cardstock and pattern paper to 2 1/4 X 2 1/4" then just went to work layering bits and pieces of paper, stickers, chipboard, brads and twine to create the fronts.


I used some of the Washi Tape to decorate little mini clothes pins.

I stamped little definitions/activities on the white cardstock using the Advent Stamp set from Unity.  The idea is to turn over one card a day and either just think about the quote or do the activity.  

I will give this to my friend just before December 1st. I hope she likes it, and I wonder if she will remember giving me the clear container! 

I am playing along with the Friends With Flair over at Unity.

For more photos and descriptions see the My Mind's Eye Blog.

26 comments:

  1. Great project. Love that you used both advent kits. Those little definitions are the best.

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  2. What a very very neat project! I love everything about it! The clothes pins, the paper, the sentiments! So fun!

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  3. this is so awesome!!! she is sure to love it :)

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  4. What a wonderful project - love the idea of the quotes/sentiments on the back. AWESOME!

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  5. If this isn't the coolest advent calendar ever? I'm sure your friend is going to love this.

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  6. WOW This is an amazing project. I love it.

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  7. Love this idea for an Advent calendar too, really fabulous project your friend will truly adore! ~Diane

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  8. What a beautiful gift. I love the idea flipping the calender days over to show an activity of the day. I'm sure your friend will love the gift.

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  9. This is such a great heartfelt project! I'm sure your friend will LOVE it!!!

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  10. This is a great advent calendar, especially with the storage gift box. Quotes are perfect for this, I think. :)

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  11. What a great idea for an advent calendar. Great recycling too.

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  12. Such a fun project! I am sure your friend will adore it!
    Happy Weekend!

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  13. I just saw this over on MME and JUST LOVEEEEEEEEEEEE it!! So gorgeous!!!!!!

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  14. Wow, that is a great project. Love the washi clothespins!

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  15. Great project, Laurel. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. What a great project! You are always a great inspiration!!

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  17. I saw this project on Unity FB page and this is an awesome idea!! Love the advent banner.

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  18. Awesome! It's such a great idea!!

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  19. This is awesome Laurel! Such a fun project!

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  20. This is amazing! What a gift of love for your friend!

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  21. what a great project! You'll get to enjoy it all season long

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  22. i looove this advent!! its gorgeous and the package is so pretty
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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