Christmas Advent Calendar

Level: Medium

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What you will need

• 1 Large Photo Frame or Canvas Panel
• 1 Reeves Watercolour Paper Pad (A5)
• 1 Pack Educraft Mini Pegs
• Assorted Painters craft markers
• Embellishments – Rhinestones, Sparklets
• Lettering template
• Liquitex Spray Paints (suitable for indoor use), we used Red Medium Hue and Iridescent Rich Silver
• Reeves Glitter Paint
• Made For You Glitter
• Elmer’s School Glue
• Made For You Printed Glue Gun
• Scissors
• Twine

How to do it

1. Using spray paints, spray an even coverage of paint over the frame. We created a vintage look by applying red, then a light overlay of silver. Rubbing the silver back gently with a sponge will result in a worn effect. You can achieve this effect using any 2 colours.
2. Measure the space within the frame and cut twine to size. If using canvas wrap around the back of the canvas panel. Firmly secure in place using a staple gun.
3. You will need to create 24 ‘pouches’ using the watercolour paper and glue gun. As a guide, the finished pouch size pictured are 6cm x 7.5cm. Size will vary depending on the size of your frame. 
4. It is now time to get creative and embellish each individual pouch uniquely focusing on including numbers 1 to 24.
5. Once all pouches are created, peg them onto the twine in numerical order.
6. Fill each pouch with small trinkets or goodies ready to count down to Christmas Day.

A great project that you can get the whole family involved in!