Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Christmas Countdown- Advent Calender


In keeping with a Holiday Tradition I made a fun advent calender for Christmas.
 I purchased the tray's at a local thrift store. Most of my pieces for the days were using collage sheets, ribbons  and goodies from Alpha Stamps
A close up of the bottom tray. Some of Tim's #'s

All of the pieces were attached to magnets and can be stored along the side or
on the back till the big day arrives!

Another close up of some of the days.


I'm counting the days how about you?
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60 comments:

  1. Kimberly at ArtJoyStuffNovember 30, 2010 at 7:16 AM

    This is so beautiful, I wanted to make an Advent Calendar this year, but procrastination did me in again. enJOY a very merry Christmas time, Kimberly

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  2. Janet GhioNovember 30, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    This is just fabulous!! Magnets--what a great idea!!

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  3. Elaine ANovember 30, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    Lynn -

    What a wonderful project. I love how this calendar turned out. I love your use of unusual items for the days - really awesome!

    Elaine Allen

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  4. UnknownNovember 30, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    wow...my jaw just hit my keyboard! Now THIS is original! I have never seen an advent calendar done like this before and just LOVE it! Hmmmm...now where is that silver tray i wasn't using??

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  5. WendyNovember 30, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    Great idea Lynn. I love it. It's got thinking Christmas in new ways.

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  6. Kikka NNovember 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Your Advent Calender Looks so Beautiful, Love it!

    I am also waiting for tomorrow...to be able to open the first mini package! ;) So FUN! Am I child again?

    Hugs
    Kikka

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  7. Tracy EvansNovember 30, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    What a fabulous unique idea Lynne, I love it. You put me to shame. I only have a candle to count down the days, yours is such a treasure, love the idea that they are attached to magnets, very clever. Tracy Evans x x

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  8. RobinNovember 30, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    This is just wonderful Lynn! I love all the different things you used for the numbers and that tray on the bottom is just adorable. Hope you are having a great week.

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  9. TerryNovember 30, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    Amazing Lynn! Love your Christmas countdown in the thrift store tray! Very clever and beautiful!

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  10. Sharne GregoryNovember 30, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    Stunning!!!

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  11. JingleNovember 30, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Lynn, you are awesome. You know that, right? I'm just say'n. This is amazing!

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  12. JannNovember 30, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Gorgeous art, Lynn! What a wonderful, beautiful idea!

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  13. DanieleNovember 30, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    totally amazing....wher do you get your mojo
    hugs

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  14. Heike's CreativeplaceNovember 30, 2010 at 10:25 AM

    WOW, your Calender is stunning, so lovely Details and wonderful idea's. LOVE it.

    Thanks so much for the RAK, you made my day happy.

    Big Hugs from Germany
    Heike

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  15. Kathy EddyNovember 30, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    I love this! Using magnets is very clever. Never have to try to find all the little pieces!

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  16. froebelsternchenNovember 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Gorgeous!!!!

    a wonderful calendar!

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  17. misteejayNovember 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    What a fabulous advent. It really is stunning.

    I haven't made a new one this year although I had the makings to do so - I've just run out of time (and steam)

    Toni :o)

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  18. SandyNovember 30, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    Oh wow Lynn your calendar rock.
    Absolutely outstanding. I love it.

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  19. cflovesrbNovember 30, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I love it. Absolutely gorgeous! TFS

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  20. Marie Lost Bird StudioNovember 30, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    This is just fabulous and beautiful!!Have a wonderful day my friend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  21. Stacy H-WNovember 30, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    This is GORGEOUS! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it so much. You really outdid yourself on this. Hugs, Stacy H-W

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  22. AnonymousNovember 30, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    another beauty Lynn :)
    love the domino for day 12!!!
    ~victoria~

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  23. HelenNovember 30, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I love this, so creative. I wish I'd had time to make something.... wish it wasn't getting quite so close - I am so not prepared!

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  24. katemade designsNovember 30, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Awesome, as usual. Love the tray.

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  25. SherryNovember 30, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    Oh so fabulous Lynn!!! I've been altering a baking tray (cookie sheet) to display 25 Christmas matchboxes using magnets - such a great idea.

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  26. woodandfabricNovember 30, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Oh my Lynn!!! Another beauty here! You're an Amazing Creative Woman! *Ü*

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  27. CreateologyNovember 30, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    OMG Lynn this is the most beautiful and unique advent calendar I have ever seen. You have really gone over the moon with this one! Love love love it and love it more. How elegant and fun at the same time. Perfection!

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  28. ALTERED ARTIFACTSNovember 30, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I love your advent calendar! I have seen them done like this on cookie sheets but of course you always have a new twist to everything! ...lol I think that is what they call upcycling with class :))

    I am counting the days too and what fun it is to have a grand baby to count them with. He is the perfect age this year to get excited about our little advent calender too!
    Artful hugs!
    Inka :)

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  29. MinxyNovember 30, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    WOW this is truely stunning, very unique indeed, i love it and i want one too lol

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  30. Dee in N.H.November 30, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    OMG! This is simply awesome. Love it.
    Genius in using the magnets!

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  31. Healing WomanNovember 30, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Lynn this is wonderful. I think it's the cutest advent calendar I've seen yet. Magnets! Wow. What a great idea.

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  32. NettyNovember 30, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Oh wow what a terrific idea Lynn it looks fabulous. You are so wonderfully creative. Annette x

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  33. LoriNovember 30, 2010 at 5:03 PM

    Ooo, this is gorgeous, and what a fun way to count down the days till Christmas! How did it get to be Christmas already? lol!

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  34. GARAGE SALE GALNovember 30, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    LOVE your advent calendar!!!!
    Deb :)

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  35. JoNovember 30, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    I am totally counting the days ... and wow, you have done it again!!! amazed me with your creativity!!!

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  36. UnknownNovember 30, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    I LOVE the advent calendar !!!

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  37. sharonNovember 30, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Your talent is amazing and endless! BTW, when do you sleep?!

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  38. Deb (dcorder)November 30, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    WOW! Just WOW! This is beautiful!

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  39. Evelyn S.November 30, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Are there 48 hours in your days, girl??? This is wonderful!

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  40. ChristineNovember 30, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    This is beautiful but the picture definately does not do it justice. I'm so glad you showed it to me in person!!!

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  41. MarleneNovember 30, 2010 at 10:43 PM

    Without a doubt, THE most beautiful advent calendar I have ever seen!

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  42. CuddlyBunnyNovember 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    COOL! Your thrift store find is fantastic, of course, but what you did with it is superb!

    Another beautiful creation!

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  43. MicheleNovember 30, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    you're amazing Lynn. this is unbelievably beautiful. xo

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  44. Sonya BadgleyDecember 1, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    I just love this advent calendar! I love all the details. Beautiful.
    Sonya

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  45. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    this is such a great idea, and you did it so well!
    and who doesn't have an old tray they never use?
    thanks so much for sharing.
    Eileen

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  46. JocelynDecember 1, 2010 at 6:12 AM

    How Awesome!!! I love this and I have the very same tray....HMMMMMM....I wonder if I can do this!!!

    Wishing you a great day!!!

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  47. Jean Franks BeckDecember 1, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    OMG!!!! This is exquisite! What a treasure - my kids would love something like this. I'll have to be on the lookout for trays. I love, love, love the different numbers (especially the domino!) and all the creative ways you've used the different images. You are such an inspiration *sigh*! :)

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  48. SarahDecember 1, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    You have certainly been busy (while I was away) with all kinds of wonderful projects...from fabric bags to cards and hangings and a fabulous advent calendar. You are awesome!!!

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  49. Terri GordonDecember 1, 2010 at 6:12 PM

    Hi Lynn, I love this, it is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your beautiful art. Have a wonderful week. Hugs, Terri

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  50. EricaDecember 1, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    This is beautiful!!!! I've been wanting to make one for a couple of years, and still haven't gotten to it.

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  51. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    This is awesome! I adore this calendar and all of your attention to detail. A beautiful heirloom, what a wonderful idea!

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  52. HollyDecember 2, 2010 at 6:18 AM

    I've seen a lot of advent calenders but this is one of my favorites! I love the style and the use of magnets is such a great idea.

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  53. LynnDecember 2, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Incredible advent calender Lynn, you clever girl :)

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  54. Curtains In My TreeDecember 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    I Just love what you did with that tray. Did you drill holes in it for the ribbon?

    I love your Marie Antionette cards also. I am going too try and make a card similar to your.

    I just love finding new blogs like your makes me happy

    Janice

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  55. TeriDecember 2, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    This is a very creative and vintage looking advent calendar. What a great way to make use of a tray.

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  56. Shelly SchmidtDecember 2, 2010 at 11:44 PM

    Fabulous! I am counting the days as well.....I have saved my cards for the last minute again! LOL I LOVE your project- the magnets are an awesome idea. TFS

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  57. Lynne MoncrieffDecember 3, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Hi Lynn, never seen art like this. Fabulous idea. You are such a clever cookie. Amazing. Lynne M

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  58. WendyKDecember 3, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    What a brilliant idea, love it.

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  59. Suzanne CDecember 3, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    WOW! I mean really... Now who thinks of this? Probably in the middle of the night right. :) Love everything about this. You could have shown each little piece each day in december and led up to the grand reveal!

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  60. LyneenDecember 4, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    Wow this is amazing!!!! Love the idea.

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