tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post983731084422378773..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: 20 countdown to Christmas advent ideas Thrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8382581142870490702013-11-15T16:21:09.105-05:002013-11-15T16:21:09.105-05:00My girls made cookies each year with their Nana th...My girls made cookies each year with their Nana that in turn were individually wrapped and hung in her kitchen as a countdown to Christmas. We live near and they were able to visit almost daily and eat a cookie from their ribbon hanging in her kitchen. <br />Now it is time for me to carry on the tradition with my 3 year old grandson. We live in GA and they are in WI so we will wait until they visit and make a week countdown cookie ribbon. Best part is the time spent together making the cookies and decorating them. Also nothing to store away after the holiday except a bow and yard of ribbon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39989633445562391022013-11-15T14:45:11.280-05:002013-11-15T14:45:11.280-05:00What beautiful ideas! I'm new to your blog and...What beautiful ideas! I'm new to your blog and I love it already. You make me laugh for sure and inspire me greatly. My daughter (age 11) and I are going to make one of these lucky crafts. Decisions decisions!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000347000521013918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42054103828597395402013-11-15T01:05:48.591-05:002013-11-15T01:05:48.591-05:00These are all such great ideas, much better ideas ...These are all such great ideas, much better ideas than the store bought advent calendars! Thanks for sharing! Jason Mckinneyhttp://rapidairconditioningbrisbane.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11588863895284305222013-11-14T20:09:06.442-05:002013-11-14T20:09:06.442-05:00My son has a lot of food restrictions, so I came u...My son has a lot of food restrictions, so I came up with this little food-free advent tree last year. Some dear friends gave us a special little tree one Christmas when our firstborn was in the NICU and we didn't have time or money to get a real tree, and now that we bought a bigger tree for our main tree, we use our little one for this! <br />http://thepursers.blogspot.com/2013/11/in-preparation-for-december.html<br /><br />Just wrap 25 little ornaments and put them under the tree. Sing a Christmas song together and open one present every night before bed. It's so fun for little kids!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892442686955073284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6449445182434124942013-11-14T12:36:15.012-05:002013-11-14T12:36:15.012-05:00They are supposed to be really good as well.
http...They are supposed to be really good as well.<br /><br />http://www.amezingblog.com/rugs-101-how-to-choose-the-ideal-bath-mat/Arnold Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588117303005928913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-68004137274060158272013-11-14T01:23:00.821-05:002013-11-14T01:23:00.821-05:00 Life can be very displeasing especially when we ... Life can be very displeasing especially when we loose the ones we love and cherish so much. in this kind of situation where one loses his/her soul mate there are several dangers engage in it. one may no longer be able to do the things he was doing before then success will be very scarce and happiness will be are. that person was created to be with you for without him things may fall apart. That was my experience late last year. but thank god today i am happy with him again. all thanks goes to Dr. EDIONWE, i was nearly loosing hope until i saw an article on how Dr. EDIONWE could cast a love spell to make lovers come back. There is no harm in trying, i said to my self. i contacted him via email: edionwesolutiontemple@yahoo.com. words will not be enough to appreciate what he has done for me. i have promised to share the good news as long as i live.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476783442052425638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77375266403329788632013-11-13T23:25:46.542-05:002013-11-13T23:25:46.542-05:00Aw shucks we haven't had any snow yet, I'...Aw shucks we haven't had any snow yet, I'm waiting for it, it's about time. ( live just few miles west of Grand Junction, CO) I've never made one, odd since we had 4 kids. Didn't know what we were missing huh? What area do you live in?<br />I don't even need snow to think about Christmas, making things. Went digging in my holiday projects earlier this week to see if I could find some inspiration. I usually make paper ornaments every year but decided to make something else. Last year we didn't have a tree, (just a small table one). I'd love to have a small real tree but even those have gotten outrageous. Just love the smell of it. <br />Maybe I can get some real branches to make a swag with to hang on the wall by the tree<br /> I just notice that the older I'm getting I'm not quite up to doing what I used to. Putting it all away is hardest part for me but I so love decorating and making things to give away. Love the hustle to get it all done on time. A few years ago I was going in to have a knee replacement and postponed for a week so I could get gifts finished and cards done. It's a 5 day hospital stay and you sure don't feel like making things or decorating when you get home (had already had right knee replaced year before) so I had surgery done on Dec.14th. instead of 7th. lol.<br /> I'm going to go back up to read all your comments and see what they all made for advent calenders. Great post, loved it. srpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-69660732690067770052013-11-13T15:00:30.025-05:002013-11-13T15:00:30.025-05:00This is the first year we're doing an advent c...This is the first year we're doing an advent calendar, so I've been looking up all I can find--I'm ending up with a hybrid (of course ;). Great inspiration, Sarah!KimMalkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11153549261521697368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-80103338904701665182013-11-13T12:30:40.231-05:002013-11-13T12:30:40.231-05:00We use one that my grandma made - it's so spec...We use one that my grandma made - it's so special and makes me think of her. I love the ideas that you shared! <br /><br />http://www.mrsbomb.com/2612/31-days-counting-down-to-christmas-day-21/Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311477803226273033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76381718953766204402013-11-13T10:05:51.175-05:002013-11-13T10:05:51.175-05:00I made a really fun one last year similar to the E...I made a really fun one last year similar to the Etsy one, but in a wreath shape. Since I have teenaged boys I had to get a little clever with it and it ended up being a very special memory!<br /><br />http://homecrushblog.com/goodbye-fall-happy-christmas/Kerry@homecrushblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02445562179550133786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-24173797690445879752013-11-13T09:06:04.537-05:002013-11-13T09:06:04.537-05:00oooo love the punch out one the kids would have fu...oooo love the punch out one the kids would have fun with that!<br />i did one last year and im thinking of pulling it out again (with new cards though)<br /><br />http://thesemicrafter.blogspot.com/2012/12/snowflake-advent-calender.html?m=1<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02109582941290756941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47806317944620687642013-11-13T08:31:39.914-05:002013-11-13T08:31:39.914-05:00We have several, actually :) My parents have give...We have several, actually :) My parents have given us several, and I have a hard time deciding which to use each year.<br /><br />I did make one a couple years ago, from paper towel tubes, too! Here it is: http://agoodhomeblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/o-little-town-of-paper-towel-tube.htmlAnna @ A Good Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07234661363167506691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-14826809207760942952013-11-12T22:04:16.823-05:002013-11-12T22:04:16.823-05:00I love the Pottery Barn Tree Calendar!! Gorgeous! ...I love the Pottery Barn Tree Calendar!! Gorgeous! This is the link for the one I made last year, http://www.houseontheway.com/christmas-advent-calendar-idea/. <br />Thanks!<br />Leslie<br />House on the WayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07612072916971358723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-46218175454748412672013-11-12T21:50:58.064-05:002013-11-12T21:50:58.064-05:00I'm still stuck on 18 days. My eyes glazed ov...I'm still stuck on 18 days. My eyes glazed over after that.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-61132678942252060912013-11-12T21:40:18.384-05:002013-11-12T21:40:18.384-05:00Sarah - thanks so much for sharing my Advent calen...Sarah - thanks so much for sharing my Advent calendar. I just got an email from a friend - I have finally made it in her eyes because I am on your site! Thanks for giving me some street cred!Finding Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397566047374439011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25517952323719021482013-11-12T21:02:23.953-05:002013-11-12T21:02:23.953-05:00My friend, Alex just did this one at www.Northstor...My friend, Alex just did this one at www.Northstory.ca and I think it's so cute and clever! http://www.northstory.ca/diy-advent-calendar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-advent-calendarStorypiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212588220868097082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-66525690843045194692013-11-12T20:27:41.614-05:002013-11-12T20:27:41.614-05:00I don't have a proper Advent calendar but your...I don't have a proper Advent calendar but your post makes me want to make or buy one! <br />Since I'm in California I would never get to be excited about Christmas if I had to wait for snow but I too love Christmas!Journeyin' Lady...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05712089169025491257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48907670126331801452013-11-12T20:20:23.569-05:002013-11-12T20:20:23.569-05:00I totally agree with you...if it snows then you ca...I totally agree with you...if it snows then you can talk about Christmas! Heck, I will sprinkle glitter all around too! Unfortunately for this Tennessee gal we rarely get snow but I did buy my faux snow at Pottery Barn Outlet a couple of weeks ago! Love all the advent calendars! So cute!!! Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927898346916971517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-32613843374692744312013-11-12T20:04:29.972-05:002013-11-12T20:04:29.972-05:00I'm super duper excited to be working on my fi...I'm super duper excited to be working on my first Advent Calendar - made out of burlap bags. I love this time of the year!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56808378021993157542013-11-12T17:04:18.982-05:002013-11-12T17:04:18.982-05:00These are all fabulous! : ) I have one I started l...These are all fabulous! : ) I have one I started last year with the kids. http://cherishedbliss.com/2012/11/christmas-advent-calendar-12-days-of-christmas.htmlcherished blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01398355327083399693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-58929213500817317182013-11-12T16:42:47.214-05:002013-11-12T16:42:47.214-05:00I wrap up Christmas books and the kids get to open...I wrap up Christmas books and the kids get to open one each night to read during Advent. As the pile gets smaller they know it's getting closer to Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26198814908670388512013-11-12T16:22:51.687-05:002013-11-12T16:22:51.687-05:00I've done the muffin tin one and it's not ...I've done the muffin tin one and it's not hard at all. The fun is deciding what the "gifts" are going to be..MimiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514473530930844538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75118286395660961252013-11-12T16:18:10.816-05:002013-11-12T16:18:10.816-05:00Nothing says Christmas like a countdown advent cal...Nothing says Christmas like a countdown advent calendar. Love your ideas!House Envyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504565768786792300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-63023826369545546062013-11-12T15:46:14.456-05:002013-11-12T15:46:14.456-05:00LOVE these! I am not ashamed to say that I am deco...LOVE these! I am not ashamed to say that I am decorating now (it usually takes a few weeks!) while our Canadian Thanksgiving is in early Oct, I'm pretty sue I'd start now if I lived in the US too. I wouldn't dream of criticizing anyone for decorating on Dec 24, or not at all, and it just seems to me that people are all too quick to criticize those that like to start early. Anyhow, I love that you posted this inspiration, and whether you decorate today, or next month, can't we all just be friends? :) I kid, this comment just sounds all too serious now.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323600022901314948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59267024945779828172013-11-12T15:44:43.686-05:002013-11-12T15:44:43.686-05:00I love your advent calendar. I like colorful holid...I love your advent calendar. I like colorful holiday stuff. :) I made one last year with a long ribbon and some decorated mini envelopes. Easy peasy! http://www.serenitynowblog.com/2012/11/diy-ribbon-and-envelope-advent-calendar.htmlAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.com