DIY Advent Calendar

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  • čas přidán 21. 11. 2017
  • I decided to make an Advent Calendar for my younger 3 kiddos this year! I am constantly saving things to my Pinterest Boards and never get around to doing them. I have already created my Christmas Bucket List and that inspired me to make this as well. Next up will be my Elf on the Shelf Calendar ;)
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Komentáře • 55

  • @wendywirth1556
    @wendywirth1556 Před 6 lety +4

    I love Advent calendars, I don't remember doing one except one in a book when I was a kid. At some point I started buying the ones filled with chocolate. A few years ago, I just started filling random containers with gifts for me. This year, I went with paper bags, I haven't numbered them, I just put them in a big box and I'm planning to pick out one a day. I started a bit late this year, and am still filling up my bags. I may not have 24, which is fine because I have an Advent calendar pocket letter and an envelope swap which is about the same thing, just bigger things to fill, so I'm sure I have enough to lead me up to Christmas.

  • @joanjean3904
    @joanjean3904 Před 6 lety +3

    Great Idea, good job. I just love to see children playing outside instead of watching TV or computer games. You really are a great MOM!. Thumbs up

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety

      Thanks, Joan! My kiddos still play/watch electronics but I try to keep an equal balance :)

  • @erlyne0
    @erlyne0 Před 6 lety +4

    Very fun idea! My son is 27....but I still bought him a chocolate advent calendar because I've done that for 26 years! LOL!

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety

      I feel like I'm going to be the same way when my kiddos are grown :)

  • @paisleyduck
    @paisleyduck Před 6 lety +1

    Super cute! I bought chocolate ones from Aldi for a buck a piece but I'm also making one too with just brown bags and clothes pins on a string. I love advent calendars! :)

  • @apriladlington3163
    @apriladlington3163 Před 6 lety +1

    Cute idea, I always took the easy (and foolishly expensive way) out and bought them Advent Calendars. Often Lego ones. I stopped last year. My girls are 19 and 13. I thought about doing something like you are this year, but couldn't think of what to put in for each day. Can't wait to see what you do for Paige, And of course your Christmas decor!! I am almost all decorated here, just need to get a few things to finish off.

  • @user-yo2kz5vz4q
    @user-yo2kz5vz4q Před 6 lety +1

    Jingle all the Way was in the the late 90's. Great Xmas film. Of course the 2 Home Alone films were great.
    For those that wants to know you can get the Dum Dums from local DT.

  • @danachristie715
    @danachristie715 Před 6 lety +1

    That is absolutely adorable! Where was Pinterest and CZcams when my girls were little? Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

  • @mmichellle5
    @mmichellle5 Před 6 lety

    I love your tree idea. Since I am part of a newly blended family this year, I decided to make advent calendar bags for my 13 yr old son. I got the idea from another you tuber I watch, Cheap Crafty Girl. I decorated brown paper lunch bags for each day and inserted the little gift/action item or candy treat. He is slightly older so I wanted to make a lot of ours family action items. Thanks for sharing your craft. Be Blessed.

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety +1

      I watched that video also! Definitely going to be doing that for next year, after making this advent tree the bags seem just as cute but much easier ;)

  • @christak3363
    @christak3363 Před 6 lety

    The kiddos will love it!

  • @danaashli5588
    @danaashli5588 Před 6 lety

    You gave such awesome Dollar Tree gift ideas, the calender turned out so cute!😊

  • @JessiJoachim
    @JessiJoachim Před 6 lety

    What a fun idea! I have actually never done an advent calendar before! I need to get on this.

  • @ah-ss7he
    @ah-ss7he Před 4 lety

    You have inspired me! I’m a few days late but I’m going to do this for my nieces and nephew! I’ll be hitting up dollar tree, Walmart, 5Below and Target’s dollar spot!

  • @jingermurphy7400
    @jingermurphy7400 Před 6 lety

    Love this idea! We always to a count down chain!!

  • @jingermurphy7400
    @jingermurphy7400 Před 6 lety

    I can’t wait for the elf breakfast video!!

  • @DrinaDayz
    @DrinaDayz Před 6 lety +1

    this is really awesome, what a fun idea, really really cool.

  • @JenninKanata
    @JenninKanata Před 6 lety +1

    This year I did the David's tea one for my two teens

  • @hollyberry2536
    @hollyberry2536 Před 6 lety +1

    Sooooo cute!!! ❤️🎄❤️

  • @olgitis
    @olgitis Před 6 lety +1

    I love this idea. My daughter is 7 so she will love this. My 13 year old boy not so sure. Can't wait to see how the teen Advent calendar looks like. Maybe I'll take some ideas for mine

  • @bethsimmons3350
    @bethsimmons3350 Před 6 lety +1

    What an awsome idea

  • @HillbillyFamlife
    @HillbillyFamlife Před 6 lety +1

    So cool!! Love it!!

  • @Sha721
    @Sha721 Před 6 lety +1

    Cute idea

  • @connieslife9384
    @connieslife9384 Před 6 lety +3

    Dollar tree by me has some pretty glittery glue for glue guns

  • @alexandrachavis7758
    @alexandrachavis7758 Před 6 lety

    Such a great idea! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

  • @julietbonilla7853
    @julietbonilla7853 Před 6 lety

    Hi this is a fun & cute advent calendar I can't wait to see how your older daughter does hers . Have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving 🦃🌹

  • @MFF901
    @MFF901 Před 6 lety +1

    Great work I love your advent calendar for your small children they will absolutely love it.All the things you got was just right for them,just the idea of pushing right threw the paper is going to be fun.TFS.God bless .Margaret from Florida.😀💕💕

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety

      Bryce is definitely going to love being able to "punch" the paper!

  • @Momma4Freedom
    @Momma4Freedom Před 6 lety +1

    Way to go! That is awesome! Big kudos Mom!

  • @lindamcgrory4167
    @lindamcgrory4167 Před 6 lety

    Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

  • @ah-ss7he
    @ah-ss7he Před 4 lety

    I have two nieces and one nephew I feel like I need to make them each one so they won’t fight 😩

  • @tiannasmith1461
    @tiannasmith1461 Před 6 lety +1

    Im going to do this

  • @touchinglives6625
    @touchinglives6625 Před 6 lety +1

    Such a cute idea! Love it! Every year I always do the countdown or days until but
    I've never done the advent calendar.
    I might try this. TFS 😊

  • @lindseysmith143
    @lindseysmith143 Před 6 lety

    I used to do this but after about 3 years I ran out of new things to put in :)

  • @user-yo2kz5vz4q
    @user-yo2kz5vz4q Před 6 lety +2

    Most of the items that she didn't say from where were all from DT. Flashlights, bracelet set, dum Dums, candies, etc

  • @karenjones1897
    @karenjones1897 Před 6 lety +2

    hi, vanessa - this is an outstanding idea! sorry the d.t. glue didn't stick it but whatever way you did it, it will be fine. each day is a fun thing - and it is adorable too! hugs! ~k

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety

      I'm excited for the kids to see it! I have it hidden in my closet right now until I fix it :)

  • @debbieblincoe888
    @debbieblincoe888 Před 6 lety +2

    Awesome awesome idea. I got confused at the start you said you had four children but this advent is jost for 3?

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety

      I have 4 kids but my oldest is 13 and not really into the "little" toys anymore. She gets her own Advent Calendar :) My younger 3 are 6 and then twin 5-year-olds.

  • @traceywye6480
    @traceywye6480 Před 6 lety

    love this idea, When my mum had three of us under five she had a Christmas tree on a piece of paper like yours but no cups, it was also n the hall wall and every so often 3 sweets would appear and the excitement as there was one for each of us was great. the thing was as it was not set up in advance we did not know when or where a surprise would happen, so in your case, you could switch prizes according to the day ie rainy =DVD, sunshine =bubbles, and so you are not stuck for an activity, also eliminates the cups sticking. I think there would have been an adult meltdown in my house!!

  • @MsCjwoods
    @MsCjwoods Před 6 lety +1

    What is an advent calendar? I understand it's like a countdown, but I don't really know beyond that. I love your idea, really cute! I look forward to seeing what you do for Paige!

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety +1

      It's a countdown to Christmas :) Starting with the first day of December and going up to Christmas Eve.

    • @MsCjwoods
      @MsCjwoods Před 6 lety

      Thanks!!

  • @user-js7cl7sy7r
    @user-js7cl7sy7r Před 6 lety +1

    Super cute!!! I never thought of making one but would really like to now that I saw this 😊. “DT glue sticks are crap 😂”
    Where did you get the Dum Dums?

  • @buzzyanderson4131
    @buzzyanderson4131 Před 5 lety

    I think it's too much, however, very creative!

    • @ah-ss7he
      @ah-ss7he Před 4 lety

      It’s the fun of making it

  • @judyeich9993
    @judyeich9993 Před 6 lety +2

    What about page

    • @LifebyVanessa
      @LifebyVanessa  Před 6 lety

      She has her own that you'll see in my Christmas Home Decor Tour :)