12/01/2009

25 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar


 
**updated photo**
I finished my advent calendar! wahoo! Barely in the nick of time since today is December 1st. Better late then never, right? I used baby food jars to hold the candy or prize for each day. (I actually make my own baby food, so I had to scrounge up these jars!:) And I got the black serving tray at Goodwill for a buck. Can't beat that!
 
Well, I know there's one really excited kid person around here to open the jar each day!

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34 comments:

  1. Kim's TreasuresDecember 1, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Love it! It's so pretty!

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  2. AmandaDecember 1, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    It's perfect! I know I would be excited, I always loved advent calendars when I was little :)

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  3. KeriannDecember 1, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    This is great!! I wouldn't have thought of baby food jars! (and props to making your own food....I just started that myself and wow it's so much cheaper!)

    So I have an advent half done just like this accept I used the little match boxes covered with paper instead of jars to hold the treat!

    It's not the advent I am using this year but hopefully I'll get it done soon and can post it!

    As always great crafting Linda!

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  4. MommyBrainDecember 1, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Great idea, and I LOVE the colors and patterns ... wondering if it's really heavy with some many jars on it?

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  5. steffanyDecember 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    This is very nice. I'm sure it will be fun to use.

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  6. TracyDecember 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    So cute! Love it!

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  7. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Linda~LOVE IT! You did an outstanding job on it...love the colors!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. laterg8rDecember 1, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    that is beautiful and super thrifty too :D

    ps - you won my mini wreath ornament from last week's TWOC, email me your snail mail addy at laterg8r@yahoo.ca

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  9. jamieDecember 1, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I love it! Using the jars is such a great idea!

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  10. ShannonDecember 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Those are really cute! I love them!

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  11. grettaDecember 1, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    I love love love this Idea I was looking for a classy way to reuse old baby food jars. thanks for the Idea

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  12. Melanie@Crafty CupboardDecember 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Ha ha, I was saving my babyfood jars for this very idea. I didn't have enough, though! Yours looks GREAT. I love it.

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  13. Rocio @ Casa HausDecember 1, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Lovely, easy AND practical. Can't get any better!

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  14. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    GREAT!!! idea, really CUTE!!!
    Geri

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  15. SheriDecember 1, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Now this is a cute idea for recycling the bajillions of baby food jars! Thanks for sharing! I've featured this on childmade.com.

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  16. KatieDecember 1, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    Whoa, that is one cool countdown!

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  17. JaneDecember 1, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    That is a really clever advent calendar. Great idea to hold the little prize or candy and a good recycle project too!
    Jane

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  18. CarinaDecember 2, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    Your advent calendar turned out great! What a neat and fun way to reuse baby food jars. Not to mention it's way cute!

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  19. Jen @ tatertotsandjello.comDecember 2, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Very cute!

    XOX
    Jen

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  20. BeccaDecember 2, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    So Adorable! I love seeing all the fabulous Advents! Thanks for linking!

    Becca @ Blue Cricket Design

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  21. Old Time CindyDecember 2, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Such a cute, thrifty idea! Thanks for sharing!
    Living it up at Lakewood,
    Cindy

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  22. Dena PickleDecember 2, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I love this! I wish I had seen this years ago when my girls were little!

    Dena

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  23. Norma Lee @ Norma Lee GoodDecember 2, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Great idea! How did you get them to "stick" to the tray?
    love it...Norma Lee Good

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  24. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Darling idea. How clever. thank you for linking to the Wednesday Boardwalk Bragfest. This projects is so very unique!

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  25. MaureenDecember 4, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Now THAT is awesome!

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  26. BrendaDecember 4, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I love this! I would need 50 jars so I can make one for each of my daughters with children. Bummer my grand children are past the baby food age now.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    This is such a great idea! What is holding the jars on? magnet or gorilla glue?

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  28. Recaptured CharmDecember 4, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Brilliant idea! One of the most creative idea's I've seen in a while.
    Great Job.
    Lisa

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  29. Miss Mustard SeedDecember 4, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    It is adorable! I've been wanting to make an advent calendar and just can't decide how to do it. This is really great inspiration! How did you attach the baby food jars? I'm so glad you linked up to FFF. I love your blog and have become a follower.

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  30. The CraftaholicDecember 5, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    AHA! I see you're my doppleganger! I'm THE CRAFTAHOLIC :D
    LOL.
    Cute advent calender.

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  31. concretenprimrosesDecember 6, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    When I saw the title I was skeptical, but its truly adorable!
    Great idea.
    Kathy

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  32. Miss Mustard SeedDecember 7, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    You're one of my winners at FFF! Go check it out.

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  33. AngelaDecember 12, 2009 at 12:24 AM

    How creative. I loved the idea with the Advent calendar...Just beautiful...

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  34. LHadgisDecember 15, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    Please tell us how you attached the jars! I'm new to crafting and need all the help I can get....Thanks!!!

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