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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

wood advent calendar

Counting down the days until Christmas is an age old tradition! This customisable advent calendar gives you 25 places to personalise as desired.
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Print Project

Step 1

Remove the drawers and set aside.

Step 2

Paint the base of the calendar a solid colour. Let dry.

Step 3

Paint the drawers in varying colours and add details to each. This can be stripes, dots, icons etc. Let dry.

Step 4

Use a paint pen to make the drawer knobs Gold. Let dry.

Step 5

Replace the drawers.
TIP: Place notes, candy, treats, etc. inside the drawers and pull one out each day as you count down the days until Christmas!

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Chisel Tip Multi-Surface Premium Paint Pen by Craft Smart®

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    $6.99
    • Color: Gold
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371004 
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    $1.99
    • Color: White
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371011 
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    $1.99
    • Color: Cherry
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    • Color: Cherry
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371027 
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    $1.99
    • Color: Green
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10514119 
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    • Color: Hunter Green
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Super Value Brush Pack By Artist's Loft™

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You’ll Also Need
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1

Remove the drawers and set aside.

Step 2

Paint the base of the calendar a solid colour. Let dry.

Step 3

Paint the drawers in varying colours and add details to each. This can be stripes, dots, icons etc. Let dry.

Step 4

Use a paint pen to make the drawer knobs Gold. Let dry.

Step 5

Replace the drawers.
TIP: Place notes, candy, treats, etc. inside the drawers and pull one out each day as you count down the days until Christmas!

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