Thursday, December 1, 2011

MCT 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS ~ DAY 1

Welcome to My Creative Time's 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!  We are showcasing projects that you can make quick and easy projects or some with more details.  We are definately all SO BUSY these days, so hopefully you can pick up some ideas for this holiday season. You should have arrived here from Linsey's Blog!  If not please head over to Emma's for the start!  You will want to make sure that you leave a comment for everyone so that you will eligible for the DAILY GIVEAWAYS!  That's right DAILY!!!

For today's project, I decided to make an Advent Calendar, I have fond memories of them as a child!  This wasn't really as time consuming as it looks.  I hope you enjoy it!








recipe:
My Creative Time ~ Build a Banner Stamp and Die Kit
 My Creative Time ~ All Around Birthday Time
My Creative Time ~ All Around Christmas
My Creative Time ~ Anyday Bingo & Crossword
paper mache' advent calendar
Teresa Collins ~ Christmas Home paper pack
Teresa Collins ~ Christmas Home brads
Tim Holtz Ink ~ Antique Linen
Black and White Imagine Cricut Cartridge
Avery Address Labels

All of my projects for the 12 Days of Christmas will all coordinate!


***12 Days of Christmas Give Away Alert***

To qualify for ALL the AMAZING giveaways for the next 12 days, you must comment on every blog in this hop! You will have until Tuesday, December 13th @ midnight to have all of your comments in! VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE LEAVE A WAY FOR US TO CONTACT YOU IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE WINNERS! There are some AMAZING giveaways for this special 12 day event and some SURPRISES to help celebrate My Creative Time's One Year Anniversary! Yep, Emma released her FIRST set of stamps one year ago! So make sure you are tuned in because this is ONE hop you do NOT want to miss!
Your next stop is Nancy!

See you tomorrow!

Enjoy!


192 comments:

My Creative Time said...

ABSOLUTELY PERFECTO my friend! I LOVE it!!!;) Hope to see LOTS more videos from you!;) hehehehe!;)
Luv Ya!
Big HUGE Hugs,
Emma;)

nellie27 said...

Very pretty colors and pattern paper. I just purchased an Advent Calendar box to finish for my 2 year old granddaughter.

nellie27 said...

Love this Advent Calendar Box.
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Melissa said...

Great job! I want a Advent Calendar Box.

Meli85gr@aol.com
www.mycreationsbymelissa.blogspot.com

BlueCrayons said...

stunning. i love it. i been trying for 3 years to make one but cant seem to get it,


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melllisssa said...

Simply beautiful :) I can't wait to make one! I love your technique of using the nail file to sand the paper edges.. I also love your little cheat for how to stamp straight! I couldn't stamp straight to save my life! Lol.

misshoanggg (at) gmail.com

Jen R said...

YAY!! Great job!

kissmyjen at gmail.com
justcreativeme.blogspot.com

Cindy Lovell said...

WOW,Liz!! Amazing! I love everything about this calender!! WOW! :)

Anonymous said...

I'm in love with this project. Can't wait to make one! very beautiful!

paperfinds@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

l also im loving that project

pruttybird said...

I haven't made one of these yet but yours is certainly making the creative juice flow and I just might have to "lift" your idea. Great job!!

pruttybird at comcast dot net

Unknown said...

Love how you did your pattern for your labels, the Advent calendar looks fabulous!! Thanks for the how to!!

miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

Josie0602 said...

Beautiful advent calendar!
Tracy
jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net

Cathryn said...

Oh my what a lot of work and detail, gorgeous! Love and Hugs, Cathryn :)

Tami B. said...

I love advent calendars. I have several but none that I have made myself. Yours is so pretty, maybe I should try one. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom

Angelic Creations said...

I love advent calendars. Yours is very pretty!!

Migdalia said...

WOW! very pretty!

Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com

Jeanne said...

Wow!!! This is wonderful! I love advent calendars, but they seem intimidating to make. I think I might have to try this even though I'll be a few days late! Great job!!

Brenda said...

Such a beautiful advent calendar! I love all the different papers you used as well as the different things for the numbers!! So creative!!! Thanks for showing how to make the labels on the Imagine, I will be trying that!!!

Crafting Katie said...

Okay, I am in love with your advent calendar! First of all, the kraft color is so cozy, and you used that awesome Teresa Collins paper that I saw on My Craft Channel, but have not seen in person! Love it!!! I need to go shopping with you! Thanks for the great instructional video too!

Unknown said...

This is so hardcore, and I love it. You rocked it! Awesome job.

LindaB said...

Hi You did a super job.
LindaB top2kop@hotmail.com

jessica said...

Love your advent calendar!
Beautiful paper choices and love all the stamps :)
TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com

Lee "Flash" said...

I have always wanted to make one of these. My children are 23, 21 and 19 and now have children of their own. I think I should have a craft day with the girls and we all make one together!!!

leegodley@gmail.com

Cricutaddict said...

Awesome project. Kdab13@gmail.com

Nicole Wright Designs said...

Liz, this is amazing! I totally adore it. You really rocked this calender!!!!!

Amanda said...

Your project is sooo adorable!! I love the paper.

afrye@knology.net

Jessie said...

Oh dear that is super super cute. I love it it sounds so fun. I might be starting a nee tradition. :)
Jessica
steadmanjessica@yahoo.com

Pam (AKA CraftyK) said...

Love your advent calender...love the paper you used and the tip for printing the paper on the imagine!

Melissa said...

Another great use for Build A Banner, love the idea -Melissa
melissakhaas@gmail.com

Leanne said...

OMG! This is stunning Liz! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! You need to just send this on over to me hee hee! I would display it proudly!! Amazing my friend! Hugs, Leanne

Rosie said...

Great Job!!!! i love these advent calendars

rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

Craft Me This said...

Awesome job.
craftmethis@gmail.com

Houses Built of Cards said...

Awesome!!! Definately need to make one of these!!!

housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

Amanda T said...

This is by far the cutest advent calendar ever! I just love it. Your video was fun, too! Thank you for showing us how to do this lovely project. And, I loved how you added glitter to the 2 and 4... I never would've thought of that!

at home ink at q dot com

Jeanine said...

I love it you did a fantastic job!!! I think I might try it lol
Scrappinwithjc@gmail.com

CA Scrapper said...

Wow, that is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your video on how to make it.

Leslie

cascrapper at gmail dot com

Shorty Creations said...

Oh my goodness!!! This advent calendar is fabulous!!! You did such an amazing job =)

Lots of love,
www.shortycreations.com

Ruthie @ SeptemberNinth said...

Hi Liz!

Your advent calendar is AMAZING! That is my favorite part of the holiday season.

Ruthie :)

tracym110 said...

Wow! That is so beautiful! I really would love to make one! Thanks for the inspiration.
Tracy M

grammiej said...

I love your project, it is so important to remember the reason we have Christmas and your advent box is a wonderful way for children and all to be reminded.
TFS
jashmore1944@att.net

Brenda Wooten Porter said...

this is an awesome advent calendar!! gonna be a good 12 days!!! thanks for all the great ideas, inspirations and give aways!!

brwneyes46@gmail.com

Shar said...

I love your fun project! I did one of these this year too! :)

Java Jen's Creations said...

Oh, I just love this project!! It is so festive and fun!!

javajen1 at hotmail dot com

Alvina said...

What a beautiful Home decor you did, TFS

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alvinascreations.blogspot.com

lindagk23 said...

WOW! How beautiful!! You did an awesome job! Thanks so much for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom

CathyinMN said...

Great advent calendar! Really like the papers you chose. I'm looking forward to seeing all of your coordinating projects for this hop.
tcsobotka at charter dot net

Regina said...

I have never made an Advent calendar but you have inspired me with this one. Good job!

rita said...

love the calendar so many pretty colors

Mickey's Craft World said...

I have always wanted to do one of these!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Mickey

mickeysworld01@comcast.net

Georgi Girl said...

Liz, what a beautiful Advent calendar!!! It is sooooo pretty! Great job! And thanks for the video. I love step by step instructions. :)

Lara said...

So cute! I love it! lclass003 atgmail dotcom

Linda Harris said...

Love this advent calendar. Always going to do one and never seem to get it done. Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com

Anonymous said...

I LOVE this. I have been really wanting to do one of these. Must get motivated :)

staceymd@charter.net

janette09 said...

Beautiful calendar!
Good to see it was easy to do on the imagine!

janette09@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I love countdown calendars!! Thanks for the video showing how to decorate it. I was wondering how it was done.

Niki
billniki@gmail.com

brittmartin0910 said...

I love your advent calender. I made a simple on for my daughter this year but I am getting so many ideas for one like yours for next year. Thank you for sharing.

brittmartin1288@yahoo.com

Julie L. said...

What a very pretty advent calendar! So cute!

jlearned at charter dot net

Megan said...

I love this advent calendar! So cute!

megan.saxe@gmail.com

Nicole said...

Very beautiful advent calendar! Love the patterned papers and the vintage feel. Awesome job on this project!!! Primpedinpaper(at)gmail(dot)com

Candy said...

Wow Liz your advent calendar is amazing. You did an excellent job.
Candy
candyyoung826 at msn dot com

Tammy said...

I love your advent calendar. Great job.

quilt4fun2 said...

Awesome find at the store...perfect for this project. You will be able to fill these for many years to come. Great job!
quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

Sandy from Ukiah said...

This is just so adorable.. how am i suppose to get anything done staying on the computer looking at all the awesome creations from Miss Emma's DT.. lol... i have to come back later to check out your video.. so cute...
hugs from ukiah

elwalten said...

This is so cute. thank for sharing your inspiration. Lisa
elwalten@aol.com

Gina said...

wow this is very adorable!
babi96@aol.com

Danielle Lee said...

This is one of the cutest Advent calendars I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing!

Danielle
leeceratops@comcast.net

Cookie said...

amazing, love it

Felicia - Scrapper in the Making said...

Wow this really turned out Great. I'm not brave enough to do this yet. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com

DebC said...

I really love these advent calendars and yours is beautiful! Great job
Deb c
Dsc105@live.com

Cathie w said...

so so cute love it
TFS!!!

Cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com

Denise Speigle said...

Love the paper you used! Denise. Queenbee.speigle@gmail.com

2LilPrincesses said...

love this!! such elegant patterns! I've been looking for a calendar like this but can't find one anywhere!

Candace
www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

debz said...

This is very very nice love it!




debz831 at hotmail dot com

Brenda said...

Just love Advent calendar box! It is so adorable and I love the different colors you used!

Tanya said...

i really like the calender that you made.

tanya
taniwol at yahoo dot com

The Archiving Angel said...

Hello Liz!
This is magnificent.
I just love it. Your choice of papers & embellishments.
You did a wonderful job.
Hope all is well.
Crafty best wishes,
Sonia
archivingangel@yahoo.com

Saundra said...

This is beautiful, Liz!

Hugs,
Saundra
Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com

Lisa R. said...

Fantastic advent project! TFs joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

Barb said...

Love this great project and all the work you put into it, looks wonderful! dusteesmom@earthlink.net

Jeri said...

Beautiful! I love advent calendars. It reminds me of when my kids were young. We always had a countdown project of some sort. Thanks for sharing yours.

thomasjeri55atyahoodotcom

Sherrie K. said...

WOW!!! Amazing advent calendar. I love the details and all the colors. This is fabulous:) How long did this take you to make this??
Beautiful job!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
jskoning@msn.com

Trisha said...

This is one of my favorite advent calendars. Great choice of papers. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Ester said...

This is just beautiful!

esterperez73 at yahoo dot com

Cassandra said...

How cool! You did such a great job! I love it :)

hugs
Cassandra

Rachel said...

so beautiful! love all the little boxes :)

-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com

Laurie said...

super cute!! loving the blog hop!
LaurieB323@gmail.com

Kemma said...

I made one of these too this year, its so much fun!
TFS

Kemma
mykemmacards.blogspot.com
mykemma at gmail dot com

Jessica said...

I loved. The papers, the colors and all decoration. Really, very pretty. Happy day!

scrapaholicjen said...

Gorgeous! Love the papers you used!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

Purplepatamus! said...

This is the BEST! Wonderful job!
staceyhughes51@gmail.com

:Jayne said...

I Love the vintagy look of this advent calendar. Great job, one of my favorite advent calendars.

Kim Heggins said...

wow, this must have taken you forever to make, but looks like it would be worth all of the time.
kimheggins@comcast.net

About Us! said...

What a fabulous Advent calendar!!

MeMe said...

I love this. Thanks.
Pat
plweir1969@yahoo.com

MeMe said...

I love this. Thanks for sharing.
Pat
plweir1969@yahoo.com

Vicky said...

luv how your advent calender came out the paper is awesome.
TFS
olivervl@yahoo.com

Got2BCrafting said...

This is beyond amazing Liz! The papers are so beautiful and I love the different syles for the numbers... it's really just perfect! :)
Lori
got2bcrafting at gmail dot com

Scrapping Out Of Control said...

This is so amazing Liz! You did a beatiful job! Love it!

big hugs!

Nancy

marg0006 said...

This looks like hard work. You did a fantastic job.
marg0006@verizon.net

sarah said...

WOW!!awesome job & very nice..
texasgrama7@gmail.com

Crafting Butterfly Creations said...

Very pretty. Thank you for the inspiration.

Tina said...

Great project!

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

Jennifer said...

Liz,

I love your advent calendar!!! :) It looks like it must have taken a ton of time! ;)

Thanks so much for taking the time to share,

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com

Carol W. said...

Beautiful Advent calendar! I started making one yesterday and hope to get it completed tomorrow. TFS

Carol W.
workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com

joanieg said...

Wow this is a true work of art!! Beautiful project !!
TFS

Joanienp@aol.com

ctibbmn said...

Awesome advent boxes!! Thanks for the video! Love how you used so many different techniques!! Looks like a lot of fun!!

ctibbmn at yahoo dot com

Bobbi said...

Very Nice advent boxes. Thank you for doing a video!!!!!!! I like to watch Videos! I want an Imagine. Learned how to do 2 thing from you thank you
F.U.N.
Bobbi

SugarGem said...

Very nice job! Lenae Lovesugargem@gmail.com

Tonya said...

Super cute! Great job as always. Looking forward to seeing what else you have created in the days ahead.

Tonya
tonya dot morgan at gmail dot com

Cindy :) said...

OK OH YA....its love.....I love your paper choices, and the over all visual effect, well done :)

Shana said...

Super sweet idea, lovin all the great ideas.
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Debby said...

Love this, thanks for sharing.
angel hugs
Debby
angels5.2005 at gmail dot com

Melissa said...

Gorgeous and so fun!

mzcherub at gmail dot com

Jamie - oohLaLaPaperie said...

super cute! i looove all the patterned paper you used.


Jamie
http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

GlendaLea said...

Love the box!
glendalea.blogspot.com

Doris P. said...

i've started.. does this count.. LOL LOVE the colors you choose for the calendar! perfect
doris
parkernana5@cox.net

Scrappin with the bug said...

Wow - this advent calendar is so pretty - I so need to find one of these and make it. Great job. Thanks for the great video too.

Thanks for sharing.
terri_ski at yahoo dot com

Savahanna said...

love this i really have to just break down and make an advent calendar. I always say I want to but never do

silvia said...

Gorgeous!!

mamawcindy said...

I think this is the best Advent Calender that I have seen. Love It! It looks like you put a lot of time into it. You did a Super Job on It. (AWESOME)! :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

Addicted Scrapper said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this and I totally wanna make one too!!

TFS!!

Alina
alina.luis@live.com

Nette said...

This is so awesome. I've been looking for ideas to make one for my granddaughter...Thanks for sharing.

netter at q dot ocm

Angela W. said...

Cool Advent Calendar!

Miriam Prantner said...

GREAT Advent Calendar! Love the papers you chose. Looks so professional! mprantner at gmail dot com

teachermom5 said...

Really amazing. Each time you look at it, you discover something new. Thank you. teachermom5@gmail.com

Taylor said...

These wonderful ideas just keep coming. It is beautiful. Hugz:)

Mimi said...

Beautiful, just gorgeous!

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Tammi A. said...

love this advent calendar. TFS. the papers you used are beautiful.

tammi_amata@ameritech.net

bex said...

I love your Advent Calendar. Really pretty;0)

bex@
http://kawaiikrafts.blogspot.com/

Amanda Villarreal said...

Very pretty! I cant wait to start one of these next year :)

avillarreal140@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I love you Advent box. This would make a great family gift.

Jan
bearycreativecrafts@gmail.com

Christine's Creative Cards said...

So darn creative. Great idea.

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JaniceA said...

Great Advent Calendar. Thank you for sharing!
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VICTORIA said...

wow I love this you did a great job. :)
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Donna said...

Thanks for sharing your idea for an Advent calendar. Look great

Julie said...

Loved, loved,loved this advent calendar and I really loved the papers you used. A great vintage holiday look.

Just Julie
juliemccrary at hotmail dot com

Ashley Nicole said...

I adore this advent calendar. I love everything about. Great vintage look, colors and patterns.
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com
http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com

Karen said...

So cute!! I love it!!

Kathy Salido said...

Love the papers, very nice!!
Kathy
salido99 at msn dot com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

Kris in Alaska said...

Awesome advent calendar! I remember them from when I was a kid too! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Stephanie said...

Calendar is to cute. Love the paper choice. and thanks for sharing the video.

scrappin.diva.girl@gmail.com

Sew Sweet N Crafty said...

Now that't cool. LOVE it. TFS
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com

Vickie said...

Cute!!! TFS

mbchoj said...

Very cute!!
mbchoj at aol dot com

eva mason said...

you have inspired me to make an advent calender.
Thank you.

Lori said...

Love it, it is beautiful

gallionlori at gmail dot com

Crafting Butterfly Creations said...

Love it. Thank you for the inspiration!

Teresa said...

great project! I have always wanted to make one of these-- thanks for sharing!

Robin said...

Oh my goodness!! This looks awesome. I have been seeing these around the blog world, but a little intimidated to try and make one. You did a fantastic job.
(:(:Smiles:):)

Robin
thecricutscrapper at yahoo.com

Evelyn said...

Absolutely wonderful. Love the way that turned out. TFS
Evelyn
evl14512@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

This is really precious

dorcas
dtroche@bellsouth.net

Jill Rugg said...

Love the advent calendar!
jrugg@sctc.net

Amy said...

This is such a neat project!!!! How fun! :)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
amy.arnold89@comcast.net

Suzy said...

Wow this is such an awesome project! I love advent calendars. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! :) :)
Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com

Denise said...

I love this! I always say I'm going to make one of these and I never do. But now I want to.

Denise J.
drjohnson0526 at gmail.com

Shanna Wilson said...

Omg I love your work this is so amazing. Great Job
Shanna
Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com

Gramjak said...

This is one of the neatest Advent calendars ever -- your children will treasure it forever! Beautiful work!!

kastenc at sbcglobal dot net

Christina said...

Oh my gosh, I have been wanting to make one of these for so long, but I am intimidated!! Thanks for the video!!

Christina

christina.coen@gmail.com

Unknown said...

What a cute Advent calendar.

Sue
rolfe974@prodigy.net

Tricia said...

So pretty....love these ideas!
papercreations_bytricia (at) yahoo (dot) com

Anonymous said...

Oh my! How fun!
I need to look harder for this at my local craft store to copy your idea! Instead of Christmas count down, maybe a monthly blessing or give thanks, compliment of the day.

Arcy Scraps said...

never tried an advent calendar. must do! yours is very beautiful!

Nancy said...

Wow Liz! This is fantastic and thanks for the video and tutorial. Great.
Nancy
4walkers14@comcast.net

Cheryl said...

I have never done and Advent Calender and seeing your makes me think I should! Very festive, love it!
surfnfroggie at aol dot com

Amanda said...

What a gorgeous advent Calendar!! Thanks for the chance to win.

Scrappy hugs
Amanda : 0)
amandascraftsandmore (at) hotmail (dot) com

Rebecca said...

Love it!

rebecca_k81 at hotmail dot com

Beautiful831 said...

Love the adorable advent calendar. Super cute projects. Gloria Contreras
Gloriaandmickey@yahoo.com

Debbie said...

Love the advent calendar and all of your details on it! TFS.

Debbie B.
debbiebutcher at comcast dot net

ScrappinT said...

What a pretty advent calendar! I love the paper you used! Thank you for sharing!

Ashley said...

This is the best advent calendar ive ever seen! I love it!!!

Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com

Sue D said...

What an awesome advent calendar!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Dawn said...

I love this Advent calendar! I can't wait to make one...for next year. LOL deegeescraps at gmail dot com

Jae said...

Wow, stunning advent calendar! TFS
hugs, Jenn
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I would love to make one of these maybe this could be my next year project! thanks for the inspiration :)

Micia
yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

Kim44 said...

Great job this is such a cute idea.

Kim
kpedersen44@yahoo.com

callyannc said...

Liz where in the heck can I get Teresa Collins paper! I love it! I love your calendar! TFS CallyAnn
callyannc@live.com

Anonymous said...

I am inspired! Melissakc1@yahoo.com

joni said...

Love your advent calendar!! It is so pretty and does look a bit time consuming!!! LOVE IT!! TFS
hugs,
joni

arcocha at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

This is a beautiful project. It will be something I will try to do.
Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

TUKI said...

Wow, that is amazing!!

tuki123@att.net

An'Jenic G. said...

Wow Beautiful!
jeria22@yahoo.com tfs!

SQ said...

I like this setup for a advent.
sarah.quillen@gmail.com

Denise-Scrapmouse said...

What a fun advent calendar! Thanks for sharing.

coupondenise at live dot com

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Beautiful Advent calendar, love the papers you used.
Kathy
Katsews at Gmail dot com

kathlee said...

What an awesome project. Those papers are to die for!
Merry Christmas to You and Yours!
Kathie
kathlee154atgmaildotcom

kramer_buffy said...

so worth it, it turned out gorgeous!

-- dalis
alidalis AT comcast DOT net

Wendy said...

Wow, all the work involved. This turned out amazing Liz!

Unknown said...

That is a beautiful project! I love it!

Anonymous said...

Super cute Advent calendar. Thanks for sharing.
Richelle
lilbug1976@yahoo.com

FMonty said...

Absolutely FABULOUS!!! TFS :)
fmadera75atgmaildotcom

Live Love and Scrap said...

Oh Liz...this is FABULOUS!!! I too remember advent calenders as a kid...LOVED THEM!!!

Thanks for sharing all your WONDERFUL talent!!!

hugs,
Sarah
liveloveandscrap@hotmail.com

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