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!
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!
Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/
Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/
Cindy ~ http://cindylee77.blogspot.com/
Jeanne ~ http://www.thecricutcorner.com/
Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/
Linsey ~ http://linseyrickett.blogspot.com/
Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/
192 comments:
ABSOLUTELY PERFECTO my friend! I LOVE it!!!;) Hope to see LOTS more videos from you!;) hehehehe!;)
Luv Ya!
Big HUGE Hugs,
Emma;)
Very pretty colors and pattern paper. I just purchased an Advent Calendar box to finish for my 2 year old granddaughter.
Love this Advent Calendar Box.
nellessenconcrete@yahoo.com
Great job! I want a Advent Calendar Box.
Meli85gr@aol.com
www.mycreationsbymelissa.blogspot.com
stunning. i love it. i been trying for 3 years to make one but cant seem to get it,
craftingwithblue@gmail.com
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
YAY!! Great job!
kissmyjen at gmail.com
justcreativeme.blogspot.com
WOW,Liz!! Amazing! I love everything about this calender!! WOW! :)
I'm in love with this project. Can't wait to make one! very beautiful!
paperfinds@yahoo.com
l also im loving that project
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
Love how you did your pattern for your labels, the Advent calendar looks fabulous!! Thanks for the how to!!
miller896042 at bellsouth dot net
Beautiful advent calendar!
Tracy
jtg0398 at sbcglobal dot net
Oh my what a lot of work and detail, gorgeous! Love and Hugs, Cathryn :)
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
I love advent calendars. Yours is very pretty!!
WOW! very pretty!
Mrodriguez860@hotmail.com
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!!
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!!!
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!
This is so hardcore, and I love it. You rocked it! Awesome job.
Hi You did a super job.
LindaB top2kop@hotmail.com
Love your advent calendar!
Beautiful paper choices and love all the stamps :)
TFS
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
eschfamily@yahoo.com
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
Awesome project. Kdab13@gmail.com
Liz, this is amazing! I totally adore it. You really rocked this calender!!!!!
Your project is sooo adorable!! I love the paper.
afrye@knology.net
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
Love your advent calender...love the paper you used and the tip for printing the paper on the imagine!
Another great use for Build A Banner, love the idea -Melissa
melissakhaas@gmail.com
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
Great Job!!!! i love these advent calendars
rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com
Awesome job.
craftmethis@gmail.com
Awesome!!! Definately need to make one of these!!!
housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
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
I love it you did a fantastic job!!! I think I might try it lol
Scrappinwithjc@gmail.com
Wow, that is gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing your video on how to make it.
Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
Oh my goodness!!! This advent calendar is fabulous!!! You did such an amazing job =)
Lots of love,
www.shortycreations.com
Hi Liz!
Your advent calendar is AMAZING! That is my favorite part of the holiday season.
Ruthie :)
Wow! That is so beautiful! I really would love to make one! Thanks for the inspiration.
Tracy M
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
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
I love your fun project! I did one of these this year too! :)
Oh, I just love this project!! It is so festive and fun!!
javajen1 at hotmail dot com
What a beautiful Home decor you did, TFS
alvinadiaz@msn.com
alvinascreations.blogspot.com
WOW! How beautiful!! You did an awesome job! Thanks so much for sharing! lindagk23ataoldotcom
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
I have never made an Advent calendar but you have inspired me with this one. Good job!
love the calendar so many pretty colors
I have always wanted to do one of these!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Mickey
mickeysworld01@comcast.net
Liz, what a beautiful Advent calendar!!! It is sooooo pretty! Great job! And thanks for the video. I love step by step instructions. :)
So cute! I love it! lclass003 atgmail dotcom
Love this advent calendar. Always going to do one and never seem to get it done. Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com
I LOVE this. I have been really wanting to do one of these. Must get motivated :)
staceymd@charter.net
Beautiful calendar!
Good to see it was easy to do on the imagine!
janette09@comcast.net
I love countdown calendars!! Thanks for the video showing how to decorate it. I was wondering how it was done.
Niki
billniki@gmail.com
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
What a very pretty advent calendar! So cute!
jlearned at charter dot net
I love this advent calendar! So cute!
megan.saxe@gmail.com
Very beautiful advent calendar! Love the patterned papers and the vintage feel. Awesome job on this project!!! Primpedinpaper(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow Liz your advent calendar is amazing. You did an excellent job.
Candy
candyyoung826 at msn dot com
I love your advent calendar. Great job.
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
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
This is so cute. thank for sharing your inspiration. Lisa
elwalten@aol.com
wow this is very adorable!
babi96@aol.com
This is one of the cutest Advent calendars I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing!
Danielle
leeceratops@comcast.net
amazing, love it
Wow this really turned out Great. I'm not brave enough to do this yet. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
I really love these advent calendars and yours is beautiful! Great job
Deb c
Dsc105@live.com
so so cute love it
TFS!!!
Cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com
Love the paper you used! Denise. Queenbee.speigle@gmail.com
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
This is very very nice love it!
debz831 at hotmail dot com
Just love Advent calendar box! It is so adorable and I love the different colors you used!
i really like the calender that you made.
tanya
taniwol at yahoo dot com
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
This is beautiful, Liz!
Hugs,
Saundra
Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com
Fantastic advent project! TFs joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
Love this great project and all the work you put into it, looks wonderful! dusteesmom@earthlink.net
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
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
This is one of my favorite advent calendars. Great choice of papers. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com
This is just beautiful!
esterperez73 at yahoo dot com
How cool! You did such a great job! I love it :)
hugs
Cassandra
so beautiful! love all the little boxes :)
-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com
super cute!! loving the blog hop!
LaurieB323@gmail.com
I made one of these too this year, its so much fun!
TFS
Kemma
mykemmacards.blogspot.com
mykemma at gmail dot com
I loved. The papers, the colors and all decoration. Really, very pretty. Happy day!
Gorgeous! Love the papers you used!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca
This is the BEST! Wonderful job!
staceyhughes51@gmail.com
I Love the vintagy look of this advent calendar. Great job, one of my favorite advent calendars.
wow, this must have taken you forever to make, but looks like it would be worth all of the time.
kimheggins@comcast.net
What a fabulous Advent calendar!!
I love this. Thanks.
Pat
plweir1969@yahoo.com
I love this. Thanks for sharing.
Pat
plweir1969@yahoo.com
luv how your advent calender came out the paper is awesome.
TFS
olivervl@yahoo.com
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
This is so amazing Liz! You did a beatiful job! Love it!
big hugs!
Nancy
This looks like hard work. You did a fantastic job.
marg0006@verizon.net
WOW!!awesome job & very nice..
texasgrama7@gmail.com
Very pretty. Thank you for the inspiration.
Great project!
Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com
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
Beautiful Advent calendar! I started making one yesterday and hope to get it completed tomorrow. TFS
Carol W.
workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow this is a true work of art!! Beautiful project !!
TFS
Joanienp@aol.com
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
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
Very nice job! Lenae Lovesugargem@gmail.com
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
OK OH YA....its love.....I love your paper choices, and the over all visual effect, well done :)
Super sweet idea, lovin all the great ideas.
shanasewing@yahoo.com
Love this, thanks for sharing.
angel hugs
Debby
angels5.2005 at gmail dot com
Gorgeous and so fun!
mzcherub at gmail dot com
super cute! i looove all the patterned paper you used.
Jamie
http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com
Love the box!
glendalea.blogspot.com
i've started.. does this count.. LOL LOVE the colors you choose for the calendar! perfect
doris
parkernana5@cox.net
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
love this i really have to just break down and make an advent calendar. I always say I want to but never do
Gorgeous!!
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
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this and I totally wanna make one too!!
TFS!!
Alina
alina.luis@live.com
This is so awesome. I've been looking for ideas to make one for my granddaughter...Thanks for sharing.
netter at q dot ocm
Cool Advent Calendar!
GREAT Advent Calendar! Love the papers you chose. Looks so professional! mprantner at gmail dot com
Really amazing. Each time you look at it, you discover something new. Thank you. teachermom5@gmail.com
These wonderful ideas just keep coming. It is beautiful. Hugz:)
Beautiful, just gorgeous!
mimi2trentdrew.blogspot.com
love this advent calendar. TFS. the papers you used are beautiful.
tammi_amata@ameritech.net
I love your Advent Calendar. Really pretty;0)
bex@
http://kawaiikrafts.blogspot.com/
Very pretty! I cant wait to start one of these next year :)
avillarreal140@gmail.com
I love you Advent box. This would make a great family gift.
Jan
bearycreativecrafts@gmail.com
So darn creative. Great idea.
christinescreativecards@gmail.com
Great Advent Calendar. Thank you for sharing!
janiceaeschliman.blogspot.com
wow I love this you did a great job. :)
win_or_lose52@hotmail.com
http://victoriasjunk.blogspot.com
Thanks for sharing your idea for an Advent calendar. Look great
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
I adore this advent calendar. I love everything about. Great vintage look, colors and patterns.
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com
http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
So cute!! I love it!!
Love the papers, very nice!!
Kathy
salido99 at msn dot com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
Awesome advent calendar! I remember them from when I was a kid too! TFS!
Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
Calendar is to cute. Love the paper choice. and thanks for sharing the video.
scrappin.diva.girl@gmail.com
Now that't cool. LOVE it. TFS
SewSweetNCrafty.blogspot.com
Cute!!! TFS
Very cute!!
mbchoj at aol dot com
you have inspired me to make an advent calender.
Thank you.
Love it, it is beautiful
gallionlori at gmail dot com
Love it. Thank you for the inspiration!
great project! I have always wanted to make one of these-- thanks for sharing!
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
Absolutely wonderful. Love the way that turned out. TFS
Evelyn
evl14512@gmail.com
This is really precious
dorcas
dtroche@bellsouth.net
Love the advent calendar!
jrugg@sctc.net
This is such a neat project!!!! How fun! :)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
amy.arnold89@comcast.net
Wow this is such an awesome project! I love advent calendars. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win! :) :)
Suzanne suzyq28024@gmail.com
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
Omg I love your work this is so amazing. Great Job
Shanna
Gracesonnawilson@gmail.com
This is one of the neatest Advent calendars ever -- your children will treasure it forever! Beautiful work!!
kastenc at sbcglobal dot net
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
What a cute Advent calendar.
Sue
rolfe974@prodigy.net
So pretty....love these ideas!
papercreations_bytricia (at) yahoo (dot) com
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.
never tried an advent calendar. must do! yours is very beautiful!
Wow Liz! This is fantastic and thanks for the video and tutorial. Great.
Nancy
4walkers14@comcast.net
I have never done and Advent Calender and seeing your makes me think I should! Very festive, love it!
surfnfroggie at aol dot com
What a gorgeous advent Calendar!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Scrappy hugs
Amanda : 0)
amandascraftsandmore (at) hotmail (dot) com
Love it!
rebecca_k81 at hotmail dot com
Love the adorable advent calendar. Super cute projects. Gloria Contreras
Gloriaandmickey@yahoo.com
Love the advent calendar and all of your details on it! TFS.
Debbie B.
debbiebutcher at comcast dot net
What a pretty advent calendar! I love the paper you used! Thank you for sharing!
This is the best advent calendar ive ever seen! I love it!!!
Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com
What an awesome advent calendar!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
I love this Advent calendar! I can't wait to make one...for next year. LOL deegeescraps at gmail dot com
Wow, stunning advent calendar! TFS
hugs, Jenn
smile4jenn at hotmail dot com
I would love to make one of these maybe this could be my next year project! thanks for the inspiration :)
Micia
yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com
Great job this is such a cute idea.
Kim
kpedersen44@yahoo.com
Liz where in the heck can I get Teresa Collins paper! I love it! I love your calendar! TFS CallyAnn
callyannc@live.com
I am inspired! Melissakc1@yahoo.com
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
This is a beautiful project. It will be something I will try to do.
Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
Wow, that is amazing!!
tuki123@att.net
Wow Beautiful!
jeria22@yahoo.com tfs!
I like this setup for a advent.
sarah.quillen@gmail.com
What a fun advent calendar! Thanks for sharing.
coupondenise at live dot com
Beautiful Advent calendar, love the papers you used.
Kathy
Katsews at Gmail dot com
What an awesome project. Those papers are to die for!
Merry Christmas to You and Yours!
Kathie
kathlee154atgmaildotcom
so worth it, it turned out gorgeous!
-- dalis
alidalis AT comcast DOT net
Wow, all the work involved. This turned out amazing Liz!
That is a beautiful project! I love it!
Super cute Advent calendar. Thanks for sharing.
Richelle
lilbug1976@yahoo.com
Absolutely FABULOUS!!! TFS :)
fmadera75atgmaildotcom
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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