I know I am a little early but this project is already hanging proudly on my foyer wall! I love the way it turned out and it was so easy although a little time consuming. I have seen many Advent Calendars like this one HERE, but I wanted something a little more formal and less kid-ish. So, I got out my Big Shot and a brand new pack of Stampin' Up's Christmas Cocoa Designer Series paper and got to work!
I started with a piece of 16 x 20 canvas. I originally had not planned on framing my calendar but I found this one on sale at one of my favorite big box craft stores. It is hard to see in the photo but the color of the frame has the same sheen and is exactly the same color as the Christmas Cocoa paper. I couldn't go home with out it!
Next, I grabbed a pack of Soft Suede Card Stock for my background. I cut 24 3 1/2 by 2 1/2 inch pieces and lined them up on my canvas using 1/4" spacers. Next came my envelopes. They were cut using my Big Shot and the Stampin' Up! exclusive Scallop Envelope die. I used Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive to adhere everything to my canvas...this stuff is a MUST HAVE for this project! The flocked paper is a bit tricky, red line tape does not work on it. You need something that will get into the nooks and crannys between the flocking if you want a permanent hold.
Did you know that Ghirardelli Chocolates fit perfectly inside our scallop envelopes? Who knew? All 24 envelopes are filled with different Ghirardelli flavors. Do you think they will make it to December?
Enjoy your day and Thanks for stoppin' by!
