This is what my countdown looks like...
Ooohhh I feel all festive now!!! I have enough matchboxes to make my lil guys one but need to find the time to sit down and get it done ;-)
I would like to enter my countdown into the following challenges:
Supplies:Matchboxes - Baker Ross
Papers - 'Tis The Season by Dovecraft
Ribbons - selection from my stash
Numbers - a fab freebie download here printed on kraft paper
Coaster - Calico Crafts
2011 Calendar - Anitas
Magnetic notepad - Home Bargains
Wooden peg - Tesco Value
Magnet on back of peg - ebay
Flowers - Bazzill
Buttons - from stash
This is fabulous Sarah, what a great idea.xxx
ReplyDeleteWOW that is Gorjuss! What a great gift to get in the Christmas spirit, i bet they love it! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea. I've bought the boys advents this year (shame on me) as I couldnt think of any new things to go in after last years advent bags - however, they have requested homemade ones next year - so if I get my thinking cap on now....
ReplyDeletewonderful!one of the best ideas i've ever seen! *_*
ReplyDeleteThat's a fab idea - bet they will love it. Thank you for sharing xx
ReplyDeleteWoww this is really great Sarah!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Kristel
WOW!! How fab is that!! Its wonderful Sarah, I loved the one you made them last year too, you have so much patience to be covering all those little boxes. Your Mum and Dad will be thrilled with it, it also looks gorgeous and festive in the basket. xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea Sarah ! I think it is a wonderful and thoughtful gift and you have put such a lot of work and love into it ! Cheers x
ReplyDeletewhat a excellent idea - looks fabby bet they will love it xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant idea I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea Sarah, you're so clever! I'm sure your mom and dad will be thrilled, also your boys when they get theirs.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a really thoughful and creative idea.. well done.. Im sure they will love it.. I know that I do !
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah a clever idea, but dont you think they might cheat and have a look in the boxes well before Xmas. With love and hugs Shirleyxxx
ReplyDeleteWow this is fantastic and how thoughtful are you to come up with such a great idea for your parents. Thanks for sharing. x
ReplyDeleteOoh what a great Advent calendar, it's lovely. Great idea for the crossword too instead of chocolate. (thanks for the links too BTW) Jaqui x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab idea,they are gorgeous..I'm sure your parents will love them...Might have to lift the idea for my Great Niece,if tht's ok...
ReplyDeleteMandy xx
What a lovely idea, I'm sure they will love it!
ReplyDeleteFabtastic idea Sarah, they will love it
ReplyDeletehugs Mandy xx
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ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea!!! I love this, thanks for joining us at tpc
Joey.x
wow that's brilliant i love it .
ReplyDeleteFab idea Sarah - looks lovely in that basket.
ReplyDeleteThis is just brilliant - I love the crossword idea and the basket looks fabulous. Are you knee deep in matches now? I have just made a matchbox advent and I have a gazillion matches that I don't know what to do with!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Totlly Papercrafts this week.
Caroline xxx
Fabulous creation Sarah ,, am sure your mum n dad will love this !! ,, such a thoughtful gift ! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us on the Totally Papercrafts Challenge :-)
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Lols x x x
Love this... totally a brilliant idea!
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Kim
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Fab idea and it must have taken you ages, but wortht he result, husg Pops x
ReplyDeleteWooo absolutely gorgeous!! and a winner :P
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Congratz hun great project
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This is Fab Sarah, such a lovely idea. What do you do with all the matches? lol!
ReplyDeleteWow this is gorgeous. Thank you so much for joining our challenge at Crafts and Me this time. luv gina xx
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