Wednesday, 27 October 2010

My First Advent Countdown using Matchboxes

I have made an advent countdown for my mum and dad using matchboxes. My mum and dad are both diabetics so filling the boxes with chocolates was not really an option. I have instead found a Christmas themed crossword online and added one or two crossword clues to each box so by Christmas the crossword will be complete. I popped the boxes into a basket and added the crossword puzzle, a pen, a Christmas notepad, a 2011 coaster calendar and a magnetic peg.

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
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28 comments:

  1. Doreen27 October 2010 at 09:08

    This is fabulous Sarah, what a great idea.xxx

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  2. Unknown27 October 2010 at 09:12

    WOW that is Gorjuss! What a great gift to get in the Christmas spirit, i bet they love it! xx

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  3. Ali27 October 2010 at 09:23

    What 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....

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  4. *mezzaluna*27 October 2010 at 09:45

    wonderful!one of the best ideas i've ever seen! *_*

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  5. Jackie27 October 2010 at 09:48

    That's a fab idea - bet they will love it. Thank you for sharing xx

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  6. Christina27 October 2010 at 09:49

    Woww this is really great Sarah!!!
    Hugs Kristel

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  7. Karen27 October 2010 at 09:50

    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

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  8. patriziawithaz27 October 2010 at 10:58

    What 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

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  9. Scrappy Scatty27 October 2010 at 11:08

    what a excellent idea - looks fabby bet they will love it xx

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  10. Sharon27 October 2010 at 11:34

    This is a brilliant idea I love it!

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  11. Susan (aka TomsMom)27 October 2010 at 12:32

    This 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.

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  12. sa_homespun / Michelle van Wyk27 October 2010 at 12:59

    Wow, that is a really thoughful and creative idea.. well done.. Im sure they will love it.. I know that I do !

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  13. Nannieflash27 October 2010 at 13:21

    Hi 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

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  14. theboelemas@aol.com27 October 2010 at 14:32

    Wow this is fantastic and how thoughtful are you to come up with such a great idea for your parents. Thanks for sharing. x

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  15. PepPop27 October 2010 at 16:14

    Ooh 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

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  16. Mandy27 October 2010 at 17:27

    What 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...
    Mandy xx

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  17. Addams27 October 2010 at 18:18

    What a lovely idea, I'm sure they will love it!

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  18. Mandy27 October 2010 at 20:44

    Fabtastic idea Sarah, they will love it
    hugs Mandy xx

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  19. Joey27 October 2010 at 21:46

    Hiya

    What an awesome idea!!! I love this, thanks for joining us at tpc

    Joey.x

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  20. craftygranny27 October 2010 at 21:52

    wow that's brilliant i love it .

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  21. Angie - Bumble Bee's Craft Den28 October 2010 at 00:55

    Fab idea Sarah - looks lovely in that basket.

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  22. Keep It Sweet and Simple28 October 2010 at 17:09

    This 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!!
    Thanks for joining us at Totlly Papercrafts this week.
    Caroline xxx

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  23. Lorraine A28 October 2010 at 18:47

    Fabulous creation Sarah ,, am sure your mum n dad will love this !! ,, such a thoughtful gift ! :-)

    Thanks for joining us on the Totally Papercrafts Challenge :-)
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  24. Unknown28 October 2010 at 22:00

    Love this... totally a brilliant idea!
    Hugs
    Kim
    x

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  25. Pop's Cards29 October 2010 at 20:58

    Fab idea and it must have taken you ages, but wortht he result, husg Pops x

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  26. Myzdamena29 October 2010 at 21:49

    Wooo absolutely gorgeous!! and a winner :P

    http://totallypapercrafts.blogspot.com/

    Congratz hun great project

    xxxxx

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  27. Zoe29 October 2010 at 22:33

    This is Fab Sarah, such a lovely idea. What do you do with all the matches? lol!

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  28. gina g30 October 2010 at 00:49

    Wow this is gorgeous. Thank you so much for joining our challenge at Crafts and Me this time. luv gina xx

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