{"id":4573,"date":"2013-11-21T08:16:31","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T16:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ladyslittleloves.com\/?p=4573"},"modified":"2013-11-21T08:16:31","modified_gmt":"2013-11-21T16:16:31","slug":"advent-calendar-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithlady.com\/2013\/11\/advent-calendar-tutorial.html","title":{"rendered":"Advent calendar tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"
This is the pack of paper used.<\/p>\n
Here is my thrift store frame with the boxes placed on top to ensure that they would fit.<\/p>\n
We painted the star gold\u2026<\/p>\n
Then, we mod-podged the paper to the lids of the boxes: First, spread a thin coat of mod podge using a foam brush over the lid, and then place your lid flat side down on the back of your desired paper. Then, cut around the lid with your utility knife\/box cutter so that the paper is now attached to your lid.<\/p>\n
The pack of paper came with two sheets of the paper below, which were\u00a0perfect<\/b><\/i>\u00a0for the numbers on top of the boxes. We carefully cut those out and then used a glue stick to glue them to the tops.<\/p>\n Then, we rubbed Distress Ink around the edges of the boxes with a paper towel to give them a vintage feel.<\/p>\n Next we painted a final coat of Mod Podge over the tops of the boxes to seal it all in.<\/p>\n BUT, I do recommend it! Here\u2019s why. Instead of having to store this large advent calendar when Christmas is over, you can just store the boxes and then use the frame as a chalkboard for your home! Genius, right!?<\/p>\n Lastly, we made \u201cfillers\u201d for our calendars using green and red card stock and added stickers we thought the kids would enjoy.<\/p>\n