Thursday, December 1, 2011

~ my creative space - advent calendar ~







I only just got this finished and on the wall last night.

The squeals of joy made the late night scramble all worthwhile.







 

 

Totally inspired by others I've seen but don't have the links for.

I used Kikki-K stickers and other bits I had lying around.  So happy with how its turned out.

Planning to find lots of little treats and surprise activities inside (but may well resort to chocolates).

Joining up for the first time with loads of  clever people here.

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16 comments:

  1. CatDecember 1, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Your advent calendar is fantastic Ally. I really like the kraft and the reds and whites together. There will be excitement each morning in your house wanting to see what's inside the next box:) I do love that about Christmas. xo

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  2. FelicityDecember 1, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Without a doubt this is THE most adorable advent calendar I've ever seen. It's totally bookmarked.

    Happy day clever You!

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  3. YanaDecember 1, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    its gorgeous! love the stylish design of all the boxes. great job! btw, welcome to our creative space. :)

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  4. Marian HazelDecember 1, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    How lovely, it looks fantastic.
    Some of my happiest memories are of Christmas traditions, I'm sure your children will remember this in years to come (and you'll forget the late night!) I love the felt tree and the reindeer.

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  5. KateDecember 1, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    We don't do Christmas. Just last night I was saying to my famer boy that I have yet to see anything tasteful and gorgeous and beautiful and inspiring to do with Christmas. I take that back.

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  6. CatDecember 1, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    WOW this is so wonderful I LOVE it you did amazing

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  7. FayDecember 1, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Love it!

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  8. VickieDecember 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    gorgeous advent calendar, love the little red tree :)

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  9. emma @ frog, goose and bearDecember 1, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Ally, this advent calendar is absolutely stunning! I love the tradition of buiding up to Christmas. My kids were so excited tonight to open the first day. I remember the excitement when I was a kid. I have pinned this to pinterest - love it!

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  10. Helen YinDecember 2, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    love them! sooo cute... you are a great mummy!

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  11. kirstyrosaDecember 3, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    May I just say wow! What a totally brilliant idea - and it looks stunning! (I hope you don't mind if I borrow the idea for next year!) We are loving taking something out of our advent calendar each day... but it is not a lovely made-by-us one!

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  12. SandrineDecember 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Oh wonderful to see you joining the creative team :)Beautiful job Ally!x

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  13. TiffanyDecember 8, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    What a fantastic idea, Ally! Very cute and lovely pictures :)

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  14. Michelle L.November 3, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    That is so beautiful! I love the simple color scheme!

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  15. Polly (nice kind of blue)December 2, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Really lovely! Mine's made of matches boxes too, but in a different way. Great to have found another lovely blog via Lou's link up!

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  16. OliviaDecember 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Beautiful. I have done a similar thing this year, but most of mine are family activities.
    The kids love it x

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