Part of the fun of Christmas is the anticipation. This Christmas Countdown is a fun way to keep track of the days until Christmas. Put a small gift (candy, money, toys) in each container to build anticipation for Christmas. 
MADE BY: SAMANTHA TAYLOR   |   TIME: 60-90 MINUTES
LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE   |  SIZE: INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS ARE ABOUT 3” x 4 ¾”  

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Supplies:

• Glue Dots Glue Lines®
• Patterned Paper: 25 - 6” x 6” pieces or 7 – 12” x 12” pieces
• Paper Trimmer
• Numbers 1 - 25 

Directions:

1. Cut patterned paper to 6” x 4 ¾”. Repeat this step for a total of 25 pieces of patterned paper.
   
   
2. Use Glue Dots Glue Lines® to add adhesive to one short side and both long sides.
   
   
3. Roll a tube, overlapping short sides. Press firmly along the seam to seal.
   
4. Pinch the top shut horizontally. 
   
   
5. Stuff the container with a small gift. 
   
   
6. Pinch the bottom of the container shut vertically. 
   
   
7. Use Glue Dots Glue Lines® to add a countdown number to the calendar.  
   
   
8. Repeat until you have 25 countdown containers. 
   

Notes: There are lots of ways to use these countdown containers. Personalize them to your holiday celebrations. Put them out daily on the recipient’s dinner plate, place a week’s worth out in a pretty box, or display all 25 in a display frame.