Modern Advent Calendar

"Something so magical about Christmas are the days leading up to Christmas day. Kids love counting down the days and enjoying the season. This count down calendar is easy to make and fun for the kids to do everyday. I made some of the ornaments based on holiday fun and other are more Christ based. You can customize each ornament to your liking.You can buy candies to fit inside along with each ornament . So many options!"

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Celebrate With More Christmas Craft Ideas

If you enjoyed making the Modern Advent Calendar, you will love these other Christmas craft ideas to keep the holiday spirit alive all season long!

1. Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments: Use popsicle sticks to create unique and festive Christmas tree ornaments. Paint the sticks green and glue them together in a tree shape. Decorate with glitter, sequins, and other craft supplies to make each ornament sparkle. Attach a ribbon or hook for hanging on the tree. Kids will love making these ornaments and hanging them up to admire throughout the holiday season.

2. Paper Plate Reindeer Craft: Transform a simple paper plate into a cute reindeer decoration for your home. Cut out antlers, eyes, and a red nose from construction paper and glue them onto the plate to create a reindeer face. Add extras like googly eyes and glitter for extra flair. You can even punch a hole in the top and hang it up as a fun and festive decoration.

3. Cocoa Mix Ornaments: Create adorable ornaments filled with cocoa mix for a tasty and practical Christmas craft. Fill clear plastic ornaments with hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips. Add a ribbon for hanging and decorate the outside with stickers or paint to make them extra special. These ornaments not only look great on the tree, but also make a tasty treat when it's time to enjoy a cozy cup of hot cocoa.

We hope these Christmas crafts inspire you to get creative and enjoy the holiday season with friends and family! Happy crafting!