Wood Stick Advent Calendar

Countdown the days before Christmas with this festive and colorful advent calendar!
Materials
- Red Fuzzy Sticks
- Glitter Poms Assorted Sizes 75 Pack
- Adhesive Wiggly Eyes
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Mini Wood Clothespins, 50 pieces
- Hot Glue Gun ***May Require Adult Assistance
- (2) Pieces of Cardstock
- Craft Glue
- Scissors
Instructions
Step 1. Gather your supplies. | |
Step 2. Print the provided template on card stock and decorate each day using different craft supplies. To download the template, click the “Template” button above. | |
Step 3. Cut out each day of the calendar. Set aside. | |
Step 4. Glue (10) groups of (2) jumbo wood sticks together. Line them up next to each other to make sure they are all the same length. | |
Step 5. Using (4) groups of the jumbo sticks from Step 4, create a diamond shape. This will be the frame of the calendar. | |
Step 6. Using (3) groups of jumbo sticks from Step 4, evenly space the sticks across the frame and glue each end. | |
Step 7. Using the remaining sticks from Step 4, create a lattice pattern by laying them in the opposite direction of the sticks from Step 6. Glue down. | |
Step 8. Glue a mini clothespin at every intersection of the lattice. You will need (25) clothespins. | |
Step 9. Spray frame with white Simply Spray® project paint. Let dry. | |
Step 10. Cut a red fuzzy stick in half. Loop as shown and glue to the top of the back of the frame. | |
Step 11. Clip each day to the calendar. |