I have two Christmas classes scheduled at Paper Crown this year. First is the Bingo Card inspired Advent Calendar. It's about 9"x13"ish and made to look like a vintage bingo card. I wanted to come up with a way to countdown the days til Christmas without having take away/add pieces making it necessary to store them somewhere. So....I made teeny little hangers for inchies that are decorated on one side and have the countdown on the other side. Let me show you...
The top a little closer:
The bottom of a bingo card has instructions so I used that space to explain how to use the calendar:
A couple of inchie close-ups (see the cute little hangers...bra hooks!):
The last two photos show how it looks displayed with one of the inchies turned over to the countdown side. The idea is to have only the appropriate countdown side showing each day so that it always displays the decorative side of the inchies. Make sense? If not I'll explain in better in class.
The Bingo Advent Calendar class has been rescheduled and will be held on:
Sunday, November 13th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Call the store at 848-2389 to sign up
$45
My second class is one I taught a couple of years ago. It filled up fast and was a great success so I thought it was worth another go-round. It's this wonderful garland made with stained tinsel pipe cleaners and very old, very special vintage silk ribbon.
The garland is 9 feet long with 12 bulbs. It's my favorite craft I've ever created:) I thought some of the girls who made one before might want a second one. The bad thing about this craft is the limited quantity of the vintage ribbon that works so beautifully for the construction. I need to find a modern substitute but have, so far, been unsuccessful.
The Tinsel Garland Class is:
Saturday, December 3rd from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Call Paper Crown at 848-2389 to sign up
$45
I'm really excited for both of these classes:)
LOVE this!
Posted by: creativechaos | October 11, 2011 at 03:58 PM
That is an adorable calendar Donna. Wowee on the teeny tiny handwork!
Posted by: jen duncan | October 12, 2011 at 09:42 AM
I love this advent calendar. Where did you get, or how did you come up with the giant bingo card? Did you do it on the computer yourself? I think I may have to make one of these for myself!!!
Kris
Posted by: Kris H | October 12, 2011 at 11:33 AM
Oh man, the advent is so cute and clever. I wish I was close enough to take your class. Miss you lady!! xoxo
Posted by: Heather | October 12, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Absolutely gorgeous.
Posted by: holly abston | October 13, 2011 at 04:47 AM
2 years later, I still love my garland!
Posted by: Jemellia | October 13, 2011 at 06:44 AM
What a beautiful way to countdown to Christmas!
Posted by: Holly Helgeson | October 13, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Hi Donna! I took your other inchie class last year and just love it. Can't wait for this new one (signed up today)!!
Posted by: Kelley | October 22, 2011 at 01:21 PM
Oh good! Im excited; I think it will be a fun class:)
Posted by: Donna Layton | October 24, 2011 at 08:43 AM
I LOVE the advent calendar!! Will there be a kit to purchase????
Posted by: Maija lepore | October 24, 2011 at 09:35 AM