This Christmas countdown project is made with wooden pieces, printables that you can glue on, and numbers you can trace for a beautiful yet easy piece of holiday decor.
It's Christmas season! I've made a couple of DIY advent calendars in the past, but this year I made some Christmas countdown blocks for the occasion. Though it doesn't come with toys or treats for the kids, it is still fun to change the blocks each day.
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Making a Christmas Countdown with Wood Blocks
Supplies
- Scissors
- Sponge brushes
- Computer and printer
- Wooden Blocks (4 inch)
- 2 Scrap Wood Boards approx. 8.5" by 4" by 1.5" and 10" by 4 " by 1.5"
- Wood Gel Stain
- Black Craft Paint
- Mod Podge
- White Chalk
- Pencil
- Black Sharpie Pen
- Polyurethane or Wood Oil optional
Step 1. Stain the wood blocks. You could also skip this step if you like or prefer the natural wood look.
Step 2. Paint the two scrap wood blocks with black paint.
Step 3. Print out the labels and numbers from the image above.
Step 4. Cut out and glue the labels to the front of the scrap wood using Mod Podge or any white glue.
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Step 5. Brush on more Mod Podge to give the labels a finished look.
Step 6. Cut out the numbers and rub white chalk on the back.
Step 7. Make sure the number is centered on the block face and go over the number with a pencil to transfer the number onto the block.
Note: You will use 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 for one block. For the second block use numbers 0,1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. Use the 6 upside down for 9 on the applicable date.
Step 8. Fill in the number with a black Sharpie.
Step 9. Wipe down any chalk dust from the blocks and use polyurethane or wood oil to protect the block if desired.
PS: You can cut out and glue on the numbers if you want. Conversely, you can trace the "days until" and "Christmas."
Start the holiday season on December 1st with this fun Christmas countdown sign. Make sure that you set it somewhere you will remember to change it daily.
More Christmas Countdown Ideas
DIY Countdown to Christmas Blocks
Equipment
- Scissors
- Computer and printer
Materials
- 2 Wooden Blocks (4 inch)
- 2 Scrap Wood Boards approx. 8.5" by 4" by 1.5" and 10" by 4 " by 1.5"
- Wood Gel Stain
- Black Craft Paint
- Mod Podge
- White Chalk
- Pencil
- Black Sharpie Pen
- Polyurethane or Wood Oil optional
Instructions
- Brush gel stain over the wood blocks.
- Paint the longer wood pieces with black craft paint.
- Print out the labels and numbers.
- Once dry, cut "days until" and "Christmas" to size and glue them to the front edge of the black painted wood pieces.
- Once dry apply another coat of mod podge on top.
- Cut out the numbers. Use 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 for one block. For the second block use 0,1, 2, 6, 7, and 8. Note: You will use the 6 upsidedown for 9 on the appropriate day.
- Rub white chalk on the back of each number.
- Then center it on a block side and trace over the number with a pencil.
- Remove the paper and fill in with a black Sharpie.
- When you are finished tracing the numbers you can wipe down any excess chalk with a rag.
- Use a wood oil or a wipe on or spray poly to protect the blocks if desired.
Notes
- Use can use different size blocks and scrap wood. However, you may need to adjust the size of the printables to fit.
- Leave the blocks natural or paint/stain them in a different color.
- Cut out and glue on the numbers or use a stencil.
- Trace the "days until" and "Christmas" labels and paint or fill them in with a white paint pen.
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