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DIY Felt Advent Calendar

Here's a fun DIY Advent Calendar made with felt and wooden numbers. Instead of candy you print out inspirational quotes to read every day from December 1st until Christmas day.
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 1

Equipment

  • Sewing Machine
  • Iron
  • Scissors
  • Marking Pencil
  • Ruler

Materials

  • Backing Material - Felt, Flannel or Cotton 20" x 24"
  • Different Colored Felt 25 pieces of 2 inch squares
  • Fabric Tac Glue
  • Wooden Numbers
  • 24 inch Small Wooden Dowel Rod
  • Thread or twine

Instructions

  • Cut out your backing material approximately 20 by 24 inches
  • Press under the edges about 3/8 inch.
  • Topstitch the edges or glue them down.
  • Sew or glue the top inch of the backing material to create a pocket for the dowel rod.
  • Cut out 25 squares of felt 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch
  • Place them on the backing material in a pattern you like.
  • Place a bead of glue on the sides and bottom of each felt square and set in place on the backing material.
  • Start with the bottom center square and work out to complete the bottom row. Then move up the center row. This will help to keep the squares even and balanced.
  • Glue the number on top of the squares.
  • Print and cut out inspirational quotes.
  • Roll up each quote and place them into the felt pockets.
  • Thread the dowel rod into the top sleeve of the advent calendar.
  • Tie some string or twine to one end of the rod and then the other side leaving enough extra to hand on a nail or picture hanger.
  • Hang and enjoy.
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