Saturday, November 22, 2014

Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar


Last year we used a small table top artificial tree as our countdown to Christmas. I made origami envelopes, stuck little notes with activities inside and hung them from the tree. Although our Advent tree worked out just fine me being me I wanted to try something different this year. I am really not crafty and I know when I take on a project like this something is going to go not so right but I'm ok with that. Part of my problem is I get anxious and I tend to rush! Anyway, I like how our toilet paper roll advent calendar turned out, for the most part. I wish I had lined up the rolls better but I know the kids won't mind and it will still be just as much fun.   I convinced myself it's not about how pretty it looks but more about how much it's enjoyed. Sounds good to me so I'm going with it!!

 Here's what I used to make our toilet paper advent calendar:

  • Christmas tray from Dollar Tree 
  • Toilet paper rolls cut in half 
  • Red and Green tissue paper 
  • Hot glue gun 
  • Paper (to write our activities on)
  • Treats (used chocolates)
  • Black marker 
 Instructions:

  • Cut your toilet paper rolls in half 
  • Cut circles of tissue paper enough to fit over one end of the roll (I used a 1/2 cup measuring cup which was the right diameter.)
  • Use hot glue gun to make a light bead of glue around the tp roll - not on the rim but just a smidge down from the rim of the roll.  Just enough so the tissue paper will fold over the glue. (the tissue paper does not need alot of glue to adhere) 
  • Attach the tissue paper 
  • With black marker write the numbers 1-25 or 1-24 whichever you prefer
  • Once above is complete add whatever you would like inside the tp roll. We are doing activities some days and I'm giving treats on other days. For the activities I wrote on a piece of paper what we will be doing and added it inside the tp roll. For treats I just added candy inside. 
  •  After that, add another bead of glue around the rim of the tp roll and carefully turn it onto the tray. 

 If you would like to hang it, just add a bow with a glue gun!


 This is where ours will hang beginning December 1st! Let the countdown begin!


12 comments:

  1. Oh just the CUTEST ever! I love how cute this is, and something we can all enjoy. Pinned!

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    1. Thank you, Heather! So glad you like it. I can't wait for the kids to start punching through that tissue paper!!

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    1. Thanks, Natasha! I had fun making it and now waiting for the countdown to begin!

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  3. I love all the fun things you create with your kids. What a great idea for a recycled advent calendar. So fun and easy.

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    1. Thank you Kayla I appreciate your comment! This Advent calendar was so much fun to make and can't wait to start counting down!!

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  4. Love this idea! My two are still a tad too young for this but I'm putting it on the list for next year :)

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    1. Glad you like it, Clare! It was alot of fun to put together and in just a few days I get to watch the kids enjoy getting a surprise every day and counting down! Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. This is so cute an simple I LOVE it!!! Now I have an idea for all our toilet paper rolls :)

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    1. Glad you like it, Katie!! Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. Oh my goodness Susen! How cute, thrifty, and brilliant!

    Way to go!

    I need to get going on our Christmas countdown calendars! The first is Monday! EEEK!
    xoxo

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    1. It has a way of creeping up on ya doesn't it!? Glad you like it, Jennifer! I hope you enjoy this holiday season!

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