Advent Tree Countdown

This is a project my family did last year and really love. I think it is worth sharing. We wanted a Christmas countdown for our kids but we wanted to make it. After much online research this is what we came up with.

The kids place a star on the tree or board each day leading up to Christmas. They are so excited to be able to add a star to the board and love counting how many are left in the box. This project was another one that was really, really simple and fun.

 

You will need:

- a metal tray (we went thrift shopping and found one for $.10

- Paint

-Craft Sealer

- 25 wooden stars (a visit to your local craft store)

our store also had circles and we considered making little ornaments but the kids wanted stars

- 25 magnetic backs (again local craft store/shopping center)

 

Steps:

- Paint the tray
- Add a tree
- Paint the starts
- Spray with a sealer (a few coats)

- Add the magnetic backs to the starts
- Begin your countdown

 

It really is that easy.