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January 20, 2016 by Jennifer

Valentines Advent Calendar

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Is there anything more fun than an advent calendar? I know I LOVE my Christmas one each year, so for February, I thought it would be fun to share a Valentines Advent Calendar!

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Materials Needed:

A large piece of cardboard (at least 11 x14)
Chalkboard spray paint
A mask
Mini safety pins
Glue gun (or other STRONG glue)
Poster board or card stock (for the frame)
Marker
Small treat or snack bags
Candy, stickers and other treats

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Instructions

Lay out some plastic or newspaper in a well ventilated area, outdoors is best. Put the mask on!
Spray the cardboard , in even side to side sweeps, with the chalkboard paint. I was surprised, one coat
was enough. Allow to dry completely, this took less than an hour.

Once the cardboard is dry, glue the safety pins on in rows. You should have 14. One for each day of
February leading up to Valentine’s Day.

Cut long strips of card stock or poster board, about 1- 2 inches wide to create a border around the
outer edges of the cardboard. This will give it a finished look and hide the ugly cuts.

Cut 14, 2 inch squares of card stock or poster board. Write the numbers 1-14 on them and a fun,
cute messgage on the back!

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Fill 14 treat bags with candy, stickers, etc. Use your imagination! Clip the treat bags with the numbered
squares under each clothes pin.

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Hang up on February 1st. and allow your child to open one each day! Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Isn’t this Valentines Advent Calendar adorable? And its going to be so much fun for the kids too! They’ll love getting a fun little treat each day leading up to Valentines!

The cutest #DIY Valentines Advent Calendar for Kids!

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Comments

  1. LuAnn Braley says

    January 20, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    What a fun idea!

    Reply
  2. Evon says

    January 20, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    This is a really cute idea! One day I’ll try to make an advent calendar

    Reply
  3. Beverly says

    January 14, 2018 at 9:54 am

    This is such a fun and creative idea! I love it. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

    Reply
  4. Two Chicks and a Mom/Donna says

    January 23, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    Hi. We Featured your cute craft at Party in Your PJs 192! Hope you can visit again!
    https://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com/2018/01/valentines-pizza-food-and-party-in-your.html

    Reply
  5. Jann Olson says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Very cute! A few years ago I made a metal one with magnets. I love pulling it out each year! Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet!

    Reply

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