Advent Calendar

I am so excited for the 1st day of December so I can use my cute new advent calendar. This advent calendar is made of 24 little tins. You can put little treats in the tins everyday for your kids. Way too cute. My kids are already excited. We will also have the vinyl for sale at vinylgiftsandmore.com on Monday.

List of supplies:

-(1) 14 1/2 x 17 inch MDF board 1/4 inch thick: (My board started out being 2 feet by 3 feet. I went to Home Depot and had them cut my board for free. Most lumber stores will cut wood for you.)

-(24) tins: I found my tins at this link. You want the 1 15/16 size. http://www.papermart.com/Product%20Pages/Product.aspx?GroupID=14271&SubGroupID=14272&ParentGroupID=19037#14272

(I recommend that you find someone to order these tins with because shipping adds up. They also have a $3.00 fee for orders under $20.00. )

-Red paint

-Ribbon

-Strong Glue

-Drill to drill holes on top

-Metal Scroll (This item is optional. My friend hung her board up with just ribbon and it looked great!)

***The most important is the VINYL. When you order the vinyl from Vinylgiftsandmore.com, you will be getting the circles with numbers for the tops of your tins, and Christmas Countdown for the top of your board.

How to make:

1. Drill your holes on top of your board. (This is for your ribbon to go through so you can hang it.

2. Paint your Board

3. After the paint is finished spray your board with a clear coat to protect your paint. I use matte finish.

3. Apply vinyl on top of your tins.

4. Lay out your tins on your board how you want them.

5.Add the Christmas Countdown vinyl to the top.

6.. Start applying your tins to your board with strong glue. (I used a glue gun because it is quick, but probably not the best to use because over time it will pop off. )

7. Hang your board with ribbon.

8. Hang it in your house so your Children or Grandchildren will enjoy! :)

***We will have these kits ready for 2010 Super Saturdays. Right now for Christmas 2009 we just have the vinyl***

Nativity Wood Set Finished

We are offering a finished nativity wood set on our website now. It is located in the "Pre-made gifts to go" section. The shipping charges are already added to the price. This is a great set for kids!

New Young Women's Theme 2010

This is the theme for the LDS Young Women this year. I have been asked by a few people if I could make some vinyl for their wards. If you want to buy the vinyl for tiles, blocks or frames, it will be on our website today. Vinylgiftsandmore.com

Nativity Block Set Painted

I wanted to show you what a painted nativity set looks like. I personally like it better. I used cream paint to paint every block. (I bought my craft paint at Walmart) Then I went around the edges with brown to give it a fun look. I painted the roof and sides of the manger brown. Then I hot glued cut raffia to the top. After all the paint was dried I applied my vinyl. You can spray it with a clear coat if you like to seal it in.

You can purchase the vinyl on my website, Vinylgiftsandmore.com. The pattern comes free with the purchase of the vinyl. If you want a kit with the wood, just leave a comment and we will set up a special order for you.

**This vinyl is also in brown . It just looks black with the flash of my camera.***