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Christmas Countdown Calendar

Craft together & celebrate later! Use our free coloring page & more to create a DIY Christmas countdown for kids, then fill with 25 days of creativity.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Crayons
  • Glitter Glue
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Foam Board
  • Gifts Treats or Activities
  • Hook-and-Loop Fastener
  • Paper Towel Roll(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Cut 9 paper towel rolls into thirds.

  • Step 2

    Cover 25 paper towel roll pieces with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Print free coloring page and color with crayons.

  • Step 4

    Cut out date squares and coloring page title.

  • Step 5

    Crease ends of paper towel rolls to create holders.

  • Step 6

    Glue a date square to each holder.

  • Step 7

    Add details to holders with markers and glitter glue.

  • Step 8

    Glue coloring page title to top of foam board.

  • Step 9

    Glue a hook-and-loop fastener piece to each holder.

  • Step 10

    Add a small gift, treat, or seasonal activity suggestion to each holder.

  • Step 11

    Glue holders to foam board in numerical order.

  • Step 12

    Check back each day in December for a new creative surprise!

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • For this DIY craft, we recommend covering surfaces and protecting clothing.

  • We found using 5/8”W circular hook-and-loop fasteners worked best for this project.

  • For the gifts, treats, and activities, you can stuff the holders with a Scribble Scrubbie Pet, Crayola Crayons, and so much more. Add a cutout or note for a larger gift or DIY holiday craft idea to make together using craft supplies from prior days and projects.

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