I was in desperate need of a quick and easy advent calendar idea, seeing as it is already December 1st! After perusing several ideas in magazines and on the web, I came across the perfect, quick project…a baby sock advent calendar…thank you, Martha Stewart.
It took no time at all for me to gather some of my daughter’s baby socks. I have a tendency to save EVERYTHING and I knew just which box the socks were in. Unfortunately, many of her socks were white, which just wouldn’t do, so I popped out to our local dollar store and purchased a few pair of new, colorful socks. I had previously purchased the pink wired ribbon, scrapbook paper and the ornament hooks so I was ready to get crafting.
To make this simple, yet adorable, baby sock advent calendar you will need:
- 25 baby socks
- ornament hooks or small clothes pins
- ribbon
- scrapbook paper
- candy, treats, toys, etc.
HOW TO:
- Cut ribbon to desired length
- If using ornament hooks insert one hook into top of each sock (if using clothespins continue on to the next step)
- Cut scrapbook paper into 25 strips, write numbers 1 through 25 on strips (I also wrote a little note at the bottom of each strip for my daughter – some were inspirational messages, others were directives about what we would do that day ie: decorate the tree, make cookies)
- Insert numbered strips into corresponding socks
- Insert candy or a small gift into each sock
- Hang socks on ribbon
Martha’s was a bit more traditional but I like the funky spin the colors add to mine. Happy Holidays…and happy crafting!
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love this idea!