stocking advent calendar

Last year I had a hard time finding the right advent calendar, so I made a clothesline of stockings. There are many variations on this, I have seen paper bags, paper cones, and small boxes. I selected socks including adult sized, holiday-themed and ones that will fit my son throughout the new year.

Supplies
24 socks
24 treats, toys, candy, coins
24 numbered labels (optional)
removable adhesive utility hooks
decorative wire or ribbon
clothes pins
decorations (optional)

The rest is simple, hang the wire, fill the socks, and enjoy the countdown.

greeting card ornaments

I remember making these great paper balls in the fourth grade. I was excited to see the instructions in an issue of Martha Stewart Living. You can use any kind of card stock including wedding or shower invitations, birthday cards, or post cards.

These paper balls look nice on a Christmas tree or collected in a bowl or glass jar. You can make extras for your friends and family to help them remember your special occasion or to mark their own.

Enjoy!