Today I have a super simple project to share but a great one to make if you have little kids. It is a countdown to Christmas paper chain.
I always used to make these when I was a little kid and my children love them too. All I did was take 2 (12x12) sheets of glittery Core'dinations cardstock. I cut each sheet into 1" strips. Next I looped and stapled the first piece into a chain, then I linked the second one through the first one and stapled it. I continued linking and stapling until I had a link for each of the days until Christmas. I used the little starburst from the Build a Banner kit by My Creative Time as well as the numbers off of the All Around Birthday Time stamp set to finish off my countdown chain.
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My Creative Time - Build a Banner Kit
My Creative Time stamps - All Around Birthday Time
Core'dinations Cardstock
OMG!!! THIS TOTALLY BROUGHT BACK MY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES!!! I USED TO LOVE LOVE LOVE MAKING THESE IN SCHOOL!!! GREAT JOB MY SWEET FRIEND!
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Emma;)
I remember making these as well.
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my daughter did this in her CCD class and wrote a good deed on each paper strip for each day on the chain. i just love this idea.
ReplyDeleteI remember these
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we made these a kid and that's what we hung around the tree and room!! love the sparkly look!! doris
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super cute, thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat idea,Glora!! I love the glitter paper!!
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Cindy
What a great idea!!
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Very cute, Gloria. perfect for kids.
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such a fun project!!
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jessica
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How cute is this project??? I love the glitter paper. Think I'm going to have to make with my nephew. Thank you so much for sharing and the inspiration AGAIN!! Hugz:)
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I love this idea! How cute! Nice job! Thanks for the chance to win! lclass003atgmaildotcom
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to count down the days, my kiddos will love it!! Thanks
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My son made one of these at daycare-love the extras you put on yours to spruce it up!
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Hi Great job.
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Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteSo fun
janette09@comcast.net
What a GREAT idea!!! Such a great combination of an advent calendar - and paper chains...the perfect KID decoration!
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Aww too cute. I loved making the paper chains as a kid. I think I might even start that tradition with my daugther.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
terri_ski at yahoo dot com
I bet the kids love this -- especially the closer it gets to Christmas.
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welcome back and hope you had a great time! Im sure this gets the kids amp'd for christmas hehe
ReplyDeleteCyndy
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ooh! I love it Glora! Thanks for bringing the memory back to me; I used to make these when I was a kid too...
ReplyDeleteJamie
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What a cute idea, love it!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
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this is a great idea! love it! thanks for sharing!
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Cute simple project idea...love it! Hope you had a wonderful vacation.
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very cute project!
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Super cute idea Glora love it. I bet my grandkids would love it too! :)
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Very cute3.
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This is a great idea for kids, Glora!!
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Saundra
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Great idea Glora. Thanks for share with us.
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love this project TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteCathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com
Great idea, I love paper chains. Children could help make this one and then they feel ownership!
ReplyDeleteTFS, glad you had a nice Disney time
jashmore1944@att.net
hey glora, I remember making these in school as well to decorate the classroom or christmas tree. great idea on how you used the stamp set.
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That's what I get for being out of the loop for a few days. I didn't realize you were at Disney. Hope you had a blast (and I'm sure you probably did.) I expect to see some pics of the trip soon. tamiwb1234 at aoldotcom
ReplyDeleteI hope you had ton's of Disney fun my friend. Your project is cute. I need to make one of those.
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Kate
Love this idea! TFS!!!
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How cute! I make chains for my kids all the time. I am totally making this!!!
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dtroche@bellsouth.net
Very cute! I used to make these growing up as well :).
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Cute! My grandkids would love to make this!
ReplyDeleteCarrie
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Your Christmas chain count down is too cute!!
ReplyDeletebolvera66@yahoo.com
Love your Christmas count down chain,my kids and I use to make them when they were little.
ReplyDeleteyour project takes me back in time. I really like this.
ReplyDeleteJan
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Nostalgia! Love it! mprantner at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice & simple way to decorate for the holicays!! Lisa - elwalten@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI remember making one of these as a child and how much I loved it! I have since forgot about the project since becoming a mother myself. Thanks for sharing this project and allowing me to bring back a little piece of my childhood to share with my toddler.
ReplyDeletemisshoanggg (at) gmail.com
Oh I'd forgotten all about those... I think it's time to sit down and make one! :)
ReplyDeleteDottie
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great idea. thanks for the inspiration
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Every little kid would enjoy a paper chain. Sometimes the simple things are the most fun.
ReplyDeletePat
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How cute.
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Bobbi
Very cute.
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bex@
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Super cute chain advent! Great idea to do with small children!!
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Very clever idea!!! Love it!!! Hope you had a great trip!!! Linda Harris Lsunflower58@aol.com
ReplyDeletelove it Gloria!!
ReplyDeleteMickey
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I love the simplicity of this for kids. Great idea! :)
ReplyDeletePam
Awesome idea! Simple but perfect for the kids! TFS!
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What a wonderful idea! gallionlori at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteLove it thanks
ReplyDeleteevieolendorf@hotmail.com
I always loved making these too
ReplyDeleteDebbie B
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Glora, I just made these with my third graders last Thursday!! hehehe Of course they weren't even half as cute as yours!!! Just plain paper and no embellisments...not Build a Banner Kit to make the cute shape with the number on it. hehehe....Anyway cute idea!!
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What a cute Idea. I'll have to remember this for when my granddaughter is old enough!
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Brings back memories, cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the little ones. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDanielle
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Cute idea for a countdown chain. Thanks for the idea...kids love these!
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I remember doing these also as a child it is something I look forward to with my little guy.
ReplyDeleteso cute!
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Love bringing back the old with a sparkly twist!
ReplyDeleteDebbie H.
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What a great idea for little kids! So glad you are back! missed you :)
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Cassandra
A good idea for kids.
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This is a great project for kids! Love it! And welcome back! (although this place cannot compare to the happiest place on earth) big crafty hugs
ReplyDeleteNancy
Super cute project!! TFS!
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Great idea! Thanks for sharing! Denise queenbee.speigle@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic and easy idea!!!
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What a great idea, Glora! I love that little starburst. Such cute numbers, too! I'm sure your girls are loving it! You're such a cute Mommy!!
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It's always fun to have something jog a long forgotten memory. That's what happened when I saw your sparkly chain. I remember making so many of these with my five kids when they were young. Thanks for giving me a time of reflection.
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Great idea for counting down with my little grandchildren. thanks for sharing. dsebby404@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteUse to make these with my kids when they were little. Now they make them for their kids. Regina
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Too Cute!!!
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I remember making those in school. Thanks for the memory.
ReplyDeleteEvelyn
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brings back so many memories.
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Fun way to count down for Christmas! TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeleteWe always made those with the kids. They really enjoyed them.
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What an adorable idea!
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So cute! Thanks for a chance to win.
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Great idea! will add this to my list as I have not much time to decorate due to orders. My son will definitely love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Luanne
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Cute way to entertain the kids until Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSue
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Oh my, this is such a super fun project!! I may need to borrow this idea. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Amanda : 0)
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Cute and easy countdown!!
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done, tfs!!
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I love your countdown chain. I made one with my daughter. Thank you for sharing.
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seeet i still have mine from kindergarden!
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Nice Project for my nephew..
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Oh Children do love to count down the days. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
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Love your idea!
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Awesome project and welcome back TFS
ReplyDeleteCarol W.
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I can remember doing this with my son!
ReplyDeleteTracy
Great idea Glora,This is such a FUN project!!:)
ReplyDeletePerfect idea for the little ones Glora. I LOVE it! Thanks for the inspiration as always! Love and Hugs, Cathryn :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a very neato idea Glora. Smooches... Felicia - frankleecrafts [at] gmail [dot] com
ReplyDeleteA great project for the little ones to help with!
ReplyDeleteI remember these!! They were so fun to make.
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Robin
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love the paper chain. it is awesome how something so simple brings so much joy to our children
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Love the paper chain idea, very creative. Gloria Contreras
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Nice chain, I forgot all about them.Thanks
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Great idea! I think my kids would dig this!
ReplyDeleteLori
Bloggin The Crafts
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Never thought of the numbering when my kids was little and we did this.
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Debby
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Cool. I forgot about these. My kids made one last year. TFS.
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Gosh I have not one of these in years! Too cute! TFS CallyAnn
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I just love this. What a great idea for the kids and to teach them timing.
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So super simple and cute. I have a 2 year old who would really appreciate you for this reminder from way back!
ReplyDeleteYes I remember these super fun! I hopeyou had an awesome time in DL
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Simple and cute! TFS
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This would be so Fun and easy for me and my little Grand Children to do together. Thanks for Sharing! :0)
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Cute idea..
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I'm really enjoying all of your projects. I can't wait to see the rest.
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Really cute idea!
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love this... Melissakc1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI have always loved these....my kids used to make them for me too! Wonderful! TFS
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joni
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Remember doing these for the tree, but we never made a count down chain! Liking your idea though! Great Job!
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Such a great idea for the little ones!!
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What a great way for kids to count down until Christmas. Great job!
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Wow this is cool.
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I remember these! Thanks for the memories.
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Cute idea for kids! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteRichelle
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Great idea! Would have loved it when the kids were little! Hope you had a great time at Disney!!
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Kathie
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Love the countdown chain.
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Fun countdown chain. TFS.
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I totally remember these that I had as a kid...how come I haven't thought of the idea for my own kiddos! Great job Glora. And I hope you all had a BLAST at Disneyland!! Glad you're back!
ReplyDeleteThis would have been perfect to make when my boys were younger, such a cute idea!!!
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Wendy
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Awww, I haven't had one of these hanging in my house for a couple of years now. The DD's are growing up too fast!
ReplyDeleteAnother fun way to use Emma's die... TFS.
Lori
got2bcrafting at gmail dot com
This is always a hit with kids.
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We are going to make these with our child. Great idea to put the number on the ring!
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What a simple, yet fun idea for the kids and us kids at heart.
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If you just didn't take me back to grade school...which BTW was one of my favorite activities!!! TFS :)
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OH MY GOODNESS....i totally forgot I wanted to make one of these with my boys this year LOL!!!! Time has just gotten away from me...AGAIN!!! Maybe next year =)
ReplyDeletehugs,
Sarah