It is finished...FINALLY!

Well, I have only been meaning to get this post done for um...let's see....about 8 days. Sheesh. Can I get just a FEW more hours in the day...PLEASE?!?!? Things have been crazy busy since December 1st hit, and I am starting to freak out.

Anyhoo, just wanted to share this little project that I made with everyone. I saw this idea last year, but never got around to making it. So, I decided that this year, I was going to accomplish it! I was assuming that it would be super fast, and actually had plans to make a few more to give as gifts...BUT...it took ALOT longer than I thought!

It isn't hard by any means, but all the little pieces of the project are a little time consuming!

It turned out to be one VERY long Advent calendar! Yes, 25 little pockets took awhile! I printed off the template and cut them all out, then stiched them into little pockets and sewed a button on each one. The part that took the longest was stiching all those little numbers on! Wow!

I am really happy with the way it turned out though, and I found a really neat Advent activity to do with the kids..we are a few days behind, but it is fun. There is a little treasure that goes in each pocket, and a scripture reference that goes with it. A fun way to count down the days until Christmas, while remembering the reason for the season.

So, back to freaking out and running around like a wild woman trying to get it all done. Why? I really need to start sooner...BUT...I say that EVERY year. Tis' the season I guess.

Happy wrapping!