How to Make an Advent Calendar from a Cookie Sheet

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place the cookie sheet face down on a flat surface.

   Cover the work surface with newspaper or other cover to protect it from the spraying and painting.
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   Step 2: Spray the back of the cookie sheet with a Krylon (or similar brand) fixative.

   The fixative gives the paint something to stick to over the non-stick surface. , Choose paper with a holiday theme or colors.
   
   Last year's recycled Christmas paper works just fine. ,,, Leave about 3 inches (7.5cm) on the top so you can add a nice big "DECEMBER".
   
   Each square of these calendars is about 1 1/2" x 2" (4-5cm) or so.
   
   You need 4 rows and each row needs 7 squares. , You can use letter stickers, rub-ons, freehand write them, print it out on the computer, etc. ,,,,, Add a number each day until December
   25.
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   Step 3: Cover the sheet with 1 to 2 sheets of paper.

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   Step 4: Paint the sides of the cookie sheet with acrylic paint and dry brush a bit here and there across the top of the patterned paper.

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   Step 5: Allow to dry thoroughly.

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   Step 6: Draw a grid across the sheet.

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   Step 7: Add the DECEMBER title to the top of calendar.

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   Step 8: Apply a thin coat of sealer

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   Step 9: or PPA or Modge Podge to seal the paint.

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    Step 10: Allow to dry thoroughly.

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    Step 11: Add the numbers and use a magnet on the back of the numbers.

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    Step 12: Drill a couple holes in the top of the calendar and string ribbon through the calendar for hanging.

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    Step 13: When December 1st arrives

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    Step 14: put all the numbers on the back side of the calendar

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    Step 15: and bring out #1.

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