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Valentine’s DIY Advent Calendar

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I can’t believe we’re two weeks shy of February!! And that the holidays are over! The Christmas decor is officially put away, and out comes Valentine’s Day.

I was recently at Target, I mean I think we’re all pretty aware of the fact that I’m usually at Target. But I was there checking out all the fun Dollar spot goodies. When I spotted this cute Valentine’s Day kindness countdown.

I absolutely loved the idea that I could use Valentine’s Day as a way to teach my kids to give back. Bringing this adorable kindness advent calendar home it had me thinking. I wanted to find a way to customize the acts of kindness to fit our family.

Which is where I came up with my own Valentine’s advent calendar. This DIY countdown calendar can be used many ways. Acts of kindness, reasons why I love you, or just a Valentine’s countdown.

I picked up all of the supplies I needed from hobby lobby, and finished this project in less than a day. To be honest it probably would’ve taken me about an hour, but the kids were super crazy.

Supplies

  • Felt hearts
  • Yarn
  • Scissors
  • Craft paint
  • Frame
  • Twine
  • Glue gun and glue
  • Paint brush

Felt Hearts

These felt hearts are from hobby lobby in their Valentine’s Day section. The best part they’re also 40% off. They come 12 in a package, since we need to make 14 heart pockets, 3 packages are needed.

Taking two felt hearts, and a piece of yarn about two feet long start by making a knot close to the top. Leaving enough room for an opening. Then simply lace to the other side. Once all the hearts are laced up, I secured with some hot glue.

Adding Numbers

The next step to do was get the hearts numbered. Using black craft paint, a round sponge brush, and stencils (again all from hobby lobby) I numbered from 1 to 14, and let dry.

Frame

Letting the numbers dry, I started working on the frame. The open frame I found at hobby lobby for 50% off making it around $13 dollars. I used a 16×20 open frame. Before I attached the twine I took, and laid out the hearts in the frame, to figure out where to glue the twine. Once that was figured out, I simply glued the twine on with hot glue.

Using clips I attached attached the hearts to the twine!

14 Acts of Kindness

This calendar can definitely be used for multiple purposes, but we’re gonna use it for our acts of kindness. I sat down and I really thought hard about some of these acts of kindness. I didn’t want to make any that would be to hard for my younger kids, but I also wanted to include my 14 year old. Below are the 14 acts of kindness, we’re going to try this year.

  1. Donate Toys, Clothes, Etc
  2. Smile at everyone you see
  3. Call someone to say Hello
  4. Write a note to a friend or family member
  5. Draw a picture or make a craft for someone in your family
  6. Leave money in a vending machine
  7. Give everyone in your family a compliment
  8. Donate to a animal shelter
  9. Deliver treats to Police/Fire Station
  10. Clean up garbage around your neighborhood
  11. Donate Hats and Gloves
  12. Say Hello to someone new at school
  13. Make Mom/Dad Coffee or Tea
  14. Leave a treat at a neighbors door

Diy Calendar made, Acts of kindness ready to go!! I am really excited to work on this little advent calendar with the kids this February. Im interested to see what our results are!!

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