Christmas Countdown Calendar

Craft together & celebrate later! Use our free colouring page & more to create a DIY Christmas countdown for kids, then fill with 25 days of creativity.

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Scissors
  • Crayola Paint Brush
  • Crayola Crayons
  • Crayola Markers
  • Crayola Washable Paint
  • Crayola Christmas Countdown Calendar Colouring Page
  • Crayola Washable Glue
  • Crayola Glitter Glue
  • Paper Towel Rolls
  • Hook-and-Loop Fastener
  • Foam Board
  • Gifts, Treats or Activities

CIY Staff Tips:

  • For this DIY craft, we recommend covering surfaces and protecting clothing.
  • We found using 5/8”W circular hook-and-loop fasteners worked best for this project.

Steps:

1
Step 1

Cut 9 paper towel rolls into thirds.

2
Step 2

Cover 25 paper towel roll pieces with paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.

3
Step 3

Print free colouring page and colour with crayons.

4
Step 4

Cut out date squares and colouring page title.

5
Step 5

Crease ends of paper towel rolls to create holders.

6
Step 6

Glue a date square to each holder.

7
Step 7

Add details to holders with markers and glitter glue.

8
Step 8

Glue colouring page title to top of foam board.

9
Step 9

Glue a hook-and-loop fastener piece to each holder.

10
Step 10

Add a small gift, treat, or seasonal activity suggestion to each holder.

11
Step 11

Glue holders to foam board in numerical order.

12
Step 12

Check back each day in December for a new creative surprise!

  • Occasion:

    • Christmas,

    • Winter,

    • Holiday

  • Age:

    • 4+,

    • 6+,

    • 8+,

    • Tween+,

    • Adult


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