Paper Chain Kids Advent Calendar (Easy & Cute!) Story

Paper Chain Kids Advent Calendar (Easy & Cute!)

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Children can assemble their own easy holiday paper chain countdown using this tutorial! This kids advent calendar is made from construction paper, candy-free.

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Supplies You’ll Need

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On the construction paper, place the ruler parallel to the short side and trace down the right side of the ruler.

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Keep going until the whole paper is sectioned off. You’ll get about 8 – 9 strips per sheet of construction paper.

Cut out all the strips using your Fiskars Orange-handled Scissors.

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Use a stapler to turn 24 of the paper strips into rings, attaching them in a row. Staple the 25th ring but don’t attach it, and leave the 26th paper strip alone.

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Draw out your embellishments (like antlers or a hat) directly onto the craft foam. Then cut out using the scissors. Make your own

Children or adults of any age can make this Christmas countdown with ease.

One of the best things about this calendar is your little one can help make it. Gray Frame Corner Make your own

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