Instructions for the DIY advent calendar made from matchboxes
Prepare canvas boards
First, paint the canvas boards with stone grey craft paint using a paint sponge. The paint sponge ensures that there are no typical brushstrokes, giving your project an even base coat. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before moving on to the next step.
Add golden splashes of colour
Dilute some gold craft paint with water. Dip your brush into the diluted paint, hold it over the painted canvas board and run your thumb through the brush hairs. This will create lots of different blobs that will give your advent calendar a special glamour.
Painting advent numbers and scatter decorations
Paint the advent numbers and scatter decorations in your favourite colours. These little details will make your advent calendar even more festive and personalised.
Prepare the loop
Would you like to loop the Advent calendar? Then stick two wall plate holders to the back of the canvas boards and attach a ribbon to them to use as a loop. This way, you can easily hang your advent calendar on the wall later.
Decorating matchboxes
Decorate each matchbox with a ribbon, an advent number and a scatter decoration. These decorations turn each box into a little work of art and create anticipation when you open it.
