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Thread: Advent Calendars

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    Advent Calendars

    I bought three advent calendar panels several years ago. I finally put them together. I also found an ornament of The Elf on the Shelf. Rather than stuffing the pockets with candy or whatever else a family chooses to use, I have the elf attached to a ribbon and he hops from pocket to pocket as we countdown to Christmas. It may not show, but the ornaments and packages are outlined with a gold metallic thread and embellished with some crystals. These will be given to three families at Thanksgiving - just in time for the holiday countdown and the elf will be checking out whose been naughty and whose been nice.
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    Very nice!

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    nice idea not everyone wants to have candy everyday LOL, they are very pretty
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    Very nice and what fun they are.

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    Great idea and beautiful work!!!

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    Super super cute!!!!! Pretty too
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    Quote Originally Posted by Murphy1 View Post
    I have the elf attached to a ribbon and he hops from pocket to pocket as we countdown to Christmas.
    this is a FANTASTIC idea! thanks for sharing your great panels
    Nancy in MN

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    Very pretty!
    Karen, aka yayaquilts (yaya-Greek for grandma to 4 beautiful granbabies,
    2 girls and 2 boys)
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    Gorgeous. I've got four panels that I picked up last year that I really need to finish so that the family (sisters and parents) can enjoy them - hopefully this year.

    Cheers, K

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    I love your idea of moving the elf along the days. Those are really nice panels and I know the families that receive them will love them.

    Pat

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