Dollar Tree Block Calendar Transformed It Into A Christmas Countdown

Transform a Dollar Tree block calendar into a festive Christmas countdown with this easy and creative DIY makeover. Get inspired to make your holiday decor on a budget.

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Today, I wanted to share a simple calendar transformation. This craft just takes a block calendar. I purchased my calendar from my local Dollar Tree, and it cost $1.25. I had all the other materials on hand. If you're ready, let's transform this calendar into your very own Christmas countdown.

Be sure to check out the video tutorial

Materials needed

One block calendar

Mini garland

Acrylic paint

Paintbrush

Hot glue

Decorative tape

Decorative napkin

Scissors

Optional- Christmas light stickers, black paint

Start by applying your acrylic paint to your calendar. The block calendars at Dollar Tree have little sayings on them, and I did not want that in my design. I gave my calendar around three coats of paint. Be sure to let it dry completely.

Next, take your decorative napkin and remove the second layer of your napkin. 

After removing your second layer, take your scissors and begin to cut out the design you will want to use on your calendar. I decided to cut out my letters and use them in my design.

Now you are ready to add your decorative napkin to your calendar. Use your paintbrush and apply a thin layer of Mod Podge onto your calendar. Gently take your napkin pieces and add them over your Mod Podge. I always use my blow dryer and dry my napkin over my Mod Podge. Once done, I take a second layer and apply it over my decorative napkin. After, I take my blow dryer and dry it for a second time.

Take your decorative tape and begin to apply it to your calendar decoration. I applied my tape around the roof section of my design.

Next, take your mini garland and use your hot glue to attach your garland around the block section on your calendar. I applied a small amount of hot glue to keep my garland in place.

This is optional, but if you have any Christmas sticker lights, you can add them around the roof section of your design. 

I ended up painting the numbers black. The original design had blue numbers, and I didn't think it went with the new design.

If you want, you can take some decorative tape and add it around your block that shows the month. 

Your Christmas countdown calendar is complete. I love how simple this was, and I really hope you enjoy it too.  Be sure to visit my second blog, where I focus on DIY home projects and simple crafts! 

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