I made these little gum advent books for my piano students. I have two right now, sisters, who are 13 and 11. They are so sweet and I wanted to make them something instead of just buying candy. Since I didn’t have any Christmas card stock I used a girlie theme instead. I hope they like them!
Each day they can pop out a piece of gum! And what teen or pre-teen doesn’t like gum? The foil gum pack slides back into the case. Each book holds 2 foil packs for a total of 24 pieces of gum.
The book is secured with 2 sets of velcro dots. Each foil pack was wrapped in a piece of cardstock and then glued on a larger piece of cardstock.
The inspiration for this came from this tutorial!
Trina Knudsen says
May 13, 2010 at 3:02 pmWhat a great blog! I just found out about it last night. The gum pack advent calendar is darling.I will have to do these for my nieces and nephew as soon as they are old enough to chew gum!
Also love the advent calendar with the candy containers…I have been looking for a cute one…
Bree says
September 29, 2010 at 11:18 amYou could even give these to people as a great storage for business cards, those little O.B. tampons, credit cards, money, etc. Great gift idea!
Jana says
December 21, 2010 at 4:04 amThese are so great. I love them!!
Gracefully Vintage says
December 22, 2010 at 10:20 pmJust love that idea, i make all my gifts, i think there is just more love and thought put into it, than buying or gift cards.. LOVE this Idea, a New Follower, ill be Back for more Inspiration.And also enjoying my 3 kids home, sleeping in, not changing out of P.J.s till noon..
Merry Christmas
karryann
Kalleen at Second Street says
January 7, 2011 at 8:53 pmi love all the little details you put into it.
Tracey @ My House of Giggles says
November 25, 2011 at 9:40 pmThese are so cute!! You are amazing! They look completely “professional” 🙂 I’m sure they loved them!