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    How To Make A Tissue Punch Advent Calendar

    November 27, 2016 By Brandy 4 Comments

    A simple tissue Punch advent calendar. Kids can break open the tissue each day to find the surprise inside each cup!


    This tissue punch advent calendar was SUCH a hit with my kids! It reminds me of one of the games on The Price is Right, haha! Each cup holds a prize, one for each day leading up to Christmas. I wrapped the cups in tissue paper and secured it with a rubber band. EASY. All they have to do is punch the tissue paper to break it open and claim their treat!

    tissue punch advent hanging on hook

    How To Make A Tissue Punch Advent Calendar

    Supplies:

    • 4 oz. paper cups
    • Tissue paper
    • Rubber bands
    • Small toys
    • Candy
    • White craft glue
    • White foam board
    • Permanent marker
    • Ribbon

    cups and toys for tissue punch advent

    Instructions

    Step 1: Place the cups on top of the foam board in rows of 6. Then mark where you want to cut, leaving a couple of inches on each side.

    Note: I used a box cutter and straight edge to get a nice even cut.

    cups for advent calendar lined up on foam board

    Step 2: Glue cups to the board and let dry.

    Step 3: Fill with candy and small toys.

    inside a tissue punch advent

    Aren't those erasers darling? My kids are going to LOVE them!

    circles of tissue paper

    Step 4: Cut tissue paper circles about 1″ wider than the cup rim.

    You will need 2 pieces for each cup.

    Step 5: Label with a permanent marker.

    cups with tissue circles wrapped around

    Step 6: Center each tissue circle over the cups and secure with a rubber band.

    Step 7: Poke two holes in the top of the foam board (about 1″ from the top) and string with ribbon. You’re done!

    Each day the kids can break open the tissue paper covering the paper cups and pull out a surprise.

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    About Brandy

    Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

    Comments

    1. Danijela says

      December 04, 2016 at 10:29 pm

      This is so cute.

      Reply
    2. JESS44903 says

      December 03, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      Oh this is SO much fun!! It's like that Price is Right game!!

      I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

      Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

      Reply
    3. Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      December 03, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      Very creative. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
    4. Angela M (@GardenTeaCakes) says

      November 30, 2016 at 2:04 am

      What a fun and fabulous idea, any child would love this.

      Reply

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