How to Make a Rustic Advent Calendar

Today I'm repurposing an old post and getting creative 

with old hardware pieces. 

I repurposed an old shot glass wall shelf and turned it into an advent calendar. 

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I began this project by painting an old shot glass wall shelf with white paint.  

White paint instantly transformed an old cast-off into a blank canvas.

Filling the spaces with fun junk was the best part!

Using small boxes found here and a package of white number stickers, I created the beginning of a month long family Christmas celebration. 

Each day from December 1st through Christmas Eve, 

 a box is opened to reveal a small gift or candy treat.

To give this project my favorite junk style... a hand made ornament for the tree created from something rusty or found in the workshop takes the place of a gift box. 

Strings are attached to these junky pieces so the ornament can be hung on the tree. 

An advent calendar is an inexpensive and beautiful way

to celebrate the holiday season with your family.