Christmas Countdown Calendar

This little snowy scene is packed with (mini) Christmas charm, from the Christmas tree on the red truck to the countdown calendar featuring Santa. The calendar totally works!

Since it's in a tray, you can place this little scene wherever you want to boost Christmas cheer

Materials: wood tray, 3 styrofoam bricks, faux snow, ribbon (with wire), twine, letter stickers, and small figures (I used a man and his dog, some Christmas trees, a truck with a Christmas tree, and a countdown calendar with Santa and a reindeer. All these goodies are from Michaels. I also used some little extra minis I already had on hand.

Step 1: Place the foam bricks in the tray.

Step 2: Cover with snow.

Step 3: Start adding the fun stuff. I made a mini banner to decorate the red fire truck carrying the Christmas tree.

Step 4: Make little scenes like this one with snowman, sleighs and presents.

This little golden retriever tickled me, since I also have a much-loved golden.

Step 5: Add the Christmas Countdown Calendar!

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