Tools and Materials

Tools

Materials

Scrap Piece of Plywood
Paint
Wood Glue
Sandpaper
Protective Top Coat
Pipe Cleaners

How to Make a Christmas Countdown Calendar

Create a personalized and festive countdown to Christmas with a DIY calendar.

Map out the Christmas countdown heading at the top of the plywood board with a stencil. The plywood measures 2 feet by 3 feet.
Trace the number for the days underneath the heading. Create a numbered list starting with December 25th and number the days consecutively down to 1.
You can also draw the numbers by hand if a stencil is not handy.

Tip

Make sure you use a pencil to make it easy to erase from the board.

To engrave on the board, use an engraving tool, Dremel Stylo+ or any other tool to carve the outline of the numbers.
Once this procedure is done, smooth the wood surface with a fine-grit sanding block.
Now, it's time to paint the letters and numbers. Use a thin, pointed paintbrush and acrylic paint of your choice.
Finally, allow the paint to dry completely.

Caution

When working with power tools, it’s important to consider risk of flying debris, dust, and the potential for burns from a hot tool. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes and protective gloves to prevent burns or cuts, and ensure the tool is handled properly according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Once you are done with the engraving part, the next step is to add the nails to the plywood board.
Hammer small nails over each number. Make sure the nails are hammered in securely but not too deep to avoid splitting the plywood.
Make a DIY wreath of white and green pipe cleaners that will hang through those nails.
To make the wreath, twist white and green pipe cleaners together into a circle and attach the red pipe cleaner for the festive bow.

Caution

Hold the board securely to prevent it from slipping or moving while you hammer and wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying debris.

Measure the length and width of the plywood calendar.
Cut the frame pieces from another plywood board using a miter box with a handsaw, ensuring all the ends are mitred at a 45-degree angle. The frame dimensions should match the edges of the plywood calendar, which measures 2 ft by 3 ft.
Use a rag to apply wood stain to the frame and wipe off the excess with the same rag.
In the final step, once the stain is dry, apply wood glue to the edges and ends of the frame, position it on the plywood, and secure it with brad nails using a hammer.

Caution

Wear safety goggles and ear protection when using a handsaw, miter saw and hammer. Always follow the saw manufacturer's instructions for use, maintenance and safety.

To sum it up, learning how to make a Christmas countdown calendar is a fun and creative way to build anticipation for the holiday season. By following the steps mentioned in this guide, you can create a functional countdown calendar that your family and friends will cherish.

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