Multi-Purpose Advent Calendar by Mary M

Hi Everyone, it's Mary here!  I know it's "Christmas in July",  but I was in the process of moving most of that month so I decided to do a few "Christmas in August" projects. Today I have an advent calendar for you made from the 24 Drawer Storage Unit.  What is nice about making one like this is that you can use it again and again.

Now I know some of you are thinking that yes, they are great for the first 24 days of Christmas, but then it's just another thing you have to store! 

Well, if you make it that way, but what I did was paper the other side of the drawers into something I can use everyday. Yes, I will have to find a temporary home for the everyday items when it 

is time to use the advent calendar but I love the idea of being able

to use items vs having a bunch of things in storage.

I  covered the one end of the drawer with my everyday use paper and attached metal drawer pulls.

The other side of the drawer has the advent calendar. I just pull out the drawer and turn it around.

 I did leave the top and sides uncovered to show the beautiful wood. You are able to decorate the top with different Christmas items.

I hope this gives you another idea on how to use Gina's great products!
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Gina's Designs Products Used

24 Drawer Storage Unit

Faux Metal Number Plates 

 (This is for # 1-10. I special ordered 1-24!)

Other Products Used

Paper: BoBunny - Silver & Gold Collection and The PaperStudio(Hobby Lobby) Kellerkurtz & Company

Tim Holtz Distressed Ink - Walnut Stain

Gesso

Paint

Bling - Darice (Joann Fabrics)

Drawer Pulls - ButterBeeScraps

Glue: E-6000 and Scotch Quick Dry