It’s the fifth day of the 12 days of Holiday Ideas event and it’s all about Christmas advent calendars! Today, I’m sharing a FREE Scratch Off Christmas Advent Calendar Printable!
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How to make a Scratch off Christmas Advent CalendarHow to make a Scratch Off Christmas Advent Calendar
What I love about this printable scratch off Christmas Advent Calendar is that it doesn’t take up a lot of room and can be easily hung on the wall with tape. Another great thing about this calendar is it’s easy to customize to each child. For example, my youngest daughter would love getting highlighters or hair things and my son would rather receive candy or a trip to his favorite boba place.
Ready? Make sure to print out the calendar on cardstock for the best results. Now, let’s get to making this countdown calendar!
Click on the image or follow the link to download the zip file for the Scratch Off Christmas Advent Calendar. The first png is the calendar and the second is a template for those that will cut the circles by hand.
How to Make a Scratch Off Christmas Advent Calendar
How to make a scratch off Christmas Advent Calendar.
Materials
- White cardstock
- Clear contact paper
- red acrylic paint
- Optional - glitter washi tape
Tools
- color printer
- sponge brush
- 1" paper punch or scissors
- pen
- Tape
- Newspaper or something to protect your table surface
- Color pens
Instructions
- Print out the advent calendar on cardstock.
Combine 1 T. red paint with 1 1/2 tsp. of blue Dawn dish liquid. Mix together till well blended. 
Place down newspaper or something to protect your table surface. Cut a piece of contact paper about 7.5" x 8.5". Tape down the corners of the contact paper, backing side down. Use the sponge brush and paint a layer of the red paint mixture onto the front of the contact paper. Let this completely dry. Repeat painting three times.
While the paint is drying, write in the circles of the advent calendar the 'gifts'. Some ideas: day off of chores, excused from one chore, gum, hair ties, candy, socks, coffee house trip, movie night, money, pens, lip gloss, etc...
When the painted contact paper is dry, use the paper punch to punch out 25 circles. Carefully, separate the backing and cover the circles on the advent calendar. 
For additional fun, have the recipient color and decorate the edges of the calendar. We did simple green and red dots. When done, use pretty glitter tape to hang it on a wall. - To scratch off the paint, use the edge of a coin to reveal the 'gift'.
Notes
If you don't have a paper punch, use the second calendar print out as a template to cut out the circles. Do this by placing the template over the painted contact paper, secure it together with clips or tape. Cut out the circles on the template.
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This is like getting a lottery ticket each day – love it! Had no idea you can make scratch-offs. This is a fun idea for an advent calendar for the young and not so young like me. Pinned 🙂
This is such a cool craft. It could be used for so many different things!
What a fun idea for the older kids! I had no idea how to create a scratch off and you make it seem so easy! I love this.
This would be so exciting to scratch off everyday! Pinning!