7 Owl Advent Calendar Ideas

DIY advent calendar #1 made with wooden blocks.

Advent calendar #2 uses empty matchboxes. This tutorial comes with printable templates for numbers and owls.

Advent calendar #3 can be easily created with branches and some paper bags. Just bring those string lights!

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Forest creatures and the landscape made with recycled toilet paper rolls is the cutest idea ever! Advent calendar #4.

You can download the printable owl and the house to make your own advent calendar for the idea #5. 

 I love advent calendar #6! This needs some sewing skills and time but it's totally worth the effort. You can use it year after year and wash it before you store it after Christmas. For the entire tutorial visit the link above.

Last but not the least, advent calendar #7 is fun and a unique idea. Hoe cute are those tiny baskets!

Advent calendars are truly a fun way for kids to count down the 25 days leading up to Christmas. I hope you can find these festive calendar ideas inspiring and helpful to make your own countdown to Christmas. Hurry there is still time to make one!

Have a wonderful weekend my friends. I'll see you all on Monday with lots of owl finds that'll continue to make your day. I know they make mine! Till then you can join me on Facebook.

7 Holiday Lights to Deck the Halls

White owl string lights with glitter are perfect to decorate your Christmas tree with. Available here.

Brown owl string lights can be used indoor or outdoor. They'll look great strung across a mantle or holiday table. Get it from here.

These sweet owl string lights can be wrapped around Christmas tree or to decorate your child's room for holidays.

These are very special owl fairy lights by Wilko featuring folk art inspired owl design that is elegant as well as fun to please both kids and adults.

Sleeping owl rope light in holiday colors is easy to install in the front porch to welcome the holiday guests and family.

Why neglect your garden/yard this holiday season? This owl LED light will add whimsy and bright sparkle perched amidst the natural surroundings.

Holiday light up tinsel owl will be instantly loved by kids! Put it in the front porch, over the mantle or by the Christmas tree, the possibilities are endless with this one.

10 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts

Craft 1 - pinecone owl wall art

Pinecone owls, craft 2

Rustic wood owl, Craft 3

Dollar store fall owl, craft 4

Paper bag owl puppet, craft 5

Finger puppets, Craft 6

Owl wreath, Craft 7

Craft 8 - baby yarn owl

Puffy paint window decorations, craft 9

Owl family wreath, craft 10

Distressed Owl Ceramic Collection

"Distressed Ivory Owl" ceramic collection by American Chateau offers many beautiful things that you can buy for yourself or to gift it to your friend for holidays. The range features embossed owl in ivory distressed finish. Things from the range include:

1. Owl Teapot

2. Salt & Pepper Shaker Set

3. Creamer

4. Small Plate

5. Sugar Pot

6. Mug

Sweet Greeting Cards by My Lovely Thing

'MY GREAT BIRD'

'POÉTIQUE THING'

'THE MOON'

'LOVELY DROP'

'PETITE PLUIE'

Lovely greeting cards by French illustrator Marie Pétriaux of 'My Lovely Thing' feature her original illustrations in soft and warm colors. The cards come in more than 10 sweet designs with envelopes. They are perfect to write a thank you note or a quick message to a loved one. Available here.

Pretzel Chip Owl (or Turkey) Head Recipe

Turkey or owl? How about both? This are the most adorable Thanksgiving treat idea I have seen in a long time. Carrie has shared this recipe with which you can make tons of pretzel chips in owl and turkey shapes. Keeping only one simple thing in mind - "right side up turkeys and upside down owls!". If you want owls, keep the pointed side of a pretzel chip up and flip the pretzel chip upside down to make turkeys. Easy and fun!

Thanksgiving Craft Idea - Bark Owl

This is great tutorial on how to make owls using natural materials like bark and acorns to decorate your house for fall and thanksgiving parties. Your kids will definitely have a great fun making this easy craft project using just a few simple things which you can gather on a single walk! To learn more about the things that you'll need to make bark owls visit Melissa's blog here. Have fun!