Countdown Craft

I saw an idea for this years ago and finally got around to making one to coutdown for an upcoming trip we have planned!  The kids can't wait to start using it!

What is really great about this Countdown Calendar is that it is 100% reusable!

The flowers were cut with a Cricut, then I punched circles for the centers and used number stickers to label them.  The flowers are stuck onto green drinking straws with glue dots then a small strip of tape on the back for reinforcement.  The leaves (cut with cricut) are also attached with a glue dot.

The "vase" is a large Bush's baked beans can that I wrapped with decorative paper and stuffed with handmade "grass". The grass is made from thin strips of green paper that we (me and the kids!) accordian folded.

 I made 21 flowers... So the countdown will begin three weeks before the event.

We'll remove one flower a day - starting with 21, then 20, then 19...  until they are all removed. Then it will be time for our vacation!

 Since it's reusable, for the next vacation (or birthday or beginning of school...), just reload the can and start the countdown all over again!

Happy craftin'!