Kira's Countdown Calendar
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Ok, I just picked up the last part of her calendar so we are all ready!
So this is what I did.....
I made 35 little bags with my Cricut Expression (personal cutting machine http://www.cricut.com/information/whatiscricut.aspx) and added numbers 1-35 with Disney characters on them. Inside I put little trinkets and treats in each one as well as some shiny Mickey stickers (same as the ones I used on the luggage).
Then I made a blank calendar (generic so it can be used over and over for each Disney trip) and I got it printed at Staples in poster size 18x24 and then had it laminated too. It was a little pricey $28 but that's why I made it so we can use it again!
Each night after supper, she gets to open a bag and have the treats and then she takes the Mickey sticker and tries to match up the number that's on the bag with the number on the calendar.
A little bit of learning as well as some fun!
She opened #35 last night but we didn't have the calendar so she stuck the Mickey on today. Tonight after supper she gets to do #34
She absolutely LOVED the bags and all the little prezzies inside! She understands that she has to wait until after supper every night to open another one and since #34 is Mr. Incredible (her current fave movie!) she is VERY excited about tonight
Ok, here's some pics
Pics of the bags before I put the stuff inside of them.....
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Some of the stuff that went inside
I used Disney stickers, Princess tattoos, Disney rings, beads and stuff for her crafts....I also got some bouncy balls and princess lip balm and some Hershey kisses and Reese's Pieces (her fave!)
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Shiny Mickey stickers
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The bags after they were all finished.
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And here is the Calendar...
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And here is the princess opening her first bag last night
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And that's it!
The creation of the bags was a little time consuming but turned out great, was really cheap since I already have TONS of SB paper and already own a Cricut, which I barely useand she loves them, so it was all worth it.
I will take a pic of her putting on a Mickey Sticker tonight, to give you an idea of how big the calendar is![]()
Cass the baby looked beautiful in her dresses.....![]()
This is such a sweet post from AFEG that I just had to copy it and say that I agree 100%! :
What!?! Kira is old enough for playing dress up? No way! Time didn't just go by in a second, did it? Enjoy it now, Cass, because next is a bikini (with the body to go with it..)
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love the princess dress pics cass.
i hope that poor girl isnt going to be overwhelmed by all of us in oct.
addison just got a few of those dresses for her birthday. they plan on taking them to wdw in dec.:
Cass those are incredibly cute! As a new scrapbooker I have to say that had to be so much work. Not that I don't think she is worth it...I do... but how do you do all that you do everyday? I also did not think about little bags done on the Cricut.
Okay.........seriously...........can I move to your house? I leave for WDW in a week, so I'd only need 7 bags..... Do you think Kira would mind sharing???
Freakin' amazing Cass!!!!!
Wow!!!!!! You are amazing. Those bags are great. I know every little girl would love them. Kira is so lucky to have you as her mom. Great Job. Enjoy. Diane
Voila, Le Bobigator......
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I hope my fellow BOBers enjoy it
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If Rob needs any help with the shopping, I'm sure Karen and I can help out. I myself, love to spend money as long as it's someone elses!!![]()
Princess Kira
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Thanks BendyI hope she's on her best behaviour when you meet her
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Wow. Just WOW! You are amazing, girlie! Looking forward to seeing y'all in about 6 weeks time!![]()
Formal night![]()
I have a confession- when the trippie first loaded I got a quick glimpse of the bags all lined up in the photo you posted.... I thought it was our distag bags and got all excited
I'll be happy with one of those!I pick either 1,4,12 or 22
(especially if they contain golden mickey stickers
me likey
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You should keep 27 for yourself![]()
Cass...love the bags. Was thinking of making them for Distag with my CRICUT, but couldn't get them big enough.
Wow. Just WOW! You are amazing, girlie! Looking forward to seeing y'all in about 6 weeks time!![]()
You girlies meeting up in a Park or outside before 24th? Would love to meet up with you as well?
Laissez les bons temps roulez ma soeur!43 more days!!
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You girlies meeting up in a Park or outside before 24th? Would love to meet up with you as well?
Awwwww Cass, you made me google that.![]()