How to Make a Mitten Garland Advent Calendar
Count down the days till Christmas with a fun and festive mitten garland. Hang it below the mantel for a pretty way to spruce up any fireplace.
![Homemade Mitten Advent Calendar Toddler Mitten Advent Calendar](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/4/13/0/original_Layla-Palmer-Mitten-Garland-Advent-Calendar-Beauty-vertical_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400958868331.webp)
Materials Needed:
- 24 toddler-sized mittens
- spool of twine
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- several 8.5" x 11" sheets of white card stock
- computer, printer and a graphic design or Word program
- scissors or paper cutter
- flat-headed thumbtacks
Gather Mittens and Add Twine
Gather 24 toddler-sized mittens (Image 1). Tip: You can usually find mittens for $1 each at arts and crafts or fabric stores. Use hot glue to attach a small twine loop to the cuff of each mitten (Image 2).
![Gather 24 toddler-sized mittens. Tip: You can usually find mittens for $1 each at arts and crafts or fabric stores.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/5/4/2/Original_Layla-Palmer-mitten-garland-advent-calendar-step-1_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960055421.webp)
![Use hot glue to attach a small twine loop to the cuff of each mitten.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/5/4/2/Original_Layla-Palmer-mitten-garland-advent-calendar-step-2_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400959842882.webp)
Create Calendar
Print out 24 numbers small enough to tuck into each mitten. Cut them out using scissors or a paper cutter. Tip: Add a sweet sentiment below each number for a little extra holiday happiness.
![Create Advent Calendar Trim Paper With Advent Days](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/5/4/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-mitten-garland-advent-calendar-step-4_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960056206.webp)
Thread Twine and Hang Garland
Unravel a piece of twine longer than the length of your mantel and thread each of the mittens onto it (Image 1). Use flat-headed thumbtacks to hang the mitten garland from your mantel. Slide a paper number into each mitten (Image 2).
![Unravel a piece of twine longer than the length of your mantel and thread each of the mittens onto it.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/5/4/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-mitten-garland-advent-calendar-step-3_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960099182.webp)
![Use flat-headed thumbtacks to hang the mitten garland from your mantel. Slide a paper number into each mitten.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2011/5/4/3/Original_Layla-Palmer-mitten-garland-advent-calendar-step-5_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400960103245.webp)