Make This Handmade Ramadan Countdown Calendar
Turn a basic sign into a decor staple that'll make an annual appearance.
![Ramadan Advent Calendar Woman Stands Smiling Beside Welcome Ramadan Advent Calendar](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_02.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304334675.jpeg)
Areeba Adnan
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Celebrate Ramadan with a DIY that's as thoughful as it is stylish. Blogger Areeba Adnan of Mint Candy Designs takes a simple craft store welcome sign and turns it into a Ramadan countdown calendar for the whole family. Add Ramadan activity cards into each tiny envelope and enjoy the memories every day of the month.
![Ramadan Advent Calendar Welcome Ramadan Advent Calendar Hangs On Wall](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_01.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304337234.jpeg)
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Materials + Tools
- wooden sign with frame
- mini craft paper bags
- permanent marker
- number stencils
- paint brush
- twine
- white paint
- hole punch
- low-temp hot glue gun
- faux florals
- Ramadan activity inserts
Disassemble + Paint
First, use a screwdriver to take apart the sign backing and carefully pry off the "Welcome" lettering and save for later (Image 1). Next, paint the sign white to cover up any existing designs (Image 2). Once dry, affix the welcome sign back to the sign with a low-temp hot glue gun (Image 3). Then use a permanent marker to draw the word "Ramadan" on the sign in a different font (Image 4).
![Remove the back of the welcome sign using a screwdriver.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-01.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304335968.jpeg)
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![Paint the welcome sign white to create an cohesive look.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-02.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304334928.jpeg)
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![Use low-temp hot glue gun to add glue to the welcome lettering. Then affix to the painted sign, pressing for a few moments to secure.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-03.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304334624.jpeg)
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![Use a black permanent marker to write the word Ramadan on the painted sign.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-05.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304332838.jpeg)
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Decorate + Stencil
Use a low-temp hot glue gun to add faux flowers and faux greenery to the right corner of the sign (Image 1). Then gather 30 mini paper bags and use a stencil and black permanent marker to give each one a number, from one to 30, for each day of the month (Image 2). Last, punch a hole in the top of each mini bag so they can be tied onto the sign. Snag printable Ramadan activity inserts from Areeba's website to fill each bag (Image 3).
![Use a low-temp hot glue gun to affix faux florals and greenery to the painted white sign.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-07.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304330143.jpeg)
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![Place printed signs to honor Ramadan inside small envelopes that will hang from the new welcome sign.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-08.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304328103.jpeg)
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![Tie twine knots on the envelopes to seal them for each day.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-09.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304327377.jpeg)
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Thread + Enjoy
Finish the calendar by attaching a long piece of twine from end to end on the back of the sign (Image 1). Next, cut six long pieces of twine and thread one end through the hole on each bag in each column (Image 2). Display the calendar where the whole family can see and enjoy the month together.
![Tie small envelopes to the top of the sign using twine or rope.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_step-10.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1650304484478.jpeg)
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![Areeba Adnan shares how to make an easy advent calendar to celebrate Ramadan. To make you'll need a welcome sign to upcycle, white and black paint, a low-temp hot glue gun, string, envelopes, stamps and faux florals for decoration.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2022/4/18/0/Original_HGTVHandmade_Areeba-Adnan_Calendar_03.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1650304335320.jpeg)
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