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Matchbox Miniature Diorama Advent Calendar!

Matchbox Diorama Advent Calendar! When I was growing up my mom had a darling advent calendar for us to open once each day before Christmas.  My mom was crafty and creative and always made the holidays cheery for us...she was also big into miniatures! Each little matchbox was a little diorama scene to see each day as the excitement filled us. I decided I must make one for myself and my children. You can make one too--you will want to make one too!  Maybe have the whole family help create little scenes. My family used to sit together and craft after Thanksgiving dinner...usually a Christmas craft. This would be a great after dinner craft to get ready for December 1st!  I received a bunch of supplies from Oriental Trading . They have everything you need for crafting, parties and holidays. You will need: 24 Matchboxes Scrapbook Paper Charms Flowers Brads Hot glue/gun Wood Board 18 X 10 The matchboxes come flat and you have to assemble them yourse...