Advent Wreath With Tiny Milk Cartons

I wanted to make an advent calendar for my granddaughter this year. After I made the little milk carton for Halloween, I decided to see if I could make an even smaller version and this is what I came up with! They are tiny little milk cartons that measure 1 inch wide by 2 inches high. My granddaughter loves things in miniature, so I think this will be a hit! I am putting small candies and trinkets inside. They will also hold coins, folded up notes with activities to do, etc.

Here they are all finished and lined up. I printed out the numbers on my computer, then punched them out. I layered them with a slightly larger scalloped circle and then another circle, coordinating the circles with the colors of the papers. The papers I used are from Stampin' Up (2013). It's a good way to use up your scraps.

Directions for Mini-Milk Cartons:

• Cut a piece of patterned paper to 3 x 4-1/4 inches
• On long side, score at 1,2,3, and 4 inches
• On short side, score at 1,2 and 2-3/4 inches
• Cut away small squares on top and bottom, right side
• Cut up vertical score lines on bottom up to first horizontal score line
• Fold on all score lines
• Apply adhesive tape to the tab and fold box together
• Fold up bottom tabs and adhere
• Pinch top closed
• Insert goodie or note and close with mini clothespin
• Clip to a wreath or small tree or just put in a basket

After you make a few cartons they go faster and really don't take that long to make. Besides it's fun! Instead of putting them on a little tree, I decided to use a wreath that I can hang on her door!