Once again, I blatantly copied PB. This one was not for the weak - it's pretty time intensive. My kids chose some easy costumes this year, so I spent time doing this. It is easy, though and was done for less than $20.
The process is the same over and over. Draw your shapes on wonder under - iron onto felt - cut out - iron onto pocket. I put a couple of decorative stitches here and there. I just free-handed all the shapes and had a stencil we used for the numbers. I do have all the shapes, numbers and words, if anyone is interested. I'm sure we could figure out how to scan them and email them to you. - OK, so since I wrote this, my computer has crashed and I lost everything on my hard drive - including these patterns. So sorry.
I've had some friends come over weekly, and we've worked on this together. Way better this way, but I must warn you again - it's about a 10-12 hour project! It still needs a good ironing, a billion threads trimmed, a dowel through the pocket at top and ribbon to hang it from, and an eye for the turkey. I was too excited to be "done" with this and share.
I plan on putting in a list of things to be thankful for with a little activity . . . similar to this (OK -exactly like this).
So much more worthwhile to count blessings, rather than count candies - don't you think?
Of course, linking this to DIY Day
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I think this is spectacular! I've eyed this from PB, as well, but I will NOT be copying it. I guess I'll just have to pay the big bucks or go without having one. :( Great job!
This is fantastic. Adults as well as children could always be more awarea of the blessings in our life to be thankful for.
Wow! It looks great! I just love a good PB knock off! Great job!
Super cute - I love applique - your kiddos are going to have a blast !
Kammy
You go girl! Looks fantastic!
That looks AWESOME. I hope you think the time was worth it. Def. better than anything I've seen to buy. So cool.
Looks great! (And if we can't rip off Pottery Barn, what can we do??) :)
This is fantastic! And so good for the kids to continually think about what they're thankful for. I don't have the patience to make this though! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :)
Laurel this is amazing! I love it so much and it makes me really wish I knew how to sew. I'm sure it's worth the time because it's something you'll keep for years to come.
Wow, I love it, what a nice steal! Stop by for a visit soon.
Michelle
You did a great job. It is fantastic. Thanks for showing it to us. Hugs, Connie
Oh I love it...so cute!
-Jill
Love the idea of an advent calendar for Thanksgiving. Very cute!
So cute Laurel! I can't image how much time that took to make. But so worth it. That will become a family heirloom!
Beautiful!
XOXO
Jen
That is so cute! I love the personalization, too!
I have wanted the one at PB. This is amazing! I would love the pieces u used to make this, if it isn't any trouble. we are trying to teach our daughter the power in thankfulness. This is just the project we need to remind ourselves. Thank you .
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Wow, that is awesome! I can't imagine the work you put into, but it was so worth it.
Adorable! It looks great!
Wow. Darling. I made a (not nearly as cute) Halloween advent last year - it was a lot of work. I can't imagine the time you put into this...I love the idea of creating one of these for "thankful" activities. What a great idea.
Great Copy! That is perfect! And you can use it for years to come - what a great Thanksgiving memory for your kids.
Looks like tons of work! You pulled it off beautifully!
Oh my word! It's adorable!!! I love PB knock-offs. :) Your kids will so appreciate the time and effort you put into this one day. Thanks for the visit...I'm glad you liked the bows. :)
Love it! I really love the idea of spending each day being thankful about something else... great perspective reminder.
It looks amazing! You did such a great job. We all need to take time to remember what we're truely thankful for. Thanks for sharing your incredible knock off.
WoW, Laurel! This does not look easy but it DOES look Amazing!
I am so loving this!
I want to be you when I grow up. I spend my time making Twilight pumpkins - clearly I need to get my priorities straight! Lovely calendar Laurel - this one I don't think I'll be copying anytime soon :)
OMG, how cool ! I sooooooo want an Advent Calendar.... we've never had one. Yours is so fabulous ! I'm inspired. Seriously. Great job girlfriend.
great idea! love the colors too, fall colors are some of my favorites!
That is such a great idea! AND you did a fab job on it.
pk @ Room Remix
WOW! Looks like the real deal to me. Thanks for the link to the Thankful ideas...I will be using some of those too!!
WOW you did a fabulous job on it!!!
I would love the shape patterns if you have figured out how to send them! This is so cute!
I so want to be crafty like you!
Love it and I think you should make a Christmas one and give it away in a giveaway and make sure I win! HA!
I tried the pumpkin granola and I burned it a little but it was still super tasty! have a great day!
I would love the patterns if you have figured out how to email them. This is a realy awesome project! =) I think my kids would LOVE it!Thanks Jessie
Hi!
I am friend (/former neighbor) of Sarah M. and she told me to stop by your blog because you made this awesome calendar!!!
great job!! i have wanted to make one of those foe a while now, but I have to many thier unfinished things ahead of it!!! I will have to stop by here more often!!
I LOVE it! I had that one on my "to do" list for 2 years now and never got it done... I "cheated" this year and just did the 12 days leading up to Thanksgiving... yours is awesome.. and I can totally appreciate how much work went into it!
Looks great! I finally broke and bought the Halloween countdown this year! I really want the Thanksgiving one....hmmm...wonder if I could fit this in =) Great job well done!
That looks awesome! Have fun with it.
SO cute! You did a great job....your kids are so lucky to have such a crafty mommy :)
I love your calendar. It is too late to do for this year, but I would love to have the patterns you mentioned if it wouldn't be too much trouble. I have been looking for more things to do to celebrate Thanksgiving.
brocamontes@yahoo.com
What a fantastic job. I wanted to buy the PBK one but couldn't spend that much. I'll have to try this, if I can find the time.
Would love to know where you find all the different colors of felt?
I love this!!! My husband and I have been talking lately about how to make Thankfulness during Thanksgiving more in focus, especially once we've begun our family. You said you might be able to scan some things in? :)
And I too would love to know where you get your beautiful felt (all those colors!).
Laurel!
Would LOVE to do one of these for Christmas.. any more amazing ideas/patterns/pictures I can attempt to recreate?
I just found your blog when I googled pottery barn thanksgiving calendar knockoff. I think you did a great job! If you are still sending out the patterns, I would love a copy! Thanks,
kjlindman@hotmail.com
I found your blog, too, the same way, by googling felt calendar. I'd LOVE your patterns, too, if you can still send them; this has been on my project list for 1.5 yrs now, and you'd save me SO much work! It is beautiful! Thanks, jhenry@sfcn.org
I love your thanksgiving advent... I am committed to trying to make one myself... if you ever figured out how to send your patterns by email, please do share! taraswancoat@hotmail.com
Iv'e been wanting to make this for 2 years. I think I'll do it THIS year! I would love getting your patterns if you could send them. susansmunroe@gmail.com
I just came across this project because I really wanted to make a Thanksgiving calendar and this one is perfect! I love it! I know that you posted this last year but I am hoping that you will still see my comment and hopefully send me the patterns at christinew8@gmail.com, thanks so much!
I have searched and searched for this calendar online in hopes that someone would want to sell theirs. Then I thought about making it, but didn't know where to start. I would dearly LOVE to have copies of the patterns if at all possible so I can make one for my grandchildren. My email address is judygriffis@gmail.com
Thanks so very much!
Judy Griffis
I would love the scanned items you have... my friend and I are trying to make one for our kids. Great lesson in being Thankful for sure! Thanks so much.
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Brooke
hi
I love this idea and am hoping to make one this year! Is there any way you can email me the patterns?
connorandmaddiesmom@yahoo.com
thanks
Jennifer
I love this!! I hope you don't mind I linked up your project on my blog for a must do project!!
werethejoneses.blogspot.com
Happy Friday!!
I LOVE IT! I've been trying to find out who makes the ones for PBK. We have the Halloween & Thanksgiving but I want to have one made for my son's birthday which is 12.31.. with all the other hoop-la I wanted to make something in the house about his birthday.
Know anybody who makes these? Or would?? I work 60 hours a week with a toddler and no time to work on so many projects I love
Thanks- (johanna.camba@gmail.com)
Wondered if u have the patterns for this, love it. Also, how did u make the blanket part?
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