"T" is for Type

Type tray turned Advent calendar.

Although the countdown has not begun yet (we still have 58 days!) we are ready.

I found this simple type tray at United House Wrecking in Stamford, CT.

They have all kinds of unusual items for the home; furniture, decor, memorabilia.

Clearly it used to hold letters for some sort of printmaker.

But it was a bit boring.  And I figured out the 48 spots would make a perfect Advent calendar.

Any candy will do but the kisses fit so perfectly.

I can't take all the credit for the kisses idea, Beckie over at Infarrantly Creative makes countdown kisses calendars for nearly every holiday:

image from Infarrantly Creative

Click here to see Beckie's how to countdown calendar.

The kisses sit perfectly on each little shelf ready to be eaten:

Here's how I made the calendar:

1. Sand off visible writing.  Cover outer edge with painters tape.

2. Paint four sides inside each box and background of every other box:

3. Remove painters tape, sand top surface edges of all box dividers to remove messy paint:

3. Cut scrapbook paper pieces to fit boxes:

4. Apply mod podge to background of box, place scrapbook paper into box, cover with mod podge.

5. Using vinyl rub on numbers line up and rub into place in red background boxes.

6. Fill with kisses.

My kids already ate this batch of kisses so we'll be getting fresh ones before Dec. 1.

A very easy transformation into something fun and functional.

One last side by side:

Ready for the countdown to begin.

I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane

SAS @ Funky Junk

Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello

Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime

Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative

DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff

Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou

Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter

Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Good Life @ A Beach Cottage

Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Tickled Pink @ 504 Main

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

SAS @ Just a Girl

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Tuesday Timeout @ Reasons to Skip the Housework
Before & After @ Thrifty Decor Chic
Weekly Challenge @ The CSI Project