Birthday Countdown Frame
After I made my Christmas Countdown Frame that you saw in this post, I just knew that a Birthday Countdown Frame was a must! We love birthdays around here. Who doesn't, right?
And here is how the birthday countdown came to life. First, I grabbed a 4x6 red frame from the stash...
And got right to work painting it. This is my new favorite color. I have been painting everything in this color. I will share more in a future post. I am totally in love. It is DecoArt's All-Purpose Acrylic Paint in Spa Blue. I don't know if it is because I am longing for summer but I just love the freshness of this color. It makes me happy to look at.
I gave it two coats and then sanded it down on the edges after it dried. I loved the red peeking through after the sanding.
One of my big sisters gave me these fabulous number flashcards from Pretty Little Studio. Oh, how I love that shop! I want one of everything. Seriously. There are 31 of these little cuties. Perfect amount for a birthday countdown. Wouldn't want to start counting too far ahead of time but one month is perfect.
Then I looked through my paper and found one of my very favorites to use as the background. A fresh and fun plaid...
I used the frame glass as my guide to cut the paper to size. I used a silver label holder that was attached with brads at either side for the bottom. Then I glued a mini clothespin closer to the top to hold the cards...
I placed the extra number flashcards in an old jewelry bag and tied it to the frame hanger so they would be nice and handy for changing up on a daily basis...
I typed the word "birthday" and slid it into the label holder. I pinned the #31 card in the clothespin and it was ready to go...
I LOVED the final result! My oldest daughter will turn 5 at the end of March so we will put it to use very soon! I can't wait!
My daughter will get number practice and she won't have to ask us how many days until her birthday over and over. Score.
Everyone needs a birthday countdown, don't ya think? You can find these number flashcards right here.
I would love to see your spin on a countdown frame so please share on our Flickr page if you make one for your family!
And wouldn't a Valentine's Day Countdown Frame be adorable made with these cuties???
Make sure to come back tomorrow for a Pretty Little Studio GIVEAWAY!
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Happy Tuesday!
22 comments:
So awesome, my kids would LOVE one of these!
So adorable and clever!
Dee
Since I am new(er) to your blog I never saw your Christmas countdown, so I am SO glad you did a birthday one! I am definitely making both! And I visited Pretty Little Studio for the first time today - OH MY GOODNESS! Everything is darling! And so affordable! Thank you for this great post!
OMG... I love these flashcards! I am going to order them.. no idea what I'm going to do with them, though!
Awesome with a side of awesome! My daughter is 17 though, so mine might end up being a graduation countdown. :)
Love the idea and Pretty Little Studio...well, it goes without saying how cute their stuff is!!
This is so cute!
It is so rare that i do this, but I just went immediately to the etsy store and bought a set of cards! Thank you so much for such a cute idea, I can't wait to make it - I have a baby on the way and my boy's birthday not long after so a cute countdown is definitely a must in our house!!
I've seen the X-mas, never thought about a birthday countdown. Very fun! We love our birthday's too...even mommy
I soooo want one of these! I see a craft night coming soon to my house. Thanks so much for this very cute countdown!!
OH, how do I love thee? This is so cute! My daughter will be ONE in March, and if I thought she'd care, I'd make one this year - but I'll have to save it for next year! Sooo cute! Love the number cards - may have to buy those now!
Smiles,
Melanie
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Tiffany this is perfect!! I love the frame, perfect amount of distressing, perfect complimenting paper, love the Spa Blue color too! We'd love a birthday countdown around here. :)
And I am going crazy over those cards personalized with their names!!! Too too cute, great find!
Erin
What an original idea! We love countdowns to really, anything, so this is sooo fun! Love it.
Yet another item for the must do list...
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Too darn cute!!!!
m ^..^
This idea is SO versatile! I LOVE the personalized flashcards too. I need those asap!
I love any kind of countdown and/or advent...this is darling!
I will have to make one before all of our birthdays roll around this spring!
What a fun and creative idea! I love spa blue, too, and have painted quite a few things with it! And I also love the addition of the clothsepin and birthday embellishments!!
Genius!! I LOVE this idea!!
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What an adorable countdown. Those cards are too cute for words! This would be perfect for so many things like holidays, birthdays and because I am a military wife when Daddy get backs countdowns. Thank you so much for sharing!!
I just fell in love! This TOO CUTE! Thanks for sharing!!!
Oh, the web inspirations I discover! LOVE it!
This is so super adorable that I had to make my own!
http://www.gwennypenny.com/2011/03/birthday-countdown-frame.html
Added it to your Flickr pool, too. Thanks for the great tutorial!
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