Coin Wrapper Advent Tree

How we did it:
Materials List
- coin roll wrappers (24)
- tacky glue
- paint
- pom-poms
- beads
- cardboard
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When picking out your 24 coin wrappers, I would suggest using the larger ones and trying to avoid the dime wrappers. If you choose to add a star to the top, you can use a wood one like we did or just cut one out of a piece of cardboard.
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Your first step is to glue the wrappers in a tree form with the tacky glue. (It's important to use tacky glue for this, since it holds the best.) Once they are all piled together in a very imperfect tree shape, let it set for an hour or so before painting.
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While the glue was drying, my five-year-old got to work painting the star. She added a touch of glitter to give her star some sparkle.
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Once the glue is set, it's time to paint those wrappers. My kids went for the traditional green, but any color will do.
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With some more tacky glue, we decorated the tree with beads and pom-poms and topped it off with our star. There was only one more step left and that was to fill each day with a special treat. This year I think I will place a little piece of paper in each spot with a holiday themed activity to do. (Some simple suggestions: sing your favorite Christmas song, make a paper snowflake, make a Santa bubble beard in the bath, and bake cookies.) Now we're all geared up for a memorable countdown!