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Christmas Advent Calender With A Difference

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The holiday season is a time for traditions, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix things up a bit and try something new. This Christmas advent candle holder is a unique and beautiful way to countdown to the big day. Its wooden Swedish design adds a rustic charm to any mantel, and its versatility allows it to be used as a centerpiece for a festive table setting or as a decorative accent on a coffee table. The simplicity of the design and the warm glow of the candles make it an elegant and timeless piece that will bring joy and anticipation to your home during the holiday season. So why not break away from the traditional advent calendars and try something different this year with this stunning candle holder? It’s sure to become a treasured piece for years to come.

You are going to need  a hole saw and some giant wood beads to complete it. For those that are wondering, you light the candles every 5 days.

Beaded Candle Advent.

 

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Designer Spotlight: Knotty Bytes

There’s not much to say about Etsy seller Knotty yites other than if you like pop culture cross stitch patterns this is the place for you. It’s pretty much all they do, and there’s a wide range of fandoms and characters represented. 

I first learned about this shop when I was doing Only Murders in the Building cross stitch patterns, and if you like that one the rest of their patterns are similar in vibe. They feature little characters in a lineup, sometimes labeled with the name of the show/movie they are from or with other text. 

There’s everything from She-Ra to Ghostbusters, Lost to Xena, Game of Thrones to the MCU. While lots of the designs only cover a few characters, there are some larger ones as well. 

Like this “space superhero” alphabet full of characters (and one spaceship!) from the Star Wars universe. The full design is 196 by 272 stitches and uses 81-86 colors (the range being because there are actually two alphabets with some different characters to choose from, or mix and match your favorites). 

If you’ve ever wanted to stitch up Katniss and the mockingjay pin, an homage to Cersei Lannister or Jem and the Holograms, this shop has got you covered. Or you can try the X-Men, Guardians of the Galaxy or characters from the video game Mass Effect. 

Like I said, there’s a wide variety. 

If this sounds like the kind of shop you would like, check out all the options at Knotty Bytes. I’d love to hear if you make something from this shop (or if you have already!). 

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[Photo: Knotty Bytes]