Mini Advent Calendar

By RYOBI Nation

SKILL
intermediate

This is a simple, yet elegant, modern advent calendar that is perfect for a smaller space! 🎁

Tools

  • Scroll Saw
  • 18V ONE+ Rotary Tool Station
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver

Accessories

  • 37 PC. ALL-PURPOSE KIT
  • 65 PC. DRILL AND IMPACT DRIVE SET

Materials

  • 1x3 Walnut Board
  • 5x5 Scrap Lumber
  • Card Stock
  • Cup Hooks
  • Pencil
  • Screw Eye Hooks
  • Spray Paint

Steps

STEP 1

Create a template using card stock for 24 triangle shapes that will be cut into the the board. Use a pencil to trace the triangle shapes onto the top edge of the board. Drill 24 holes on the bottom edge of the board, spaced 1” apart.

Tools

Rotary Tool
drilling holes

STEP 2

Using the 16in Scroll Saw, cut along the triangle shapes traced along the top edge of the board.

Tools

Scroll Saw
cutting out triangles

STEP 3

Out of cardstock, cut a star shape stencil with edges that correspond to the triangle edges on the board.Trace star shape onto scrap piece of wood. Using 16in scroll saw, cut along the star shape traced on the scrap piece of wood.

Tools

Scroll Saw
cutting out a star shape

STEP 4

Take a cup hook and manually twist into the pilot holes. Insert the end of the screw eye hook into the 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Drill/Driver, securing the drill/driver round the threaded end. Slide the open end of the cup hook into the closed eye hook.

Tools

Drill/Driver
inserting eye hooks into the holes

STEP 5

Use the drill/driver to make the cup hook screw into the edge of the board. Repeat until all cup hooks are in place. Hang desired small gift bags, envelopes, or other special surprises from the hooks. Hang board on the wall, adding wooden star.

Tools

Drill/Driver
attaching hooks