DIY walnut-shell advent calendar


	DIY walnut-shell advent calendar

Lexica

11-12-2009 12:42 AM

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advent, advent-calendars, christmas, calendars, diy, crafts

Lexica says:

To make it reusable from year to year, try the walnut treasure chest technique.

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