Magic the Gathering “Advent” Calendar
This year my son was enamored of Advent calendars – the idea of getting a little something every day. He also wanted to give them as gifts to his friends. He came up with the idea of a calendar that contained Magic the Gathering cards. This was a great rainy day off school project for the two of us.
Supplies
- 3 booster packs of Magic the Gathering or other cards
- 2 pieces of large card stock, poster board or cardboard (at least 14″x27″)
- 24 pieces of 2″x3″ paper
- Double sided tape
- Single sided tape
- Markers/decorating materials
- Cutting mat
- Ruler
- Exacto knife
Start by cutting 2 pieces of paper to the right size
Draw grid lines where you want the pockets to go, leave at least 1/2 an inch on each side of the card
Tape the pockets onto the grid using the single sided tape
Using a card you don't care about as a guide, put the card in the pocket and score around the top half.
Do not score all the way around, leave some parts uncut. Also don't cut the tape from the pocket above.
Decorate the front and label the pockets
Flip it over and put the cards in order in the pockets. Make sure you note where the #1 pocket is and go in the right order.
My son decided that the last day was a full booster pack as a special present.
Put double sided tape in the gutters around the cards. Make sure the cards don't touch the tape.
Put the back onto the front, carefully aligning the sides and press firmly to make sure they stick.
Trim the edges to make sure both sides are the same height/width.
Proudly present!
