Crafty: Pyramid Advent Calendar

My first December craft was inspired by this Advent calendar. Now, mine may not have come out as fancy as that one, but I like how it turned out.

Here's how I did it.

Step 1: Gather your supplies. Stuff like lots of cardstock paper, markers (mine are fancy scrapbooking ones!), ribbon (for the hangin'), tape, garland, a ruler and scissors. Oh, and don't forget the YouTube video instructions on how to make a paper pyramid. That about sums it up.

Step 2: Light some seasonal candles. Thanks for the holiday cheer, Ikea!

Step 3: Put something festive on the tube. I chose Futurama's Christmas special, of course.

Step 4: Cut out a square and a corresponding triangle. The dimensions are up to you, but a 2" square worked well in my case. (Give the triangle a 2" base as well. Duh.)

Step 5: Cut out your pyramid origami using your square and triangle as guides. A la the YouTube instructions. Make sure to add tabs at the base of the square and base of the topmost triangle.

Step 6: Cut out lots of pyramid origami. You know, 25.

Step 7: Decorate and fold! Don't forget to add a looped ribbon (to hang on your garland) before you tape your pyramid closed.

Step 8: Add somethin' inside. I chose Advent Bible verses.

Step 9: Keep on making your pyramids. All 25 of 'em. Decorate as you see fit.

Step 10: String up your pyramids along some garland. Marvel at their prettiness, and enjoy!