Isn’t this wood sleigh simply darling?  

Another idea?  Why not wrap up little boxes of gifts and stack to make an advent calendar?

Here’s from Rebecca:

We are introducing an elf to our Christmas family this year.  I love traditions and fun things I can do with my kids.  I have it all planned out and wanted a cute special way to have the elf arrive at our home.  My mom had a Santa sleigh decoration that I loved growing up.  It looks so cute with a little Santa in it and a few little gift wrapped packages.  I knew I wanted to make one if I could.  I was going to get it done on my own but thought I would email Ana and see if she wanted to draw up a plan for everyone to enjoy.  She is amazing and did it super quick. 

The plan is fairly quick but takes a bit of sanding to get the details to look nice and smooth.  I did complete this with a jigsaw but some of the angles are pretty tight.  It might be easier with a band saw.  The entire thing is wood but I painted the “legs” with a metalic paint.  I think it is so stinking cute I love it.  It fits just right for my little elf, or for some 25 days if Christmas envelopes.  Or it is pretty stinking cute with a little 5 month old along for the ride!

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