Christmas Countdown Paper Chains – Numbered! {FREE PRINTABLES}
We love making Christmas paper chains – they’re a fun and easy craft for kids and adults, they require minimal supplies, and they are so festive!
We’ve made several different Christmas paper chain styles over the years but this year we added numbers to make it super easy to see exactly how many days are left until Christmas!
To download these Christmas paper chains for free, please continue reading below.
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What You’ll Need
- Christmas paper chains (the link to download is below)
- Printer paper
- Scissors
- Craft knife (this is my absolute favorite craft knife – mine got me through design school and it still works great!)
- Glue stick
- Scotch tape (this is the best dispenser)
- Small cutting mat
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What to Do
Begin by downloading and printing the Christmas countdown paper chain printable.
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How to Get this FREE Printable
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Once you’ve printed your Christmas paper chains, cut them out.
Cut a slit using a craft knife in the numbered cutouts, as indicated by the white strips.
Now it’s time to glue (or tape).
Thread the paper chain strips through the numbered pieces.
Close the paper chain links together with a bit of glue or tape.
Continue until all the links have been attached.
Now you have a festive Christmas paper chain that can be used to count down to the holiday! So fun for kids and adults!
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Plus, don’t forget to get your Christmas ornament countdown printable – designed to be used year after year!
How to Get this FREE Printable
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