This year my son was enamored of Advent calendars – the idea of getting a little something every day from Hanukkah to Christmas. 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. We put it together using paper and tape (and the cards, of course) in just about an hour or so.
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“Magic: the Gathering” Card Game Advent Calendar
Make an Advent calendar containing ''Magic: the Gathering'' or other booster cards.
- By L Bricker
- Time Required: 60-90 minutes
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Parts
- Single-sided tape (1)
- ½' double-sided adhesive tape (100)
- Pieces of 2″x3″ paper (24)
- Pieces of large card stock poster board or cardboard (at least 14″x27″) (2)
- Booster packs of 'Magic: the Gathering' or other cards (3)
Tools
- Cutting mat
- Markers or other decorating materials
- Ruler
- X-Acto knife
Steps
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Draw grid lines where you want the pockets to go. Leave at least 1/2 inch on each side of the card.



- Cut 24 "pocket" pieces (2"x3"). You could also probably use post-it notes.
- 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.



- 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 should contain 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.
Conclusion
The calendars are a hit with the recipients! They can't wait to start opening them up.