How to Build an Advent Holiday Calendar (Part 3 of 3)

Please watch our latest video! "A new tool, an old tool, and some innovations | TWW Tools Unleashed" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkxqKyj-LQI --~-- Download the SketchUp plans and watch all of our videos at: http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/advent… Other parts in this series: Part 1: https://youtu.be/itwIlFa5qXk Part 2: https://youtu.be/5HexeW9xhcc The base for the advent calendar is made with 1/2″ ply, butt joints and brad nails. Doesn't get simpler than that! Once the construction is complete, I embark on a journey into the world of faux finishing with a 2-part distressed paint job. Now I know my way around the finish cabinet, but one of my weak areas is acrylic paint. I just never work with the stuff, let alone creating faux finishes. So the best way to learn sometimes is to jump in and do it. And maybe its not too surprising that things aren't exactly perfect. But with a little elbow grease, the Advent Calendar is now resting comfortable on the ledge in my