Diy – Homemade Advents Calendars
Kurt Adler Wooden Chimney Christmas Advent Calendar
The countdown to Christmas has started.
On of my favourite traditions as a child was opening our Advent calendars. Each morning, starting on December 1 my sister, and I got up and raced to our calendars to see what chocolate shape was to be found behind the door. Stars, Christmas trees, bells and more, we loved the sweet surprise.
My children also enjoy their Advents calendars and especially for small children it shortens the wait till until Christmas.
Of course, you can purchase calendars now in every Grocery store. They range from $1.25 at Dollar stores to $19 for exclusive Lindt chocolate ones. Even Lego and Playmobile Toy Calendars are now available (see below)
But much more unique and personal are homemade advent calendars, and they can be reused and handed down and become a family tradition.
You can craft an advent calendar from materials like wood, paper or fabric. There are virtually no limits to your creativity. It can be classic, simple or colourful and modern. Add numbered pouches, bags or boxes that can hold many types of small treats, an inspirational note, toys, or stickers.
I found some awesome and inspiring examples here and want to share some great ideas with you.
Make this year’s Advent extra special.
Better Homes and Garden
Create a calendar made from a 24 cup muffin tin. It doesn’t get much faster and easier than this.
Santa Countdown
How cute are these little Santas? Visit the link and get 24 different Santa printables and decorate your rolls
All you need is 24 toilet paper rolls, scissors, string, tape and colored paper for the hats.
You don’t need carpenter skills, just a hammer, nails and wood to assemble this rustic tree of treats.
Fabric Advent Calendars,
Feeling like adding personal treats to a calendar, but don’t have the time to make a DIY calendar from scratch?
These cute fabric Christmas trees or Santas Advent calendars have 24 pockets, that are just asking to be stuffed with special treats for your favourite child or person!
browse all Advent Calendars on Amazon.ca