Christmas has always been my favourite time of year. Ever since I was kid, 01 December marked the countdown to my birthday and Christmas and the days were numbered by our advent calendar.
Back in the day an advent calendar was just a paper cut out with a few words behind each window but as the years have gone on, the advent calendar has become more complex and expensive. So this year we are going to show you how to take a step back in time and simplify the idea of the advent calendar with these easy DIY advent calendar ideas.
Roll old newspaper into a cone and fill with sweets
One for green fingers! A pot plant advent calendar!
Tie matchboxes filled with sweets to an old branch
Get crafty and sew up old sheets to make a unique advent calendar.
Use an old branch to hang gifts. This idea serves as decor and advent calendar all in one.
Use old pegs to hang advent gifts
Make an ornamental tree. Each day hang a decoration on the tree until the 25th, then open a surprise gift!
Fold old card into boxes, fill with treats and stack to make an advent tree.
Wrap gifts in old paper and hang to a homemade tree
Get baked! Make gingerbread cookies and have an edible advent calendar.
Start collecting old toilet rolls and make a toilet roll advent house. Fill the rolls with simple treats such as raw, organic chocolates.
To see more advent calendar ideas, check out our Pinterest board.
