One of my favorite holiday traditions is our advent calendar. I enjoy creating it, and my kids definitely enjoy running to it each morning and finding their treat/activity. Last year, we did a puzzle advent calendar, where each day’s bag contained several pieces to put together, culminating in a completed puzzle, of course, on Christmas Day. We’ve done a matchbook advent calendar and a couple of years of garland-style, glassine bag countdowns filled with treats.
This year, due to a lack of empty wall space, I wanted something a little more compact. I found a vintage hanger, took kraft bags, twine, small treats and mini ornaments, and put them all together to create this year’s version.
I started by opening my hanger and tying three long pieces of jute twine to the top.
I stamped my bags, filled them with small treats and used mini clothespins to hang them on the twine. I added a mini ornament for the kids to place on the tree each day.
It couldn’t have been easier, and I know the kids will have a blast with it as they take off a bag and an ornament each day, and use the ornament to decorate their own mini Christmas tree.
For more creative advent ideas, see this advent calendar compilation, and even more advent calendar ideas here!
What is your favorite advent calendar to DIY?