What if, this year, you opted for a homemade Advent calendar? With our easy-to-make ideas and models, you will have a unique calendar, full of creativity and above all economical! Take inspiration from these DIYs to reproduce without moderation, then give free rein to your imagination to fill it to your liking.
It’s time to think about your Advent calendar! If you want to try a DIY model this year, it’s best to start before December 1st to have time to make it and fill it to your liking. Discover simple and economical ideas for creating a unique calendar. In rolls of toilet paper, cardboard, fabric, wood, paper or even candles… Choose the material that inspires you and let yourself be guided to personalize your homemade calendar. We also give you ideas for filling it with style!
These calendars are easy to make and economical, but you have to remember to keep some rolls in advance! The possibilities are almost endless to create your Advent calendar made from toilet paper rolls. You can glue them together to create a wreath, a Christmas tree or any shape, on a support or simply together. You can also use string to hang them from a tree branch or a hanger. Cover them with paper or simply use paint, stickers… And presto, voila!
Him as simple as pie, the cardboard advent calendar creates the trend this year for its recycled side. To make it, we glue together small cardboard boxes that we find everywhere (it works with all sizes of boxes). It’s up to you to adopt the shape of your choice, but know that the tree will be a safe bet that is rather simple to make. Once the tree shape is made, simply add numbered stickers and you are the owner of a decidedly decorative cardboard Advent calendar!
It will require some sewing skills, but will have the advantage of being completely customizable according to your desires and reusable as many times as you wish. The simplest? You will be able to sew pockets on a large piece of fabric which you then just have to hang on the wall. Another option: make small bags that you hang on a wire. Several variations can be considered depending on your sewing level. And here is a really cool tutorial from Mondial Tissus:
This is undoubtedly one of the simplest to make. First, be sure to find small envelopes. You can directly opt for ultra decorative models in color or glitter or choose to paint them yourself. YOU then glue the envelopes to a cardboard panel and decorate the whole thing. Why not add a few fir branches around to create a frame? Finally, you can fill the envelopes with little notes or treats for those with a sweet tooth.
If you are not very handy, know that this will be very easy to create. We will place small gifts or treats in different small boxes before putting them wrap with gift wrap and write down the numbers until the 24th. A real rehearsal for Christmas morning. Kids should love it!
This type of Advent calendar will have a real decorative advantage! It will simply be enough to place tea lights in tealight holders (glass yogurt pots for example) and note the number on each. You will light a new candle every day or one per week until Christmas. Another option: buy one candle or pillar candle then come and write the 24 numbers vertically with a felt-tip pen. You will then burn the candle to the next number each day.
Where can you find a DIY Advent calendar kit?
You will also find in stores and online – at Cultura in particular – kits that allow you to make your Advent calendar with ease. They generally consist of all the materials to create small boxes and number them. At IKEA for example, you will find a calendar with small colorful houses to assemble yourself (6.99 euros).
What to put in a DIY Advent calendar?
Once you have made your Advent calendar, all you have to do is fill it with whatever makes you happy. What gift should you put in an Advent calendar? Of the sweet treats – chocolate papillotes, cinnamon biscuit, gingerbread… – for those with a sweet tooth, little Christmas decorations to do it as a family, sweet words for romantics, pictures for the nostalgic, lucky charms… In short, the choice is vast and there is something for everyone, surprise us!
