Homemade is ALWAYS better than shop-bought, so this year, impress your loved ones with these special handmade advent calendars. What’s best is that they can be reused year on year, so less waste for the environment and a little less pressure on your purse. What could be better than that?
2. Suspended calendar
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Rustic and homely, all this idea takes is a bit of kraft paper and a few matchboxes. Let your loved ones unwrap a present each day of December!
3. Matching mittens
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Created with the help of the Cricut, this project will make you feel terribly festive AND a technical papercrafting whizz!
4. December daydreams
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A perfect solution to your Christmas countdown and your scrapbooking addiction, this memo pad scores points with us.
5. Mini homes
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From our friends over at Live it. Love it. Make it, make this adorable mini house garland calendar for your best friends this year.
6. Crepe creation
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We love this crepe paper/ toilet roll tube idea. If you want more party crepe paper makes, you'll love our party pinatas too!
7. Advent tower
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Our favourite of them all, this tower can be packed with sweets, treats and crafty delights! Click on the image to get the templates and craft up a storm.
We’d love to see what you make to count down to Christmas, so get in touch on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Happy crafting!
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