Advent calendars filled with everything from makeup to chocolate can be found everywhere these days, but what if you want to make yours more personal? Whether you’re making an advent calendar for yourself or others, our brief guide will help you count down to the holidays in a more personal way.
Personal Touch
If you’re thinking of making a DIY advent calendar, it’s probably because you can’t find one that reflects your own or gift recipient’s interests. If that’s the case, make sure to pick personal gifts that perfectly capture the interests of the person who’ll be opening the gifts – even if you’re not sticking to a single theme.
DIY Containers
You can find many pre-made advent calendars on the market these days, but many people decide to go down the DIY route because they’re too small. If you want to choose gifts of different sizes, the easiest thing to do is pack them on your own and mark them with numbers. You can display them under the Christmas tree or under the fireplace, or put them all inside a shoebox decorated with festive wrapping paper.
Mix Things Up
The element of surprise is the best thing about advent calendars, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to make yours memorable. You can add a few bigger gifts to the mix, but small surprises go a long way, especially DIY gifts, homemade treats, and handwritten notes.
