As a child my mum would hand make my Advent calendars. She was very inventive and I remember them all with fondness. My favourite was 24 small boxes, handpainted and numbered then stuck to a Christmas tree shape with red ribbons. Not unlike this one but with ribbons! In each box was a chocolate or small gift, I remember being so excited each day to open a new box!
{source: Wooden Nordic Advent Tree Calendar}
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A few more favourites:
A grown-up version!
{image source: LOFT Kids}
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Love that this ladder Advent Calendar can be part of the decor
(minus the candles here though!)
{image from livingathome.de}
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We love this hand-made felt stocking garland,
ideal for younger children
{source: Laura Windebank }
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and not forgetting the doggie in your life, each day snip off a doggie bone,
then on Christmas Day the whole tree can be eaten!
(by the dog of course)
{source: Reg & Ruby Rawhide Dog Advent Calendar}
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and finally, how fab is this Angel inspired Advent calendar.
Love it!
I loved the number 2. I want the big presents ;)
ReplyDeleteUsha