Make someone's Christmas even more memorable, with one of our thoughtful fill your own advent calendars. Each day, your recipient can open a drawer, pocket or box to discover a surprise you've carefully chosen just for them. Whether it's a sweet treat, a heartfelt note, or a tiny treasure, our personalised DIY advent calendars transform December's Christmas countdown into a cherished tradition.
FILL YOUR OWN ADVENT CALENDARSMove over chocolate, our reusable fill your own advent calendars can be loaded with the sweets or treats of your choice! Our super selection of DIY advent calendars come in an array of fun, festive designs - ranging from reusable wooden advent calendars with drawers, to refillable fabric advent calendars with pockets. We even have Christmas advent bunting with pouches, perfect for stringing up and loading with mini gifts, confectionery or trinkets! Our lovely fill your own advent calendars can be used year after year and make a super thoughtful and personal gift for your loved ones.
Creating a Fill-Your-Own Advent Calendar is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to the festive season. If you're stuck for ideas on what to fill your calendar with, here are a few ideas to inspire you:
Sweet Treats: Surely you can't go wrong with sweeties! Stuff your advent calendar's drawers and pockets full of chocolates, lolllies, pick 'n' mix, or even your own homemade sweets. Opt for festive flavours like peppermint or gingerbread for an extra Christmassy touch.
Little Toys and Trinkets: Mini toys, keyrings or puzzle pieces bring joy to children and adults alike. Small figurines, Lego pieces, or novelty erasers are all perfectly sized to fill advent calendars drawers or pouches
Craft Supplies: For arty types how about filling their calendar with craft items like beads, buttons, stickers, or small tubes of glitter. These make great rainy December day Christmas craft decorations.
- Self-Care Items: Treat yourself or a loved one to mini lotions, lip balms, bath bombs, or scented candles. These items promote relaxation and self-care during the busy holiday season.
- Personalized Notes: Write heartfelt messages, holiday jokes, or inspirational quotes to brighten each day. You could also include small love notes or coupons for special activities like a movie night or a homemade dinner.
- Holiday Decorations: Mini ornaments, decorative clips, or tiny wreaths can add to the festive spirit. By Christmas Eve, you’ll have a collection of decorations to adorn your home.
- Charitable Acts: Include suggestions for acts of kindness, such as donating to a food bank, writing a letter to a friend, or volunteering. This adds a meaningful and giving aspect to the countdown.
- Educational Items: Include fun facts about holiday traditions, mini puzzles, or small books. This can be especially engaging for children, making the countdown both fun and educational.
By filling your Advent calendar with a variety of these thoughtful items, you can create a joyful, personalized countdown that captures the magic and spirit of the holiday season.