December is approaching, which means it’s a joyful time of counting down the days until Christmas! Want to make it really special for your family? Give your children an Advent full of joy and smiles! We tell you how easy it is to make a DIY Advent calendar for children!
For the past few weeks, the shop shelves have been crammed with Christmas decorations. Christmas songs are also reminding you of the upcoming festivities. Do you want to make the most of the most beautiful time of the year this time? Great! You can make December more than just the last of the 12 months for your family. Prepare a DIY advent calendar for your loved ones! We suggest how to make it and what to put in the advent calendar (and there’s a surprise waiting for you at the end of the article)!
What to put in an advent calendar with pouches
The Christmas magic of advent calendars
Ready-made advent kits
In the past, the range of advent calendars was limited to opening windows filled with chocolates. Today, the choice can be dizzying! There are dozens of calendars in the shops containing the things that little ones love – sweets, building blocks, figurines, dolls, cars, art supplies, hair accessories
Are the ready-made solutions not appealing to you? Then go one step further! Compose the gift set yourself to avoid the disappointment of poor quality gifts and create more varied, fully personalised sets! Such a calendar will not only help the little ones count down the days until Christmas, but will also create a special atmosphere in your home
Choose a DIY advent calendar this year and get ready for joyful December mornings!
Creative games for children – advent calendar accessories you can decorate yourself!
DIY advent calendar
Wondering how to make an advent calendar for children yourself? Then take advantage of the fabric bag set. Find out how easy it is! The set shown in the pictures consists of a set of accessories to create a Christmas garland and 24 fabric pouches with a drawstring. By purchasing an empty advent calendar with self-filling pouches, you can make a family advent calendar that is 100% tailored to your preferences, as you decide the contents!
In the set you will find festive pendants made of wooden plywood that can be painted with paints, markers and decorated with colourful glitters! This is a great fun idea for the whole family!
Did you know that a pouch advent calendar is an investment for years to come – it’s not a one-off product that will end up in the rubbish bin once the gifts are taken out. Such a calendar will accompany your family through the magical Advent season for years to come! By choosing a reusable, eco advent calendar, you are protecting the planet and creating your own special family tradition
Prepare a personalised advent calendar for children
What to put in a children’s advent calendar?
You can put whatever you want in the pouches that make up your advent calendar! Each pouch can contain a different surprise to spark your children’s joy and curiosity. We have put together some gift ideas
- Sweets – Make Advent delightful for your children with daily sweet treats! Fill the pouches with a variety of goodies like pralines, Christmas chocolates, mini jelly beans, lollipops, and candies. Choosing diverse sweets lets you create a more varied set, unconstrained by a single brand. If you prefer a healthier option, hide nutritious alternatives like dried fruit and nuts in the bags for a wholesome twist on the traditional advent calendar treats.
- Advent task cards – Make up your own Christmas tasks for the advent calendar or reach for ready-made advent task cards. Doing tasks and solving puzzles together is a great way to spend time with your child creatively! This way, instead of a material gift, you give your child something priceless – time spent together! You can also find a set of task cards in the Saketos shop: Order task cards for your advent calendar!
Task cards for the advent calendar
Task cards for an advent calendar for children. These can include: curiosity.ex:
- lego blocks,
- playmobil figurines,
- play-doh, slime – perfect for children who like creative play,
- art supplies: stickers, stamps, crayons, pens,
- small toys: rubber animals, dinosaurs, dog patrol figures,
- accessories related to the child’s hobbies,
- christmas decorations, Christmas socks,
- puzzles,
- jewellery,
- hair decorations with winter themes,
- the pouches can contain not only presents, but also greeting notes or tasks that teach children about empathy, generosity and the meaning of Christmas.
Advent calendar with pouches
DIY advent calendar made of pouches as an original Christmas decoration
The first step to creating a festive atmosphere in your home is to display your advent calendar appropriately. You can do this in many different ways
- Firstly, on the mantelpiece! Bags hung as a decorative garland over the fireplace are already a cult Christmas decoration! Pouches set on a shelf above the fireplace portal also look great. The fireplace is the perfect place for a calendar that will bring festive mood to your living room.
- On the wall: Don’t have a fireplace in your flat? Attach the bags on the wall, creating a beautiful garland. It’s the perfect decoration for the holidays.
- On the table: Spread the pouches on a table or windowsill as a lovely centrepiece. The children will be delighted to see that the calendar is at their fingertips.
- On the Christmas tree: You can hang the pouches on the branches of your Christmas tree. This is an original and charming way to create an advent calendar.
Advent calendar bags can be hung on the Christmas tree
Are you short on space? Then check out the last suggestion!
- In a box or crate – whether you’re dealing with space constraints in a flat or aiming to prepare individual calendars for siblings, the last suggestion proves particularly valuable. Instead of hanging up the calendar, consider placing the gift-filled bags in a festive box or decorative chest. This not only accommodates limited space but also adds an extra touch of charm to the advent calendar experience. Additionally, opting for separate containers enhances personalization for each family member, making the anticipation of discovering daily surprises even more special.
Gift bags in a box – an original idea for an advent calendar
Plan a magical December – order a DIY advent calendar by Saketos
Transform your family’s advent calendar from a simple box of chocolates with windows to open into a captivating and magical journey through the days of Advent. Hence, enchanting expedition will not only involve delightful surprises but will also provide the perfect opportunity to create cherished memories and strengthen the bonds within your family.
Cotton bag advent calendar
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Order your Advent calendar today and get ready for great emotions for the whole family!
