What’s the best way to spread the holiday cheer, you say? Why with a personalized homemade Advent Calendar of course!
I don’t know a single person who doesn’t enjoy opening presents, do you? And the only thing better than opening a thoughtful gift from someone you love is giving one to someone you adore.
So, let’s get started so that your nearest and dearest can enjoy 12 glorious days of surprise parcels.
You’ll Need This..
Assorted Kraft Bags & Boxes
Wrapping Paper
Giftwrap Tape
Washi Tape
Baker’s Twine
Tags or Labels
Number Stickers
Assorted Sweets, Treats and Toys. Go wild!
Now, Do This..
Place the number stickers in ascending order on to your desired tags or labels.
Then, cut roughly a 5 inch length of baker’s twine and loop it through the numbered tags.
Ideally, you will end up with 12 individually number tags that will adorn your assorted gifts.
Now, that you’ve crafted your number tags. Its time to assemble your parcels!
Use the kraft paper bags and boxes to wrap your smaller sweets and treats.
You can attach the numbered tags to the parcels with some decorative washi tape, and it does double duty to ensure that your package is securely shut. So, no peeking can take place.
If the gifts you have chosen are too large to fit into the kraft bags, use a kraft box instead.
Simply, cut a piece of wrapping paper to fit snugly inside the kraft box, place your gift inside, and seal it with a bit of washi tape for good measure.
Wrap some baker’s twine around the box to keep it shut and tie on its designated numbered tag. Voila, its done!
For even bigger items, use gift wrap.
..and there’s nothing quite like super cute gift wrap to get you in the mood for wrapping gifts. Lots and lots of gifts. So many gifts.
I personally am obsessed with this Rifle Paper Co. wrapping paper! They also sell coordinating tags, labels and cards.
I need it all. I hoard stationary and paper products. I can’t help it. It’s a problem.
Just wrap the item per usual and tie the baker’s twine around it attaching its designated number tag.
Wrap the remainder of your chosen gifts and you’re Advent Calendar is complete!
You can hang them on your Christmas tree, upon your fireplace, on a garland or simply display them on a shelf, bookcase or table.
Whichever way you choose to present them, the recipient will surely be elated.