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Handmade Advent calendar ideas: stylish ways to decorate

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

In December, there’s the Advent calendar that lets you count the days until Christmas.

You open one box or paper bag each day and enjoy the countdown to Christmas.

You can buy ready-made ones, but many people might prefer to make their own if they’re going to the trouble, right?

In this article, we’ll show you how to make Advent calendars using a variety of materials, as well as how to display them.

Using supplies from 100-yen shops, you can easily create one by hand—so give it a try!

Decoration ideas (1–10)

Decorate it garland-style using pipe cleaners.

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Decorate it garland-style using pipe cleaners.

This idea uses bags with numbers that count down to Christmas as decorations themselves.

Start with a base of tinsel garland that has been decorated, then attach the bags to it.

By making the bags themselves in muted colors—using materials like coffee filters—the numbers will stand out more.

It could also be fun to make the date for Christmas Day even more prominent by using a bold color.

By emphasizing the numbers, you highlight the joy of counting down, which may heighten the excitement as Christmas approaches.

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Decorate the wreath

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Decorate the wreath

It’s about using a box of treats marked with countdown numbers as part of a wreath decoration.

It’s important to make the containers in shapes that look like ornamentation—tetrahedral shapes are a classic choice, for example.

Using papers with various colors and patterns can create a more vibrant atmosphere.

You also need to pay attention to the size and quantity of the bags: the more large bags you have, the heavier the wreath will look.

It might be better to keep the contents small and split them across several wreaths.

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In conclusion

How did you like the handmade Advent calendar ideas? They were all exciting, weren’t they? You can put anything inside—sweets, toys, or anything your family, children, or friends will enjoy.

Don’t just enjoy the day itself—make the most of the time leading up to Christmas, too!