Buy an Advent calendar to make

A personalised Advent calendar is simply part of the pre-Christmas season. It puts a smile on children's faces in particular when they receive a small gift from the Advent calendar every day in December until Christmas. However, the traditional calendar is not only popular with children, but also with adults. A homemade Advent calendar in particular has a special charm. Not only is it used as a calendar and contains 24 lovely surprises, it also looks great and decorates your home. There are countless possibilities when it comes to designing Advent calendars. You choose the materials such as wood, MDF, paper or fabric. The different craft materials, decorative items and styles allow you to create an unforgettable highlight in the run-up to Christmas. Advent calendars give you the opportunity to give free rein to your creativity and make for a wonderful gift that increases the anticipation of Christmas. With your creative Christmas ideas and our matching craft supplies, every Advent calendar will be unique. How do I make an advent calendar? In our online shop you will find lots of ideas for making an Advent calendars. In addition to boxes and bags, there are also many great wooden Advent calendars available for creative design with paint and paper. We also offer ready-made Advent calendars made of fabric, which you only need to fill and hang up decoratively. The time it takes to make an Advent calendar depends entirely on how elaborate you want to make it. You can embellish our wooden blanks with some colour, decorate them with decorative items and use various crafting techniques such as napkin technique and decopatch technique. It's best to start as early as possible so that you have enough time to give your calendar that certain something. The good thing is that a finished Advent calendar can be used again every year in December. The Advent calendar can also be customised to suit your preferences every year. Advent calendars are also a great gift. Painted in the colours of your choice, decorated and individually filled, it is unique and the recipient can not only look forward to the Advent calendar as a decorative object but also to the little surprises for 24 days.

Ideas and instructions for a homemade Advent calendar

In our online shop you will find lots of ideas for making and decorating Advent calendars. In the Ideas & Instructions category, you will find lots of step-by-step instructions showing you how to make your own creative Advent calendars for Christmas. In addition to the many instructions for making an Advent calendar, there are countless options for designing the calendar. In addition to the traditional colours red and green and the typical Christmas symbols such as stars, angels, Santas and boots, you can also create Advent calendars in natural tones. Trend colours such as ice blue and shades of pink also make your Advent calendar a highlight in your home. Or how about an Advent calendar using the napkin technique, in which you attach a pretty winter napkin to a wooden Advent calendar and then decorate it with snow decorations. Our VBS online shop also offers creative craft kits that contain everything you need to design a great calendar.

Making Advent calendars with children

Most children love to do handicrafts. And is there anything better than making your own Advent calendar, which is filled by mum and dad once it is decorated? Not only will your child have the joy of spending unforgettable hours doing handicrafts, but also the feeling of happiness when opening the 24 little doors before Christmas. Our VBS online shop offers many wooden Advent calendars in beautiful designs. How about an Advent calendar in the shape of a train that will make children's eyes light up?

Advent calendar crafting for adults

For 24 days in December, the owner of an advent calendar can count themselves lucky, because they receive presents every single day, even before Christmas! A great idea and great fun for both children and adults. Why not make an advent calendar for your loved one, your girlfriend or boyfriend? Even the finished calendar is a great gift. The joy of opening a little door every day is an additional source of enthusiasm.