Peddigree Floor Advent Calendar

Instructions No. 2927

Instructions No. 2927

Difficulty: Advanced

Working time: 12 Hours

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Get the Christmas spirit going with your very own Advent calendar! This tutorial shows you how to make a unique vintage calendar: Including name engraving, rustic cord and magical fairy lights. Your personal touch will make it a gift or a highlight in your home.

Personalise the floor:

Start by painting the floor a nice antique green to give it a touch of vintage charm. Once the paint has dried, write the desired name on the surface. Now comes the special moment: carefully burn the name onto the floor so that it will remain forever. This gives your work a personal touch and makes it unique.

To prepare the bottom for hanging, take the cord and tie it to two holes. You can see which places we chose in the instruction picture. The cord is not only for hanging, but also gives the Advent calendar a rustic touch.

Design of the bags:

Now it's time to design. Carefully place the template on the bags and trace the numbers with a POSCA pen. Then you can colour in the numbers with your favourite craft paint, or black as we did. It is of course also possible to stencil the numbers directly with craft paint, but be careful, the paint can run under the stencil. In this case, we recommend fixing the stencil firmly to the bag with fixing spray.

When the paint has dried, you can fill the bags with the desired contents. Then close the ribbons that are already attached to the bags by knotting them at the back. For the finishing touch, tie the cords into an elegant bow and thread another cord through for easy hanging.

The final touch:

Once you have hung all the bags, the final element that brings this craft project to life is the lights: Thread the fairy lights through the holes in the bottom. When all the bags are lined up and the fairy lights are fully attached to the bottom, you can switch on the fairy lights and see the magical result of your creative efforts.

With these lovely details and your personal touch, these bags will not only be a decoration, but also a very special gift or souvenir. Now you're ready to add these magical bags to your home or give them as a unique gift. Have fun making them!