DIY Advent Calendars

Ok, its official, we can mention the C word – Christmas! Not wanting to scare you but it is December the 1st on Sunday…
And one of the first official Christmas items to be installed in most peoples houses is the Advent Calendar. Rather than pick up a commercial chocolate one from the supermarket this year, why not have a look at these amazing Handmade, Designer and DIY Advent Calendar ideas and tutorials from around the web:

Bunting Advent Calendars

Liberty Print Bunting from The Liberty Blog

Traditional Bunting from The Sewing Directory

Sock Bunting from Design Dazzle

Falling Stars from Design*Sponge

Hanging Advent Calendars

Box Tree by La Maison de Lou Lou

Retro Box Calendar by Sweet Petunias on Etsy

Kids Advent Hanging form the The Sewing Directory

Envelope Calendar from Snap Creativity

Frame Calendar from Stitch Me Softly 

Sack Advent Hanging from ShopTerrain.com

 Alternative Advent Calendars

Advent Activity Cards from Anna Michelle Cards on Etsy

Advent Crackers from Mandy Pitcher

Advent Candle from Black Balloon

Paper Hanging Decoration from Cherry Blossom World

Matchbox Jar Calendar from Just a Girl 

Or come up with you own ideas using these advent pegs from Hobbycraft!