This year I decided to make my own advent calendar for the kids. I have been inspired by all the amazing ones around on Pinterest and thought I would have a go at one myself.
I wanted to keep it fairly simple to make but I also wanted them to each have a little package of their own to open each day. I opted to use these sweet bags which I already had and simply filled each one with a small treat or some sweets. I then stuck numbers on the corner of each bag and punched holes in the tops so I could thread them on to some twine. I quite like how it worked out, with the checked pattern of boy and girl bags. Elizabeth was especially excited when she saw it, I cant wait until they start opening them each morning to see what they have inside!
Great idea. Hope they enjoy it. x
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet Caroline
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, your little ones will love this xox Penny
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - they're going to love it! Jane x
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. Well done you made one each! My boys have to take it in turns ;-). I love Advent calendars, I have one of my own to open this year, made by a friend, and I'm so excited!!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I love it! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh this is such a fun idea! I'm sure they will both have an awesome December! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteLove the sweetie bags. Looks great but not too much hard work - perfect :)
ReplyDeleteOh Caroline, I love this!!! What lucky kids you have, what a haul of goodies. Thanks for linking up too! xx
ReplyDeletenot long to wait now. I love the mini bunting, nice idea, Heather x
ReplyDeleteOh this is just lovely!! Your children are going to have so much fun opening them! You are so creative lovely xx
ReplyDeleteThats a brilliant idea it looks great, i bet the kids love it. I shall be wrapping up micromachines tonight for the boy and golden coins for the girl. The countdown has began...... x
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic, they will no doubt love it. The idea of having a separate pocket for each child is particularly inspired. There's quite a bit of manoevring here to try and get to open the window each day!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely idea, simple but fabulous x
ReplyDeleteI love it and I am sure they will too. I'm thinking about making one to start using next year, I've always just bought a cardboard one with chocolates inside.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I'd love that myself!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely Caroline! I love all the goodies that are inside too!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog! Thanks for finding me :) This is such a sweet idea. Me and my best friend used to make Advent calenders for each other when we were little – it's fun finding all the little bits and I can't wait to do it again when I have kids. LOVE your photos too x
ReplyDeleteCaroline this is my favourite thing you have made so far (with the painted acorn caps too!) I love it :) Its a very clever idea and beautiful as it looks quite retro and simple in its design, brilliant! I really like all the little treats for your children too, they are lucky! Wishing you a lovely build up to Christmas :) safxxx
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