4 in 1 – Easy DIY Advent Calendar Idea

Today, I am sharing this super simple “4 in 1” DIY Advent calendar idea. It is super easy to prep and once you have it “set up”, you can use it again and again year on year – and each year “vary” how you display it, depending on your fancy.

Easy DIY Advent Calendar Idea

This post was originally written for a 3rd Party “Party Delights” back in 2014, by the have since updated their website, so we are now sharing these crafts on Red Ted Art. I would probably change bits and pieces of this craft going forward..

Supplies needed for your Homemade Advent Calendar:

DIY Advent Calendar
  • Little bags – organza bags with tissue paper are super cute, but any little bag will do. You could even sew your own
  • Tissue paper (optional)
  • Small gifts (here we show some chocolates, sweets, homemade gifts, but anything small goes!)
  • Sticker Stars for numbering
  • Pen
  • Bowl/ Tree/ String for display / hanging

How to make your 4 in 1 Advent Calendar Display:

wrap the gift

As we used organzer bags for this Advent calendar, you will also need a little tissue paper to wrap your gift first. You can skip this step if you use a regular little fabric bag instead!

wrap the gift

You don’t have to be to precise with the wrapping.

pop it in the advent bag

Pop it into your advent bag. Add some sticker stars with numbers 1 – 24.

decide on the display

Decide on your display. We love the large glass bowl idea.

stringing it up

Stringing up your little bags is a neat way to keep things “tidy”.

hanging off the tree

A tree display can look adorable.

Or simply pop them in a basket.

So easy. Lots of fun! Reuse the bags every year!

Super simple DIY Advent Calendar Idea – 1 idea, 4 ways to display

If you are still looking for MORE DIY advent calendar ideas as well as some homemade gifts to put inside (great DIY stocking stuffers too!) take a look at these:

DIY Advent Filler Ideas

You will find all sorts – from simple “picture calendars” that the kids can help make, to activity calendars and of course gift calendars. There are links to printables and ideas that take 5 minutes to set up and others that you can make and “keep” as a family advent calendar keepsake. I am SURE you will find a DIY advent calendar that you will want to make! Enjoy!