Simple and cheap.
Did I get your attention?
I had these 12×12 boards from last Christmas. Remember what I did with them?
Ryan cut out a bunch of them for me when I had a whim. (Love him.) I used them for gifts last year. But, I didn’t use them all.
Fast forward to this year. I’ve been seeing lots of advents around the blogosphere. I really like them, but I didn’t really want to put candy or little gifts in them. When I was growing up, we just moved a little mouse through each of the days. That was exciting enough. We didn’t need no gifts on our advent. We were tough. 😉
So, I came up with this idea after getting inspiration from a scrapbook store. I’m sure lots of other people have done it, too.
I made a bunch of these to give to Ryan’s family while we were in Memphis. I think they were well received.
Do you advent?
Did you like this post?
We'd love to send you more inspiration and encouragement for your home. When you sign up below, we'll send you our free guide to save thousands on your next home project. Because your home shouldn't own you.
Leigh says
Those are super cute! Ever since I was born my grandmother bought me an advent calendar, since she is no longer here- my mom has carried on the tradition for my sister and I. She tries to find Germany calendars (I think that is were advent calendars began). I write the year on the back of each and keep them with all my christmas decor. I don’t display them but I do enjoy looking through them each year.
Jen says
Those are so cute! I love the big graphic numbers.
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
I love this idea, I want to copy you and give these as gifts next year! What a great idea!
Oonafey says
Adorable! Such a unique idea.
Mom says
OMG…..cute as ever. I actually have the mouse advent calendar hanging up this year. I can’t believe you remembered it. How cool is that? I love these calendars!
Jennifer says
great idea! i love how it’s so simple,and doens’t have “stuff”
Shannon says
dude it’s so cute! Now tell me this…as a fellow childless household, do you really move this every day? Or will a few days go by and you kinda skip over them? Cuz that’s totally what would happen at our house.
Steph @ somewhatsimple says
that is so cute!
Cristin says
too cute and very creative.
xo,
cristin
Jennifer says
Oh my gosh!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! What a fabulous idea!!!
Danielle and Clint says
I use to when I was a kid, but we never got candy! So I missed out 🙁
Kristen says
incredible idea! We’ve been looking everywhere for something like that but all I can find is one where I have to put a treat in each box. Good job!
Jen @ homeinthecountry says
Ohh! This is so cute! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
Erin @Domestic Adventure.com says
I love the modern look of this! Very creative, Kim!
Mrs. Dirnberger says
I DO advent and wish I had to make these.
YOU were so close to me at Lamberts…I wish things were less hectic adn we could have met in person. Oh well one day maybe
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
That is darling – simple but enough to get kids excited! Love it.
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
That is darling – simple but enough to get kids excited! Love it.
carrie @ brick city love says
This is fabulous!!
Julie Bagamary says
Great idea and using what you have is even better. I quilted made my Advent Calendar and have had it for several years.
*claire* says
wow – that is sooo cute!! i’m definitely going to steal this idea! i was just thinking of how i wanted one, but none of the store ones really appealed. thanks for sharing!
Rebecca D. says
So cute! I love how there aren’t a ton of pieces to lose! Thanks for sharing!
Becca @ Blue Cricket Design
Emily says
Love love love this. And totally with you on the candy, much prefer a simple countdown. My aunt gave me an Advent calendar for this year – I need to find it.
Meredith says
Very cute! Although, my favorite part of advent was always the candy!
Heather says
That is cute and easy. I don’t have time to do it this year but I am going to file this in the file to do next year. I have a cricut and it will do easy to do numbers with it.
Good job.
We don’t advent but I am hoping to start that tradition next year.
Jenny @ Words on Wendhurst says
Super cute. Super easy. May I copy you? Pretty please?