DIY Advent Calendars

**Chestnut** · 28-11-2018, 08:08 AM

Yes, I remember the cardboard pictures too, though I don’t think I have ever purchased one since I have been ‘grown up’....
Perhaps I should be making matching his&hers advent calendars which open to reveal one of many bits of housework/Christmas preparation which need to be done before 25th, in the hope that I only have to do 50%?

**Guest** · 28-11-2018, 09:49 AM

Originally posted by Chestnut View Post

Yes, I remember the cardboard pictures too, though I don�t think I have ever purchased one since I have been �grown up�....
Perhaps I should be making matching his&hers advent calendars which open to reveal one of many bits of housework/Christmas preparation which need to be done before 25th, in the hope that I only have to do 50%?

Love it. That has made me chuckle. Wish I could do it but it may spoil the magic for the girls.

Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post

Advent Calendars are everywhere and contain all sorts of "gifts" behind their doors.
When I was a kid (yes, I know, its a long time ago) they were printed cardboard, with little windows that you opened to reveal a festive season, culminating in the Nativity.
Now they contains anything, drinks, perfume, DIY tools and cost more than I'd pay for a present.
One that did appeal was from Victor1ana Nurseries - a Seed Advent Calendar.

Because I'm mean and already have more seeds than I can sow I'm going to improvise and "make" my own!

Each day I'm going to dip my hand into a box of random, unloved seeds and pull out a packet - then sow them. I don't care if its the wrong time of year - Fortune favours the brave and the foolhardy and I'm certainly the latter.

Anyone else DIY Adventing?

As soon as I saw the title I thought of the great GYO advents (cakes, BM'S family,animal, art, Bah-humbug) and thought a seed one would be good. Planting them seems a bit bonkers but I will join. I just so happen to have my seeds in 25 containers. So I will sow 1 seed each day working through the containers. I better get 25 pots of compost in to warm up.

**Mitzi** · 28-11-2018, 12:32 PM

My other half did a DIY advent calendar last year. It was a 24 pack of Carling. Every day he had one can.

**Miss Mousetrousers** · 28-11-2018, 01:44 PM

How about a G&T advent calendar with different brands of gins and tonics!

**veggiechicken** · 28-11-2018, 01:55 PM

There are plenty of gin advent calendars on sale - even at Aldi and B&M!

**Guest** · 28-11-2018, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Miss Mousetrousers View Post

How about a G&T advent calendar with different brands of gins and tonics!

Here you go

https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/...-a3948741.html

**Bren In Pots** · 28-11-2018, 07:45 PM

Last year I was given a jam advent calendar odd really because I'd got a cupboard full of homemade jams.

**Small pumpkin** · 28-11-2018, 08:38 PM

Look what you've made me do VC

I've been meaning to have a go at making one for the last couple of years. Now with your inspired idea of seeds. I'm giving it a go. Will show you in a few days if it's any good

all just made with bits found lying round the house.

**veggiechicken** · 28-11-2018, 08:41 PM

Its lovely - what is it??

**Small pumpkin** · 28-11-2018, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post

Its lovely - what is it??

Not finished

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Hopefully it'll be an advent calendar.............filled with seeds

**Small pumpkin** · 01-12-2018, 11:52 AM

Finished!

Can't take any credit for the beautiful robin or snowman they arrive on Christmas cards every year from a very talented friend.

**veggiechicken** · 01-12-2018, 11:57 AM

That's beautiful, SP.

Can I ask what's in the pockets?

I've butted into NG's Advent Calendar - just waiting to be told to keep my beak out. https://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gr...ent_98216.html

**Guest** · 01-12-2018, 12:05 PM

Love it SP.

I have never thought or bothered to do a DIY advent before but I am enjoying it and feeling more christmassy for it. Will save more elaborate making for another year.

VC I would never tell you off for posting on one of my threads

**Bren In Pots** · 01-12-2018, 07:30 PM

I do like that SP, homemade things are the best

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