This year, create a handmade Advent calendar with this adorable and easy DIY project! Featuring stars sewn from gift wrap or kraft paper, you can hide little surprises to make the countdown to Christmas fun and creative. Hung in your home, this calendar adds a unique and festive touch.
In this article, we guide you step-by-step to sew this charming Advent calendar, setting the stage for a magical and creative December.
Supplies
- Gift wrap in different colors & designs
- Card stock
- Golden tinsel as filling (optional)
- Number stamp set (optional)
- Golden clips
- Metallic yarn
- Clips
- Paper scissors
Cutting Out
Cut out the template. You’ll find the template and instructions in a free downloadable PDF at the end of this article. Cut out the pieces, leaving a 1 cm seam allowance.
Sewing Your Project
STEP 1
Copy the star template in the sizes of your choice. Place two pieces of gift wrap wrong sides together and use a pencil to trace the 24 stars.
Tip: You can make stars in different sizes to make your Advent calendar even more unique!
STEP 2
Next, cut out the star with a 1 cm (3/8 in) seam allowance on all sides (cut through both layers of paper).
STEP 3
Fill the star with tinsel and a small gift, then fasten the corners with clips. Now stitch 2 mm (1/8 in) inside the penciled line.
STEP 4
Trim the seam allowances around the penciled line. Repeat the steps to make 24 stars in different sizes.
STEP 5
Using the motif puncher, punch out 24 number cards from the card stock.
STEP 6
Stamp the punched-out cards with numbers 1 - 24 and let dry. Finally, use the golden clips to fasten one number card to each star.
It's done!
And there you have it, now you know how to make this original and festive Advent calendar! This decorative piece will add a touch of magic to your home, bringing a delightful surprise each day in December. Get ready to see joyful smiles every morning! Happy holidays and happy sewing with Burda! ✨
And if you’d like to keep the instructions for this DIY in a PDF format or print it to make later, feel free to download it for free by clicking the button below:
