easy advent calendar
For this year's advent calendar, I wanted it to be simple (not unusual for me), but also something that used supplies I already had on hand...
Some glassine bags, washi tape, and stamps was all it took! I'll fill the bags with small candies for each day (because no matter what I fill them with, the candy is always the favorite part), and a few puzzle pieces for a fun activity.
I know a lot of people put an activity to do in each bag, and, while I've done that in the past, I wanted something a bit easier this year. I purchased this puzzle from Amazon (100 pieces seems like a good number), put it together, and chose 3 or 4 interlocking pieces to go in each bag. Each day, we'll fit the pieces together, and, by the end of Advent, will have a completed puzzle!
Looking for other ideas? Check out this post with some more favorite advent calendar ideas, my matchbook advent calendar tutorial, my garland-style calendar, and our very first advent calendar in 2010!
That is such a great idea. My daughter is into puzzles right now so this would be perfect.
That is such a neat idea. I would love to make this for my kids.
These are great ways to make Advent even more special. I love the puzzle idea.
That's cute and its in the shape of a Christmas tree. I like it! No need to be fancy, it looks nice even!
What a great idea! I love homemade advent calendars, my kids would like doing this this year.
So cute! I love this. We love advent calendars!
What a fun idea for an easy advent calendar!
I find this very creative. I wanted to create something like this at home. Thanks for sharing.
Yay, that's something anyone could do. I love simple activities like this!
Wow, that is a very cute and creative idea. You are right, no matter what you fill them with...candy is the favorite!
This is such a great advent calendar! I am making one for my husband that is different Bible verses everyday! I thought that way we could get into the real reason for the season!
Oh, what a cute idea. If I hadn't already got an advent calendar this year, I would definitely do this.
that looks really cute. whatever works for you. I don't do one, but i love seeing what others do.