The countdown to Christmas has begun, which of course means that DIY advent calendar ideas are popping up left, right and centre. And this year, for the first time, I’m sharing my very own, so if you’re looking for a Christmas countdown that is out of this world, then you are going to love this DIY starry nights advent calendar!
I’m not sure why I’ve never made an advent calendar before, but this year, after sorting out my craft drawers, I spotted this book-like box and instantly knew that I wanted to use it to make one. I wanted it to co-ordinate with my navy blue and copper Christmas decor, and having loved all of the celestial-themed things this year, I decided to go for a starry night design on the front. One of the great things about making your own advent calendar is that you can fill it with whatever you want, and if you’ve got some special treats in mind, you can customise it to make sure the boxes are big enough to fit it in. Although I had forgotten that I had it, the box is from Homesense and is made from a really thick cardboard, which means once I’m done with it, I can throw it away safe in the knowledge that is biodegradable! I love how it turned out, and am especially pleased with how the sky turned out on the front! Keep reading to find out what I used and how I made it...
Cardstock
Acrylic paint
Black sharpie
Storage box
White gel pen
Bronze sharpie