It’s the time of year to break out the Advent calendars! Or almost. Let’s face it though- almost all of the store-bought Advent calendars seem to have candy. If you are looking for a non-candy alternative, try this DIY Advent calendar felt craft- we make it as easy as possible for you!
A DIY Advent Calendar to use every year!
I told you we would make it as easy as possible for you to create this, and here is how. We have compiled everything you need to get started with our pattern and instructions here. We give you the full PDF pattern there, and this is a completely no-sew project. Does it get easier than that?
Once you get the design, it is to size- no hard maneuvering is needed to figure out the correct length and width. The PDF pattern is perfect for cutting with fabric scissors however, digital SVG cut files (for ornaments and numbers) are also included to be used with a cutting machine. When finished, the advent calendar measures 20″ wide x 36″ high.
What is included in this DIY Advent Calendar
The PDF file here includes the following items:
•30 unique no-sew felt miniature Christmas-themed ornament printable patterns (each ornament measures approx. 1.5″-1.75″ high)
•Tree, numbers, and pocket printable patterns
•List of suggested felt colors to use
•Complete list of other required materials to use (see below as well)
•Printing tips and cutting instructions
•Step-by-step photo tutorial for assembling the calendar and individual ornaments
Besides the PDF, not much else is needed: once you gather your felt, your scissors, and your hot glue gun, you are ready to start!
The first step will be lining up the numbers.
After that will be placing your Christmas tree together. You can decide whether you want to hot glue the buttons or sew them on, if you wanted to keep this DIY Advent calendar a completely no-sew project.
The buttons will be perfect to hang the ornaments.
All the ornaments start in the number sleeves, and then each day one can be hung up on the Christmas tree. By Christmas Day, you will have the whole tree decorated!
And there you have it- your DIY Advent Calendar- non-candy version! What do you think? Grab the pattern here on our Etsy shop! Make sure to show it off to us! Tag us on Facebook or Instagram– we can’t wait to see it!
Other DIY Felt Christmas Crafts (and printable patterns!)
If you’ve been herebefore, you already know how much we love, love, love felt crafts. Here are just a few other Christmas craft ideas using felt sheets.
- Felt nativity finger puppets
- 3D Christmas trees made from felt
- Making felt monogram ornaments
- Retro inspired 3D felt ornaments
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