How to make a simple Nordic Paper Bag Advent Calendar.
Hi there friends! I’m happy to be posting my first project for our 12 days of Christmas countdown! I’ll be showing you my super simple Nordic paper bag advent calendar, that I prepared the other day for my girls. It is not filled yet, but that will happen over the next few days.
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It’s Day 3 and we are sharing DIY Christmas Countdown Calendar Ideas!
Simple Nordic Paper Bag Advent Calendar
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What I have used:
black marker
I started by hand writing the numbers on the paper bags using a black marker.
Then I just added the bakers twine to the bags [mine came with punched holes already] and after that, I added stickers on the back of each bag. I love these cute whimsical stickers, they give it a little extra Christmas feel.
My stairs are always a tricky spot to decorate, so this year I’ve decided to add my garland to the banister.
I also added some fairy lights and then the little paper bags all mixed up.
My daughters are already excited for this, but I still have to fill it with little surprises which will happen this week. I usually add a few chocolates and then things like stickers, little notes, ear rings, pins, etc.
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18 Comments
Ardith
23/11/2018 at 3:21 pmHappy Holidays, Katrin, and thank you for such a cute advent calendar idea. It looks so effortlessly festive. Cheers, Ardith
Katrin
24/11/2018 at 10:23 pmHappy Holidays Ardith, Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Marie InteriorFrugalista
23/11/2018 at 6:04 pmYou’ve done it again with another gorgeous simple Christmas idea. Love the paper bag idea for an advent calendar but love it, even more, hanging with garland along the stairs. Pinned 🙂
Katrin
24/11/2018 at 10:24 pmAw Thanks Marie. On the stairs it’s really easy to get to them, although my girls aren’t that small anymore, but it’s still a comfortable spot for the calendar.
Jenny
23/11/2018 at 6:57 pmThis looks so pretty on your stairs- it’s a perfect match. Love the simplicity of the brown bags and garland.
Katrin
24/11/2018 at 10:25 pmThanks so much Jenny!
Carrie
25/11/2018 at 3:13 pmThis is so, so pretty! This is perfect for every family, no matter the make up or age of the kids. Love this! And it adds something pretty to your Christmas decorations. Lovely!
Katrin
28/11/2018 at 6:50 amAw Thank you so much Carrie!
NitkaDesign
25/11/2018 at 11:09 pmFantastic:-))) Simple solutions are the best:-)))
Katrin
28/11/2018 at 6:50 amThank you!!
Michelle Leslie
26/11/2018 at 10:01 amHow do you manage to always make things look so stylish and elegant my friend? Love this beautiful advent calendar and it’s so simple to make too. You just know how to combine things and turn them into something wow. It’s all those little things like writing the number and spelling them that make a big difference to the whole look. Love it!!
Katrin
28/11/2018 at 6:53 amThanks friend, that means so much!
Sarah
28/11/2018 at 8:41 pmI love the simplicity of this, and those cute stickers! Very pretty on your banister.
Katrin
02/12/2018 at 7:16 pmThanks so much Sarah!
Sam - Raggedy Bits
30/11/2018 at 12:36 pmSo very cute, Katrin! I love how you have your advent calendar hanging from your staircase! Your kiddies must love coming down the stairs each day!!
Katrin
02/12/2018 at 7:18 pmThank you so much Sam, yes, they do 🙂
Super Mom - No Cape!
05/12/2018 at 2:56 amThis is a great way to add a fun touch to your stairway garland!
Katrin
06/12/2018 at 8:30 amThank you!!