What are the best Advent calendar filler ideas?
As I researched for this post, I tried to find the most unique, funny, and original products for each item. I also tried to find very small gifts to fit into an Advent calendar or stocking if that were the case. I found great items for the Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas for Everyone!
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FYI -these would also make great stocking stuffers! Have fun shopping!
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Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Before you start
If you are going to put together a DIY Advent calendar, you need bags or boxes or something to fill! Here are some ideas for things you can buy or create!
Hanging pocket Advent (Can be personalized)
Colorful Scandinavian drawers -so bright and colorful!
If you like to sew, this pattern would be a fun project to try for Advent.
#1 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Beauty
Face
Hands
Washing
Hair
#2 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Jewelry, etc.
#3 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Decor
Walls
Curtain pullbacks -some of these are so creative!
Tiny picture frames and mini prints to fill them
Bedside/dresser top
Planters for any kind of plant that are tiny
Other
Holder for your glasses -some of these are funny
#4 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Electronics
Lazy hands, thumbs-up phone stand
#5 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Car
#6 Best Advent Calendar Ideas: Shoes, etc.
#7 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Eats
Sweet
Salty
#8 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Drinks
Hot chocolate favors -in test tubes, so cool!
#9 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Fitness
#10 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Safety and survival
7-in-1 Emergency Survival Function Whistle
For more safety items, including more small items, check out this blog post.
#11 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Holiday Fun
#12 Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas: Random little things
Here are some fun Advent activity cards to print off and use!
Mini Positive Potato -these are hilarious, and they are not all potatoes
Best Advent Calendar Filler Ideas:: Final Thoughts
I hope this helps you to put together some fun DIY Advent calendars!
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