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Paper Bag Advent Calendar

November 15, 2017 by Shellie Wilson

This Christmas craft tutorial shows you how to make a simple advent calendar using brown paper bags, string and pegs.

What you need

24 brown paper bags
4 mts of 5 yards of string or cord
24+ wooden pegs
Printable Numbers from Skip to my Lou (see below).
Craft glue
24 assorted activities or treats for the calender bags

Read the full Christmas Advent tutorial here.

Check out these advent calendars from our very own sister site Craftbits.com –  you can make yourself at home. Homemade advent calendars allow you to customize the design and size to suit the gifts you wish to use.  Want to buy a ready made calendar instead? Check out these Advent Calendars ready to go on Amazon.

No-Sew Muslin Advent Calendar — CraftBits.com

Advent Calender – 12 Days Of Christmas — CraftBits.com

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Recycled CD Advent Calender — CraftBits.com

Magnetic Advent Calendar — CraftBits.com 

Want more ideas for Advent calendars? We have a dedicated Pinterest board here for DIY Advent Calendars. 

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