DIY: Advent calendar inspired by Elephant Rosa
Christmas is just around the corner. With our cute DIY advent calendar, the wait becomes a daily highlight for the little ones! This Advent calendar is not only quick and easy to make, but also inspired by our pink elephant children's rucksack. A special DIY that will bring your child joy every day and make the Advent season something very special.
This is how the elephant advent calendar works:
The highlight: the elephant's trunk is elongated and labelled with the numbers 1 to 24. The countdown starts at the end of the trunk and a small piece is cut off each day. The elephant's trunk gets shorter and shorter - and Christmas gets closer and closer!
What you need for the DIY advent calendar:
- Cardboard
- wrapping paper
- scissors
- glue
- pen
- Free print template
Step-by-step instructions:
Step 1:
Print out our free print template. This must then be cut out.
Step 2:
Place the cut-out template on a piece of cardboard of your choice. Outline the template and cut out the cardboard too. You can repeat this with a piece of wrapping paper. The wrapping paper is then glued to the cardboard.
If you have cardboard that you like, you can skip the step with the wrapping paper.
Step 3:
Take our template again and cut out the hat and gloves. You can then use this as a template to make the hat and gloves out of cardboard. These are then glued onto the elephant.
Step 4:
Now you can decorate the elephant as you wish. We have coloured in the head and feet.
Step 5:
Now we turn our attention to the elephant's trunk. This must be labelled with numbers from 1 to 24. Leave a small area free at the upper end. This must be folded over and coated with glue. You can then attach the trunk to the elephant.
Step 6:
And the countdown is finished. Have fun with it 🧡
Why your child will love this advent calendar:
Our DIY Advent calendar not only offers a creative countdown, but also encourages anticipation and creates little daily rituals. Every morning, a piece of the elephant's trunk is cut off, making the wait more tangible and the Advent season even more magical.
