P Y R A M I D * B O X

Wrap your gifts in style with these template-free pyramid boxes

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Secret Corridor

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

C H A N D E L I E R * O R N A M E N T

If you don't have a digital cutter, then a steady hand is all you need to make this elegant decoration

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Cheeky Magpie

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

P A P E R * H E A R T

A simple idea, and yet so effective. A great project to get the kids involved with today.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Rees Dixon

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

V I E W M A S T E R * C A R D

This truly inspirational card is a real cracker!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Khrome

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

N AT I V I T Y * P R I N T O U T

Here's a lovely project to keep the kids busy during the Christmas holidays, and help teach them the true meaning of Christmas

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Scrapbook Scrapbook

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

F A N C Y * F O L D * C A R D

Another unique crafting idea from one of our favourite contributors, Linda Elbourne.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Linda Elbourne

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

P A P E R * H E A R T S

Follow the diagrams to make a simple paper heart, or follow the links for something more challenging!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : haabet.dk

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

A D V E N T * C H E S T

This re-usable advent calendar from Bubbly Funk is something you'll treasure for years to come.

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : Bubbly Funk

This project features in Our Craft Shops' Advent Calendar 2009

P A P E R * P L A N E S

Make sure your own paper stash is well out of sight before showing your little man these!

G O T O : FREE INSTRUCTIONS
C O N T R I B U T O R : PaperAirplanes

P A P E R * B E A D S

If the recent credit crunch has put a dent in your bead stash then this free tutorial is just what you need to replenish your stock.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Doodles

P O C K E T * C A L E N D A R * 2 0 0 9

These free printable Pocket Calendars are made from a single sheet of A4, and a clever bit of folding. They're surprisingly easy too, once you get going.

G O T O : FREE PRINTABLE
C O N T R I B U T O R : secretcorridor.com

B L O G * R O B I N * C H A L L E N G E

This little fella didn't quite make it into the Advent Calendar this year, but it's not too late to have a go if you're feeling inclined.

G O T O : FREE PRINTABLE
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor

C R A F T * C H A L L E N G E
Make a Blog Robin * Blog about it * send us a link
* D E A D L I N E * ongoing

M O N E Y * B O X

Have you still got presents to buy? Then relax and give them a walnut wrapped up in one of these!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Clay Randell

P A P E R * T R E E * A N G E L S

Here's a nice, easy project for them to be getting on with, while you carry on panicking in peace!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : JulietK

Q U I L L E D * S N O W F L A K E

I stumbled on this project quite by chance yesterday, and just had to have it in the Calendar!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Reese Dixon

C A N D Y * H O L D E R

No tree would be complete without some candy, and what better way to display it than with these fab holders from our debs.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : DebsCraft
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY TWELVE: Beer Mat Box

Make this clever little box to wrap a special gift, and it's gauranteed the recipient will be more interested in the packaging!

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : Linda Elbourne
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

DAY TEN: Christmas Door Card

What better project to have at No.10 than this Christmas Door Card. Use the template to make the card, and your inspiration to make the wreath.

G O T O : FREE PROJECT
C O N T R I B U T O R : The Secret Corridor
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008

A D V E N T * D I A RY

This is no ordinary Advent Calendar. Hidden inside each box is a day diary for recording those special moments. Imagine the thrill of unpacking these next year!

G O T O : FREE PRINTABLE
C O N T R I B U T O R : Secret Corridor
F E A T U R E D : advent calendar 2008