1. Lights, camera, advent
With just string lights and some paper bags, you can design a makeshift Christmas tree on any blank wall in your home, laden with daily goodies! Instructions here.
2. And we'll all roll on
It'll cost you nothing extra and be easy-peasy to save 25 TP rolls before Dec. 1 (especially if you've got a full household!). You could wrap your mini gifts in Christmas paper to spruce it up and count down from bottom to top. Instructions here!
3. Faux gingerbread
Mini boxes and a white paint pen can go a long way with a little creative juice! Create your own mini gingerbread village filled with surprises around every turn. More here.
4. Presents under as the tree
You can never have too many Christmas trees around the house in December, and if one doubles as an advent calendar, well then, how fun! Instructions here.
5. Come and knock at my door
Want a hack to get the kiddos out the door faster in December? Cover it with gifts! Instructions here.
6. Put a pin in this
A simple corkboard advent calendar can be used again and again — and you can make it as festive as you please! Instructions here.
7. Baked in
Have an old muffin tin that's just gathering dust in your kitchen cupboard? Repurpose it to carry goodies! And if it only has 12 slots, well, you'll have round 2 of this project to work on come Dec 12. Instructions here!