Do you remember the anticipation and excitement we had as children because Christmas was getting close? We have chosen three amazing DIY Advent Calendar ideas to share with you here on Little Scandinavian, to make the count down to Christmas a truly special time for our children too. I know it's only October. But considering our hectic lifestyles December is here before you know it. So we better...
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The Little Scandinavian Advent Calendar is back for 2014
© Maileg It's starting to look a lot like Christmas; some of the leading Scandinavian designers, brands and independent boutiques are gathering together with Little Scandinavian to offer you arguably one of the most exciting online advent calendars there are out there -and you are invited to join in on the fun! From 1st to 24th of December, there will be a new amazing prize each day, with one...
Read moreScandinavian Advent Calendars and Inspiration for 24 Calendar Gifts
From hand and home made reindeer advent calendars to gorgeous and multifunctional gift calendars, like the popular pixy house Advent Calendar. Regardless of which one you choose, if you haven't already started gathering tons of tiny gifts, let alone create the calendar, then this might be a good time to start. Christmas is only 2 months away, so start with both Advent Calendar and the 24 gifts...
Read moreThe best online Advents Calendars for children’s clothes and toys
The Little Scandinavian Advent Calendar will sadly not be running this year, as we simply have not had the time organising it. However, not to disappoint you completely, we've shared the best online Advents Calendars for children's clothes and toys. The MINIATURE Advent Calendar is in full swing with the first winner that won DKK 1.500 worth of MINIATURE children's clothes announced today. Every...
Read moreThe Month of November and some sneaky Christmas preparations
It's November and Winter time, it's getting colder and the days are getting shorter. So, between Halloween and Christmas... what happens in the month of November? We say, read! Read for, with and next to your children. Little A has just picked up the most enchanting story; I, Coriander. A story that sweeps the reader into the dark, magical world of 17th century London, through they eyes of a...
Read moreDIY Advent Calendar ideas, Scandinavian style
© Maileg Advent Calendar from 2011 Don't you just love being waked up by excited children, rising early and in pyjamas and bare feet running downstairs? Just imagine their happy faces and eager little hands, when they one tippitoes are trying to reach up to todays surprise in the Advent Calendar! An Advent calendar isn't only a countdown to Christmas. It also takes you through the dark month of...
Read moreScandinavian DIY and Design Advent Calendars 2012
It's the time of the year again, with Advent soon approaching. Why not make it a bit more special this year? An Advent Calendar can be so much more than a daily sweet wrapped in cartoon box. When I was a child my mum made us a Christmas train, with all the carriages carrying small surprises. We used to love it! Now my sister has it and her children are enjoying it! We've gathered a few simple yet...
Read moreLook at this homemade Reindeer Advent Calendar!
A reader of Little Scandinavian was so inspired by the post How to make a reindeer advent calendar that she decided to make her own. "I loved the DIY reindeer advent calendar with brown packages. I was so inspired that I made my own.Wandering around the craft store looking for interesting containers and wrapping was great fun, and I really enjoyed putting them together." And we have to say it...
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Last minute: Make your own Scandi Chic Advent Calendar
Only a few days left to the 1st of December but still time to make a homemade Scandi Chic Advent Calendar for the family. What we find particular nice with this one is that when your children bring home their Christmas Decoration from school there's a place to hang it up! Also, when emptied on the day the cones can also be saved for the Christmas tree decoration on the 23d of December, and then...
Read moreHow to make a reindeer advent calendar
We've received a few emails and comments after posting Little Scandinavian's Advent Calendar guide for 2011 regards to how to make or potentially buy the reindeer advent calendar shown in the photo to the left. What people do is actually making them. You have to sketch it on free hand. It's not easy but you'll end up with the exact dimension and style you want. You'll need a MDF board, a saw to...
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