Last year, I bought a Christmas tree from John Lewis, its one of the twig style ones. I decorated it, with some of my most treasured and favourite decorations. I was so happy with the result, as it looked more individual I thought that most Christmas trees.
I really love this sparse, but sparkly tree, perhaps a little too much, as it has been up all year round. Before you shake you head at my tardiness, I did as any lifestyle blogger would do, and coordinated it with my room and filled it with teal coloured hearts. To be honest, it was slightly mad, and ever so slightly over the top but it was tucked away in a really boring corner of the living room, and it always made me smile.
So this year, I wanted to do something completely different with it for Christmas. So with my new toy, the Cricut Mini (You can see how I made a simple Christmas card using the mini, and a review of the Cricut Mini HERE) and some pouches, I had bought last year I made some advent bags.
I used a spare sheet of card I had, and the free numbers available in the Cricut craft room, and cut out 1-24. I used double-sided strong sticky tape to attach them, adding chocolate coins or candy canes.
As well as some Advent promises to the bags.
Then using the bags as decoration, I evenly spread them on the tree. I just need to find the right spot for it now, I’m thinking the hall was, as it lights up so will look pretty when we have visitors.
ooooooh i love that tree – is it still for sale now in JL i must go and look. and i love your advent tree idea – so lovely that you made all those little advent red purses |(well customised them at least!) yourself and put so much thought into each gift- your girls will love it x
Oooh I LOVE Your tree! Wow it looks great! Just perfect for those little advent bags!!!
What a fab idea! I know the girls will just love it. You are so creative 🙂
Oh this looks great and welkl done on using the cricut
Oh how gorgeous is that – I love it!
OH just lovely, I love LOVE LOVVVVE the advent promises idea. We have a homemade advent calendar and I am totally nabbing that idea this year.
I’m loving all these festive posts.
Oh the numbers came out great on the Cricut. Your advent looks gorgeous, I’m getting all excited now – not long to go!!
this is a brilliant idea, can i have one too!
For you lovely anything 😉
Ohh that is great and I love the idea of your tree being up all year. Mich x
Ooh! I want that tree!! Love the fact the bags have promises in too, what a lovely idea!
Oh I remember that lovely tree from last year and how you kept it up – you’ve made it even more amazing – and still slightly mad – love it!
haha, that made me laugh. Yup still just a little mad! 😉
oooooh, amazing! I think I need a cricut!
How sweet! I love the idea of attaching little notes too. You are tempting me to try and make my own calender for the children – if I end up gluing myself to the table I’m blaming you X
Oh wow! That’s great! I really must get my cricut out and get making. I love personalised advent calendars – they are so much nicer than shop bought ones.
I have pinned this.
I love this, what a fabulous idea and the tree is amazing. Great way to bring the different seasons into your front room x
Aw it is looking so festive in the Ana Mum household, what a special idea! I think it is great you have a tree in your living room all year, bring the outside in!