DIY: Advent Calendar - Snow Candy

Christmas is in how may days?!

Hi loves!

This year I am more that happy for Christmas to come. It has always been my favourite holiday and the feeling is bigger since last year I didn't have "real" Christmas. I was studying abroad in Portugal and I've decided not to come back to Croatia for holidays but to spend it traveling through Portugal and Spain. I was very happy to travel, but at the same time not being home at that time of the year was hard. So this year I have started decorating eralier because I just can't wait! :) Also it is the first time that I have a platform where I get to share my DIYs with all of you what makes me even more excited. 

This is the first Advent calendar DIY and it's reminiscent of snow. Each day you find one candy package, cut it off and enjoy. 1 down, 23 more to go, so get ready! 

You will need:

▪ clear wrapping paper

▪ white paper 

▪ wire clothes hanger

▪ number stamps (any  type, I used silicone stamps) 
▪ red and black stamping ink
▪ scissors
▪ lid or any circular shape for drawing circle
▪ ribbon
▪ candys 

Part 1: Cutting

Cut strings of clear wrapping paper approx. 8.5 inches (20 cm) and then cut them in three or more  parts, depending on the length of paper roll. You need 24 square shaped pieces, cut them and set aside for later.

Take white paper (I used a bit thinner paper) and anything that can help you draw circle shape on paper. Cut out 24 white circles and continue to next steps.

Part 2: Stamping

Take number stamps and ink pads to create pattern on each circle. I used silicone number stamps that require acrylic stamp holder, but you can use any kind of stamps you have. Randomly place numbers on circle papers mixing black and red ink (separately). 

And you are done with stamping!

Part 3: Wrapping and hanging

Take one piece of clear wrapping paper, place one circle paper in the center facing pattern down, and on top of it place candy or anything you prefer. I used chocolate and vanilla caramels. 

Squeeze clear wrapping papaer and use ribbon to tie the knot. Leave more ribbon free so you can hang it and you are done. We got a little more to go and the calendar is ready!

Tie another part of ribbon on clothes hanger and repeat this step on all 24 pieces. I suggest hanging it on the wall immediately and than placing all other pieces so you can easily control the length and placement of each pieces. 

And your Advent calendar is done! It will look great against colored wall so the white and clear papers can pop even more!

Hope you have enjoyed this simple tutorial, and as always, have fun creating your own!

With love, Helena