The Best DIY, Home & Garden Advent Calendar 2024
Christmas advent calendar makers have finally stumbled on a range of quirky and unusual options that are actually really practical. Whether it’s a new set of tools, packets of seeds, or oodles of candles, these calendars are a fun way to see through the festive countdown with something tangible at the end.
Keen amateur gardeners will love the assortment of herb and vegetable heirloom seeds ready to plant in the coming years. DIY enthusiasts, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and builders will enjoy expanding their toolkits with DIY advent calendars. There are even beautiful advent calendars designed to treat your home to new fragrances this December through votives and candles.
We’ve selected our favourite ways to countdown to Christmas that are gifts in their own right.
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Swarovski Disney 100 Advent Calendar 2023
RRP: £1,100.00 | | 25 doors / windows | Shop now
Best for: Disney and Swarovski crystal aficionados.
Step into a world where Disney magic meets exquisite sparkling crystal with the Swarovski Disney 100 Advent Calendar 2023. In celebration of 100 years of Disney enchantment, this extraordinary showstopping advent calendar will awaken your inner child and impress your sense of style and glamour.
Behind each of the 25 doors awaits a treasure trove of joy . Unwrap 22 dazzling, colour-infused crystal ornaments that are nothing short of a collector’s dream. These exquisite pieces, some of which are inspired by your beloved Disney characters while others are traditional Christmas emblems, such as a candycane and various snowflakes, are available exclusively as part of this magical advent calendar. If you’re an existing Swarovski x Disney collector, you NEED this set in your collection.
But that’s not all; this bumper advent calendar also contains two elegant necklaces that will add a touch of Disney sparkle to your Christmas wardrobe. Curiously, you’ll also find a set of stickers, which, as we’re sure you’ll agree, are no where near as exciting as seeing the Mickey Mouse emblem in crystal form, alongside crystal-based decorations starring Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse.
Wera Screwdriver Toolkit Advent Calendar
RRP: £59.00 | | 24 doors / windows | Shop now°
Best for: DIY enthusiasts and those working in the trade.
All I want for Christmas is… a mix of screwdriving tools and accessories for 25 screw profiles!
That’s right, this advent calendar by leading tool brand Wera serves up a toolkit across the 24 days of December.
By Christmas Eve you’ll have amassed a collection of Hex-Plus L-keys stored in a handy portable tool rack (with a removable magnetiser), a set of interchangeable screwdriver heads with a matching hand holder, plus a selection of micro bits for precision screwdriving together with a matching hand holder. there’s also a handy carry case for these screwdrivers too.
Whether you’re starting a new DIY toolkit, or you’re in the trade and looking to upgrade your gear, this advent calendar turns out to be quite practical, despite its niche appeal.
Own Grown Seed Advent Calendar
RRP: £29.95 | | 24 doors / windows | Shop now°
Best for: Greenfingered people who’d like to grow their own fresh food.
If you’re an avid gardener, what better way to count down the days to Christmas than by unboxing a new packet of seeds each day?
This gardening advent calendar contains 24 packets of heirloom seeds for fruits and vegetables. If you’ve always fancied growing your own strawberries, rhubarb, herbs, tomatoes and chilli peppers, this may well be your motivation to begin in the new year.
As a novel addition, this plastic-free advent calendar also comes with twine and mini pegs, so you can hang up your 24 seed packets as a festive decoration when you unbox them.
Note: Prices were correct when last checked but may have since changed. Design and specifications can change without notice, so it’s best to check with the stockist for the latest prices, specifications, and availability.