For your partner, mom, dad, or best friend.
Materials: Sheets of paper + pen + 24 small cardboard boxes (available on AliExpress, for example).
How to make it:
1. Cut 24 pieces of paper, each 8 cm by 6 cm. Write a heartfelt note on each (sweet for your partner, kind for parents or your BFF).
2. Number the boxes from 1 to 24 and slip a note into each. It's a simple way to spread joy every day!
For yourself or your best friend.
Materials: Mini envelopes + the 100 Grams of Happiness kit by First Editions (€7.95) + a shoebox.
How to make it:
1. Number the mini envelopes from 1 to 24.
2. Place one mini happiness booklet from the kit into each envelope (it includes exactly 24).
3. Arrange the envelopes in a decorated shoebox or cardboard box for easy daily draws.
For a child.
Materials: A felt Christmas boot (like those at Tati) + individually wrapped sweets or treats.
How to make it:
1. Super simple: Each morning, tuck a treat into the boot until December 24th!
For anyone special.
Materials: Kraft pouches (from Mes Petits Packagings) + photos + a wicker basket.
How to make it:
1. Select 24 meaningful photos and print them in Polaroid format (from 39¢ each at Photobox).
2. Place one photo in each pouch with a short note recalling the memory.
3. Number the pouches and arrange them in a wicker basket or box.
For a little girl.
Materials: Canson paper sheets + necklace-making supplies (24 elements: thread, beads, clasp) + 24 mini numbered Advent calendar clothespins (from Creavea, for example).
Steps:
1. Cut 5 cm x 7 cm rectangles from Canson paper. Fold into cones and seal with glue or tape.
2. Distribute the necklace elements into the cones (save the clasp for December 24).
3. String a wire across the wall and hang the cones using the numbered mini clothespins. Done!
