Whether to keep costs down or add some extra special personal touches, our homemade advent calendar filler ideas are sure to inspire.

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Homemade Advent Calendar Filler Ideas

Homemade advent calendars make the most fabulous gifts for friends and family.  But it can be daunting to come up with 24 treats to spread festive cheer throughout December, not to mention a little pricey too.

So we’ve prepared a list of homemade advent calendar filler ideas which will not only help manage the cost but also add plenty of thoughtful creativity to your calendar gift. 

Intermix with purchased treats or add a few homemade gifts to a chocolate- or joke-filled calendar to make a December to remember for your someone special.

Scroll down for all the details and links.  Happy Creating!

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10 Steps To Homemade Advent Calendar Perfection!

We share step by step instructions for creating the perfect December treat for every person, budget and timeframe!

Advent Calendar Filler Ideas To Make At Home

Below you’ll find a whole host of ideas for homemade treats to add to an advent calendar.  We hope you love them as much as us!

Started thinking about gifts?  We’ve got suggestions for everyone from babies & toddlers to teens and your Mum friends!  Not forgetting our furry pet friends too! 

For the complete list of guides, click here.

Edible Treat Ideas

Have you checked out our edible gift ideas, straight out of the Jolly Festive kitchen.  There’s all sorts of tempting treats which could make perfect advent calendar fillers.

Explore Our Edible Gift Ideas Here

2022 Christmas Biscuit Box

2022 Christmas Biscuit Box

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, Jolly Festive’s 2022 Christmas Biscuit Box has arrived and there’s something delicious for everyone!

Christmas Dinner Popcorn

Christmas Dinner Popcorn

If Willy Wonka can do it, so can we! Introducing our super easy Christmas Dinner Popcorn: roast turkey and all the trimmings meets the nation’s favourite movie snack!

Chocolate Orange Fudge

Chocolate Orange Fudge

Combining two of our favourite Christmas treats, this easy chocolate orange fudge is perfect for a little festive bite!

Looking For Treats To Add To Your Advent Calendar Creation?

We’ve got advent calendar filler suggestions for everyone!  Be sure to check out our other posts:

What other homemade advent calendar filler ideas have you got in mind?  Do let us know in the comments below!  What else would you like to see on our guide?

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