Easy Advent calendar idea

Make a magical Advent calendar using paper lunch bags

It's often the simplest ideas that turn out to be the nicest. For this Advent calendar idea, we used ordinary paper sandwich bags and added the numbers 1-24 in a decorative style using calligraphy pens. Some of the numbers are written out in full, others are drawn as ornate numerals or in the form of a simple sum – the possibilities are almost endless. edding calligraphy pens have a special calligraphy nib that lets you write expressive fonts and numbers with incredible ease. If you want to find out more about writing with calligraphy products, or you’d like to pick up some hints and tips on technique, we recommend you take a look at our Calligraphy Training Course.

Categories: Christmas
Calligraphy
Products: Calligraphy markers and pens
Materials: Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

You can see everything you need at a glance in our photo. The edding 1255 calligraphy pens are available in three stroke widths and five colours. Pick the most suitable colour and the nib width you work best with.

Step 2

The templates featuring the numbers can be downloaded from our website. If you prefer, you can draw or write freehand instead. Cut a number from the sheet and position it inside the paper bag to act as your template.

Step 3

The number should be clearly visible through the paper bag so that you can simply transfer the motif using the calligraphy pen. The ink is permanent and quick-drying, so there's no need to worry about smudging.

Step 4

Here’s another picture of the bag with the number 6, this time in more detail.

Step 5

If you want to write the numbers longhand, it's best to hold the pen in the same position the whole time without rotating it. That way, you'll succeed at achieving a calligraphic style.