Custom Advent Calendar as a Gift? WOW! December 3, 2021 By Bekki Leave a Comment This content may contain affiliate links. I Squealed when I opened the first two“Bekki, you should post these online so people know how much you mean to me…” My little sister sent me a box filled with manilla envelopes, dated Dec1- Dec 25. When I tore open the first envelope I SQUEALED.This is by FAR, the BEST gifts I’ve ever received in the mail.HandmadeThoughtfulPaper adorablenessand a story that build each day…Want to bless your sister, mom, wife, daughter, or bestie?Here’s how to build your own Custom Advent Calendar KitStep 1: Pause and close your eyes. Who comes to mind? Pick her.Step 2: Assemble your materialsSupplies. You’ll need card making supplies. There are many kits available, but my amazing sister used goodies she had on hand. You can buy a hand full of cards, or even find advent DIY ornaments.Trust me, it’s the thought that counts!Step 3: Envelopes!Place each day’s card inside the manilla envelope and write the date on the front. My sister, Jackie included fun number stickers for me inside too, so I could number the set as I open them!Step 4: Box the envelopes up and mail them to your loved one.When I called my sister to say thank you, she said, “You told me you never receive letters in the mail and I just had to fix that!Blessed beyond blessed.That’s what your bestie will be.Send some Mini Clothes pins and ribbon and she can hang them each year:)PS- Remember to teach your kids to write good old fashioned letters, it’s such a small way to make a HUGE difference in someone’s day.