# Crafted Advent Calendars This Homemade Advent Calendar is a Delightful Papercraft for the Family By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-advent-calendar References: [goodtoknow](http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/craft/544666/homemade-paper-advent-calendar) While the shift towards prepackaged goods has been happening for many years, some consumers are rebelling against store-bought goods with DIYs like this homemade advent calendar that makes use of materials found in the home for a more interactive experience. Using any variety of [small gifts ranging from chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purdys-advent-calendars), to other small surprises, the homemade advent calendar is made by ornately wrapping each day individually using a series of paper craft techniques that all make use of wrapping paper or other materials found around the house. With each surprise hung by a strong on hook, the papercraft homemade advent calendar is an example of how consumers are taking back [holiday decor ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-holiday-advent-calendars) by incorporating more DIYs into the mix. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Advent Calendars:** Consumers are rebelling against store-bought goods with DIYs, offering opportunities to create and market more DIY advent calendars. - **Eco-friendly Wrapping:** Consumers are making use of materials found in the home, offering opportunities to create and market wrapping paper and materials that are eco-friendly and sustainable. - **Interactive Holiday Decor:** Consumers are taking back holiday decor ideas by incorporating more DIYs into the mix, offering opportunities for businesses to offer interactive and personalized holiday decor options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Supplies:** The trend towards DIY advent calendars presents opportunities for craft supply companies to offer new materials and tools geared towards this trend. - **Food and Confectionery:** The use of small gifts such as chocolates in homemade advent calendars present opportunities for companies in the food and confectionery industries to market new and unique holiday treats. - **Sustainability:** The trend towards using eco-friendly and sustainable wrapping materials presents opportunities for companies in the sustainability and environmental industries to offer new solutions and alternatives for a more sustainable holiday season. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Building Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-games-advent-calendar.md) - [Cheese-Themed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesethemed-advent.md) - [Customizable Chocolate Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pick-and-mix-advent-calendar.md) - [Artist-Designed Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-x-anna-higgie-prestige-advent-calendar.md) - [Bookish Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advent-calendar-for-book-lovers.md) - [Spice Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-advent-calendars.md) - [Instant Noodle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-noodle-advent-calendar.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happi-advent-calendar.md) - [Mindful Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playin-choc-advent-calendars.md)