The run up to Christmas is a special time full of anticipation and creativity and with the Vulcan FC-500VC flatbed cutter you can create beautiful and unique Advent calendars. With different materials such as fancy paper, thick paper and cardboard you can let your imagination run wild and create a unique Advent calendar. In this blog post we will show you some ideas and examples of homemade Advent calendars using the FC-500VC.

classic advent calendar

Use the FC-500VC to cut out small cardboard boxes in the shape of houses or boxes. Make 24 of these boxes and fill them with little surprises such as sweets, small gifts or inspirational quotes. Place the Advent calendar on a windowsill or shelf to create a festive focal point.

Branch the Advent calendar

Use the FC-500VC to cut, fold and fill small pyramids from thick paper or card. Hang the boxes on a decorative branch with hemp twine and open a new box each day to celebrate the pre-Christmas season.

Make 24 of these boxes and fill them with little surprises

cupboard advent calendar

Cut out and personalise small cupboards or drawers from thick paper or card. Fill each drawer with a small surprise and hang the calendar on the wall. Each day a drawer can be opened to enjoy the magic of the pre-Christmas season.

Photo wall Advent calendar

Cut out small frames from thick paper or cardboard and decorate them with different designs and colours. Hang the frames on a wall and stick a photo, drawing or message behind each frame. Each day a new frame can be opened to reveal a special picture or message.

Let your creativity run wild and create a personalised Advent calendar that will add to the excitement of Christmas.

With the FC-500VC flatbed cutter, you can create your own Advent calendar for a unique pre-Christmas experience. Let your creativity run wild and create a personalised Advent calendar that will add to the excitement of Christmas.