How to Decorate a DIY Christian Advent Calendar with Bible Verse Transfers

Create a Meaningful Christmas Tradition Your Family Can Enjoy Year After Year

If you're looking for a Christ-centered way to count down to Christmas, a DIY Christian Advent Calendar is a beautiful family tradition that helps keep the focus on the true meaning of the season.

Unlike traditional Advent calendars filled only with candy or small toys, this reusable Advent calendar allows you to combine Scripture, family activities, small gifts, treats, prayer prompts, and meaningful conversations as you prepare your heart for Christmas.

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to decorate our Advent Calendar Box using the included Bible story transfers and create a keepsake your family can enjoy year after year.

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What Makes This Advent Calendar Special?

This Advent Calendar was designed to help families walk through the story of Christ's birth one day at a time.

Each drawer represents a day of Advent and coordinates with artwork from the Christmas story. As you open each drawer, you can read the matching Bible verse, share a family activity, enjoy a small treat, or tuck in a special note of encouragement.

Because the calendar is reusable, it can become a cherished family tradition that grows more meaningful with each Christmas season.

Supplies Included in the Kit

Your Advent Calendar Kit includes:

• Reusable Advent Calendar Box with 24 drawers
• Bible Story Rub-On Transfers
• Precision Transfer Tool
• Scripture Reference Guide

Optional additions:

• Printed Bible verses
• Small treats
• Family activity cards
• Prayer prompts
• Christmas memories
• Small gifts or keepsakes

Step 1: Remove the Drawers

Begin by carefully removing all 24 drawers from the Advent Calendar.

This makes it easier to apply the transfers and allows you to organize the Bible story artwork before decorating.

Many crafters find it helpful to arrange the transfers and drawers in numerical order before beginning.

Step 2: Apply the Bible Story Transfers

Using the included Precision Transfer Tool, apply each transfer to the back side of its coordinating drawer.

The transfers are arranged in the same order as the Christmas story progression, making placement simple and beginner friendly.

Work one drawer at a time and burnish the transfer firmly until the artwork fully releases.

Step 3: Reinsert the Drawers

Once all transfers have been applied, return the drawers to their proper locations.

As each drawer is opened throughout Advent, the artwork helps visually tell the story of Christ's birth.

Step 4: Fill Your Drawers

Now comes the fun part.

Fill each drawer with items that fit your family's Christmas traditions.

Ideas include:

• Wrapped chocolates
• Scripture cards
• Prayer prompts
• Family activities
• Acts of kindness challenges
• Small gifts
• Worship song suggestions
• Memory verses
• Encouragement notes

The possibilities are endless and can be customized for children, grandchildren, teens, or adults.

Step 5: Enjoy the Christmas Story Together

Beginning December 1st, open one drawer each day.

Read the coordinating Bible passage, enjoy the surprise inside, and spend a few moments reflecting on the story of Christ's birth.

Over time, this simple tradition can become one of your family's most treasured Christmas memories.

Advent Drawer Filler Ideas

Need inspiration for what to place inside your Advent calendar?

Try:

• Bible verses
• Family movie nights
• Hot chocolate coupons
• Christmas light drives
• Acts of kindness
• Family prayer time
• Christmas worship playlists
• Ornament decorating
• Cookie baking
• Gratitude prompts

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I put inside a Christian Advent Calendar?

Popular ideas include Bible verses, prayer prompts, family activities, treats, small gifts, worship suggestions, and acts of kindness.

Is this Advent Calendar reusable?

Yes. The Advent Calendar is designed to be enjoyed year after year as a family Christmas tradition.

Can I use this Advent Calendar with children?

Absolutely. Families often customize the drawer contents based on the ages and interests of their children.

Do the drawers hold small gifts?

Yes. The drawers are large enough for many small treats, notes, activities, and keepsakes.

Looking for More Christ-Centered Christmas Projects?

If you love meaningful Christmas traditions, be sure to explore our collection of Christian Christmas crafts, ornament projects, Bible verse gifts, and Advent activities designed to help you celebrate the season while keeping Christ at the center.