1. Sweet somethings

Start your loved one’s day off right with a cute compliment or a promise something good to come (like a drink for two or a clue to find a small gift) on a decorative star. We decorated a hula hoop with greenery and a string of lights, and hung the numbered paper stars.

2. A string of gifts

Festive and decorative, use this calendar if you’ve got small gifts to give each day. First use some curtain-lenght fabric (we used an actual curtain), sew it into a long tube, and number it 1 to 24. Then ball each gift in paper, tying each one in the sleeve, and secure it with a ribbon or string.

3. Set the table

Give the tastiest gift of all, and have your favourite folks unwrap their way to a complete table setting. Give plates, bowls and cutlery you know they’ll love, and wrap them in colorful, contrasting paper, numbering each day. On the last day, treat them to their favourite holiday meal.

We love to see our customers get creative with our products. Go for it! But please note that altering or modifying IKEA products so they can no longer be re-sold or used for their original purpose, means the IKEA commercial guarantees and your right to return the products will be lost.

Made by

Interior designer: Lina Aldén
Photographer: Micke Persson / Sandra Werud