Make Your Own Advent Calendar

"Christmas wouldn't be complete without an advent calendar, so why not make your own for your other half? Fill it with your partner's favourite things; you don't have to buy a gift for each day of the month - you can simply write a love note or just a couple of lines telling them how much they mean to you," suggests the team at Purely Diamonds.

When it comes to Christmas proposals, a DIY advent calendar is a great way to prepare your partner for asking you to marry him or her. To throw them off the scent, you can always propose a day early or on Boxing Day if you think they might suspect the proposal coming!

We love this Wooden Gingerbread House DIY Advent Calendar from Not On The High Street...

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