Build your own decorative Advent calendar

You need: Jigsaws, Jigsaw blade T 101 B, g-clamps, protective goggles, gloves, ear protection, 1 side section from a wooden shelf, approx. 130 x 30 cm

So let’s start! Start by sawing off the legs of the shelf. That way you can ensure that the frame of the Advent calendar is the same length at both ends.

You need: Laser measure, Zamo - Tape Adapter, pencil, Frames

In this step, you will prepare the drill holes needed to mount the frame to the wall. To do this, position the Zamo at the edge of the wooden frame and use the tape adapter to measure a distance of 10 cm from the edge of the frame. Repeat on the other side of the frame. Mark each point so that it is centred on the shelf section.

You need: Cordless combi drill, Brad point drill bits, Metal Drill Bit HSS-R, DIN 338 Set 6 Pieces, protective goggles, g-clamps, Frames

Now you can drill a hole at each of the markings you have made. Make sure that you drill each hole at a right angle (image 1).

Then use the countersink cutter to countersink each of the drill holes (image 2). This will prevent the wood from splitting when you screw it into place later on.

You need: Cordless combi drill, Brad point drill bits, protective goggles, g-clamps, Frames

Shelf side sections frequently have a number of pre-drilled holes on one side for mounting the individual shelves. We want to use these holes to hang the decorations and packages for the Advent calendar with short sections of cord. Start by drilling all the way through the pre-drilled holes in the outer row of the frame. Now take the sandpaper and the sanding block. Bend the sandpaper and fold it up over the edges of the sanding block. Carefully sand the wood until it is smooth, taking care to eliminate any splinters.

You need: Laser measure, Zamo - Tape Adapter, Frames

Before you can position your Advent calendar on the wall using the Atino line level, you must first measure the distance between the holes in the frame. To do this, position the Zamo at one of the holes and use the tape adapter to measure the horizontal distance between the holes on each side (image 1). Then measure the vertical distance between the holes (image 2). Write down these measurements, as you will need them again in step 7.

You need: paintbrush, Frames, Paint

Now you can paint the frame in the colour of your choice. We decided to go with a lovely, festive red.

Tip: You can also sand the wood again after it is dry to give it a cool, vintage look.

You need: Bosch Atino, pencil

You can now start positioning the Advent calendar on the wall. To do this, you will need to refer back to the measurements you made in step 5. Mount the Atino to the upper left position on the wall and turn the device on (image 1). Rotate the Atino until the LED lights up green. The Atino line level is now perfectly aligned, and you can mark the first drill hole in the centre of the Atino. Pull out the tape measure horizontally and use a pencil to mark the drill hole for the second mounting position at 98 cm (image 2). This corresponds to the length you measured in step 5. Then, rotate the Atino 90 degrees clockwise until the LED lights up green again. Now, make another mark on the wall that is 27 cm below the first one (image 3). This distance corresponds to the vertical measurement you made in step 5. Next, remove the Atino line level from the wall and mount it on the wall again at the lower mark. Then, simply rotate it until the LED lights up green, pull out the measuring tape and mark the position of the drill hole on the right at 98 cm. Now you have marked all four drill holes.

You need: Cordless combi drill, concrete drill bit, protective goggles, 4 wall plugs, size 8

Now, use the drill to drill holes in the spots you have marked on the wall. Then, sink a wall plug into each hole.

You need: Cordless combi drill, 4 screws, 6 x 120 mm, 4 spacer sleeves, 10 mm, Painted frame

Now you can proceed to mount the frame to the wall. Insert one screw into each of the four holes and then place a spacer on the tip of each screw (image 1). You may now proceed to carefully screw the Advent calendar to the wall (image 2).

You need: Christmas decorations, Cord

The hard part is finished. Now you can decorate the frame however you like. To do this, cut the cord to different lengths. Hang packages, sacks or ornaments on the strings, and thread the top end of the string through one of the many pre-drilled holes in the bottom of the frame. Hang as many decorations as you like.

Tip: Decorate the inside of the frame with string lights, figurines or any other decorations that inspire you. We wish you a wonderful holiday season!