Nana B's Advent Calendars

Advent Calendars

Nana B's

Share the magic of Christmas with a Nana B original.

Made with care and creative flair, these lovingly hand crafted pieces have been designed to enjoy year after year.

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Where it all began

Hello, I'm Nana B. A proud Nana and avid crafter based in the mighty Waikato.

My obsession with designing and building bespoke Christmas Advent calendars began back in 2015 when two of our grandsons, aged 5 and 7 at the time, needed a school holiday project.

Their Mum suggested making some reusable advent calendars that could be filled with goodies other than chocolate and lollies, and so I made some wooden frames to hold some little boxes, gave the boys a selection of stickers, papers, tapes, buttons and beads, and we constructed the first three (the boys' younger sister couldn't miss out!) Nana B originals.

Every December the grandies calendars come out - and while the fillings have substantially changed over the past 7 years, the calendars haven't. That's because each Nana B original has been crafted to last.

My designs take anywhere from 5 - 16 hours each to complete, depending on their intricacy, and my pieces' pricing reflects the materials, difficulty, and craft involved.

Unlike mass-produced advent calendars, every Nana B original is unique, though I can recreate most designs for siblings, friends, and others, provided I have sufficient notice and availability.

Jack x

Toby x

Millie x

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My 5 Step Process

Step 1: Inspiration

This can come from anywhere. A book I'm reading, an interesting online find, , something I spot while out shopping, or a sudden light-bulb moment. 'Ta-da, new advent calendar idea now brewing!'

Step 2: Sketches

Here, I work out how I want the piece to look, and how I can physically, realistically bring it to life.

Step 3: Scale Plan

My scale planning ensures my creations will work as planned and that they are fit for purpose.

Step 4: Cutting and Construction

This is where my husband comes in handy! Together we cut and construct every piece.

Step 5: Decorating

My favourite part of the process - Nana B's happy place.

Gallery and Pricing

Currently, I have 11 core advent calendar designs available. I also offer two premium, limited edition designs, 'Gingerbread House' and 'Carousel' and I have an exciting third in the making.

Images and pricing is detailed below.

If you are interested in purchasing one of my handcrafted calendars, please hit 'ENQUIRE NOW' and advise in your email which design you would like to purchase along with your shipping details.

We will work out the courier cost to your New Zealand location, and following payment, I'll arrange your special delivery quick smart.