Best stationery Advent calendars for Christmas 2024

Advent calendars for women who love paper and pens.

Best stationery Advent calendars

by Hannah Carroll |
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The best stationery Advent calendars will spark Christmas joy in any creative. Much like traditional advent calendars, it will count down to Christmas. But if a new notebook fills you will more excitement than a chocolatey treat, then you are in the right place.

Best stationery Advent calendars at a glance:

Best overall stationary Advent calendar: Smiggle Advent Calendar 2024 – Buy now on Smiggle UK
Best value stationery Advent calendar: BIC Advent Calendar – Buy now on Amazon UK
• Best luxury stationery Advent calendar: Papier's 24 Doors of Desk Delights – Buy now on Papier

From enchanting pens and festive stickers to elegant notebooks and charming greeting cards, stationery Advent calendars are your ticket to a month-long celebration of all things paper and pen. And don't forget to purchase a Christmas planner to keep all your festive plans organised.

Whether you are looking for a calendar for yourself, a friend or even the grandchildren, we have found the most note-worthy stationery calendars that will be the highlight of your year.

Best stationery Advent calendars 2024

Best value stationery Advent calendar

Natalie Knowles/BIC
Price: $84.30

The BIC Advent Calendar is a beautifully presented festive treat which contains all the practical stationery you could wish for, plus lots of Christmas-specific colouring in materials. Build a collection of BIC ballpoint pens, felt-tip, colouring pencils, crayons, marker pens, highlighters, and much more.

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "This is such good value for money, and it feels like quality with the easy-to-open perforations. The Advent calendar has bright and fun illustrations, and I can't emphasise enough how much there is to discover behind each door. My family were particularly impressed with the big pressies behind doors five and 24. SPOILER ALERT: There are tons of colouring in materials to keep a creative loved one entertained for hours, and we loved the set of illustrations, especially because each one is different.

"Whoever receives this BIC Advent calendar will amass a stash of premium stationery and enjoy hours of colouring in, drawing and creativity. This Advent calendar is for kids and the young at heart who love to draw and colour (like me!)🎨."

Best stationery Advent calendar for ink

Cult Pens' Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2024 Black EditionCult Pens

Forest tress and snowy landscapes inspire Cult Pens' Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2024. Inside, there are 25 little bottles of ink (one 30ml bottle and twenty-four 12ml bottles), which are a must-have if you or a loved one enjoys writing.

If you know someone who is passionate about drawing and writing, this is a beautiful way to build a premium ink collection.

Best stationery Advent calendar for kids

Bluey Advent Calendar 2024Bluey
Price: $28.99

Bluey is an Australian cartoon for kids that has taken the world by storm. If you're a bit stumped for what to buy a youngster for a little festive treat, you can't go wrong with Bluey. For under £20 this Bluey Advent Calendar provides 24 days of stationery and keyrings. Additionally, it makes a great alternative to a chocolate Advent calendar, which kids are bound to be inundated with!

Best stationery advent calendar for Disney lovers

Disney Twisted Tales Advent Calendar: 10 Book CollectionDisney
Price: $29.99

Unwrap a new story each day and dive into enchanting alternate realities where familiar characters face unexpected challenges, making every day of the holiday season a magical adventure. Perfect for Adult Disney lovers and young adults, and whilst this doesn't include pens and tape like the others on this list, it is packed full of adult colouring and journals.

Our review: "I love Disney, so I was instantly drawn to this Advent calendar. This calendar is very unique and comes in a beautiful box. I loved spending my evenings filling the journals and reading the dark tales."

Best cute stationery Advent calendar

Stationery 12 Day Advent CalendarColourTheirDay

Spread joy and positivity with this Stationery 12 Day Advent Calendar from ColourTheirDay on Etsy. It's a box packed with 12 days of stationery gifts. Each gift is wrapped in a rainbow-coloured bags and is such a treat to open in the countdown to Christmas. Featuring all-new designs for 2024, collectors of cute and themed stationery will love this.

The contents are worth over £44, including brightly-coloured washi tapes, notebooks, stickers and more.

Best luxury stationery Advent calendar

This sensational luxury Advent calendar rapidly sold-out in 2023. Papier's 24 Doors of Desk Delights returns for 2024 and if you're thinking of buying – don't hesitate – before it's gone. Individually boxed luxury stationery are presented in a reusable box with drawers. Each beautifully gift-wrapped item is like opening a present every day of Advent. Containing premium notebooks, pens and much more, the recipient will have a beautifully curated stationery set to adorn their desk. The true value of each product amounts to over £200.

A stunning collection of Papier stationery is a must for luxury gift seekers and stationery enthusiasts. It contains useable full-size stationery items. Plus, 12 bespoke products are only available in this limited edition Advent calendar.

Best stationery Advent calendar for crafters

ARTEZA Craft Advent Calendar 2024ARTEZA
Price: $59.99

A treasure trove of crafting materials, the ARTEZA Craft Advent Calendar 2024 offers 24 days of expertly curated craft supplies to make many festive mini-projects.

The set includes embroidery cards, air-dried clay, and a bulb ornament. It is a wonderful way for a creative person to get into the festive spirit.

Best Disney stationery Advent calendar for kids

Disney Stitch Advent CalendarDisney
Price: $51.99

Little ones will enjoy 24 days of surprises with this Disney Stitch Advent Calendar 2024. It contains pens, a stamper, charms, and lots more, making it a bumper box of fun for Disney fans.

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Best overall stationery Advent calendar

Natalie Knowles/Smiggle
Price: $10 (was £35)

www.smiggle.co.uk

It's Smiggle's 10-year Advent calendar anniversary and we've had a sneak-peak at what's inside... guess who can barely contain her excitement?

Reviewed by Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles: "Smiggle's stationery Advent calendar is the gift that keeps on giving. While I want to keep what's inside a surprise, I can tell you that the contents genuinely bought out my inner child.

"It's a huge Advent calendar that's colourful and busy. The doors are hinged, so the cheery and cute illustrations are kept in one piece to enjoy. Full of fun details, every door is a different shape, so you can have fun guessing what's behind each of the 25 doors. Yes, there are 25 doors, and believe me, expect some extremely impressive items behind those doors. It is chock-full of premium Smiggle stationery and other surprise treats. My family and I were so delighted and excited, for example (mini spoiler) there is a premium Christmas pen and a pencil that draws in different colours (I'm not even giving away the really impressive stuff)😇.

"If I were a kid, I would want this Advent calendar. It is an exceptionally well-curated collection of high-quality stationery and desk-top toys."

Best DIY stationary Advent calendars

Tailor the contents and delight a loved one by using a DIY or refillable Advent calendar. If you know someone who is obsessed with Sharpies or you want to get creative and build an Advent calendar that's full of pastels, fineliners and Winsor & Newton paints, choose a wooden calendar that has drawers or envelopes on bunting.

For craft connoisseurs that have Cricut machines, personalise each day with a special message or a prompt to encourage a loved one to complete their masterpiece!

Best reusable Advent calendar

Make your own Advent calendar and enjoy selecting the items to go inside each drawer: it could be erasers, pastels, charcoals or little notepads. Decorate the Christmas Tree Wooden Advent Calendar with paints and glitter to make it your own. The tree shape itself makes it a natural countdown to the big day at the top of the tree.

There are lots of reusable Advent calendars to choose from on The Works, with various shaped drawers. So, if you have a particular item that you want to fill an Advent calendar with there's bound to be a solution, such as envelope or stocking bunting Advent calendars to hold longer items, like pens and pencils.

Best build-your-own Advent calendar to fill with stationery

LIVAIA DIY Advent Calendar KitLIVAIA
Price: $16.99

The LIVAIA DIY Advent Calendar Kit contains 24 red paper bags, wooden pegs, cord, and stickers for decorating. At under £10 this reusable Advent calendar is super value for money and the bags are a generous size for daily Advent treats. There is eight metres of jute cord so you can make a big festive display and delight your loved ones.

We recommend this option if you're thinking of making your own stationery-themed Advent calendar because the bags are large enough to fit full-size pens and pencils.

Contents of the BIC Advent Calendar 2024
©Natalie Knowles/BIC

Best stationery Advent calendar FAQs

What could I put in a DIY stationery Advent calendar?

Creating your own Advent calendar is so much fun, and stationery makes an affordable, enjoyable and practical theme. What's more, receiving a stationery Advent calendar is a dream for anyone who loves pens, notebooks and office supplies. Include writing instruments, paper goods and desk accessories, plus throw in a few festive-themed items🎄. Here's a little inspiration for what to include in a 24 day stationery Advent calendar:

• Day 1: A mini highlighter
• Day 2: A small, decorative notepad
• Day 3: A cute paperclip set
• Day 4: A fine-tip felt marker
• Day 5: A festive letter-writing set
• Day 6: An eraser shaped like an animal or festive item
• Day 7: A mini ballpoint pen
• Day 8: A mini journal or pocket notebook
• Day 9: A mini ruler
• Day 10: A small rubber stamp with an ink pad
• Day 11: A metallic gel pen
• Day 12: A set of thumbtacks or pins
• Day 13: A colourful gel pen
• Day 14: A mini planner insert
• Day 15: A set of decorative stickers
• Day 16: A mechanical pencil
• Day 17: A set of sticky notes or page markers
• Day 18: A calligraphy pen or brush pen
• Day 19: A set of mini pencil crayons
• Day 20: Decorative washi tape
• Day 21: A mini stapler or tape dispenser
• Day 22: A collection of mini postcards or note cards
• Day 23: A set of paperclips
• Day 24: A beautifully designed fountain pen or an elegant pen holder

How to choose the right Advent calendar?

With so many different Advent calendars available, it can be hard to know what direction to take. From luxury Advent calendars to chocolate calendars and even options with LEGO toys, there really is something for every taste and budget. The best way to choose the right Advent calendar is to do your research. Pick an option that you or the person you're buying for will enjoy. If you or the giftee like arts and crafts, drawing, or generally being creative, then the best stationery Advent calendar is a great place to start.

What is a stationery Advent calendar?

In the best stationery Advent calendars, you'll find writing, drawing, crafting and office essentials behind every window. Expect everything from notepads or pens to colouring books and stickers. It's basically a chance for everyone to get creative in the run-up to Christmas.

When do Advent calendars start?

There's still plenty of time to buy an Advent calendar, as these typically begin on 1 December each year. But don't wait until December to try and purchase one of these popular calendars, or you may be left disappointed. Some Advent calendars do vary in length and date, so make sure you check how long each calendar runs before purchasing.

How do I use an Advent calendar?

The point of the calendar is not to count down but rather to count up towards the days before Christmas. So it is best practice to start at the door or the envelope labelled 'one'.

When should I put out my Advent calendar?

We at Yours are firm believers in following your festive institution. If you want to see your Advent calendar before December, there is no harm in hanging it proudly in the kitchen. However, no doors should be opened until the festive season - Santa's orders.

Hannah Carroll is a Senior Home, Parenting and Lifestyle Product writer for Yours, specialising in product testing and reviews. As a mother of three, Hannah loves finding clothes that make her feel fabulous and products that are great for large families.

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