What sizes are available for custom Advent calendars?
The size depends on the number of compartments and the dimensions of its contents. Options can range from compact calendars for product samples to larger structures for a range of products. The size should be communicated based on the dimensions of the items being presented.
Can each compartment have a different design?
Yes, the artwork can be created to feature different numbers, messages, illustrations, or colours for individual days, based on the printing requirements and calendar structure selected. The same design can also be utilized across an advent calendar for a cohesive presentation.
Can I order a mini Advent calendar in bulk?
Mini calendars can be considered for promotional campaigns, retail collections, and corporate gifts. The order quantity, pricing, and production requirements should be discussed when placing an initial request.
What products can go inside Advent calendar boxes?
Beauty products, wrapped confectionery, tea samples, accessories, promotional items, and other gifts can be placed inside compartments, depending on the material and layout selected. The material and design should be chosen in accordance with the weight, fragility, and packaging requirements of the items.
Can I create a personalized Advent calendar for gifting?
Yes, a personalized advent calendar can be designed around names, custom messages, and themed artwork that are intended for the recipient. The personalization options will depend on the chosen calendar structure and printing method.
Description
Custom Advent Calendar Box Designs
A custom advent calendar box can be designed around the number of products, their size, and the way each gift compartment will open. We offer small boxes for advent calendar and compartments in a flat panel format.
Popular options include:
Traditional Advent Calendars: A 24 or 25 day countdown with numbered doors or flaps opening to reveal its daily surprise.
Mini Advent Calendar: A compact advent calendar ideal for product samples, smaller gifts, promotional items, and seasonal collections.
Individual Advent Calendar Boxes: Separate boxes that can be arranged into an advent calendar countdown set.
Reusable Advent Calendar Design: Sturdy structures designed to be reusable and allow for customers to refill the contents for subsequent years.
Personalized Gift Calendars: Calendars featuring names, custom messages, seasonal artwork, or a themed design intended for the recipient.
The right structure should be chosen in accordance with the size and weight of its products. Layouts should be created to maintain the contents in place, as well as to make each gift compartment easy to open.
Materials for Advent Calendar Packaging
The material of the calendar will influence its overall aesthetics, durability, and ability to hold its contents in place. A choice should be made according to the weight of its gifts and if it is intended for single or repeat use.
| Material |
Best For |
| SBS Paperboard |
Smooth surfaces, detailed printing, and premium retail presentation |
| Kraft Paperboard |
Natural-looking packaging for brands that prefer a simple, understated appearance |
| Rigid Paperboard |
Sturdy gift calendars and designs intended for repeated use |
| Coated Paperboard |
Clear graphics, vibrant colors, and polished seasonal artwork |
The compartment layout should also be taken into consideration when choosing the material. Inserts and dividers are an option when it comes to separating and securing products, particularly with more delicate items, as the layout should be designed around the dimensions of the products rather than a universal box size.
How to Choose the Right Advent Calendar Structure
The right advent calendar structure depends on the intended products and their delivery. A flat panel structure will allow for smaller items and a neater retail presentation, whereas a box-style layout can be selected for larger gifts.
Traditional Multi-Door Calendar
Numbered doors or flaps will be arranged across a single panel in this style of advent calendar. This style is ideal for small gifts, treats, and product samples that require a more traditional countdown structure.
Mini Advent Calendar Packaging
A mini advent calendar is a good option for a smaller product selection. It can be designed to contain a limited range of products rather than the traditional 24 or 25 day calendar.
Separate Gift Compartments
Individual boxes can be placed in a larger structure or grouped together to create an advent calendar countdown set. This option offers more flexibility when it comes to gift presentations.
Box-in-Box Construction
A larger box is another option for advent calendar packaging, which contains multiple smaller compartments. It can be a good choice for more premium gifts and those requiring an extra degree of product separation.
Uses for Custom Advent Calendar Boxes
Advent calendars are no longer limited to the traditional confectionery offerings of Christmas. Brands can choose from a variety of uses for custom advent calendar boxes, including product launches and gifting sets that can be enjoyed throughout December.
Some popular uses include:
Cosmetic & Skincare: Small cosmetics, sample products, and skincare items.
Food & Confectionery: Individually wrapped chocolates, candies, tea samples, and other treats that are suitable for an advent calendar treat.
Retail: LimitedEdition collections that encourage the exploration of a seasonal range.
Corporate: Seasonal gifts for employees, partners, and clients.
Subscription Boxes: Additional seasonal products that can be included to a subscription service.
Personal: Calendars featuring the recipient’s favourite treats, small keepsakes, or messages from loved ones.
Brands can also coordinate custom advent calendars to their bespoke holiday boxes in order to present a consistent appearance across a range of gift sets and product packaging.
Printing and Personalization Options
Printing transforms a traditional advent calendar into branded merchandise; every door, panel, or box can have numbers, messages, illustrations, or other festive graphics added to it.
A personalised advent calendar can have the recipient’s name or a custom message added to it, making a more memorable Christmas present. It is a good option for family gifts, collections, and retail campaigns.
For retail advent calendars, consistent colours, logo usage, typography, and numbering should be incorporated across every compartment to develop a unified appearance. Every compartment can utilize the same artwork or have unique illustrations.
| Printing Method |
Best For |
| Digital Printing |
Short runs, personalized designs, and detailed artwork |
| Offset Printing |
Larger production runs requiring consistent colors across multiple units |
The artwork should be designed in accordance with the advent calendar structure being created, particularly with numbers and messages being easy to read after its assembly. Important branding should not be overlapped by doors or other decorative elements.
Finishing Options
A finish can be added to enhance the overall appearance of the advent calendar.
- Satin Finish: A subtle sheen for understated, refined packaging.
- Gloss Finish: A brighter surface that suits colorful festive designs.
- Foil Stamping: Metallic details for logos, numbers, borders, or decorative accents.
- Spot UV: A selective glossy effect that highlights specific artwork or printed details
The combination of printing and finishing will depend on the design and budget for a custom advent calendar. A clean printed finish with the right finishing option has the same potential to elevate a product’s packaging as a more embellished presentation.
How Custom Advent Calendars Fit Your Product Line
Seasonal packaging should tie into a brand’s existing product range rather than appear to be an unrelated product. Custom product boxes can be formulated to fit the same design aesthetic as your other product packaging.
For example, an existing skincare range can utilize the same colours and typographic styles across its calendar, gift boxes, and individual product packaging. Similarly, a food brand can apply a coordinated design across its seasonal gift boxes and retail displays.
Custom retail packaging also needs to consider its practical presentation such as shelf display, storage requirements, assembly, and product protection. These considerations are necessary to ensure that the chosen packaging is functional and brand appropriate.
When formulating a custom advent calendar, it is important to communicate the number of compartments needed and their product sizes, as well as the most suitable material, printing method, and finishing. These considerations will narrow the options for a custom advent calendar structure.
Why Choose Our Custom Advent Calendar Boxes?
Here is why you should choose Go Boxery for custom advent calendar boxes.
- Custom Designs: Create your own box design including compartment configuration, size and artwork to perfectly fit your products
- Material Selection: Choose from paperboard, kraft paperboard, coated paperboard and rigid board to suit your packaging requirements
- Branded Design: Add your logo, brand colors, seasonal graphics and numbered compartments to create a branded design
- Application Flexibility: Create packaging for retail displays, promotional campaigns, corporate gifts or personal gifts.
- Coordinated Packaging: Coordinate your calendar design with existing product packaging to create a cohesive seasonal collection
- Finishes: Explore foil stamping, spot uv, gloss and satin finishes for the look you want.
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