Best stationery Advent calendars, according to a craft lover

I absolutely fell in love with the Papier 24 Days of Desk Delights! It’s no wonder it sells out so quickly every year - I can see why. Each item is individually boxed and opening a new drawer each day felt like receiving a little present just for me. The quality is exceptional: premium notebooks, pens and a range of other thoughtfully curated stationery pieces make it a dream for anyone who loves to stay organised in style.

I was also impressed by the mix of full-size and mini items, plus some brand-new releases that felt like a true work of art. The reusable box with drawers is not only gorgeous on my desk but also perfect for storing your new stationery bits, jewellery, cards, or other small treasures. The total value of the products is around £200, which is only a £60 saving, but the contents make it worthwhile for true stationery enthusiasts.

This set is perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself! It’s practical, beautiful and just so satisfying to open each day. I can’t wait to start 2026 organised and inspired, thanks to this stunning luxury stationery advent calendar!

I absolutely loved the BIC Advent Calendar! It’s such a beautifully presented festive treat, packed with all the practical stationery you could wish for, plus a huge array of Christmas-themed colouring materials. Behind each door, you’ll find BIC ballpoint pens, felt-tip pens, colouring pencils, crayons, marker pens, highlighters, and so much more.

This calendar is really great value for money and feels high-quality, especially with the easy-to-open perforations. The bright, fun illustrations make opening each door a joy, and there’s so much to discover. My family were especially impressed with the big pressies behind doors five and 24 - SPOILER ALERT! There are tons of colouring materials to keep a creative loved one entertained for hours, and I loved that every illustration is unique.

Whoever receives this BIC Advent Calendar will amass a fantastic stash of premium stationery and enjoy hours of drawing, colouring and creativity. It’s perfect for kids, or anyone young at heart who loves to get creative like me.

Reviewed by former Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles.

It's Smiggle's eleventh year of doing a stationery Advent calendar and we can barely contain our excitement! 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.

Former Commercial Content Writer, Natalie Knowles reviewed last years and said: "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.

"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."

Little ones will enjoy 24 days of surprises with this Disney Stitch Advent Calendar 2025. It contains pens, a stamper, charms, and lots more - we're talking socks, headbands, keyrings - not just stuff to fill your pencil case, making it a bumper box of fun for Disney fans.

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."

Forest tress and snowy landscapes inspire Diamine Inkvent Calendar 2025. 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.

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!

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 a range of new and popular designs for 2025, collectors of cute and themed stationery will love this.

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

A treasure trove of crafting materials, the ARTEZA Craft Advent Calendar 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.

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.