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New for Christmas 2026

Make Christmas by hand.

Open 24 doors of cosy bakes and makes. Paint, shape and decorate a tiny Gingerbread Bakery, one small project at a time.

★★★★★4.7 from last year’s calendar
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The Pott'd gingerbread bakery advent calendar, closed
The calendar open with its 24 little project boxes
Every finished make displayed inside the bakery
Everything Included
No Kiln Needed
A Video Guide Every Day
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★★★★★“Something new to try instead of the usual chocolate advent calendars.”Rachel, UK · 2025 calendar
★★★★★“A nice, therapeutic activity at the end of a stressful day.”Michelle · 2025 calendar
★★★★★“All three aged 10, 12 and 14 have been loving them.”Rachael, UK · 2025 calendar
Behind the doors

A different little joy, every day.

Five kinds of making across 24 days, with the materials and the finishing touches tucked in beside them.

7Paintables projects
6Polymer clay miniatures
6Foam dough decorations
3Air dry clay creations
2Display stands to personalise
The bakery filled with every finished piece by Christmas

Here’s what your bakery looks like by Christmas.

Every piece you make goes back into the house, so the calendar fills up as December goes on.

  • Hot chocolate mugs
  • Cinnamon buns
  • Iced biscuits
  • Gingerbread decorations
  • Baubles
  • Cupcakes
Last year had 12 doors. You asked for 24. “I look forward to next year’s having 24 days.” A 2025 reviewer, and here it is.
The open calendar with the day boxes and tools laid out
Made for first-timers

Open. Scan.
Make. Display.

Every project comes with a clear video guide. Pause it, rewind it, make it yours. No kiln, no class, no creative experience needed.

1

Open the day’s festive surprise

2

Scan the code for your video guide

3

Create at your own pace

4

Add it to your Gingerbread Bakery

A tiny taste

Too cute to keep behind closed doors.

We will leave most of it as a surprise, but here is how a day goes.

Choose your countdown

One to give, one to keep.

One advent calendar

1 Calendar

Perfect for your own countdown

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The advent calendar with two paintable gingerbread mugs

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December 2025

Last year’s calendar, at home.

Photos posted by Pott’d customers while they opened the 2025 calendar, day by day.

Customer photo from @renee_kies, December 2025
“Day 1 has air drying clay, templates for Christmas decor and tools”@renee_kies · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @bellasteinmusic, December 2025
“Day 1 advent calendar”@bellasteinmusic · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @ericabenka, December 2025
“Their first crafting creation from this years Advent Calendar”@ericabenka · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @monesi_k, December 2025
The calendar, before it was opened@monesi_k · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @loops_and_laps, December 2025
“Sharing my Pott’d advent with my crafty souls”@loops_and_laps · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @cruzandpippa, December 2025
Doing a little activity together, every day@cruzandpippa · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @_simply_bea_, December 2025
Day 1 to 5, and the kids joined in too@_simply_bea_ · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @shibztagram, December 2025
“The 12 day one is from Pott’d and I can’t wait to open it each day”@shibztagram · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @smallcountryhome, December 2025
Opening the day’s box by the tree@smallcountryhome · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @life_of_em_elaine_, December 2025
Two gingerbread men, finished@life_of_em_elaine_ · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @hannahbennettugc, December 2025
A gingerbread friend under the tree@hannahbennettugc · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @beckiiann, December 2025
Clay biscuits, straight off the tray@beckiiann · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @thehopibag, December 2025
A painted Christmas tree@thehopibag · Dec 2025
Customer photo from @cruzandpippa, December 2025
Hanging it on the tree@cruzandpippa · Dec 2025

Shared by Pott’d customers on Instagram in December 2025, showing 12 Days of Clay, last year’s calendar.

Verified reviews

What last year’s makers said.

★★★★★

“This was a great gift and something new to try instead of the usual chocolate advent calendars. The videos were really helpful. Will buy again.”

Rachel, UK · 12 Days of Clay, 2025
★★★★★

“I ordered an advent calendar each for my daughter and I and we absolutely loved making our creations. The step by step video instructions were very informative, the tools and clay were of a high quality.”

M.W., UK · 12 Days of Clay, 2025
★★★★★

“Bought these to surprise my kids and all three aged 10, 12 and 14 have been loving them. Having a daily dose of creativity has been wonderful.”

Rachael, UK · 12 Days of Clay, 2025
★★★★★

“Absolutely LOVE this. Got it to do with our 3 girls. Love how each item has a purpose and just the whole excitement of opening the doors, scanning the QR code, and watching the short video.”

A Pott’d customer · 12 Days of Clay, 2025

Verified reviews of 12 Days of Clay, the 2025 Pott’d Advent Calendar. Rated 4.7 from 10 UK reviews. The 2026 Gingerbread Bakery ships from 6 November, so its own reviews start landing in December.

A better kind of countdown

More making. Less scrolling.

A cosy solo half hour, creative time with the kids, or a gift that outlasts the chocolate.

  • Short, approachable projects for busy December days
  • Five craft styles, so the days genuinely feel different
  • A collection of keepsakes to display, gift and bring out again
  • Non toxic materials, 90% recycled and recyclable, no kiln
The finished bakery, full of handmade pieces
Good to know

Questions, answered.

When will my preorder arrive?

Calendars start dispatching from 6 November. You get a tracking email as soon as yours is on the way, in good time for the 1st.

Do I need any craft experience?

None. Every activity comes with an easy to follow video guide, and there is no kiln, wheel or special equipment involved.

Is everything included?

Yes. Tools, paints and accessories come in the box, along with two creation stands to assemble and decorate.

How long can I store the clay?

Our Super Clay keeps for up to 9 months when it is sealed in its bag and kept somewhere cool.

What if it is not right for me?

Send it back within 30 days through our returns portal, no fuss.

Is it sustainable?

The kits use 90% recycled and recyclable materials, and our Super Clay is vegan, cruelty free and non toxic.

Preorder for Christmas 2026

Your cosiest countdown starts here.

24 days. Five kinds of craft. One Gingerbread Bakery, made by you.

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