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We're celebrating the talented Canadian artists we’ve had the joy of working with on our Advent Calendars over the years. Each season, we collaborate with creatives who bring their own style, personality, and holiday magic to our calendar stickers, adding that extra layer of delight to the countdown.
From cozy details to playful illustrations, these artists help turn each day into a small moment worth noticing. Scroll on to meet the creatives behind the designs and get to know the artists who help make our Advent calendars feel a little more special every year.
2025 Advent Calendar artwork illustrated by Tara from 2 am Illustrations
Meet the Artist
For our 2025 Advent Calendar, we partnered with Tara, the illustrator behind 2 AM Illustrations, and honestly… this one felt special. It was our first ever full colour sticker! From the very beginning, her artwork brought that cozy-but-cool holiday energy we love. The kind that feels festive without being over-the-top, nostalgic without feeling dated, and fun without trying too hard.
Tara’s illustrations helped shape the look and feel of the calendar in a way that made opening each day feel like a tiny December delight.
The Creative Vibe
Tara’s designs were inspired by the quieter, cozier side of the holidays. Think warm mugs, winter rituals, familiar traditions, and those little moments that make December feel like December. Her goal was to create artwork that felt joyful and approachable, meant to be enjoyed one day at a time.
Basically, the kind of art you notice, smile at, and maybe linger on for a second longer than you planned.
Q&A With Tara
- Q: What’s the most “you” candy (the one that best matches your personality)?
A: My favourite candy is Sour Watermelon, and I think it matches me best, too. I’m a little sweet and a little sassy, and my favourite colours are pink and green! - Q: Was there a particular design or element that was your favourite to create? Why?
A: I loved drawing the orange slice garlands because every year, my girls and I make them together! - Q: How would you describe your artistic style in three words?
A: Cozy, whimsical, colourful
Want to see more of Tara’s work or support her directly? You can find her here:
- Instagram: 2am.illustrations
- Website: www.2amillustrations.com
- Etsy Shop: 2 Am Illustrations
We’re big fans of celebrating artists beyond the collaboration, so go give her work some love.
If you want to dive deeper into this collaboration, including Tara’s process and behind-the-scenes details, you can read the full feature here:
2024 Advent Calendar Design
Michelle’s playful style brought a whimsical energy. Blending bold numbers with charming illustrated characters (including her late pup Presley) throughout the design. It is the kind of artwork that makes you pause for a second look because there is always another little detail waiting to be discovered.
2023 Advent Calendar Design
When sticker print deadlines suddenly became very real, Kyla stepped in with a streamlined winter design created the night before production. Simple, cozy, and a little scrappy in the best way. A reminder that sometimes creativity works best under pressure, and a fun pattern goes a long way!
2022 Advent Calendar Design
A playful twist to the season by wrapping each cube in a digital holiday sweater pattern. Inspired by the cozy nostalgia of winter knits and festive traditions, the pattern added a warm and cheerful feel to the countdown. It felt fun, familiar, and perfectly at home in the middle of the holiday season.
2021 Advent Calendar Design
Our 2021 calendar featured a cheerful holiday icon pattern with bells, gifts, stars, and all the little symbols that make December feel like December. Bright, festive, and full of classic holiday charm, the design leaned into the season's joyful side. Each cube felt like a tiny celebration waiting to be opened.
2020 Advent Calendar Design
Our first Advent Calendar design kept things simple and iconic with Sugar Cube purple and countdown numbers leading the way. It was a clean design that let the excitement of the countdown speak for itself. A humble beginning for what would become one of our favourite holiday traditions.
Our Advent Calendars are designed as an experience, not just a countdown. Each year brings new flavours, thoughtful details, and creative collaborations that make opening all 25 days feel a little more special, creating the kind of holiday tradition Canadians didn’t know they needed but quickly fell in love with.
Inside each Sugar Cube Advent Calendar, you’ll find a daily candy surprise featuring a rotating mix of sweet, sour, nostalgic, and hard-to-find favourites. Designed and packed in Canada, our candy advent calendars have become a holiday tradition for families, candy lovers, and gift givers across the country who want something a little more fun than the typical chocolate countdown.
Whether you’re discovering us for the first time or counting down with us again this year, our Advent Calendars are all about creating small moments of joy throughout the holiday season.
If you’re curious about how our calendars work, what makes them different, or what’s included each season, you can learn more below.