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November 9, 2022 By Cyn Gagen Leave a Comment

25+ DIY Advent Calendars

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I think I actually love Advent even more than Christmas itself. All that anticipation and planning and fun leading up to the big day! So having an Advent countdown calendar has been an important part of our family celebration for as long as I can remember. Here are some great ideas for DIY Advent calendars!

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One of our favorites is our Advent book tradition. I would wrap up holiday books – one for each day in December and going right up through Epiphany and place them in a basket we’d put by the tree. Each night my daughter would choose one for us to read as her bedtime story.

For some of them I would write a date on the package – for example if it was T’was the Night before Christmas I’d put 24 on it so we were sure to read it then and if it was Baboushka and the Three Kings we always made sure to read it the night before Epiphany.

The rest were all random. It was fun for my daughter to unwrap them and it eliminated having to decide among so many books each night.

Looking for ideas for your Advent calendars this year? Here are 25+ DIY Advent Calendars –

Santa Claus Countdown Calendar – super easy and inexpensive to make. You can simply tear away the loops or write an activity on the inside of each to make it an activity countdown. Includes printable chain links with activities on them you can use if desired.

Another fun Advent calendar made with loops to use as an activity countdown if desired.

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Simple Advent Calendar in a Bucket from The Country Chic Cottage

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You know I love me some mason jars so this mason jar Advent calendar from Eclectically Vintage is right up my alley!

advent3 Chica and Jo have several different Advent ideas. I especially like their shoe bag ones like this one with a Frozen theme and a Grinch-themed one as well.

advent28 Snowman garland Advent calendar made with those containers you get from bubblegum machines! Love this one from Whimsy Love!

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 My pal Maple Leaf Mommy has this super clever magnetic Advent calendar!

advent4This one from Chez Larsson would be perfect for giving gift cards or little messages of love or even fun activities to do each day! 

advent6These little elves serve as a great Advent calendar from Canadian Living– just pop some candy or other little gifts under their hats! 
advent7 Turn packs of gum into an Advent calendar from Out of the Crayon Box!
advent8 I just adore these little packets that are sewn shut – what a pretty Advent calendar from Natuerlich Kreativ!
advent9 I could see my little grand niece and grand nephew who adore creating towns when they play really liking this one from Mr Printables!
advent10 This is a great one if you’re doing the daily activities type Advent calendar. From Mess for Less.
advent11 Here’s another take on the magnetic Advent calendar from Cheerios and Lattes.
advent12 This is great for the rustic look! From Shanty 2 Chic.
advent13 I bet this hanging one from 52 Mantels with its clothesline or bunting type vibe would look great hanging across the mantel!
advent14 This toilet paper roll Advent calendar from Xtreme Team Duty looks like a bunch of wrapped candies to me!
advent15 Love vintage? Check out this Advent calendar from my friend the Graphics Fairy!
advent16 I love this design – so simple but so striking! This house made of TP rolls comes from Morning Creativity.
  advent17I love embroidery hoop projects as much as I do mason jar ones so I’m digging this Advent calendar from The Crafty Crow!
advent18 If you’ve got a bunch of baby food jars lying around, this Advent calendar from Craft-o-Maniac might be the perfect one for you!
advent19 This only has 12 days on it (don’t get me started on when the 12 days of Christmas is supposed to be – hint: it’s not before Christmas!) but if you just want a short countdown, this one from Cherished Bliss could be a good one for you!
advent21 Punchboards seem to be gaining popularity. You Are My Fave made one into an Advent calendar.
advent22 How much fun would this be? (and it’s pretty and colourful too!) A mini pinata Advent calendar found over on Mod Podge Rocks.
advent23 This one looks like a bit of work but it would be worth it for the Lego fans in my family! This is from one of my favorite blogs, Paper Plate and Plane.
advent24 Here’s another from You Are My Fave – this time using a pegboard!
advent25 This is so pretty and I just love the little drawers. Get the how to over on Happiness is Homemade.
advent26 This Pottery Barn inspired Christmas tree classic Advent calendar comes from Family Ever After.
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Did you find an idea you liked? Be sure to check out my Advent board on Pinterest here for even more great suggestions!

Do you celebrate Advent with your family? If so, share your Advent traditions with us in the comments!

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