As soon as December 1, the unofficial countdown for Christmas has begun. So, why not craft an official countdown calendar to celebrate the season? Here, you'll find the cutest DIY advent calendars that are as fun as they are practical! Some ideas even encourage you (and your kids!) to do acts of kindness so you don't find coal in your stocking come December 25. 😂
New to this fun Christmas tradition? Here's what you should know: Christmas advent calendars are creative tools used to track the days from December 1 to December 24 in preparation for the big day. Believe it or not, the first-known advent calendar was created way back in 1851 with nothing more than a few chalk lines. But by the 1950s, it had taken on a new look, and the idea of revealing candies and toys was introduced.
Spruce up your fridge with a super cute magnetic calendar! Use round tins and magnetic strips (or magnetic spice containers) for the body and this blogger's printables for the adorable labels. The best part is you can arrange the magnets however you like, be it a Christmas tree or star!
Get the tutorial at Somewhat Simple.
SHOP ROUND TINS
The Craft Patch
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Matchbox Advent Calendar
Matchboxes give any type of decor a fun vintage feel. Cover a set in Christmas paper and attach them to a cookie sheet. A festive ribbon on top makes the finishing touch!
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Delia Creates
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Tea House Advent Calendar
How cute is this tiny DIY tea house?! The design is easy to print and fold, and you can see your variety of teas through the little doors and windows. If you want to take this a step further, tape daily activity suggestions to each packet.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
The Craft Patch
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Tree and Ornaments Advent Calendar
The kids will love to spend the days leading up to Christmas adding these adorable ornaments to your tree! They can watch as it grows with decorative, festive cheer.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Lovely Indeed
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Felt Nativity Advent Calendar
Talk about heirloom quality! This nativity calendar features the prettiest, brightest colors. Pair it with the blogger's nativity scene and your family will cherish it for years to come.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
SHOP FELT
ALICE & LOIS
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Mini Box Advent Calendar
These mini black and white boxes would be nothing without the adorable fluffy pom-poms on top. Fill them with little treats and prizes for a daily surprise.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
Sugar & Cloth
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Mini Houses Advent Calendar
This pastel color scheme is perfect for Christmas, especially with the little bright trees to match. Hand paint adorable boxes and add a sprinkle of fake snow for a little extra holiday magic.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
The Pioneer Woman
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Beverage-Filled Advent Calendar
Hit all of your favorite Christmas cocktails with a calendar stocked with 24 tiny bottles. You can sample different brands of your favorite spirits, or fill them with mini wine bottles instead!
Get the tutorial at Feast + West.
The House that Lars Built
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Christmas Lights Advent Calendar
These aren't your usual Christmas lights—they're magical lights filled with little surprises! This colorful garland doubles as a festive holiday decoration for your living room or entryway.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Lovely Indeed
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Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
The holidays are about so much more than just presents. Craft a pretty calendar that gives meaning to the season by asking kids to perform a different act of kindness every day.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
SHOP CLOTHESPINS
Make It & Love It
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Mini Stockings Advent Calendar
The only thing better than a Christmas stocking is 24 mini ones! There are many ways to hang these cuties: On a simple wooden Christmas tree as shown here, strung up on a festive garland, or lined up along the mantel!
See more at Make It & Love It.
Thinking Closet
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Instagram Photo Advent Calendar
Here's what to do with all those cute photos from the year! Put them on display as a funky calendar that's designed to look like an Instagram grid. Prepare for a lot of "likes" from your guests!
See more at Thinking Closet.
Skip to My Lou
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Felt Advent Calendar
These pouches are soft, cute, and just the right size for gift cards. Hang them on a pom pom garland and display the rest in a bowl nearby, or hang them all!
See more at Skip to My Lou.
Make It & Love It
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Shadowbox Advent Calendar
Here is one is for all the Silhouette lovers out there! Your machine will be busy creating these beautiful, vintage-looking gift boxes. Then, all you need to do is decorate and craft a unique shadowbox display!
See more at Make It & Love It.
Club Crafted
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Paper Advent Calendar
Kids will love how tactile and interactive this calendar is. Fill each section of a jewelry organizer with small gifts, color the top with colored paper, and create small marks where each cavity is. Then, ask your kids to tear the paper each day to reveal a different present!
The 24 numbered paper bags used to create this calendar can be all different shapes and sizes, allowing for a wide variety of gifts. Add candy canes to the longer rectangles, small toys to the squares, and so on.
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
Your DIY Family
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Wooden House Advent Calendar
Minimalists will love these simplistic wooden houses. They'd look lovely grouped together on a mantel, but you could just as easily space them out across an entire room.
Get the tutorial at Your DIY Family.
Studio DIY
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Punch Advent Calendar
Why should you carefully open the windows on your advent calendar when you could smash right through 'em?
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Damask Love
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Pegboard Advent Calendar
This show-stopping calendar involves mini felted stockings and a larger-than-life pegboard. Just wait until your holiday guests get a peek at it.
Get the tutorial at Damask Love.
SHOP FELT
Studio DIY!
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Felt Truck Advent Calendar
Have a little one at home? This colorful, present-filled felt truck advent calendar will make their holiday season extra bright.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!
Instagram/@houseofsparrows
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Hanging Boxes Advent Calendar
Prefer something a bit more whimsical? This dangling DIY advent calendar will keep holiday cheer within reach all month long.
See more at House of Sparrows.
Instagram/@ivanaonamission
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Woodland Animals Advent Calendar
Kiddos will adore these cute woodland critter envelopes! Let them help create the envelopes ahead of December so they can enjoy the calendar from both ends of the spectrum.
See more at Ivana on a Mission.
Getty Images
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Mini Stockings Advent Calendar
Stockings can be used for more than just Christmas morning. Here, you can see how adorable an advent calendar made entirely of mini stockings can be. Simply decorate the stockings with the paint of your choice, sew them to a red rope, and hang it on the wall.
Instagram/@myhome_my_way
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A Subtle Revelry
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Colorful Hanging Advent Calendar
No time to fully craft an advent calendar? Consider these printables that can you can replicate the designs of or just print and hang.
Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.
A Beautiful Mess
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Star Garland Advent Calendar
How cute are these little gold stars? Each star-shaped box is the perfect size to fit candy, a few coins, a little note, or even a folded up bill. You choose!
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Instagram/@modernhandcraft
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Quilted Advent Calendar
Create an advent calendar quilt that won't only be a great place to store goodies, but also a wonderful source of warmth. Plus, it'd be a great idea for baby and kids' photo backdrops.
See more at Modern Handcraft.
Heidi Liz of My Happy Now
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Simple Pouches and Bold Numbers Advent Calendar
For a more minimalist take on DIY advent calendars, check out this cute ladder option. Each day has a little canvas pouch with a bold black number that makes it stand out.
See more from Heidi Liz of My Happy Now.
Isabel PaviaGetty Images
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Red and White Quilt Advent Calendar
Have a knack for quilting? This red and white quilt is simply too cute to pass up. Plus, since the numbers are also red, it's a rather under-the-radar advent calendar, should you prefer a more minimalist design.
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