15 DIY Advent Calendars

I’ve rounded up some incredible DIY Advent Calendars for kids. Let the countdown to Christmas to begin!

Are you ready for a great Christmas craft? You could even make a party of it with the kids and do a lot of the crafting together.

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Here’s the lineup: Wood Advent Calendar, Plastic Animal, Make Your Own, Matchbox, Easy No Sew Burlap, Clothespin, Origami Box, Upcycled DIY, Book a Day, DIY Stocking Garland, Owl Advent Calendar, Christmas Forest, TP Roll Advent Calendar, DIY Advent Calendars, and Family Activity Advent Calendar.

Whatever way you choose to mark the countdown, these DIY Advent calendars will add to the Christmas festivities!

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1. Upcycled DIY Advent Calendar 

From Oh So Savvy Mom

Looking to save instead of spend this Christmas? This advent calendar is made of things you already have lying around the house.

There are also some free printable coupons included in the directions that you can stick inside your calendar. Family fun at a low cost.

2. Book a Day Advent Calendar

From River’s Edge Curriculum 

A perfect idea for anyone who loves to read. Countdown to Christmas by unwrapping a new book each day.

Choose some cute Christmas theme books for each day. Unwrap a new, festive book each day for a fun bedtime story.

3. Wood Advent Calendar 

From Shanty 2 Chic

Feeling crafty? You’ll be able to put this wooden advent calendar together while the kids are napping.

This is not only a fun and crafty advent calendar, but would also make a beautiful centerpiece on any table during the holidays.

You could use it as a display for all of the Christmas cards your family receives during the season!

4. Christmas Forest Advent Calendar 

From A Lovely Lark

You and your kids will enjoy the time spent making this Christmas tree forest using free printables.

You and your family can put this festive forest together in no time at all. Simply cut and tape together the pieces for an incredibly easy craft.

Let the kids decorate all the trees in the forest for a fun activity.

5. Plastic Animal Advent Calendar 

From A Bubbly Life 

This fun and festive idea turns little plastic animals into Rudolph impersonators.

Your kids will love helping you put this one together. This calendar is sure to get people talking about how creative you are when they visit your home this holiday season.

6. DIY Stocking Garland Advent Calendar 

From Hello Natural

This Advent calendar is bright and festive. I mean, what’s more Christmas-y than red and white stockings filling with treats?

You won’t be able to wait to open it and enjoy the goodies stashed inside!

7. TP Roll Advent Calendar 

From The Crafty Swedes 

After you’ve printed the free Santa templates just wrap them around empty toilet paper rolls.

Let your kids count down the Santa’s until Christmas.

This is a super easy and inexpensive way to create an advent calendar, but is still fun, so your family will be sure to enjoy it.

8. Make Your Own Advent Calendar 

From Crafts Unleashed 

Don’t waste money on a calendar this year, make it yourself. This calendar is easy to make and customize to your home decor.

Personalize the colors for your advent calendar, so this will look like the perfect fit in your home.

9. Matchbox Advent Calendar 

From The Merrythought 

This new twist on an advent calendar will remind you, “it’s better to give than to receive.”

While this advent calendar is beautiful, it will also get you to spread joy to those in your life that are important to you and your family.

This would be a great idea for kids to do everyday during the holiday season!

10. Owl Advent Calendar

From Like a Playground via My Owl Barn

These cartoon owls are a cute and easy change of pace for your Christmas calendar.

They’re are super bright and would be a great addition to any home’s decorations for the holidays.

Your kids will definitely enjoy helping make them.

11. Easy No Sew Burlap Advent Calendar 

From Finding Home Online

Big or little, your kids will feel the extra love from this creative advent calendar.

Write your own personalized messages, or find some of your favorite quotes that will remind your kids just how much you care for them each day.

This calendar definitely captures the feeling of the holidays.

12. DIY Advent Calendars 

From Fynes Designs 

Have more than one child clamoring to open the advent calendar? Here are a couple options sure to please everyone.

Some take a little more time, while others are easy to throw together for when you might not have all the time in the world.

Either way, there is sure to be one option that will fit right in for your family.

13. Family Activity Advent Calendar

From Makoodle 

While toys and treats are fun, they can become boring after a few days.

Your family will enjoy this printable idea as each day includes a different activity for your countdown to the big day.

From movies to other fun activities, your family will all be able to participate with this calendar!

14. Clothespin Advent Calendar 

From Visual Heart 

This advent calendar idea is as beautiful as it is versatile.

You can count down to Christmas with cards, candies or whatever strikes your fancy.

This design is beautiful as well, meaning that it would be a perfect addition to your Christmas decor year after year.

15. Origami Box Advent Calendar 

From Crafty Nest

Some craft sticks and folded paper will make this reusable calendar a yearly favorite.

It’s perfect for holding chocolate, who doesn’t love that?

Make this into family fun by showing everyone how to create the boxes for a fun family craft.

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