Advent calendars have long been used to mark the time leading up to Christmas Day, but have you ever thought of making your own? Many are great holiday decorations for a small home because they can be hung on a wall or displayed on a counter or Fireplace mantel, leaving your floor space empty. And they have some fun activities to get you in the holiday spirit! (And not just for kids!)
Ready to dive into the best DIY advent calendar ideas we can find out there for the festive season? We are! Adding a little bit of Christmas to every single day starting on December 1st is great fun and really adds to the anticipation of Christmas. Not to mention, these projects are just fun to make, too! We hope you have a blast making these, and please share in the comments which were your favorites!
Hanging Advent Calendar DIY Ideas
Did you know that your advent calendars can also double as wall art? Well, you do now! These DIY advent calendar ideas are a great way to decorate your home for the holiday season, and they bring treats with them every day!
Handmade advent calendar with pegs
We are inside love No with this sweet DIY advent calendar Johanna Rundell. You’ll need Google Translate for this page as it’s in German, but that’s a small price to pay for this super crafty clothespin calendar full of little seasonal surprises! Fill these little packages with little treats as a fun way to add holiday spirit every day!
A natural, reusable, easy DIY advent calendar
This pink and copper DIY advent calendar is so cute and you can use it year after year. Made from paper mache boxes (for treats!) and card stock, this is an easy project you can do with the kids, but still show off to friends and family! Tutorial fromA party of birds‘
Easy DIY Advent Calendar with Coat Hanger
Want to go easy this year? Then check out this minimal (but super cute) arrival Motte. A wooden hanger and some brown paper wrapped treat boxes. Voila!
Stocking DIY Advent Calendar
Kids will love this DIY Advent Calendar with Mini Stockings Full of Christmas goodies! from Christy MurphyEven the kids will want to help make this fun holiday project! If you don’t want to fill them with candy, how about small toys, coupons for privileges, or little notes telling the kids how awesome they are?
DIY Advent Calendar with Fabric Pockets
This is a beautiful idea! This is another reusable advent, which we love. You can find the tutorial above Dot N CrossAnd if you have a sewing machine, this is one of the most elegant DIY advent calendars you can make.
Consider a traditional DIY Christmas Advent Calendar
Sometimes, original is best. If you’re looking to make your own advent calendar that still looks like a calendar, these tutorials are for you.
Christmas Advent Calendar for Kids
This heirloom DIY countdown calendar from A beautiful mess Gorgeous, easy to make and loved by everyone. Swap traditional Christmas stockings for these mini ones and open little presents every day of December! You can still customize the colors to make them more traditional if you want. And, you don’t need to have a sewing machine because this project is easy to hand stitch.
Decorative DIY Advent Calendar for Walls
One of the great things about this beautiful calendar is that it also works as a beautiful decorative screen if you turn it around. from Craft and CaratThis is in French. A little Art Deco in style, count down to the holidays with something beautiful enough to decorate all year round! These are great in smaller homes where you don’t have a lot of room to store holiday decorations… just rotate them!
Christmas Tree DIY Advent Calendar
This super colorful advent calendar in the shape of a Christmas tree is easy to make and fun for everyone in the family! And, it’s made of wood, so you can keep it and use it year after year. Find the complete step by step tutorial at A pretty chic life To create your own reusable advent calendar. The best part about this is that you don’t have to stick to small gifts or sweets every day – write whatever you want on the back!
DIY advent calendar ideas with free printables
from Cheerful craftThis countdown calendar is something you can do, honestly! We know it looks like some nice Christmas decor that you bought and paid for, but with this tutorial, you can make it yourself! free of charge printable As well (two different scenes to choose from!)
DIY Sewn Christmas Advent Calendar
If you can work with a sewing machine, these fabric homemade advent calendars are adorable! Plus, they can be used year after year – who doesn’t love a good reusable advent calendar?! Find all the details at Apple Green Cottage.
Ideas for a DIY Advent Calendar Box
Who doesn’t love opening a Christmas present every day during December? These Christmas advent calendars will take you (and the kids) into the festive season, and are a lovely addition to the living room. There is no excuse for not having perfect unwrapping skills by the 25th!
Wintry DIY Advent Calendar Box
Use small gift boxes and tiny Christmas trees to create a festive forest! This advent is really creative, and we love the use of the box as a “mountain”. from Decotopia. Check out Google Translate, you might need it, though there are step-by-step photos too!
DIY Advent Calendar with Personalized Christmas Tree
Okay, these aren’t exactly boxes, but we still love them! This DIY Advent Calendar is made from a small Christmas tree, and is full of the best treats ever! Perfect if you are going for a “value for money” holiday. go to Your DIY family To find out how they made it and what they put in it!
Activity Advent Calendar with Elves
Do your kids love elves? Well Efzin creations Made this genius Christmas countdown calendar with embroidery hoops, yarn, and some cute tags and boxes…and adorable elves from the craft store…you can make this for your family for the holidays too!
Christmas Advent Calendar with Mini Jars
Make this elf countdown calendar with recycled baby food jars! This tutorial for Elf House Advent comes with a free printable and complete plans to make a “house” for the top of the jar. from’Oh oh deco‘
DIY Punch Out Advent Calendar
This advent calendar looks great, but it’s really all about the punching! Your kids (okay, and you) will love pulling out the jar every day – it’s so satisfying! Plus, the calendar is a super easy DIY craft project that’s fun for the whole family. It’s always autumn There are the details!
Stunning DIY Advent Calendar Box
How cute are these?! This elegant advent calendar box is perfect if you have a large area in your home that you are decorating for the festive season. The tutorial is finally over G45 PapersAnd it’s an easy to follow video!
Use these DIY advent calendar ideas to create Christmas hype!
There you have it! We hope you enjoyed all of these fun ideas for DIY Advent Calendars! These are great fun for little kids and adults to make and enjoy all season long. Got a fave yet? Let us know in the comments what you will be making this Christmas season! Also check out our own post DIY Christmas Tree Using Firefly LightsAnd Gorgeous DIY Christmas ornaments! Also check DIY Christmas Yard Decorations On TGG…
Image Credits: A pretty chic life
