DIY & Crafts

Nov 27, 2017

14 fun DIY advent calendars to countdown the days until Christmas

By: Linda Cotrina

It's advent calendar time and this year, we're all about doing it yourself. We've rounded up some of our favourite DIY calendars to inspire you to make your own this holiday season.

Rustic Wreath

Get in the spirit of the holidays with this super simple DIY wreath.

Work of Art

This creative advent calendar also doubles as artwork.

Minimalistic & Modern

Instead of the traditional treat, write down a special activity to do with your family on gift tags and make the countdown to Christmas that much special.

Mini Tree Countdown

Create your own little forest of Christmas trees at home with this DIY mini tree advent calendar.

Tree Box

Make use out of some kraft jewellery boxes and pretty stencils to create this awesome advent calendar.

Stocking Stuffer Ladder

Use this gorgeous advent calendar idea from Pottery Barn to make one yourself. All you need is an old ladder and some cute stockings that you can easily stuff with treats and little gifts.

Bright and Cheery

This DIY advent calendar is so much fun and all you need are some paper bags, ribbon and a wood board (but you can just easily stick them on a blank wall) to bring it to life.

Cool Chalkboard

Super easy to make and inexpensive, this DIY advent calendar comes together in only an hour!

Keep Rollin'

Make use out of your toilet paper rolls for this crafty and simple way to countdown the days until Christmas.

For the kids

Round up your little ones and put together this adorable animal advent calendar.

Scandi Chic Calendar

For a more sophisticated take on this advent calendar DIY, use a muted palette for your wrapping paper with metallic accents like silver and gold.

Beautiful Bonbons

We love the idea of making bonbons and turning them into a wreath for a super cute DIY advent calendar.

Cute Cotton Bags

This advent calendar DIY from Canadian blogger Jennifer Flores (Rambling Renovators) looks so beautiful over her mantel and you can learn how to make it, too! Check out the instructions here.

Cheerful Bucket Calendar

Your little ones will love picking out their daily advent calendar treat out of these cute buckets.