33 Simple & Festive DIY Advent Calendar Ideas

The anticipation of the Christmas season is one of the best parts of the entire holiday season! As a kid, I spent many days counting down until Christmas, starting with the first day of November. My mom would always buy one of those classic chocolate Advent calendars and I can remember waiting anxiously until after Thanksgiving to get it out and “use” it.

Advent calendars can be a fun way to countdown until Christmas, and maybe one of the best Christmas traditions you start this year! Over the years, we have used several different types of Advent calendars with our own children.

But store-bought advent calendars can be expensive, especially if you’re looking for a nice one. That’s why we started making our own in the last couple of years. It is one of our kids’ favorite traditions now. Even though we don’t do Santa, we love to countdown the days to spending time with family and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

I was so excited when I found some homemade Advent calendars. These DIY Advent calendars will look just as wonderful, plus they will last year after year! There are also some one-time ideas too!

Make your own Advent Calendar this year to use for years to come and create lifelong memories with your family.

Big Box Advent Calendar | Mod Podge Rocks

Random Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar | Alice and Lois

LEGO Advent Calendar | Little Bins for Little Hands

Advent Calendar Activity Cards | Urban Bliss Life

Muslin Bag Advent Calendar | Alice and Lois

Silver, Gold, and White Advent Calendar | Urban Bliss Life

Recycled Yogurt Cup Advent Calendar | Organized 31

DIY Advent Calendar | All Things Mamma

K Cup Advent Calendar | Teach Mama

Ornament Advent Calendar | Amber Oliver

Advent Calendar Wreath | Kids Activities Blog

Advent Calendar for Busy Parents | Danya Banya

DIY Advent Calendar | Fantastic Fun and Learning

Advent Jar Calendar | Mess for Less

Muffin Tin Advent Calendar | Views from a Step Stool

Home-Made Advent Calendar | Tastemade

FREE Printable Advent Calendar | Skip to my Lou

Toilet Paper Tube Advent Calendar | Smashed Peas and Carrots

FREE Printable Advent Christmas Calendar | Living Locurto

Bonbon Style DIY Advent Calendar | Mindy Pitcher

Easy DIY Advent Calendar | Sunshine and Holly

DIY Hanging Treat Bag Advent Calendar | Hip 2 Save

Printable Advent Calendar Activity Cards | Mama. Papa. Bubba.

DIY Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar | The House that Lars Built

Winter City DIY Paper Advent Calendar | Creativities

Printable Advent Calendar: 25 Days Christmas Village Papercraft | Woo Jr. Kids Activities

DIY Craft Stick Advent Calendar | The Merry Thought

DIY Advent Calendar Made From Cups and Tissue Paper | Gluesticks

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar | Jennifer Maker

Advent Calendar that points to Jesus | At Home with Kids

Double Sided Farmhouse Christmas Advent Calendar | Raggedy Bits

Paper Pyramid Advent Calendar | Endlessly Inspired

Printable Winter Wonderland Advent Calendar | Willow Day

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Annette Breedlove

Annette has been married to her husband and best friend since 2003. Together they are raising their six children to follow the Lord’s will, no matter what. Annette longs for the day when she will meet her angel babies who have entered heaven before her. She enjoys creating UNIT STUDIES and FREE PRINTABLES for homeschool families. You can follow her crazy life at In All You Do where she blogs about homeschooling, homemaking and marriage while trying to maintain her sanity. She is also the owner of Thrifty Homeschoolers where she shares her tips on homeschooling without breaking the bank.