1Advent Cookies
Domino & Juliette 2Star Garland Advent Calendar
Mandi JohnsonStars aren't just for tree toppers! This symbol of Christmas also makes the perfect advent calendar. Boxes of various sizes can hold all kinds of gifts and surprises.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
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3Christmas Lights Advent Calendar
The House That Lars Built 4Felt Truck Advent Calendar
Studio DIYYour kids will love their advent calendar regardless, but we think they'll take to this cute felt version even more. The truck is packed with goodies, just like Santa's sleigh!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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5Mini Boxes Advent Calendar
Alice & LoisSometimes the simplest projects turn out the prettiest. All this DIY calendar requires? Mini boxes, pom-poms, and number stickers for an easy, yet colorful, countdown.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.
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6DIY Fabric Advent Calendar
The MerrythoughtIf you're handy with a needle and thread, you can craft this ultra-contemporary Advent calendar. Looking for a more traditional feel? Swap out the black and gray for red and green or other holiday colors.
Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.
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7Colorful Paper Bag Advent Calendar
Courtesy of Tell Love and PartyThis showstopper features an array of bold colors, but if that's not your style, feel free to swap 'em out for neutrals, soft pastels, or classic black-and-white.
Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party.
8Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
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9Hanging Bags Advent Calendar
Courtesy of Kids will get a kick out of this playful piece featuring paper bags covered in penguin-printed paper and other fun designs. It's just the thing to hang in their playroom come December!
Get the tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.
10Paper Christmas Village Advent Calendar
Courtesy of Unlike most Christmas village sets, which will set you back a few hundred dollars, this handcrafted series costs next to nothing to make and still packs plenty of Christmas cheer.
Get the tutorial at Delia Creates.
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11Mason Jar Advent Calendar
The Country Chic CottageIs just isn't Christmas without at least one Mason jar craft, is it? And this one even helps the kiddos count down to Christmas with sweet treats inside inside the jars.
Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.
12Wood Pallet Advent Calendar
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13Rustic Chalkboard Advent Calendar
Courtesy of Houseful of HandmadeThanks to this blogger's free template, you can easily fold and craft these cute advent boxes. While painting them silver makes them look like galvanized metal, we think gold, red, or white would match, too.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
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14Tin Can Advent Calendar
Courtesy of Look What I MadeRepurpose empty containers (coffee and tea canisters, cans, etc.) to make this eye-catching arrangement on the cheap. This blogger filled hers with coffees, though you can stuff yours with cookies, candy, or other treats.
Get the tutorial at Look What I Made.
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15Customizable Christmas Advent Calendar
Courtesy of Sarah HeartsThis colorful advent calendar forgoes traditional Christmas hues in favor of a more modern palette.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
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16Galvanized Garland Advent Calendar
Annie Schlechter, styling by Matthew GleasonYou can assemble and display this easy-to-make arrangement just about anywhere. Tie teeny metal pails to colorful ribbon and then hang alongside your favorite garland.
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17Yesteryear Trinkets
Jean AllsoppHung inside an old hotel key cabinet, numbered gift tags adorned with tiny ornaments make for a homespun Christmas countdown.
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18Fireplace Advent Calendar
Max Kim-BeeLet guests play Santa for a day! Instead of candy, fill advent calendar pouches with guests' names, then let that day's Saint Nick choose the activity, from caroling to cookie making.
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19Envelope Advent Calendar
Miki DuisterhofCount down the days until Christmas with little paper envelopes, sized to hold all sorts of surprises: candy, tickets, tiny toys. Use rubber stamps to ink the dates, and other motifs, on the envelopes. You can also embellish them by adding tags, string, washi tape, and clip art. Then, simply pin the envelopes on a pretty corkboard.
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20Advent Blessings Jar
Thirty Handmade DaysNot only do your kids count down to Christmas with this ingenious Advent calendar, every craft stick also reminds them of their blessings. Even better, they drop coins in the jar each day, which go to their favorite charity when all the sticks all gone.
Get the tutorial at Thirty Handmade Days.
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Jessica Leigh Mattern is a web editor and writer who covers home, holiday, DIY, crafts, travel, and more lifestyle topics. Prior to working for Country Living, she wrote for several lifestyle and women’s magazines including Woman’s Day, Cosmopolitan, and Redbook
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