25 amazing DIY advent calendars! Celebrate the holidays with these beautiful advent calendar ideas that anyone can make!

The Christmas season has always been my favourite! I love finding new ways to celebrate, and advent calendars are always a fun way to countdown to the big day! Whether you enjoy activity advent calendars, full of fun activities to help make new memories, or simple, minimalist countdowns, I’ve got an idea for you! Today I’m sharing my favourite DIY advent calendar ideas, some that use dollar store supplies, some that you can make in less than an hour, and some that you can use year after year!
25 Amazing Advent Calendars
25 amazing DIY advent calendars! Celebrate the holidays with these beautiful advent calendar ideas that anyone can make! Calendars for any style from contemporary, to modern, to minimal, and modern farmhouse! Simple ideas with boxes, paper, bags, wood, and more that you can make with supplies at home for your kids and families.
Modern DIY Advent Calendar
This simple advent calendar is beautiful, functional, and affordable! Made with dollar store supplies and MDF, it's a great way to share chocolates, trinkets, or holiday activities.
Little House Advent Calendar
I love the look of these minimalist white houses! They are a cute, fun way to countdown to the holidays. My kids would love seeing this little village every day.
Forest Advent Calendar
I love this beautiful forest! A great display that would look amazing on a shelf or a mantel. I love the beautiful patterned papers they used too. A simple, affordable project you could finish in an afternoon.
Dollar Store Christmas Countdown
If you're looking for a fun Christmas countdown, I love this design! From a simple dollar store box, shaped like a house, we created a holiday countdown with a simple moveable gift to count down the days until Christmas.
25 Random Acts of Kindness DIY Advent Calendar
I love the design and intention behind this calendar! I had never before thought about putting random acts of kindness into the advent, and I love the idea! I may try it myself when my kids are older and can participate!
Advent Calendar Ladder
The geometric designs in this advent calendar are so cute! I love how they are hung on the ladder. So cute leaning over in any room of the home!
Simple & Chic Advent Calendar
This advent calendar is made using these unique metallic pockets, but you can substitute them for any paper ones too. Love the design of the number in the corner, and the small papers peeking out!
DIY Tiered Wooden Houses Advent Calendar
If I ever stumble upon cute little wooden houses like these, I hope I would do do a fun advent calendar too! Such a fun way to bring the holidays to your counter or side table.
Kraft Tag Advent Calendar
I love a quick and easy advent calendar for those years when I decide to add one last minute! Put some stickers or decorations on the front and some fun activities on the back!
DIY Fabric Advent Calendar
With just some very basic sewing skills and a couple of hours, you can make this DIY advent calendar. Beautiful design that you can use year after year!
DIY Paper Houses Advent Calendar
Cut out house shapes using a Cricut for this cute countdown to Christmas.
Modern Advent calendar
This advent calendar is made using an Ikea jewelry holder and gift tags. Mix and match shapes and colors for an easy modern advent calendar.
DIY Craft Stick Advent Calendar
Craft sticks and faux greenery are all you need to make this simple advent calendar. Write the date on the front and the activity on the back of the craft stick. It doesn't get any easier than that!
Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
You can make this Christmas tree advent calendar using card stock in the color of your choice. Download the free template to make your own!
Harlow & Thistle
Made with small gift boxes and foam board, your kids will love opening a new box every day for a surprise.
Paper Bag Advent Calendar
Keep it simple with this advent calendar made from brown paper bags. Stencil on the dates in different designs for a modern touch.
DIY Clothes Pin Advent Calendar
Clothespins and washi tape are all you need to make this DIY advent calendar. What a great way to hang up those daily surprises and countdown to Christmas.
DIY Paper Star Advent Calendar
I just love the simplicity of this paper star advent calendar. You can stitch them together or glue them if you don't have a sewing machine.
Simple Activity Advent
Choosing photos that are intentional is the purpose of these DIY advent calendars. Each photo represents an activity and the whole family can decide how they want to carry it out.
our advent calendar
Simple craft boxes with numbers printed on labels makes this advent calendar an easy DIY. Add small gifts and activities for each day as you countdown to Christmas.
DIY advent calendar
A simple chalkboard backdrop sets the scene for this interactive advent calendar. It's not all about treats, the fun Christmas decorations can be added to the tree!
DIY Magnetic Advent Calendar
When your cute advent boxes won't stick to the wall with tape, add magnets and put them on the fridge! These are so cute arranged in the shape of a tree.
Large DIY Advent Calendar
Save big by making this PB knock off advent calendar yourself. Some scrap wood and clothespins make this an easy DIY project.
DIY Advent Calendar with Paper Houses
All you need is a measuring tape, miter saw and nail gun to make this house shaped shelf to hold your paper houses. Download the file to make the paper houses yourself!
Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
Instead of presents or treats, use random acts of kindness to inspire the holiday spirit in your house this year. You can download the free kindness advent calendar file and make your own in no time!
If you’re looking for more great holiday ideas, here are some of my favourite Easy DIY ornaments!


Nicole Q-Schmitz
Friday 17th of December 2021
Every year I want to make an advent calendar... and every year I put it off! Next year though, ha! Saving this :)
Lindi
Saturday 18th of December 2021
My kids LOVE advent calendars! Most of these ideas are pretty easy to make too :)