23 DIY Advent Calendars for Christmas You Need to See

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you might be scrambling to find a way to make Christmas more special for your kids. One of my favorite things about Christmas as a kid was getting an advent calendar every year. I loved all the little surprises that came with it and how much fun we had counting down each day until Christmas!

The best part? Advent calendars are easy to make yourself – perfect for this year’s supply chain crisis when you might not find a store-bought one. In this blog post, I will share 23 DIY Advent Calendars that will help keep your kids entertained all season long while they wait for Santa’s arrival on December 24th.

23 DIY Christmas Advent Calendars

I love this easy Santa Christmas Countdown Calendar from MomsWhoSave.com – Print out this Santa and build his beard with cotton balls until Christmas morning.

Want a little more of a craft project? Check out this DIY Calendar from MOD PODGE ROCKS.

Are you a family that loves snowmen? Check out this wood snowman advent calendar from MOD PODGE ROCKS.

Looking for a candy-filled Christmas Advent calendar? Check out this candy-filled garland from Tikkido.com.

Ready to create some Christmas memories with your kids? Try out this Santa’s Sack Christmas Countdown Garland with Free Printable Christmas Activities from Tikkido.com

Are you like crafting with ribbon and burlap? Check out this DIY ribbon and burlap advent calendar from Sustain My Craft Habit.

Looking to show some kindness this holiday season? Try the Kindness Christmas Advent Calendar from Coffee and Carpool.

Does your family love chocolate? If so, try out this DIY chocolate box advent calendar that you can reuse year after year from Francine’s Place Blog. Just remember to refill the chocolate!

Also from Francine’s Place Blog is this DIY Minimalist Hanging Advent Calendar which is right up my alley.

Do you like the store-bought advent calendars with toys inside? Make your own reusable advent calendar with the help of Elle Marie Home.

Also from Elle Marie Home is this fun chicken wire advent calendar wreath. Slip candy into the pouches in this advent calendar for a fun little treat.

Not a crafter? Then print out this December activities advent calendar from Healthy Happy Impactful. All the work has been done for you!

I remember making classic paper chain advent countdown calendars as a kid. Check out this post from Mimosas and Motherhood for detailed instructions on how to make your own chain.

Check out this DIY Advent Calendar Clock from Farm Girl Reformed for an advent calendar that doubles as decor.

Don’t have kids or want a unique grown-up advent calendar this year? Vividly Christmas has written a blog post about homemade advent calendars to put you in a Christmas mood!

Do you have an old dictionary around? Try making an advent calendar with an old dictionary. The Picture Box Blue wrote a very detailed post on this project.

Have some old jeans cluttered up your house? Use them to create an advent calendar like Pillar Box Blue did. Check out the blog post here.

Check out Happiness is Homemade’s Gumball Machine Advent Calendar for another fun advent calendar for kids.

Are you looking for more of a project? Then check out Happiness is Homemade’s Screen Printed Advent Calendar.

Have a college kid in your life? Don’t forget to send the holiday joy to them while they are away at school. Sunshine & Rainy Days put together a fantastic post with ideas and printables to ensure your college student is included.

If you are looking for a family activity advent calendar? Check out Only Passionate Curiosity’s blog post on making a holiday traditions printable activity advent calendar.

Looking for an easy countdown to Christmas printable? Head to Moms Who Save for a free Christmas Tree Printable Advent Calendar.

I love this DIY Christmas Advent Calendar Village from Honey & Lime.

Making your advent calendar for Christmas is fun to get the whole family involved in meaningful traditions. Advent calendars can include arts and crafts, holiday activities, or even some delicious treats you love to share with loved ones. From candy-filled garlands to DIY ribbon and burlap calendars, I hope this roundup of blog posts has some great ideas on how you can create an excellent personalized advent calendar for your family.