Creative Homemade Advent Calendars with a Unique Twist You've Yet to Discover
Bah! Humbug no more, it's the festive season! Ready to deck your halls in style? Let's talk about DIY advent calendars that are a far cry from the tacky store-bought ones. These calendars will up your Christmas decor and add some crafty charm to your December days.
We've reached that time of year when gingerbread and Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" fill the air. Yes, the holiday season is here, and while the jolly guy in the red suit is the main event, let's talk about the real star—the advent calendar. That little, joyful countdown that builds the excitement as you move closer and closer to Old Saint Nick's arrival.
Today, we're venturing into the enchanting world of DIY advent calendars. With each day, not just a treat, but a testament of your crafty skills will be unveiled. So, grab your glue gun, scissors, and festive fabrics, because it's time to get creative!
What's more, these fun-filled calendars aren't just for the kiddos! This year, it's all about the adults stepping up their game too. From boozy boxes to spa-themed calendars, there's an idea here for every holiday enthusiast.
Are you a fan of chocolate-behind-each-door? Well, that's just the beginning. The possibilities for your homemade advent calendars are as limitless as Santa's bag of toys. From handcrafted gifts and personalized notes to fun experiences, each day can bring a new surprise that's truly you.
So, gather your inspiration, scroll down, and get ready to count down to Christmas like never before. And while you're at it, don't forget to check out our Christmas printables, wreath ideas, ways to create a Christmas tree skirt, or DIY Christmas stockings to add even more holiday cheer to your home!
Grown-up Glam Calendars:
- Personalized Wine or Liquor Calendar: Stock each day with 24 small bottles of your favorite vino, craft brews, or specialty liquors.
- Gourmet Food and Spice Calendar: Fill each day with artisanal cheeses, chocolates, or exotic spices for a flavor adventure.
- DIY Spa Day Calendar: Create a self-care calendar filled with treats like scented candles, bath salts, face masks, and essential oils.
- Book or Poetry Calendar: Either excerpts, poems, or entire short stories, this encourages reading and exploration of literature.
- Craft or Art Supply Calendar: Art supplies like paints, brushes, canvases, or sketchbooks offer a daily creative project.
Ready to mix up your milky way and feel like a crafty reindeer? Here are over 20 DIY advent calendar ideas that'll make your December mornings more exciting than a sugar-rush-fueled Rudolph.
Inspiring Ideas:
- Coffee Mug Wall Rack: Stow your mugs on this handy organizer, and they'll be easy to reach for your morning cuppa joe.
- Felt Shapes: Create adorable felt ornaments and snowflakes for your tree or mantel.
- Wood Snowman: Add a rustic charm to your decor with this simple wood snowman craft.
- Simple Painted Jars: Personalize plastic jars with festive patterns for your DIY advent calendar.
- Dry Erase Christmas Countdown: Track the days till Santa with this clever dry erase calendar.
- Paper Trees Boxes: Fold origami-inspired cardboard tree boxes for a striking advent calendar display.
- Chalkboard Boxes: Customize chalkboard boxes with your own holiday-themed designs.
- Wood Tree with Pails: Nail these wooden tree planters to the wall and use them to store small items during the countdown.
- Plastic Animals: Make a safari-inspired advent calendar with these cute, quirky, or creepy plastic toys.
- DIY Felt Treescape: Craft a mini tree and forest scene on a flat surface for a whimsical wall hanging.
- Free Printable Santa Advent Boxes: Print and assemble these cute little advent boxes, no crafting skills required!
- Mini Matchboxes: Store small items in these adorable little matchbox-style envelopes.
- Vintage Look Wood: Frame simple wooden squares for a rustic, old-world advent calendar.
- Simple Felt Banner: Hang this festive felt banner with numbered pennants to mark each day of the countdown.
- Paper Roll House: Roll up a cute little house sculpture and showcase it each day for a crafty centerpiece.
- Printable Boxes: Use these printable boxes to create a custom calendar, or fill them with treats as stocking stuffers.
- Rustic Farmhouse: A simple homemade advent calendar with a distressed, farmhouse-style look.
- Big Canvas: Work on a small piece of art each day on this blank canvas advent calendar.
- Unwrap a Christmas Movie: Create a calendar with a mini DVD case for each day, and watch a festive film every evening.
- DIY Advent Calendar for Dogs: Indulge your furry friend with treats galore in this DIY advent calendar for your pet.
- Etched Christmas Lights: Program your smart lights to turn on and off at specific times to create a custom countdown display.
- Christmas Street: Craft a miniature Christmas townscape that can be rearranged each day for a new scene.
- Adult Boozy Boxes: Include a mini bottle of liquor or specialty cocktail mixer for each day in this grown-up advent calendar.
- Clothespins & Washi Tape: Create a fun and easy calendar using clothespins and colorful washi tape.
- Paper Chain Countdown: This classic paper chain countdown gets an upgrade with festive colors and patterns.
- Punch Board: Turn a punch board into an advent calendar by adding mini envelopes with treats or surprises.
- Magnet Board Christmas Calendar: Use magnets to hang numbered ornaments on a magnet board for a cute and modern advent calendar.
- Countdown Hanger: Create an advent calendar that involves hanging treats or ornaments on a clothesline-style hanger.
So, are you ready to embark on this festive DIY adventure? Stock up on your supplies, get creative, and let's make this holiday season one to remember! Don't forget to share your creations in the comments below!
- Transform your home into a lifestyle haven with DIY advent calendars that blend seamlessly into home-and-garden decor, elevating your December days.
- Explore a myriad of DIY advent calendar ideas for both children and adults, including crafty options such as the Personalized Wine or Liquor Calendar, the Gourmet Food and Spice Calendar, or the DIY Spa Day Calendar, allowing you to upgrade your lifestyle this holiday season.
