Advent Calendar DIY and Free Printables Roundup

I was chatting with friends about Christmas gifts for kids when they said they got their nephews an early gift: a Playmobil advent calendar, where you get a new little toy each day. It reminded me of how much I loved those old fashioned cardboard advent calendars with a Christmas shaped chocolate behind each door. I would think about it all day, looking forward to the moment where finally, my sister and I would savor our daily little treat. As I was thinking about theses days with a pinch of nostalgia, it occurred to me that I haven't had an advent calendar in years... 15 years maybe? So this year, we're definitely having one.

I've been scouring the web for DIY advent calendars (some include free printables) and found such beautiful and creative ones that I thought they were worth sharing. Hope you enjoy them!

Advent Calendar DIY Round-Up

Modern DIY Calendar by Weekday Carnival (with free printable) // DIY Cardboard Cluster Advent Calendar by Elle Decoration // DIY Clothespins Advent Calendar by Stylizimo // Paper Bags Advent Calendar by Allison Waken

Advent Calendar Round-Up

DIY Advent Calendar by Whatever Dee Dee Wants (the boxes are handmade from paper grocery bags!) // DIY Advent Calendar by The Marion House Book // DIY Advent Calendar and Free Printable by Lovely Indeed

Advent Calendar DIY Roundup

DIY Advent Calendar by Shim&Sons // DIY Vintage Advent Calendar by Funky Time (includes free printables) // Advent Calendar DIY and Free Printable by Hey Look // DIY Advent Calendar by Shim&Sons


Will you have an advent calendar this year? Are you going for modern or traditional? Simple or sophisticated? Store bought or DIY? I would love to hear what you're planning!


Published on 11/13/2012
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12 comments:

  1. Great roundup! I love advent calendars. I really like the one with clothespins!

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  2. I love the idea of a new ornament to hang each day...but then, as a child I always LOVED the chocolate - ha!

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  3. My hubby is requesting a Lego advent calendar this year instead of a home made one. Darn, because I really love what you have collected here.

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  4. I've always wanted to do an advent calendar...maybe this year will be the year! =) These are so cute!!

    Ergo - Blog

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  6. My family celebrates Advent with a Jesse Tree. I make felt sets of Jesse Tree Ornaments. http://www.etsy.com/listing/109692943/jesse-tree-christmas-advent-felt-jesse

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  7. Oh my goodness!!! I have never seen so many lovely ways of having an advent calender! I just must try one of them this year. I think I am loving the clothespin Christmas Tree the most. What a lovely collection of Christmas cheer. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. These were one of my fav things about Xmas when I was a kid! I will defintaly make a tradition of it when I have a family.

    I'd love to know what you decide on doing for yours.

    - Ididtellyou.blogspot.com

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  9. A lot of lovely christmas ideas. Which should I choose?
    Yna

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  10. So much fun! The advent calendar is a favored tradition in my family - we will definitely have to jazz it up this year with one of these awesome projects!
    xx
    Here&Now

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  11. Wait! Do you mean I had to eat one of those chocolates behind the tiny cardboard doors every day? Not all of them in 2 sittings, way ahead of Christmas? Woah!

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  12. So fun! I love these.

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