Cute Advent Calendars That Double as Decor.
The Countdown Is On! 24 Gorgeous Advent Calendars to Make or Buy
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Did you grow up counting down the days until Christmas with an Advent calendar? The holiday tradition has taken on an entirely new life of its own, thanks to the creativity of some very design-savvy moms and crafters. Whether you prefer to DIY or click and buy, we've rounded up 24 absolutely beautiful Advent calendars to add a beautiful spin on the December countdown for your little ones!
1 Buy: Milch & Honig's Nostalgic Modern Black-and-White Advent Calendar
We love the look of this Modern Black-and-White Advent Calendar ($25) by Etsy seller Milch & Honig. The 25 natural-colored cardboard boxes come with graphic lids featuring different contemporary details.
2 Buy: Pottery Barn Live Magnolia Wreath Advent Calendar
This Pottery Barn Live Magnolia Wreath Advent Calendar ($129) is handmade in Florida, and each day showcases an activity for the family or an act of kindness, which will surely get the whole family into the holiday spirit.
3 DIY: A Few Things From My Life's Envelope Advent Calendar
We love the crisp, modern look of this DIY envelope Advent calendar from A Few Things From My Life.
4 Buy: Advent Calendar
Build a hygge village with this Advent Calendar ($24).
5 Buy: Pottery Barn Gilt Galvanized Advent Calendar
Add the Pottery Barn Gilt Galvanized Advent Calendar ($169) to your gallery wall and surprise the kids each day with a new bucket.
6 DIY: Oh Happy Day's Iron-On Advent Calendar
Oh Happy Day created this iron-on Advent calendar using free printables on muslin bags.
7 Buy: A Countdown to Christmas Activity Book
This A Countdown to Christmas Activity Book ($17) will provide the kids with 25 different activities, like a dove mobile or paper wreath.
8 Buy: Sixtrees Retro Advent Calendar
This vintage Sixtrees Retro Advent Calendar ($70, originally $99) will surely add a little glitz and glam to the season.
9 DIY: Design Sponge's Falling Stars Advent Calendar
This Falling Stars Advent Calendar by Design Sponge would make an amazing addition to your holiday decor.
10 Buy: Kurt Adler Gift Tree Advent Calendar
This colorful Kurt Adler Gift Tree Advent Calendar ($88) will look great on any mantel or dining table, and you can use it year after year.
11 Buy: Magnetic Tin Advent Calendar
Etsy seller MooreMagnets created this fridge-friendly Advent calendar ($50), which includes 25 tins that are ready for you to fill with little candies, stickers, small toys, or family activities.
12 DIY: The Marion House Book's Detail-Filled Advent Calendar
A little extra time and effort are worth it for an heirloom-quality DIY calendar like this one by The Marion House Book.
Source: The Marion House Book
13 Buy: Vintage Modern Mix Advent Calendar
Etsy's Vintage Modern Mix's Advent Box Calendar ($29) offers a DIY look, minus the effort.
14 Buy: Kurt Adler Wooden Advent Calendar
Bring a little more light each day with this Kurt Adler Wooden Advent Calendar ($107, originally $125).
15 DIY: Life as a Thrifter's Upcycled Advent Calendar
Life as a Thrifter gave an old Coca-Cola crate new life as an Advent calendar.
16 Buy: Melissa & Doug Wooden Advent Calendar
With this Melissa & Doug Wooden Advent Calendar ($20), kids of all ages will love redecorating the tree by easily moving the magnetic ornaments.
17 Buy: DIY Calendar Kit
Etsy seller Renna Deluxe provides you with all the tools you need ($21) to make your own Christmas countdown.
18 DIY: Hi Sugarplum's Advent Calendar Tree
If you don't have room for a Christmas tree, then Hi Sugarplum's calendar is the perfect substitute.
19 Buy: Pottery Barn Santa Magnetic Advent Calendar
Move the snowflake each day with Pottery Barn's Santa Magnetic Advent Calendar ($99), which is easy to store year after year.
20 Buy: Christmas Tree Advent Calendar
With this wooden Christmas Tree Advent Calendar ($69, originally $98), you can fill each day with something that will suit your kids and keep it fresh year after year.
21 DIY: Handmade Charlotte's Advent Jar
Handmade Charlotte's quick and easy countdown keeps your kids entertained for 25 days.
22 Buy: Roman Snowman Advent Calendar
Help your kids count down the days with the Roman Snowman Advent Calendar ($35) by simply moving a candy cane or two every day.
23 Buy: Pottery Barn Kids Skinny Santa Advent Calendar
Pottery Barn Kids's Skinny Santa Advent Calendar ($27) comes with a candy cane that moves from pocket to pocket, helping kids keep track of the progress toward the big day.
24 DIY: All For the Boys's Activity Advent Calendar
All you need to create All For the Boys's activity calendar are some brown paper bags and a little imagination.
