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!

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Buy: Milch & Honig's Nostalgic Modern Black-and-White Advent Calendar

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.

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Buy: Pottery Barn Live Magnolia Wreath Advent Calendar

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.

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DIY: A Few Things From My Life's Envelope Advent Calendar
A Few Things From My Life

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.

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Buy: Advent Calendar

Buy: Advent Calendar

Build a hygge village with this Advent Calendar ($24).

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Buy: Pottery Barn Gilt Galvanized Advent Calendar

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.

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DIY: Oh Happy Day's Iron-On Advent Calendar
Oh Happy Day

DIY: Oh Happy Day's Iron-On Advent Calendar

Oh Happy Day created this iron-on Advent calendar using free printables on muslin bags.

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Buy: Sixtrees Retro Advent Calendar

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.

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DIY: Design Sponge's Falling Stars Advent Calendar
Design Sponge

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.

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Buy: Kurt Adler Gift Tree Advent Calendar

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.

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Buy: Magnetic Tin Advent Calendar

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.

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DIY: The Marion House Book's Detail-Filled Advent Calendar
The Marion House Book

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

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Buy: Vintage Modern Mix Advent Calendar

Buy: Vintage Modern Mix Advent Calendar

Etsy's Vintage Modern Mix's Advent Box Calendar ($29) offers a DIY look, minus the effort.

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Buy: Kurt Adler Wooden Advent Calendar

Buy: Kurt Adler Wooden Advent Calendar

Bring a little more light each day with this Kurt Adler Wooden Advent Calendar ($107, originally $125).

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DIY: Life as a Thrifter's Upcycled Advent Calendar
Life as a Thrifter

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.

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Buy: Melissa & Doug Wooden Advent Calendar

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.

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Buy: DIY Calendar Kit

Buy: DIY Calendar Kit

Etsy seller Renna Deluxe provides you with all the tools you need ($21) to make your own Christmas countdown.

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DIY: Hi Sugarplum's Advent Calendar Tree
Hi Sugarplum

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.

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Buy: Pottery Barn Santa Magnetic Advent Calendar

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.

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Buy: Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

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.

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Buy: Roman Snowman Advent Calendar

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.

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Buy: Pottery Barn Kids Skinny Santa Advent Calendar

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.

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DIY: All For the Boys's Activity Advent Calendar
All For the Boys

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.

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