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23 DIY Advent Calendars That Make the Countdown to Christmas Even More Joyful

By Linnea Zielinski

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Few Christmas ideas for kids get them as excited as the classic advent calendar. Save some dough this year with these easy DIY projects instead of buying from the store.

MORE: 16 DIY Christmas Gifts for Anyone Who Surprises You with a Present

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    Get them as excited for the outside of the advent calendar as they are for the treats inside each square! via <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/197595502376854868/" target="blank">Pinterest; Pinterest; Pinterest_

  3. Diy Advent Calendars Picture Frame

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    Picture Frame Advent Calendar Add little push pins to the back of an empty picture frame to hang tiny packages for every day leading up to Christmas.

  5. Diy Advent Calendars Lego

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    DIY LEGO Advent Calendar Kids won't miss the candy at all when they find out that they get a brand new set of LEGOs with this calendar. Get the directions from Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls.

  6. Diy Advent Calendars Jar

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    Christmas Advent Jar Wrap match boxes in festive paper and tuck coupons for sweets or experiences inside! Get the directions from Just a Girl.

  7. Diy Advent Calendars Milk Crate

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    Milk Crate Advent Calendar Tiny mason jars make the perfect holders for small sweets and surprises in this repurposed vintage milk crate! Get the directions from Simply Suburban.

  9. Diy Advent Calendars Minimal Christmas Tree

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    Minimal Christmas Tree Advent Calendar We're impressed that something this simple can be so darn cute! Get the directions from willowday.

  10. Diy Advent Calendars Christmas Scene

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    Christmas Scene Advent Calendar There aren't any candies here, but each day you'll reveal a new tile in a gorgeous and uplifting Christmas scene. Get the directions from Dunn Lumber.

  11. Diy Advent Calendars Christmas Light Bulb

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    Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar The hardest part of making this cute calendar will be ripping each of those adorable bulbs open! Get the directions from The House That Lars Built.

  13. Diy Advent Calendars Toilet Paper Roll 2

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    Toilet Paper Advent Calendar With a little ribbon and some creative folds, these rolls turn into adorable little gift packages. Get the directions from Mamas Kram.

  14. Diy Advent Calendars Scandinavian

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    Scandinavian Advent Calendar Go for this super trendy minimal design or take the same basic shapes and drawings and inject your own colorful flair! Get the directions from Tomfo.

  15. Diy Advent Calendars Mini Bucket

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    Mini Bucket Advent Calendar It looks just like one sold by a fancy home goods store at a fraction of the cost! Get the directions from Make & Do Crew.

  17. Diy Advent=Calendars Tree

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    Advent Calendar Tree Instead of placing boxes in a row or grid, try this adorable twist on the traditional layout. Get the directions from Stampin Up.

  18. Diy Advent Calendars Natural

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    Natural Advent Calendar Hang basic brown envelopes from a twig you get from the yard for a rustic feel that's also a gorgeous addition to any wall.

  19. Diy Advent Calendars Tiny Village

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    Tiny Village Advent Calendar For the person in your life that can't give up bright neon colors--even around the holidays. Get the printable from Mr. Printables.

  21. Diy Advent Calendars Library Pocket

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    Library Pocket Advent Calendar Not much fits in these envelopes, but you can always write clues to larger presents on slips of paper. Get the directions from Ruffled Sunshine.

  22. Diy Advent Calendars Chalkboard

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    Chalkboard Advent Calendar This version uses simple twine and wooden clips for a slightly rustic feel. Get the directions from Between You and Me.

  23. Diy Advent Calendars Toilet Paper Roll

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    Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar We bet you never thought toilet paper rolls could look this chic! Get the directions from Morning Creativity.

  25. Diy Advent Calendar Shoe Organizer

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    Shoe Organizer Advent Calendar And it can go right back to holding stray shoes when the holidays are over! Get the directions from Hometalk.

  26. Diy Advent Calendars Mixed Box

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    Mixed Box Advent Calendar With a little styling, a mix of boxes can look cute and eclectic instead of messy! Let your creativity be the guide.

  27. Diy Advent Calendars Wall Mounted

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    Wall Mounted Advent Calendar You can never go wrong with more Christmas trees around the house--and this one doesn't need to be watered! Get the directions from The DIY Dreamer.

  29. Diy Advent Calendars Stocking Ladder

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    Mini Stocking Ladder Advent Calendar For those tiny daily treats, no holder is more fitting than a sized-down version of the classic stocking.

  30. Diy Advent Calendars Magnetic

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    Magnetic Advent Calendar Spice canisters and a little bit of magnetic strip tape make for a cute and colorful display. Get the directions from Makoodle.

  31. Diy Advent Calendars Christ Centered

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    Christ-Centered Advent Calendar If you want to keep religion at the heart of your holiday, this one's for you. Get the directions from Kemley Designs.

  33. Diy Advent Calendars Gift Box

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    Gift Box Advent Calendar This one will have you itching to rip into those Christmas presents! Get the directions from Craft and Creativity.

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