55 Festive DIY Christmas Advent Calendars (+ 10 You Can Buy!)

If you're looking for easy, this is it! You can string jute twin around any kind of pallet board or piece of wood, add clothespins and hang your activities! You also can find pretty 'bulletin boards' that have the string and clips on it already! Sooo easy!

I love the rustic look of this advent calendar. Not only is it is a fun way to incorporate some Christmas fun, but it totally adds to your Christmas decor!

Any time you can make something from Pottery Barn instead of buy it, you need to get on that! Pottery Barn style is timeless and classy, and being able to make one yourself is definitely something you should be proud of!

This is an oh-so-simple project, but there's so much bang for the buck. A clothesline with clothes pins - how great is that? I bet you could even just secure it straight to the wall and be all good.

This is such a cute project, too. I love the chalkboard and vintage look! Free printables are included with this one!

The rustic, nostalgic look on this one is just perfect. It looks like Santa himself created this!

This advent calendar is all in the details! There are so many ways to personalize this one and make it especially meaningful for your family. The mini hanging decorations really make this one special.

Dollar Store? You are definitely speaking my language and my budget thanks you! This is a super-simple idea but has a beautiful and striking effect!

This advent calendar doubles as an adorable wreath ( I love multi-functional pieces!) and this is super-kid friendly! I love the bright colors on this one!

This ladder is a super-cute way to display these beautiful advent calendar pouches. The project requires a little woman power, but the results are worth it! (and you have a ladder when you're done!) The tutorial is for the ladder, by the way!

This is such a fun one to put together! I love the idea for having a cohesive look on the refrigerator. This looks amazing and I'm sure the kids would love the reminder as they are getting more snacks!

Here's another one that uses both a ladder and little buckets.  Combined, it is a completely stylish and adorable piece!

Here's a super-simple advent calendar to put together if you're a little short on creativity! The tutorial comes with the printable bags, and then it's just clothes pins and string. Super easy!

This is a very easy project to put together if you have a chalkboard or don't mind buying one. Clip your favorite ornaments to it, or buy a few to add to your collection, and you're good to go!

I just love how this project turned out! These adorable tins were repurposed from spice ins -AND - the tops were made into coordinating ornaments! This is one to see! Fabulous idea.

I especially love this one because I think tree branches are amazing multi-seasonal decor. They can easily be adapted to fall, then to Christmas, then to winter. This is super-pretty way to decorate some (free) tree branches and make them look beautiful for Christmas!

Chicken wire is a very popular look in farmhouse and rustic decor. Adding in some simple fabric bags and tiny clothes pins complete the looks and make a fun advent calendar project!

Library pockets are so nostalgic! Most kids probably wont' even know what they are! But we will, and we'll love this project all the more for it!

This one is super-unique, and I'm pretty sure you won't find anyone else with something like it. If you like a more clean and minimalist look, or something a little more boho, this is a great project for you!

This is another beautiful idea! I love the mini binder clips hooked on baker's twine. The translucent pouches add a magical touch to it also! Very easy if you have an extra frame laying around - or grab one at the thrift store!

This is a very similar one to #1, but it's a little more primitive farmhouse.  It's a very clean, rustic look that will add to your Christmas decor as well!

This is another Pottery Barn copy cat that I absolutely love.  This would be really beautiful up on a shelf or mantel.

I love the bright and fun colors for this advent calendar. This can easily be adapted to your style and whatever is popular this season!

This is another fun idea using jewelry boxes! I'm all about upcycling, and if you've been hanging on to some boxes because something just might come up, this is the project for you!

Here's another fun project using boxes! I really love the three-dimensional aspect of this design, along with the vintage paper. Unique and interesting decor as well!

Burlap is another really popular fabric in farmhouse and rustic decor. I love that this project can be put together without sewing! Great if you're short on time and sewing skills!

Here's another fun take on the galvanized pail! This is a simple and clean project put together very easily and very customizable as well!

You really can take your pick of Pottery Barn copycats! The effect of this one is just beautiful. It's perfection for the 'magic of Christmas' childhood experience!

I love the rustic look of this! It's nostalgic and cozy and just a super-sweet addition to Christmas decor, which makes the whole season so much more meaningful.

This is a super festive idea that uses matchboxes to hide the advent activity inside! Genius!

If you love a good upcycle project, this is for you! Hang on to those toilet paper rolls - we've got a good use for them!

This is a very similar project to the one that uses toilet paper rolls - but if you don't want to be bothered saving them (or it's a last-minute project and there's no time!), you can create the same thing using cardstock!

This is another fun idea for a magnetic advent calendar! This is a super-cute way to celebrate using these adorable tins! Lots of creative ways to decorate them as well!

This is such a genius idea! I love that something so practical as a shoe holder can be converted to a meaningful Christmas activity!

Here's another variation on a shoe holder advent calendar - this one is just spectacular! If you love a rustic vibe, this is the one!

If there is any calendar my sons would be ove the moon for, it's this! They LOVE Legos - and there are lots of fun ways you can create one just for your family!

Paper cups are another smart way to create an advent calendar using an ordinary household item! Love the resourcefulness here!

This is another clever idea that uses cups - but with this one, your child gets to 'punch' through the tissue paper to see what's inside! FUN!

This super-cute idea uses all kinds of Christmas paper - scrapbook, giftwrap, magazines - to create envelopes and then are hung on a hanger! This is adorable and budget-friendly, too!

If you aren't scared of a saw or a drill, this is a truly adorable Christmas countdown! Such a fun idea!

If you've been hanging on to old Christmas cards planning to use them for some project, here's your sign! This adorable advent calendar uses craft paper and old Christmas cards as tags for embellishments! Love the vintage feel!

Here's another fantastic upcycle advent calendar using old jeans! Who doesn't love it when a project using denim falls in your lap?!?

This advent calendar is absolutly sweet! Create faux reindeer antlers as the centerpiece for this project.! What a fun way to display your advent calendar!

If you've got a 2 dozen mini muffin tin on hand, you've got the makings of an amazing advent calendar! This one is colorful and can be adapted to personal style!

This candy themed advent countdown doubles as Christmas garland. Because it's made out of fabric, you can use it year after year - to countdown to Christmas or as decor!

If your family members are tea drinkers, this would be such a fun way to countdown to Christmas -a new flavor of tea every day! Pair it with a Christmas book each day, and this is a heartwarming tradition.

Putting this together is super-easy - but look how beautiful it looks!!! I just love the black and white with the red ribbon. This is classy, elevated option!

If your decor is a little boho and you can't resist some tassels, this is the perfect advent calendar DIY for you!

I love this idea for buying a wood tree-shaped advent calendar that you can paint and customize yourself!

If you enjoy sewing, this would be a fun advent to create! And if you don't sew, I am a big fan of hot glue guns for just about anything you would sew!

If you love a good Christmas village, this is a super-cute way to create a a Christmas countdown village! What a great way to display all the advent activities!

If crafting is a bit zen for you and you love a vintage look, give this one a try! I LOVE how this one came out! You truly can make this one your own!

This one is very easy and looks amazing - but what I really liked about this one is that it goes on each child's bedroom door! It might be a little more labor intensive, but how fun that each child gets their own brown paper bag to open!

I love the creativity for this idea! You just need some matchbooks and fun Christmas themed paper! Slips of paper with activities or Bible verses would work great for a calendar like this!

Not only does this one look absolutely beautiful and come with beautiful printable cards, the activities are all Acts of Kindness, which is a wonderful way to show the true meaning of the season!

If you love an advent calendar with adorable doors and windows to open, you can now create your own! Head to this post to grab the free printables to create on like this - simple, fun, gorgeous!