DIY advent calendar craft ideas
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Advent calendars are a fun, traditional way to count down the days until Christmas and help build anticipation. And kids love them because every day is a little “sneak peek” at the celebration to come.
Create one of our three advent calendars, and then use treats like small candies or toys to fill it up—or, fill the calendar with activities you can all do as a family. (Make it stress-free and guilt-free by brainstorming activities that are feasible for your family.) Then, get crafting!
Each DIY advent calendar has a different level of effort—so you’ll be able to decide which is most family-, time- and budget-friendly for you. Need some inspiration for things to fill your craft? Here’s a Christmas activity checklist to choose from.
Inspired? Create and share by tagging @hallmarkstores.
Simple stacked box advent calendar
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Box up your advent treats with this easy-to-make and easy-to-display calendar. Who knows, kids may have more fun playing with the boxes than what’s inside.
Download the stacked box advent calendar instructions and printables.
Easy advent calendar garland
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String along the fun with an advent calendar made from small sacks, a painted tree branch and some silver cord for hanging.
Christmas Village advent calendar
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Open the windows and doors in this cozy Christmas village to find surprises that will delight the youngsters of the house. This sweet village is easily created with recycled cartons and containers.
Download the Christmas Village advent calendar instructions.
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