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    The BEST DIY Advent Calendar Ideas

    Published: Nov 23, 2015 · Modified: Nov 14, 2023 by Kerri Jablonski · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Advent Calendar Ideas

    One of my favorite traditions during the holidays is an Advent Calendar. It's especially true now that we have kids - we actually open several different ones! I have a beautiful felt one I bought from Pottery Barn, I started buying the Starbucks Advent Calendar last year, I made my own two years ago AND we bought a Star Wars LEGO Advent Calendar this year. Yes, we are all about this fun holiday tradition.

    I confess though, I still find myself searching Pinterest for Advent Calendar ideas, and it's quite obvious, I am not along in my quest, because the results are so creative and adorable! Here are some of my favorites! If you're looking for a fun DIY Advent Calendar, you will want to check out this great list!

    The Best Advent Calendar Ideas

    1. Advent Calendar Tins | I Am the Maven®

    2. Dreamworks Trolls Advent Calendar | The Simple Parent

    3. 5 MINUTE SANTA DIY ADVENT CALENDAR - We're Parents
    santa face made with cotton balls

    4. Instagram Advent Calendar | Thinking Closet

    5. Metallic Advent Calendar | Ribbons and Glue

    6. Nativity Advent Calendar | This Mama Loves
    Nativity Advent Calendar

    7. LEGO Advent Calendar | Little Bins for Little Hands

    Boozy Advent Calendar - More Than Thursdays

    8. Paper Bag Christmas Countdown | Teach Me Mommy

    9. Book a Day Advent Calendar | Family, Love and Other Stuff
    stacks of books under the tree

    10. Printable Train Advent Calendar | Play Trains

    11. DIY Boxes Advent Calendar | Powerful Mothering

    12.Glitter Advent Calendar - Greta's Day

    13. Christmas Kindness Countdown Chain | Coffee Cups and Crayons

    14. Magnetic Advent Calendar | Pebbles and Piggy Tails

    15. DIY Pet Advent Calendar | Honest and Truly

    16. Quick & Easy Advent Calendar for Very Busy Parents | Danya Banya

    17. 4-in-1 Advent Calendar | Red Ted Art

    18.DIY Advent Calendar | Juggling Family Life
    15. Christmas Book Advent Calendar | Desert Chica

    19.Tissue Roll Advent Calendar Tutorial | Nouveau Soccer Mom

    20. It Takes a Village Advent Calendar | A Turtle's Life for Me

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    About Kerri Jablonski

    Kerri Jablonski is a Seattle Mom Blogger. She lives with her 3 kids (2008, 2010, 2013), her husband and cats. Two of her children have Autism. Kerri enjoys cooking, travel, movies and spending time with her family.

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    1. maggy, red ted art

      November 23, 2015 at 2:55 am

      Thanks for including us! 🙂

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    2. Sarah

      November 26, 2015 at 5:39 am

      Thanks for including our LEGO idea!

      Reply

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