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22 Creative Christmas Countdowns You Can Make

By: Kayla Kitts and Chelsea Faulkner

November 05, 2020

Advent calendars are a fun way for kids to count down the 25 days leading up to Christmas. Check out these festive and unique handmade Advent calendars you can create just in time to open the very first gift.

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Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.

Sweater Chic

Upcycle cozy, old sweaters into mini mittens to make this adorable and charming Advent calendar.

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From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Gift-Wrap Magic

Transform discarded wrapping paper tubes into a colorful, tree-shaped Advent calendar the kids will love.

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Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn.

Yard Takeover

Drum up some neighborhood chatter with this oversized Advent calendar made from a ladder.

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An arched black mirror sets the foundation for blogger Made by Carli's sleek New England entryway. Nixing red for darker shades, she layered a chalkboard advent calendar under classic garland. A black velvet lamp shade and hints of gold glam it all up.

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Photo: Made by Carli

Chalk It Up

Layered against the backdrop of an arched black mirror, a DIY chalkboard Christmas countdown makes a chic holiday decoration on this foyer table. To make your own, use a straight edge to create a grid, then follow our hand-lettering tips below to sketch out the words on top. Design by blogger Made by Carli.

22 Creative Christmas Countdowns You Can Make

Sweater Chic

Gift-Wrap Magic

Yard Takeover

Chalk It Up

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