35 Fresh Advent Calendar Ideas to Start Right Away
Metallic Tree Hangers
Numbered metal clips hold small satchels filled with treats. Get tutorial here
Numbered Chalkboard Ornaments
With these 24 charming chalkboard ornaments, you get to add a decoration to your tree every day. Get tutorial here
5. Plastic Toys on Boxes
Fill your mantel with an arrangement of stacked brown boxes topped with red-nosed toys. Get tutorial here
Roll-Down Numbered Ribbon
Unravel more bright red ribbon into your decor as the days pass and your counter gets longer. Get tutorial here
Printable Chalkboard Tree
Print this sweet chalkboard-style tree, and cover it in paper ornaments as the day's pass. Get tutorial here
Cut Candy Calendar
This sweet setup uses bright candy in cut out winter shapes to count down December. Get tutorial here
Record and Clothespin Hanger
Each night have your child take down a number card and trade it in for a gift or treat. Get tutorial here
Magnetic Tree Treat Boxes
Instead of filling a blank wall, use these to cover and count down on your fridge! Get tutorial here
Bible Verse Hanging
Share the verse with your family, and then flip it to the jeweled side - one day closer! Get tutorial here
Bookcase Countdown
Count off the nights by reading holiday stories with your family! Get tutorial here
Colorful Bucket Board
Turn an empty frame into this festive and fun gift-centric counter, with buckets & envelopes. Get tutorial here
Shabby Chic Tree Stand
You'll want to bring this gorgeous tree hanger back every year! Get tutorial here
Hanging Envelopes
Using a hanger, make a counter that holds tasty treats and fun holiday activity ideas. Get tutorial here
Bottle Crate Countdown
A vintage bottle crate is practically made to be a small gift advent calendar. Get tutorial here
Old Door Calendar
Use an old door to hang your colorful numbered ornament display, and take one down a night. Get tutorial here
Planked Tree Treat Hanger
This stunning idea holds parcels as well as bright ornaments, so you'll end up with decor! Get tutorial here
Pocket Shoe Organizer
Hang a 24 pocket organizer on bright red wool, to start off your counter. Get tutorial here
Family Fun Counting Sign
Add tiny clothespins to a wooden board and paint your family name across the top - stunning! Get tutorial here
Chalkboard and Ornament Countdown
As you count, tie an ornament over each number. Use the brightest for Christmas day! Get tutorial here
His & Hers Drawers
Make a matching set of ‘His & Hers’ drawer counters, so you and your significant other can take turns counting. Get tutorial here
Bead Christmas Counter
Just slide the beads over the wire until you reach the final red bead — that’s Christmas! Get tutorial here
Mommy’s Advent Calendar
This countdown will give mom a treat she can appreciate after everyone’s gone to bed. Get tutorial here
Tissue Paper Ornament Counter
Your kids can punch through the thin film to reveal the secret treat inside each ornament. Get tutorial here
Wooden Tree Counter
With clothespins, this wooden tree becomes the perfect place to hang two dozen numbered bags. Get tutorial here
Framed Metal Buckets
This designer look has tiny buckets to hold Christmas ornaments for your tree each day. Get tutorial here
Envelopes with Painted Dinosaurs
Top off each numbered envelope with a colorful, inexpensive toy - it's a double gift! Get tutorial here
Hanging Mason Jar Lids
This tiny mason jar lid tree is perfect! Flip the lids as each day passes. Get tutorial here
Upcycled Window Calendar
To keep track of the days, make a sticky glittering snowflake to cover one day at a time. Get tutorial here
