Nothing is harder for most kids, and even some adults, than waiting for Christmas. One way to make it a little bit easier is to make an advent calendar to help count down the days.

For those who may not know what an advent calendar is…  The word advent originated from a Latin word meaning ‘arrival’. You use an advent calendar to countdown each day until Christmas, usually starting on December 1st. There is generally a special daily treat or surprise involved.

Browse through this collection of DIY advent calendars and I am sure you will find at least one you will want to make for your family.

1 – Framed Advent Calendar from Crap I’ve Made

2 – Banner Advent Tutorial from 30 Handmade Days

3 – Recycled Baby Food Jar Advent Calendar from Craft-O-Matic

4 – Christmas Countdown Blocks from Dirt Stains and Paint

5 – Felt Advent Banner from The Crafted Sparrow

6 – Easy Magnetic Advent Calendar from Cheerios and Lattes

7 – Advent Candy Tree from Family Crafts

8 – Wall Mounted Advent Calendar from The DIY Dreamer

9 – Mittens Advent Calendar from Just Us Four

10 – Countdown Clipboard from Eighteen 25

11 – Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar from North Story

12 – Punch Box Advent Calendar from DIY Studio

13 – Stocking Advent Calendar from Trillium Design

14 – Big Box DIY Advent Calendar from Mod Podge Rocks

15 – String of Lights Advent Calendar Pattern from Elsie Marley

16 – Amazing House Advent Calendar from Gingerbread Snowflakes

17 – Simple Spool Advent Calendars from Just Something I Made

18 – Winter Wonderland Advent Calender from Willowday

19 – Paper Sack & Clothespin Advent Calendar from Simply Kierste

20 – Toolbox Advent Calendar Tutorial from Sassy Style

Make sure you take a little time to visit each tutorial so you can see how fabulous they are! Also make sure you take a moment to comment on each one and tell the creator thanks for sharing their talents.