This simple advent calendar is beautiful, functional, and affordable! Made with dollar store supplies and MDF, it's a great way to share chocolates, trinkets, or holiday activities.

I love the look of these minimalist white houses! They are a cute, fun way to countdown to the holidays. My kids would love seeing this little village every day.

I love this beautiful forest! A great display that would look amazing on a shelf or a mantel. I love the beautiful patterned papers they used too. A simple, affordable project you could finish in an afternoon.

If you're looking for a fun Christmas countdown, I love this design! From a simple dollar store box, shaped like a house, we created a holiday countdown with a simple moveable gift to count down the days until Christmas.

I love the design and intention behind this calendar! I had never before thought about putting random acts of kindness into the advent, and I love the idea! I may try it myself when my kids are older and can participate!

The geometric designs in this advent calendar are so cute! I love how they are hung on the ladder. So cute leaning over in any room of the home!

This advent calendar is made using these unique metallic pockets, but you can substitute them for any paper ones too. Love the design of the number in the corner, and the small papers peeking out!

If I ever stumble upon cute little wooden houses like these, I hope I would do do a fun advent calendar too! Such a fun way to bring the holidays to your counter or side table.

I love a quick and easy advent calendar for those years when I decide to add one last minute! Put some stickers or decorations on the front and some fun activities on the back!

With just some very basic sewing skills and a couple of hours, you can make this DIY advent calendar. Beautiful design that you can use year after year!

Cut out house shapes using a Cricut for this cute countdown to Christmas.

This advent calendar is made using an Ikea jewelry holder and gift tags. Mix and match shapes and colors for an easy modern advent calendar.

Craft sticks and faux greenery are all you need to make this simple advent calendar. Write the date on the front and the activity on the back of the craft stick. It doesn't get any easier than that!

You can make this Christmas tree advent calendar using card stock in the color of your choice. Download the free template to make your own!

Made with small gift boxes and foam board, your kids will love opening a new box every day for a surprise.

Keep it simple with this advent calendar made from brown paper bags. Stencil on the dates in different designs for a modern touch.

Clothespins and washi tape are all you need to make this DIY advent calendar. What a great way to hang up those daily surprises and countdown to Christmas.

I just love the simplicity of this paper star advent calendar. You can stitch them together or glue them if you don't have a sewing machine.

Choosing photos that are intentional is the purpose of these DIY advent calendars. Each photo represents an activity and the whole family can decide how they want to carry it out.

Simple craft boxes with numbers printed on labels makes this advent calendar an easy DIY. Add small gifts and activities for each day as you countdown to Christmas.

A simple chalkboard backdrop sets the scene for this interactive advent calendar. It's not all about treats, the fun Christmas decorations can be added to the tree!

When your cute advent boxes won't stick to the wall with tape, add magnets and put them on the fridge! These are so cute arranged in the shape of a tree.

Save big by making this PB knock off advent calendar yourself. Some scrap wood and clothespins make this an easy DIY project.

All you need is a measuring tape, miter saw and nail gun to make this house shaped shelf to hold your paper houses. Download the file to make the paper houses yourself!

Instead of presents or treats, use random acts of kindness to inspire the holiday spirit in your house this year. You can download the free kindness advent calendar file and make your own in no time!