{"id":17701,"date":"2011-12-07T17:09:32","date_gmt":"2011-12-08T00:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/?p=17701"},"modified":"2011-12-07T20:56:48","modified_gmt":"2011-12-08T03:56:48","slug":"35-advent-calendar-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2011\/12\/35-advent-calendar-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"35+ Advent Calendar Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2009\/11\/placemat-advent-calendar\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17746\" title=\"35-advent-calendar-ideas\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/35-advent-calendar-ideas-580x452.jpg\" alt=\"advent calendar ideas\" width=\"580\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/35-advent-calendar-ideas-580x452.jpg 580w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/35-advent-calendar-ideas-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/35-advent-calendar-ideas.jpg 664w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Advent calendars can be as unique as a fingerprint. They can be made out of just about anything and are a fun thing to craft and customize. But what exactly is an Advent calendar you ask? Well, according to Wikipedia, &#8220;An\u00a0<strong>Advent calendar<\/strong>\u00a0is a special calendar which is used to count or celebrate the days of\u00a0Advent\u00a0in anticipation of\u00a0Christmas. [&#8230;] Despite the name, most commercially available Advent calendars begin on December 1, regardless of when Advent begins, which can be as early as November 27 and as late as December 3.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>So if you&#8217;re starting late, and need some ideas for this year&#8217;s Advent calendar, hopefully this roundup will inspire you to create your own for this year, or use this season to create one for next year!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Advent Garlands and Buntings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/peppermintadvent.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17710\" title=\"Peppermint Advent Calendar\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/peppermintadvent.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Advent Calendar\" width=\"350\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/peppermintadvent.jpg 500w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/peppermintadvent-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Peppermint Advent Calendar Pouches\" href=\"http:\/\/allsorts.typepad.com\/allsorts\/2011\/11\/peppermint-advent-calendar-pouches-revisiting-some-projects-of-christmas-past.html\" target=\"_blank\">Peppermint Advent Calendar Pouches<\/a> by <strong>Allsorts<\/strong>\u00a0[Pictured]<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>This is so adorable! Plus, you can customize them to use whatever colors you want, and put in any kind of treat or card!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Fabric Gift Tag Advent Calendar Tutorial\" href=\"http:\/\/www.skiptomylou.org\/2011\/11\/24\/fabric-gift-tag-advent-calendar-tutorial\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Fabric Gift Tag Advent Calendar Tutorial<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>Skip to My Lou<br \/>\n<\/strong>The pattern is available so you can make this cute advent calendar too.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eighteen25.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/christmas-advents-snowflake-christmas_10.html\">{Christmas Advents} Snowflake Christmas Countdown<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>eighteen25<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rebecca Cooper from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/rebeccacooper.blogspot.com\/\">simple as that<\/a>\u00a0shares a great snowflake activity advent calendar.<\/p>\n<h3>Box and Tin Advent Calendars<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventJar.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17719\" title=\"Advent Jar\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventJar-399x599.jpg\" alt=\"Advent Jar\" width=\"399\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventJar-399x599.jpg 399w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventJar-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventJar.jpg 485w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Christmas Advent Jar\" href=\"http:\/\/justagirlblog.com\/2010\/12\/christmas-advent-jar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Advent Jar<\/a> by <strong>Just a Girl <\/strong>[Pictured]<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>A great way to upcycle matchboxes or other small boxes into an Advent calendar.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Advent Calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/advent-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Advent Calendar<\/a> by <strong>Lil Pink Pocket<br \/>\n<\/strong>Instead of putting treats or prizes inside they do a special activity together as a family each day.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Christmas Present Advent Calendars\" href=\"http:\/\/creationcorner.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/christmas-present-advent-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Present Advent Calendars<\/a> by <strong>Creation Corner<br \/>\n<\/strong>You get to open a little tiny present each day &#8211; how fun!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amatterofmemories.com\/2009\/12\/altered-project-advent-calendar.html\">ALTERED PROJECT: Advent Calendar<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0<strong>A Matter of Memories<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother great use for those little tins.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Metal Tin Advent Calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/mirandawalker.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/guest-post-jessies-favorite.html\" target=\"_blank\">Metal Tin Advent Calendar<\/a> by <strong>Narrating Life<br \/>\n<\/strong>Jessie from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/callmebadger.blogspot.com\/\">Friendly Badger<\/a>\u00a0creates a calendar you can put on your fridge!<\/p>\n<h3>Printable Advent Calendars<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Free-Printable-Advent-Calendar1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17715\" title=\"Free Printable Advent Calendar\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Free-Printable-Advent-Calendar1-463x599.jpg\" alt=\"Free Printable Advent Calendar\" width=\"370\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Free-Printable-Advent-Calendar1-463x599.jpg 463w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Free-Printable-Advent-Calendar1-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Free-Printable-Advent-Calendar1.jpg 464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Countdown to Christmas with this Printable Advent Calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.makeandtakes.com\/countdown-to-christmas-with-this-printable-advent-calendar\" target=\"_blank\">Countdown to Christmas with this Printable Advent Calendar<\/a> by <strong>Make and Takes<\/strong>\u00a0[Pictured]<br \/>\nJuliann Law of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/PBJandJ\" target=\"_blank\">PB J&amp;J<\/a>\u00a0shares a fun printable puzzle for kids to create.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Advent Dry Erase Calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.the36thavenue.com\/2011\/11\/advent-dry-erase-calendar-party-time.html\" target=\"_blank\">Advent Dry Erase Calendar<\/a> by <strong>The 36th Avenue<br \/>\n<\/strong>I love that despite a few craft glitches, this turns out to be a great project that can be reused every year!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Small Advent Box Tutorial and Printouts\" href=\"http:\/\/jessica-thereshegoes.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/small-advent-box-tutorial-and-print.html\" target=\"_blank\">Small Advent Box Tutorial and Printouts<\/a> by <strong>There She Goes<br \/>\n<\/strong>The boxes start with the numbers showing, then when the treat is taken out, you turn them around to show a cute picture.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Personalized Christmas Advent Calendar {Free Printable}\" href=\"http:\/\/www.livinglocurto.com\/2010\/12\/free-printable-christmas-advent-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Personalized Christmas Advent Calendar {Free Printable}<\/a> by <strong>Living Locurto<br \/>\n<\/strong>Includes three different printables you can use to start your own Advent Calendar.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Simple Spool Advent Calendars\" href=\"http:\/\/justsomethingimade.com\/2009\/10\/simple-spool-advent-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\">Simple Spool Advent Calendars<\/a> by <strong>Just Something I Made<br \/>\n<\/strong>Labels and stickers are provided for you to make your own version of this cool spool calendar.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Other Advent Calendars<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Do you do this? {Book Advent Calendar}\" href=\"http:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/2010\/12\/do-you-do-this-book-advent-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Do you do this? {Book Advent Calendar}<\/a> by <strong>Tatertots &amp; Jello<br \/>\n<\/strong>This is a great way for kids (and adults) to rediscover their favorite Christmas books each year.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Beribboned Trees Advent Dry Erase Frame\" href=\"http:\/\/shakentogether.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/create-this-friday-beribboned-trees.html\" target=\"_blank\">Beribboned Trees Advent Dry Erase Frame<\/a> by <strong>Pressed Down, Shaken Together<br \/>\n<\/strong>These dry erase countdowns can be used for many occasions.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Little Crafts: Healthy Advent Calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/carolynshomework.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/little-crafts-healthy-advent-calendar.html\">Little Crafts: Healthy Advent Calendar<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>Carolyn&#8217;s<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Homework<br \/>\n<\/strong>It\u2019s always fun to add little notes into your kids\u2019 lunch bag and this incorporates the little note and the advent calendar.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Recycled Christmas card advent calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/www.craftynest.com\/2011\/11\/recycled-christmas-card-advent-calendar\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" target=\"_blank\">Recycled Christmas Card Advent Calendar<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>Crafty Nest<br \/>\n<\/strong>The beauty of this design is that it rolls up and stores easily to be used year after year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eighteen25.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/christmas-advents-shoe-organizer.html\">{Christmas Advents} Shoe Organizer<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>eighteen25<br \/>\n<\/strong>Another great use for that shoe organizer hanging on your door!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold;\">Reader Roundup<\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventCalendar1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17705\" title=\"Box Advent Calendar\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventCalendar1.jpg\" alt=\"Box Advent Calendar\" width=\"383\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventCalendar1.jpg 580w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventCalendar1-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/AdventCalendar1-538x599.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Leftover Box Advent Calendar by <strong>Marie M <\/strong>[Pictured]<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Marie used leftover boxes from work to create this cute advent calendar for her little girls.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Advent Calendar and Story Book\" href=\"http:\/\/littlebluesroom.blogspot.com\/2011\/12\/advent-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Advent Calendar and Story Book<\/a> by <strong>Little Blue&#8217;s Room<br \/>\n<\/strong>Angela K didn&#8217;t just make an Advent Calendar, she had each day&#8217;s card correspond to part of a story book!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Clothespin Wreath and Advent Calendar\" href=\"http:\/\/childhoodlist.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/54-clothespin-wreath.html\" target=\"_blank\">Clothespin Wreath and Advent Calendar<\/a> by <strong>A Childhood List<br \/>\n<\/strong>Katie G. made a few of these to use throughout the season &#8211; one to hold holiday cards, and one to use as an advent calendar with little foam Christmas trees.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Roundups<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/advent.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17708\" title=\"9 Advent Calendar Ideas\" src=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/advent.jpg\" alt=\"9 Advent Calendar Ideas\" width=\"342\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/advent.jpg 427w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/advent-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/advent-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/homeandgarden.craftgossip.com\/9-advent-calendar-ideas\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">9 Advent Calendar Ideas<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>CraftGossip <\/strong>[Pictured]<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>In addition to the 9 featured ideas, they include links to two more!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"10 Advent Calendar Tutorials\" href=\"http:\/\/www.decorchick.com\/advent-calendar-tutorials\" target=\"_blank\">10 Advent Calendar Tutorials<\/a> by <strong>Decorchick<br \/>\n<\/strong>This includes a dollar store advent calendar.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Great Ideas \u2014 Advent Calendars!\" href=\"http:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/2010\/12\/great-ideas-advent-calendars.html\" target=\"_blank\">Great Ideas \u2014 Advent Calendars!<\/a> by <strong>Tatertots &amp; Jello<br \/>\n<\/strong>Jen shares 24 great religious and secular advent calendar ideas.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Great Ideas \u2014 20 AMAZING Holiday Advent Calendars!\" href=\"http:\/\/tatertotsandjello.com\/2011\/12\/great-ideas-20-amazing-holiday-advent-calendars.html\" target=\"_blank\">Great Ideas \u2014 20 AMAZING Holiday Advent Calendars!<\/a>! by <strong>Tatertots &amp; Jello<br \/>\n<\/strong>Jen shares 20 more advent calendar ideas.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Advent Calendars\" href=\"http:\/\/belladia.typepad.com\/crafty_crow\/2008\/11\/advent-calendar.html\" target=\"_blank\">Advent Calendars<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>The Crafty Crow<br \/>\n<\/strong>I love the toilet paper tube calendar idea &#8211; way to upcycle!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/eighteen25.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/christmas-advents-from-around-web.html\">{Christmas Advents} From Around the Web<\/a>\u00a0by <strong>eighteen25<br \/>\n<\/strong>I *love* the simplicity of the gum advent calendar!<\/p>\n<p>Not enough inspiration for you? Check out the &#8220;<a title=\"Creative Advent Calendars\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/groups\/561389@N24\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creative Advent Calendars<\/a>&#8221; Flickr Group and my <a title=\"Advent Calendar Pinterest board\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/hilemanholdings\/advent-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\">Advent Calendar Pinterest board<\/a> for more ideas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Advent calendars can be as unique as a fingerprint. They can be made out of just about anything and are a fun thing to craft and customize. 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