Holiday Prep: Advent Calendar

Something to inspire you to get into the holiday spirit within your home and/or  even with your neighbors.

Villagers put on a Christmas display with a difference - by turning 23 of their houses and the pub into a real-life ADVENT calendar ... read more
The idea was the brainchild of artist Beth Lievesley, 38, who kicked off the display on December 1 with a 12 Days of Christmas design. Residents gathered by torchlight every night at 6 p.m. to unveil a new window decoration, with the dramatic finale expected at the local village pub.

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Below is a gallery list of the top 25 Advent Calendars to inspire you to make one in time for 1st of December!


25 Acts of Random Kindness - To teach her kids about the true meaning of the holidays. Tutorial at Between You & Me.

Shoe Organizer Advent Calendar - pic - Save a few bucks and get your shoe organizer at TheDollarStore, number each pocket, add a note of some sort and poof.. an Advent Calendar. Tutorial at Elizabeth Joan Designs.

Toilet Paper Tube Advent Calendar - Tutorial at Smashed Peas and Carrots.

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar - pic - This house-shapped advent calendar will look so cute hanging on your wall. Tutorial at Morning Creativity.

Envelope Advent Calendar- Simply pin the numbered envelopes on a pretty corkboard. Printable PDF.

Wood Pallet Advent Calendar - Tutorial at Average But Inspired.

Hanging Bags Advent Calendar - Tutorial at A Subtle Revelry.

Tin Can Advent Calendar - Re-purpose those cans and fill with homemade cookies, coffees, teas etc.. Tutorial at Look What I Made.

Rustic Chalkboard Advent Calendar - Free Template to create your own mailboxes also. Tutorial at Houseful of Homemade.

Advent Mitten Garland - pic - Number and string up 24 Mittens on twine rope for around 12 bucks. Tutorial at My House Of Giggles.

Advent Mini Stocking Garland - String up 25 Mini Red Stockings on twine rope for a festive feel. Tutorial at Miss Mustard Seed.

Last-Minute Idea - pic - In just 20 minutes, make an Advent calendar using little more than kraft bags and fabric tape and hang on a hallway wall. Tutorial at Cordially Yours.

More suggestions from: Countryliving


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