Awesome DIY Advent Calendars

It’s almost time for advent calendars. Turns out these little relics of childhood are still the rage, and even come with whisky! Here are many ways you can buy or DIY your own advent calendar this Christmas.

Advent Calendar Shadowbox (DIY): Head to a flea market, discount home store or craft store and look for little shelves like this. Then get out the craft paper and make a bunch of custom boxes and pouches.

Whisky Advent Calendar: Behind each of these 24 doors is a different sample of whisky, including a sample of 50 year old Scotch.

Ornament A Day (DIY): This one used to be available for purchase on Pottery Barn, but would definitely be an easy DIY using ornaments you already have.

Minimalist Advent Calendar (DIY): Happen to have a stockpile of small jewelry boxes? Turn them into an advent calendar with a decidedly minimalist aesthetic.

Matchbox Advent Calendar (DIY): Matchboxes are perfect for lots of DIY projects because they’re actually miniature drawers. Tape or glue a few together or to the wall for the littlest of gifts.

Printable Holiday Boxes (DIY): All about DIY but don’t have the tools for designing your own numbers and boxes? This printable template is design-y and colorful, just the way we like it.

Vintage Luggage Tags (DIY): Take inspiration from your travels! Use or create old-fashioned luggage tags and attach a different gift to each tag.

Lego Advent Calendar: There are a few things you’re never too old for. Two of them happen to be Legos and Star Wars. Advent it up.