7 gorgeous Advent calendars you can make yourself

Rather than buying your annual advent calendar, countdown to Christmas this year with a creation of your own!

Get the kids involved and give one of these easy DIY Christmas advent calendars a go.

1. Mini Stocking Advent Calendar

This adorable and very clever DIY repurposes old ripped jeans and turns them into Christmas decorations.

2. Paper Bag Board Advent Calendar

All you need for this easy-make calendar is a board, string and paper bags! From there you can get as creative as you want and decorate with doilies, fairy lights or wooden stars.

3. Wreath Advent Calendar

You wouldn't believe this stunning calendar is a foam wreath folded in ribbon! For the rest, decorate little tins with wrapping paper and glue them on.

4. Drawer Advent Calendar

Pick up an easy craft box with drawers for this one and decorate with wrapping paper and stickers.

5. Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar

Grab some coloured paper and string for this incredible DIY. Give the templates a go or pick them up online for a few dollars then glue it all together and you have a masterpiece!