15 Creative DIY Ways to Countdown to Christmas

Countdown to Christmas

Wondering how many time you will answer the question “How many days ’til Santa comes?” this Holiday season?  Take the guessing out and put some fun into this exciting waiting period with a Christmas Countdown Calendar.  Here are 15 easy DIY ideas of ways you can count down the days until Christmas with the whole family.

1. Bath Tissue Rolls Calendar

morningcreativity.com

You could also cover the rolls with gift wrap to add color to this project.

 2. Milk Carton Calendar

fynesdesigns.com

Love this re-purpose project.


3. Dollar Tree Pail

infarrantlycreative.net

The dollar store is walways a great source for inexpensive project materials.

4. Shoe Organizer Calendar


elizabethjoandesigns.com

I like that the pouch is big enough to give you some flexibility on any surprises you may want to fit in there.

5.Muffin Tin Calendar

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Adhesive magnetic sheet helps make this calendar an easy craft.

6. Mason Jar Calendar

kellyelko.com

Great use for any mason jars you may have around.

7. Clothes Pin Countdown

web.kidsactivitiesblog.com

Clothes pins and washi tape is what you need to put together this countdown wreath.

8. Craft Stick Calendar

themerrythought.com

Wow! this one is so easy!

9. Paper Christmas Bulbs Calendar

thehousethatlarsbuilt.com

This comes with the templates you need to put together theis cute garland.


10. Rustic Wall Mounted

thediydreamer.com

Cute one!

11. Santa’s Beard Calendar

papercreationsbykristin.blogspot.ca

I think this one is my favorite!

12.Magnet Countdown Wreath

bhg.com

Another double duty project.

13. Felt Nativity Calendar

thecraftpatchblog.com

This includes the templates for the nativity figures.

14. Santa’s Beard Trim-down

carriesexperimentalkitchen.com

I know the instructions are in Italian but the photos are self-explanatory.

15. Christmas Books Countdown

herecomethegirlsblog.com

Gather up any Christmas books you may already own, or shop for used ones at your favorite thrift store to put together this countdown tree.


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