DIY Ornament Rustic Advent Calendar

1 min read September 13, 2026 Kara Woolery
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Create a fun and easy DIY ornament advent calendar. This advent calendar is perfect if you have more than one kid! It allows you to place multiple pieces of chocolate, or even small toys inside the ornaments. The kids will be so excited to count down the days until Christmas with this super fun DIY. Once you create your DIY ornaments you can use them on a board as I did here, on a garland across the mantel, or even hide them throughout the tree for the kids to find each day.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Fill your clear ornament with the candy or toy of choice. I love that you can fit a few items in the DIY ornaments for families with multiple kids. Place the other half back on the ornament.

DIY Ornament Rustic Advent Calendar step 1
Step
2

Use your sticker numbers (craft or hobby store) to label the count down days on the DIY ornament.

DIY Ornament Rustic Advent Calendar step 2
Step
3

Thread an ornament hook, twine or ribbon through the hole for hanging.

DIY Ornament Rustic Advent Calendar step 3
Step
4

 

Your DIY ornaments are now ready to hang on your DIY ornament advent calendar, garland, or tree!

DIY Ornament Rustic Advent Calendar step 4

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