It’s Christmas Advent Calendar time! Because I’m a huge procrastinator, all of the Lego Advent calendars were sold out. I made a trip to the mall and then called 7 stores… yes… all sold out! Who knew I should have bought them back in April? With the start of December upon us, I was forced to make my own.
With some pieces of scrapbook paper, I was very happy with my non-Lego version, plus I saved $50! These calendars are SUPER easy to make (oh and I mentioned cheap right?) and it’s not too late to make one yourself! They were so easy that I even made one for each kid. Take that procrastination!
Actually, they are even more easy for you, because I designed them for you!
All you need to do is think of what little treats your kids will get each day. The free printable design is customizable, so you can either keep what I have typed, or re-type your own treats. As you can see below, my daughter is really into money, candy and crafts:-) So unless your kids are obsessed with quarters, you’ll probably want type your own. ha!
I printed the little treats on the back of scrapbook paper and the circles on sticker paper.
You can choose from three banners. Santa… (My daughter wanted Tinkerbell, but too bad, so sad, she got Santa.)
A nativity scene… (I found this pretty graphic over at The Graphics Fairy)
And for the Star Wars fans out there, this one’s for you:-) Yes, I know your son loves me about right now! (Graphic found via Starwars.com)
Download the Calendar with Instructions. Enjoy!
> Free Printable Advent Calendar
(Right click the link above to download to your desktop. Mac users, hold down your control key.)
You will need the latest version of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. All files are © 2010-2015 LivingLocurto.com, non-commercial and for personal use only. Please read the terms of use here.
Aline Azevedo says
Hi, Iยดm Aline From Brazil and I made it likely yours. My daughter is 16 years old and I had to adapt the advent calendar to her, but she loved it!
Thank you for sharing this free printable.
Sandra Watts says
This is great. I saved! It just took some time to load.
Ashley Crosson says
I can;t get the download to work either. it says it cannot be opened. even after I saved it to my desktop. Thanks!
Shelli says
I don’t understand how to put it together exactly? Can you explain it in more detail? I don’t understand how you stick the papers on the calendar? It looks like they are stuck on with the numbers but not sure. I was wondering if you could help me a bit more as I would like to do this did my kids this year. Can you use Christmas scrapbook paper instead of printing the prints? Thanks for your help and super cute things.
Katharine Ball Ricks says
I can't seem to get it opened and would like it. Can you email it? [email protected]. Thanks.
Amy Locurto says
YAY! So happy you got it to work. Enjoy!
ann says
Got it to download!! I right clicked and hit “saved target as” and saved it to my desktop, then opened it up. Very cute!!
Amy Locurto says
Ah, so it’s not downloading to your desktop? I thought you downloaded the PDF file, opened it and then it would not print. The file is several pages, so it might take a while to download depending on how fast your internet is. You can right click the link to download to a specific folder on your computer. It should say “save link as…” (Hold down your control key if using a Mac.)
If this still does not work for you, I’m very sorry. Digital files are tricky because each computer and software people use are different. I wish I could be of more help:-)
ann says
I did download a new version of Adobe, but the calendar won’t download for me. Restarted the computer…no luck.
Amy Locurto says
So sorry you are having problems Ann. So you are able to download the file and open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader, but it won’t print? I just tested it on my computer and it worked for me. Maybe try restarting your computer since you just installed a new version of Acrobat. I’m not sure why it won’t print for you, but prints for others. – Amy
Ann Richardson says
I would like to make these Advent Calendars for my "grown" "kids", but it will not print. I reinstalled a new version of Adobe….HELP!
thanks!! ann
Amy Locurto says
Hi Deborah, I just fixed the link. It’s back online. Thank you.
Deborah Werboweckjy says
could you please e-mail me this as I cannot download it no matter what I do. thanks my e-mail adress is [email protected].
le monde d'Is says
merci pour le partage de cette idรฉe et des imprimables (et pour le site Star Wars : vous avez fait un heureux – lol !)…
califbeachgal says
Hi Amy! Hubby and I start this one today! We have most of our supplies, he’s going to get the double-sided tape and then we will start making it together. Thank you so much for the printables!! They make a stressful time (I just got over Kidney Stones and have kidney probs.) and he’s going to be going in for surgery in Dec. (colon situation) so we needed to start early. Get in the spirit of Christmas when we are finding it so hard to do. Thank you!
Karen says
You have to have the newest version of Adobe Acrobat. This happened to me, too, but after I updated my version it downloaded perfectly! Good luck!
Angela Webb says
I tried to download the calendar from link – but its not working. Anyway the file can be emailed to me?? Thanks!!
Sara-Lyn says
I made these advent calendars this year for my two oldest children. The turned out so beautiful and were really easy to put together. As you said, my son especially appreciated the Star Wars themed banner! Thanks for all you do. Your work is beautiful ๐
Janette says
Thank you Amy for such a beautiful idea and design!!!! I made a Chinese version of scripture advent calendar out of it. You are amazing!! Please see my work here: http://janettemommy.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-scripture-advent-calendar.html
Kelly says
Hi Amy!
I know we’re 7 days into December but I dislike the advent calendar we currently have. I LOVE yours!! I’m having a difficult time downloading the calendar. I’m able to download other items from your site. Hoping you can help
Thank you!
~ Kelly
Amy says
Still time to make a Personalized Christmas Advent Calendar! {Free Printable}: http://t.co/46g2txZm
Tracey Clayton says
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jennifer hadfield says
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Chiquitita says
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Btrflywmn says
Still time to make a Personalized Christmas Advent Calendar! {Free Printable}: http://t.co/46g2txZm
Our Country Road says
This is wonderful!!! The numbers were perfect for our Advent stockings. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!!
Jessie Nuez says
For those of you looking for a DIY advent calendar…. you can customize it! http://t.co/f9Tuyqj0
Amanda Padgett says
Personalized Christmas Advent Calendar {Free Printable} http://t.co/BWqjCcNJ via @livinglocurto
AndreaPokorny says
Printable (adorable) advent calendar! Grab it now for free… (PLEASE SHARE) http://t.co/U6nlCtJN
SUPAHMAMA says
Hi! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your Advent ideas on my latest post. ๐ I am SMITTEN with the Star Wars countdown! Preparing to make one for my son (who will hopefully STILL love Star Wars come this time next year!) Fabulous site and I’m so grateful to have stumbled across you!!!
Sara Holley says
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Shoppertunistic says
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Amy @ Atomic Egg says
RT @livinglocurto: Personalize & Print a Christmas Advent Calendar – It's FUN & FREE on me:-) http://t.co/A4AgghCz
Kathy Sanders says
LOVE this DIY Advent Calendar by Living Locurto! I'll have to hold on to this until my little one is a bit older. http://t.co/kDHu7All
lili paz t. says
Personalize & Print a Christmas Advent Calendar – It's FUN & FREE on me:-) http://t.co/46g2txZm
Camilla says
This totally rocks…another lovely free printable…thanks
Robin says
@Anna, Hi, I dont know if you got it to work yet. It was not working for me either. I downloaded the Adobe just in case. It still didn’t work. So I opened the Adobe first and then ckicked the printable button and it worked! You could give it a try. Just thought I’d let you know what worked for me ๐
Leslie Quigley says
Personalized Christmas Advent Calendar {Free Printable} | Living Locurto – Free Printables, How To http://t.co/CBQYNupH
Anna says
Would love to be able to use it, but having trouble downloading it. Is there any other way to get the advent calender? Or could you email it to me? Thanks in advance!
Gale says
thank you for sharing! my 6-year old will definitely enjoy making the advent calendar with me; she loves to craft. my daughter is into money as well though she prefers lincolns and george washingtons!
anne says
Thanks! Just what I was looking for this year ๐
Samantha G. says
Christmas Advent Calendar {Free Printable} http://t.co/YKK4OqOI via @livinglocurto
DigiDeb says
Thank you for sharing – I think I’ll use this for my grandchildren this year to build excitement to Christmas Day.
Sopfi says
Great design !
๐ A few words to say you “Merci” from the “petits franรงais” who’ll have a lot of fun with you calendar (in french !)…
Kelly says
I’m having trouble downloading your advent calender. It is just oo cute, I have to have it! It just stalls out shortly after starting to open. Is there any other way to get your advent calendar?
Thanks!
Heather Eatherton says
I'm totally making this advent calendar! Thx @livinglocurto, I love free printables!! http://t.co/ukywwLbC
Mom2Ian03 says
Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar | Living Locurto – http://t.co/KKyLXEMR via @livinglocurto
The Daily Campus says
One of my favorites! A Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar http://t.co/7Y4daaAc
Michelle Ellitts says
One of my favorites! A Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar http://t.co/7Y4daaAc
Chi Omega Christmas says
One of my favorites! A Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar http://t.co/7Y4daaAc
Blondie and Company says
I wish I thought of this! http://t.co/tJfEf3GD
Suzanne says
These are WONDERFUL!!!
Our son was just asking about Advent calendars this afternoon. Last December 1st, a few of Santa’s elves delivered the Lego Advent calendar. Today he was actually asking me about a Star Wars one. Like I said, WONDERFUL!!!!
Thanks for all of the hard work!
lori mckinzie says
I would love to get a copy of this but the screen freezes everytime..my boys would love it , so creative. Can you email it to me please.
Meagan says
So cute! I love it:)
Shirley Clark says
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one not able to download this. It’s so nice. The screen just freezes everytime, and I have a new computer.
Cherise Nielson says
RT @livinglocurto: Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar http://bit.ly/fl0Fba
Julie says
Thanks Amy!!!
Done and done, son!
If you’re interested in seeing my little variations, it’s here:
http://jguppie.blogspot.com/2010/12/let-countdown-begin.html
Janet says
I love this advent calendar….cutest one I have ever seen…..cant wait to print it for Andrew and Hannah!
Lauren Gulde says
Love this free printable Advent Calendar from Living Locurto
http://tinyurl.com/338ozqy http://fb.me/CbVLMCj2
Me says
My DAUGHTER will like the Star Wars one, thank you. ๐
Amy says
Love this advent calendar from @LivingLocurto…She even has a free download for you. http://fb.me/PzlV47Mm
Kirsty says
Love it – gorgeous. Please please please make a Christmas cookie in a jar printable series. It’s the best idea ever for quick easy and fun gifts.
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Stacy says
Wow! The web is a buzzz this season with some of the CUTEST holiday freebies ever! It's not too late to whip up… http://fb.me/Ng8GUN9Q
TheDIYDish says
@livinglocurto darling advent calendar! https://www.livinglocurto.com/2010/12/free-printable-christmas-advent-calendar/
Debbi Burnie says
RT @LG_Kids: Kids will love! RT @jenjentrixie: Here's a great free printable Advent Calendar!! @livinglocurto http://fb.me/PnwhJjDa
The Graphics Fairy says
Amy at Living Locurto is offering a Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar on her site. These are so much fun… http://fb.me/KvqNw5lM
Amanda @ Frills and Frolic says
Amy I just wanted to let you know that I featured you in my blog love post!
http://frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-love-living-locurto.html
I would love for you to check it out!
Amanda
Frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com
Emily Brenner says
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent!! Also – just wanted to let peeps know… I was thinking all the advent goodies didn’t download for me either. I tried another browser, as suggested, but same result: I got instructions (but not the “good part.” hee!) However, just for kicks I went to print preview and to my delight… there it ALL was! So… I’m currently printing my advent calendar out right now. My boys will be so excited about Star Wars (lego sold out – boo on my procrastion) and we’re only 1 day behind. Not bad for me. Now… Cmas cards…
Shawna says
I couldn’t get the download to work, either. Doesn’t make sense because I download plenty of your stuff (it’s all so fabulous!). Bummer.
Karen - The Graphics Fairy says
Sometimes procrastination is a good thing! These are super cute!!!
Genevieve Le Bel says
Hi Amy! I just featured this awesome DIY on my blog yet when I printed it the daily treat tags came out all CODE like??? What am I doing wrong?! Thx
Genevieve =)
http://www.celebrate2da.com/2010/12/free-printable-advent-calendar.html
Layla Grayce Kids says
Kids will love! RT @jenjentrixie: Here's a great free printable Advent Calendar!! @livinglocurto http://fb.me/PnwhJjDa
jennifer hadfield says
Here's a great free printable Advent Calendar!! @livinglocurto http://fb.me/PnwhJjDa
Laura says
Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar | @LivingLocurto http://su.pr/2FoYfb TY @muffintinmom for this great find! Can't wait to make one
Catherine says
Thank You so much! I am customizing the daily notes now! I will be using your advice/recommendations on pretty paper (since it’s nearly 2 a.m. and I’m nearly 20 minutes from the nearest 24-hour store that MIGHT have scrapbook paper).
I wanted to have something like this ready to begin before now, but what can I say…I’m a super-busy home-schooling mom (who is wife to our Royal Ranger Outpost Sr. Commander, side-photography-business co-owner with same, and pursuer of Ph.D., whew, I’m tired! LOLOL) and I’m thrilled to be able to start tomorrow!!! =)
Jill says
I love your printable advent. It is adorable. We just did a tutorial for one using circular Christmas boxes. Check it out: http://www.oursevendwarfs.com/2010/12/christmas-advent-board-tutorial.html
Love your blog by the way!
Tia says
ooh never mind i just tried typing in it and it was just that easy!
Tia says
Love this thankyou so much!
Just wondering how we can customize the advent activities on the computer? Can we upload it to photoshop and then retype what we want?
Thanks again!
Kim says
super cute! Thanks for the download! I will pass along to my readers!
hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!
andrea tomkins says
Love it! RT @dsouth2001: @missfish We have our envelopes ready to go too! This would also be a cute way to do yr advent! http://ow.ly/3iac9
iHeartFaces says
RT @livinglocurto: #Free Printable Christmas Advent Calendar … there's even a Star Wars one! http://bit.ly/fl0Fba
veronica says
My husband and I are far from home this holiday season in rural Romania and even without sticker paper and 2″ punches, this was a completely do-able project with a printer, paper, and glue. Just finished a “grown up” version for us tonight. Thanks for sharing your idea (and the template.) ~V
Valerie says
thanks for sharing this. This made a super easy project. I’m doing it slightly different by adding it to the pockets of our flannel Advent calendar. It adds just a little something extra to add to each day! thanx so much!
Tonya says
I couldn’t get it to work! I have successfully downloaded from this site before! ๐
Amy says
@Teri Lindsey,
So sorry, not sure what is wrong? It’s working for me and my friends. You might try again or try a different browser.
HollowSquirrel says
The advent calendar was only $34.95 full price– I got it back on October after last years success. But yours is SO MUCH better! I love it! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Karen R. says
This is the cutest thing I’ve seen yet! You are amazing! And generous too boot! Very, very nice of you to share and hep those of us w/o a creative bone in our bodies out! Thank you so much! My children will love this!
Sylvia says
Woah!! Love this…thanks.
rani says
very sweet of you to share this with us! Happy Dec 1st!!!!
teresa says
One more thing….I hope it’s okay, I plan to share this link over at our Church blog…
Happy Day
Teri Lindsey says
I couldn’t get it to download onto my computer. Bummer, I thought it was so cute.
any thoughts?
[email protected]
teresa says
Love it…I’m going to pass this along to my Daughter in laws.
Happy Day
Sarah Wise says
So cute!! Thanks for sharing this with us ๐
Shirley Clark says
This is so neat. I can’t get the download to work. It keeps freezing up, and I have the latest updates. I’ll keep trying.
The Lazy Mom says
I’m in LOVE with this! Make me one?
Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe says
I wish I had seen this before my post this morning!!! Oh well, I can still share on facebook! Fabulous as always Amy!
Gigi says
And again, I say–I wish I had just a fraction of your talent. I love your work; I hope the calendar I attempt will do work work justice. Thank you, Amy!
heidi @ wonder woman wannabe says
@heidi @ wonder woman wannabe, just tweeted you up! ๐
heidi @ wonder woman wannabe says
This is FABULOUS! You’re such a rock star! ๐
Heather W says
You are the best and the most generous! I was able to track a Lego Advent Calendar at a toy store in San Antonio, but can’t go get it until this weekend. So I’ve been scrambling for what to do. You have just saved the day!
Oh and not only did you include Star Wars, you included a clone trooper which is my son’s favorite.
Thank you so much for your generosity and for being such a great Mom!
Heather
Amy Craft says
You rock! Thank you ๐
[email protected] says
LOVE this!! I still need to make tags for our calendar this year – I may just print these instead!
Audrey @ Sweet Cheeks says
L-O-V-E it! Can’t wait to print one for our house….we’re in the midst of potty training a 2 1/2 year old so I think I can coordinate the text fields with good-potty-day rewards! Thanks again for another awesome printable!!!
FireMom says
Girls like Star Wars, too! I’m forwarding this on to a friend who has all girls and a house full of future Jedis!