Midcentury Christmas Advent Calendar – Easy Holiday Countdown with Candy & Toy Storage

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Bring some retro magic to your holidays with this Midcentury Christmas Advent Calendar! With 25 compartments, you can tuck away little surprises—like candies, LEGOs, mini toys, or whatever brings a smile—for each day leading up to Christmas.

I’ve made this design super easy to print and assemble—no AMS needed—so anyone can create it! Whether you’re filling it for the kids (or yourself!) or keeping it as a cherished holiday keepsake, it’s a fun and festive way to countdown to Christmas. 🎄✨

Quantity of Each Item to Print for Christmas Advent Calendar

• Type A Shelf Piece: 2
• Type B Shelf Pieces: 3
• Digit 0: 2
• Digit 1: 13
• Digit 2: 9
• Digit 3: 3
• Digits 4-5: 3
• Digits 6-9: 2
• Small Drawers: 25
• Stars: 25

Optional Components C-Clips: 8 (only if using the clipping method for assembly)

Print Settings

• I recommend using a brim for large items with corners to prevent warping.
• No supports needed for printing. To see the best printing orientation, check the .3mf file
• 10% infill
• 2-3 walls
• 0.4mm nozzle
• 0.12mm layer height for the drawers and numbers. 0.12mm to 0.2mm for the shelves

PLA Used: Sage Green: https://amzn.to/48t2JK4 Pink: https://amzn.to/3CbNBFa Teal: https://amzn.to/3YQOtHZ Coral: https://www.hatchbox3d.com/products/hb-pla-1kg1-75-cor Peach: https://amzn.to/3UywLqh Beige: https://amzn.to/3Z4X9dK Gold: https://amzn.to/48PtDvO White: https://amzn.to/3CbNBFa

Watch the assembly here: https://youtu.be/j3XIXA2sNyg