DIY Pastel Advent Calendar

I know, I know. It’s October and you’re asking me why oh why for the love of elves, are we talking about Christmas, much less a DIY Pastel Advent Calendar? I have a very, very valid reason. Hear me out. For the entire month of October, Silhouette America is offering their usual amazing deals and one of them is yes, a blank and awesome Advent Calendar for you to decorate and customize. This is a sponsored post by Silhouette America. As you may know, I adore my Silhouette products and all opinions are my own. Want to do a little shopping and creating? Read on for the deals and tutorial!

October Deals:

Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? This is very, very close to my heart and Sihouette is super excited to share that they have partnered with the National Breast Cancer Foundation to create specific pink Silhouette materials and tools. With every purchase of one of these pink products, Silhouette donates a portion to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Now, because this is such a huge opportunity Silhouette America is extending the sale so that you can shop the sale for ALL of October instead of just the usual 2 weeks.

The All Pink CAMEO bundle is super special because they have created a custom CAMEO 3 color! This electric pink machine is all pink inside and out. The exclusive CAMEO comes with other exclusive pink materials and tools. They are: a Pink Tool Kit, CAMEO 3 Dust Cover, Pink Vinyl Sampler, and a Pink CAMEO 3 Light Tote. And to make this bundle even more exciting, they are throwing in the Business Edition of their software and a roll of Transfer Tape. This whole bundle is available for $269.99!

To get this fabulous deal, you must click this link and enter code MARITZA at checkout from October 1st-31st.

Finally, I know that the holidays seem far away, but it’s never too early to start preparing. This will be the first time that you’ll be able to purchase this Advent Calendar on its own. The Advent Calendar will be available for $24.99 when you click this link and enter code MARITZA at checkout throughout the month of October.

DIY Pastel Advent Calendar

The Advent Calendar is a blank canvas. Silhouette America will provide you with the cut files to customize your calendar. Also, included in those cut files, is a special Christmas scene. So after all your boxes are removed, you then reveal a fun holiday scene.

DIY Pastel Advent Calendar – Materials:

• Silhouette Studio (there is a free version!)
• Silhouette cutting machine ( I used the CAMEO 3)
• Advent Calendar
• Glue
• Cardstock

DIY Pastel Advent Calendar – Instructions:

Note: you can choose to decorate with the cut files that are already provided with Advent Calendar. If you want a pastel twist to your Christmas, read on!

1. In Silhouette Studio, create numbered triangles with pastel colors that will fit on each box
2. Send your triangles to print and cut using cardstock settings
3. Glue your pastel numbers to your Advent Calendar boxes
4. Create and glue little handles for your boxes. I made the little ovals with my Silhouette Alta much like I did for my DIY Square Ring. If you do not have an Alta you can add little tabs to your numbered triangle design

For the Christmas scene:

1. Follow the instructions on the download card to load your free cut files that come with the Advent Calendar
2. In Silhouette Studio, go to your library and search for Advent
3. Pick your designs and send to cut using cardstock settings. I used the one labelled 5 and used different colored cardstock for the top and bottom halves
4. Assemble with glue and place your scene at the back of the Advent Calender – lining up the tabs so that the designs stay in place

That’s it! All you need to do is fill your little Advent packages with fun gifts!! And now you have one less thing to worry about this Christmas! What’s even more fun is that you can use this for many years to come. Also, the little scene at the back? You can change it up and the kids can use it to play with all year long!