being MVP: DIY "Frozen" Advent Calendar + Silhouette Portrait Electronic Cutting Machine #Giveaway

DIY "Frozen" Advent Calendar + Silhouette Portrait Electronic Cutting Machine #Giveaway

Disclosure: I received the Advent Calendar from Silhouette for review. All opinions are my own.

Since Kenzie's birthday is actually Christmas morning and she has been asking me when her birthday is since the beginning of the year, I wanted to create something for her to count down the days until the special day. Silhouette makes it easy with their limited edition Advent calendar. You can truly customize the calendar to your liking with various shapes and colors however I decided to surprise Kenzie with a "Frozen" Advent calendar.



Materials:

Directions: 
  1. Select the shapes that you want to use from those included in the kit (or download from the Silhouette Online store). I decided on mixing it up with pocket shape, Snowflakes, 3d scallop box and ornament.
  2. Alternate using the light blue and white cardstock when cutting the shapes. I had to resize the shapes to get them to a small enough size to fit the calendar.
  3. Add a pretty snowflake to each box and pocket with glue. 
  4. Find a font that you like for numbers and cut 1-25 on the printable foil.
  5. Arrange the shapes on the ground in rows of 5 to finalize layout. 
  6. When you are happy with the look, add the foil numbers in sequence onto each shape.
  7. Insert a small treat into the boxes. The mini size chocolates fit perfectly as well as 2 Starbursts for each box.
  8. Use the included clips and hang shapes.
  9. Voila - ready for December! *I may end up adding some silver glitter to the ornaments if I find some extra time in my hectic schedule.

I think it turned out rad and professional! I didn't realize how easy it was to create 3d shapes with the Silhouette. I'm definitely a fan. Are you planning on making an Advent Calendar this year? Do you have a theme in mind?



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78 comments:

  1. latanya tOctober 30, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    I would make Christmas cards

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  2. Sarah MustardseedmommyOctober 30, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    I would create heat transfers to make onsies and tshirts for all the kids for Christmas in our family!

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  3. KrisOctober 30, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    I would use the stamping kit to make homemade Christmas cards!

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  4. nancy chiprianoOctober 30, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    I would use the heat transfer starter kit to make tote bags with images on them for Christmas gifts.

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  5. MarilynOctober 30, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    I would use the Stamping and Adhesive Card Stock to make Christmas Cards

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  6. D+LOctober 30, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    cards!

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  7. Shooting Stars MagOctober 30, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    this would be great! I'd love the Glass Etching Kit to make personalized glasses for a gift.

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  8. john hutchensOctober 30, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I would make christmas cards

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  9. Jessica LodgeOctober 30, 2014 at 6:20 PM

    I would make Christmas cards and decorations with my kids.

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  10. sohamolinaOctober 30, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    I'd make holiday cards,

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  11. D Schmidt mummytotwoboysOctober 30, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Visited and I would use it to make holiday cards and gift labels.

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  12. OliviaOctober 30, 2014 at 8:01 PM

    I'd like to use it to make fancy gift tags!

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  13. Thomas MurphyOctober 30, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    I would make Christmas cards.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  14. AllyOctober 30, 2014 at 10:42 PM

    Definitely the advent calander, and some Christmas cards :)

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  15. Tj and AmyOctober 30, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    I would make gift tags.

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  16. Wendy JabkowskiOctober 31, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    I'd make cards and gift tags.

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  17. sally0630October 31, 2014 at 1:34 AM

    I would love to doing the glass etching that they show on the website to make ornaments I am amazed that this machine will aid in making etched glass.
    Sarah Oswald

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  18. Misty SmithOctober 31, 2014 at 2:15 AM

    I would love to get the glass etching starter kit. It's something I've always wanted to try. Plus i could use it to make some great personal gifts to boot.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 31, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    id love to use the Glass Etching Kit to make ornaments!

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  20. stephland3October 31, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I would use it to make Thanksgiving placecards!

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  21. KirstieOctober 31, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Glass etching kit! It'd be awesome for making personalized bake ware as presents!

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  22. Natalie FOctober 31, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    I would make the Thanksgiving placecards. And also use it for giftcards and scrapbooking.

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  23. Birdie BeeOctober 31, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    I would like to do some glass etching on wine glasses for my daughter for Christmas.

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  24. carolann88fanOctober 31, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    I would make Christmas cards and I would also use it for vinyl lettering on glass blocks that are lighted up

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  25. Stacey RobersonNovember 1, 2014 at 2:30 AM

    I would create my own Christmas cards.

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  26. Patricia Wojnar CrowleyNovember 1, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I would do some adhesive vinyl for my wall and mirrors!

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  27. Victoria BurkeNovember 1, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    I would use the heat transfer to personalize our stockings.

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  28. jeanette sheetsNovember 1, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/shop/glass-etching#

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  29. Shannon FNovember 2, 2014 at 12:37 AM

    I would use the sewable fabric interfacing to make personalized shirts!

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  30. Meagan EnglandNovember 2, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    l would create ornaments for my students to give to their parents.

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  31. dookiepookiebearNovember 2, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    i would use it to make silhouettes pictures.

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  32. TaraNovember 2, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    I would make Christmas cards!

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  33. AmandaNovember 2, 2014 at 5:14 PM

    I'd love to make an Advent Calendar like this one and heat transfers for tees for all of the kiddos in our extended family!

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  34. AbigailNovember 3, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Id use it to make stencils for etched glass gifts!

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  35. Blissmade DesignsNovember 3, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    I would love to create an iron-on apron project with the heat transfer kit!

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  36. AnonymousNovember 3, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Would love to win! (hope it's okay that I'm commenting here)

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  37. AnonymousNovember 3, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    The glass etching kit would be awesome. I used to win best of show in glass etching all the time for 4H

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  38. Sara HaafNovember 5, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    I'd make vinyl cut outs for friends and family for gifts.

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  39. Darby ElizabethNovember 5, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    I would use this for xmas cards!

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  40. NancyNovember 5, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    I'd use this to make embellishments for holiday scrapbook pages.

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  41. Jamie TomkinsNovember 5, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    I would make ornaments.

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  42. Angela . YeremenkoNovember 5, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    I would make some Christmas cards!

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  43. melmorgan4November 5, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    I would make holiday cards.

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  44. toddyNovember 6, 2014 at 1:21 PM


    i would use it to make an advent calender for my kids

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  45. Eve+AshNovember 6, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    I would cut some felt and maybe make some Christmas gnomes?!

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  46. WendyNovember 6, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    Oh I so want one of these! I would use vinyl to cut and make shapes for Christmas wall decorating.

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  47. Gina ShenNovember 6, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    holiday cards!

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  48. Burning MoonNovember 7, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    I would make custom Holiday cards.

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  49. Sew WhatNovember 7, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    I need to cut some felt. Im making a felt tree this year for the toddler.

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  50. AnonymousNovember 8, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Oh gosh! What wouldn't I create! Cards, scrapbook pages, so many things!

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  51. Stacy ReneeNovember 8, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    I would love to try the adhesive cardstock! I think that would make scrapbooking pics of my upcoming little one so much quicker and easier! I'm a VERY varied crafter, though! I would make my own Christmas cards, scrapbook elements, vinyl decals, stencils for art journaling, and sooo much more! I'm a paper addict and have to cut my projects by hand with an Xacto blade which doesn't always work out!

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  52. missbobloblawNovember 9, 2014 at 9:39 AM

    The STAMPING STARTER KIT would be a great way to make some amazing holiday cards.

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  53. AnonymousNovember 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    I would create cards, tags, and decorations.

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  54. Casey HNovember 9, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    I'd love to make some holiday garland, decor or holiday dinners, and cards!

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  55. jane ritzNovember 9, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    I would make tee shirts for all the grand children and some Christmas cards to send to those in the Armed Forces overseas.

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  56. Christy MaurerNovember 9, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    I'd love to make some place cards for the tables!

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  57. JillNovember 10, 2014 at 12:06 AM

    I would make invitations and cards!

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  58. Melissa MillerNovember 10, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Christmas cards

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  59. Jessamine DungoNovember 11, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    I'd make Christmas cards. :)

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  60. Amy CNovember 11, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    I would create custom made Christmas Cards.

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  61. hhkaufman78November 12, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    I would use it to make holiday cards.

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  62. Rose Santuci-SofrankoNovember 12, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I think a pretty Christmas wreath would be great to make with this!

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  63. Crissie Clark WoolardNovember 14, 2014 at 11:07 PM

    FIRST THING I WOULD MAKE FOR BE CARDS AND ALSO CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

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  64. Victoria NyquistNovember 15, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I would use the glass etching starter kit to make some awesome wine glasses for the holidays!

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  65. Klydra PughNovember 16, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    I would love to do stamping
    Thanks for the chance

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  66. Sara raiNovember 17, 2014 at 4:33 AM

    Holiday cards:)

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  67. Heather SavkaNovember 17, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    I'd make gift tags and decorations

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  68. BoNovember 17, 2014 at 10:54 PM

    I would love using it to make Christmas cards!

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  69. RyanNovember 18, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I would decorate Christmas ornaments!

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  70. Sacha SchroederNovember 19, 2014 at 5:32 AM

    I would make Christmas cards! This looks so cool!

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  71. lmurley2000November 19, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    i would love to try the glass etching wow

    lmurley2014@yahoo.com

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  72. amanda whitleyNovember 19, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    i would make Christmas cards and ornaments.

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  73. Carmen NNovember 20, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    I would love to make this Advent calendar. I also love making cards

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  74. Emma @ P is for PreschoolerNovember 20, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    I love making cards so this would be perfect! (Loved the Advent calendar too!)

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  75. TylerpantsNovember 20, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    It would be fun to use the rhinestone starter kit to make cute shirts for my kids & nieces. Lisa L tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  76. trixxNovember 20, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    I'd use the etching cream to make personalized vases

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  77. Kaitlin Boles-VanFleetNovember 20, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    I love making personalized signs for families!

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  78. Tara LNovember 20, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    I would create holiday cards for Christmas and tags for presents.

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