24 Drawer Advent Calendar

[@dawnkeegan9420]

I made 6 of these for Christmas! What a fun project. Went together so nicely. I used Christmas cardstock for drawers...used up a lot of old paper that was laying around. I'm going to make one for myself to organize my brads. I'll use whichever Brad is in the drawer as the "pull"

[@loriwhitlock]

What a great idea! I love the idea of using the brad as the drawer pull.

[@ruthiew244]

Dawn, can you give me an idea of the number of sheets of Design Paper needed? And could you estimate how long it took you to make one of these? Obviously takes a while to cut out 24 pieces for drawers and holders. I have a niece who wants to make one with me and we're trying to plan the number of days we need to work together. Thanks.

[@dawnkeegan9420]

@@ruthiew244 I think you can get 2 drawers out of one 12 "x 12" sheet of paper. I don't remember how much for the base. I don't know how long one took. Sorry I'm not more help!

[@edwardholmes91]

​@@ruthiew244Hi Ruth, I don't know whether you're planning on making one with your niece still, but thought I'd reply... I'm using 225gsm kraft card for all of the parts, the drawers took 12 × A4 sheets, and the cabinets 8 × A4 sheets, plus about 4 sheets of A4 for the other panels. Then I'm using a 12" × 12" 230gsm design pad for the decor panels, they took about a quarter of 3 sheets and half of a fourth sheet, as I used four different patterns. It's quite a time consuming project, I'm not finished yet and I've been working on it on and off for a while, but I'd guess at around 3 days to make it all. That might be a bit of an overestimate though, because I've only just got my first digital cutter and I'm still finding my way around things.

[@ruthiew244]

@@edwardholmes91 thank you for the details. We did make it last year, and it’s very cute. Don’t recall the number of sheets we used.

[@idawilliams8783]

I am so glad that I found this project. I am making one for each my 3 sons for next Christmas

[@loriwhitlock]

Awesome! They will love it!

[@ktmoore1960]

This is wonderful Lori. I am making one for each of my grandchildren and for a friend....6 of them in all. They will also make great treasure boxes for the rest of the year. Thank you so much for this. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Holiday season

[@loriwhitlock]

Kathy, I'm so glad you like the design. It really is an easy and fun project. Just plan on lots of card stock to get all 6 cut out. lol. Have fun making them!!

[@paperdreamsandthings2275]

This is awesome Lori! I love it!

[@loriwhitlock]

Thanks so much! It's a really fun project - I hope you get to make one!

[@karenreeves3958]

What a nice project. I love how this comes together. Thanks

[@loriwhitlock]

Thank you for dropping by the YT channel today, Karen. I'm so glad you like the project. I hope you get to make one!

[@suewaller8447]

Another great project Lori!

[@loriwhitlock]

Thank you, Sue! I'm so glad you like it.

[@LynnPinasco-ig4hc]

i made this two years ago and it was adorable. I am trying to make a new one. With all the Cricut updates it says the files are too big. I was able to cut the boxes but can't get to cut the pieces. Thank you for any assistance.

[@deniellepodraza7781]

I love the paper!

[@loriwhitlock]

It's from my new Christmas Magic collection... amzn.to/3qaaCA2 affil.

[@christinagalloway2990]

Love it. Christina x

[@loriwhitlock]

Thanks so much Christina ❤

[@shelleyrightmyer6421]

Ilove you much miss

[@susanstimson3686]

Wow. I just bought this and can hardly wait to try it. I've seen some of these on Pinterest and am so excited. You did a great job with the tutorial. I've also done your Christmas Countdown book which was a hit. Thanks

[@loriwhitlock]

Yay, Susan! So glad you're making one. Thanks for your feedback ❤

[@suearcher8708]

This is just what I have been looking for! I know this is a year old but I hope you can help me out. I am a new subscriber and have been looking for an advent calendar that is small but fun and functional and hopefully reusable to become a traditional part of Christmas. Here's my problem, I don't have an electronic cutting machine, would it be possible to get the measurements so that I can cut the pieces by hand? I am willing to pay the $5 you asked for the SVG files.

[@loriwhitlock]

Sue, I can make you a printable PDF if you order the file. Please just email me at [e-mail] after you place your order and I can create the PDF and email it to you.

[@YTisacesspit]

nice but there us always something off with these files...the drawers front are too small ..gad to make them all a pinch bigger. It's a lot of money and paper! So won't be making again unfortunately. I can usually get 4 boxes to a 12 x 12 ...

[@luckycharmzz2623]

This is so cute! I am planning on making one for my daughter but I have a couple of questions: Is there a special kind of cardstock I should use and if so, what blade is best for cutting it? I only have the auto blade on my Cameo 4. Thanks!

[@loriwhitlock]

Lucky, I used a CAMEO 4 to cut this and I used the auto blade. I just used 80# kraft colored cardstock.

[@luckycharmzz2623]

@@loriwhitlock Thank you so much! Can't wait to get started!

[@bettymoore4445]

Hi Lor I I am trying to get hold of you about the Christmas village houses I joined the class and participated but I am slower and need to goback and go over it again. It says I need to enroll an pay 35.$. I purchased the bundle thru Silhouette do I have to pay again this the only site I could find that was recent. I love all your designs and have a lot of them. I just really need help. Thanks so much I hope I hear from you. Betty Moore

[@loriwhitlock]

Hi Betty! The Christmas village that’s at cuttingclasses.com is $35. That is a completely different Christmas village that I’m teaching at silhouette. What I’m teaching at silhouette is a chipboard Christmas village. You can watch the replay for free on KZbin at the silhouette KZbin channel.

[@bettymoore4445]

Thank you that helps I that was what I needed

[@deniellepodraza7781]

Love this!

[@loriwhitlock]

Denielle, thanks for dropping by to watch the video. I'm so glad you like it.

[@sedirasanders4853]

The description in the Silhouette store says the embellishments are included, but I thought I heard you say they weren't. Are the Christmas embellishments included?

[@loriwhitlock]

Sedira, In the description of this video I clarify that with this: "Contrary to what I said in the video, I changed my mind! This file DOES INCLUDE the following embellishments: snowman, candy cane, Christmas tree, and "Merry Christmas" sentiment." Sorry about that. I filmed it and then figured "why not?" include the embellishments, they are so cute. Hope you get to make one!

[@sedirasanders4853]

@@loriwhitlock thank you😍

[@sedirasanders4853]

@@loriwhitlock I just purchased the svg from the Silhouette store this morning💖

[@loriwhitlock]

@@sedirasanders4853 Yay! so glad you're going to make one! I hope you love it!

[@JoGooda]

Looks great but what are the measurements to make this

[@loriwhitlock]

Thanks so much! The SVG cutting file is available here: shop.loriwhitlock.com/24-drawer-advent-calendar/ If you need a pdf for printing and hand cutting, please purchase the file and then email me.

[@eandm_creations]

Has anyone tried to ship one of these? I'd love to make one and send it to my niece and nephew.

[@bohannon44]

How many sheets of cardstock is needed to cut the base & drawers? I want to make sure I have enough of the needed color before I start. Thank you.

[@edwardholmes91]

I used 225gsm A4 for the drawers, cabinets and covering/joining panels, I used 24 sheets total, 12 for the drawers, 8 for the cabinets and 4 more, for the panels. Then a few decorative panels, I used a 12" x 12" 230gsm design pad, about a quarter of a sheet of three designs and then about half of a fourth design.

[@bohannon44]

thank you@@edwardholmes91

[@edwardholmes91]

@@bohannon44 You're welcome. Sorry my response was a little delayed... I've just started making one myself, so thought I'd reply.

[@patriciaoneal8222]

I don’t have a cutting machine, is there a way to get something so I can cut by hand?

[@loriwhitlock]

Patricia, if you buy the file, I can make a pdf for you. Just email me after you buy the file and I'll email it back to you.

[@evelinevanheijst]

Love it!

[@loriwhitlock]

Thank you Eveline!

[@kimscrafts4814]

What size are the drawers would it take mini figures like Lego figures?

[@edwardholmes91]

Yes, the drawers would easily take a Lego minifigure. They measure appoximately: 3½" deep × 2¼" wide × 1" tall.

[@denisetown7448]

Do I need to resize the SVG before cutting? It seems really small.

[@loriwhitlock]

There is a width measurement in the file. Please make sure it comes in at that size. You should not have any issues with Silhouette, but Cricut's newest update messes with some file sizes.

[@gaylebates254]

Where are the instructions for the sizes of drawers and papers for decorating?

[@loriwhitlock]

Hi Gayle! shop.loriwhitlock.com/24-drawer-advent-calendar/ is the link to purchase the SVG cutting file.

[@gaylebates254]

@@loriwhitlock thank you.

[@CherryXzazaza]

Hi Lori Cam this be used in Cricut Design Space?

[@loriwhitlock]

yes this fine can: shop.loriwhitlock.com/24-drawer-advent-calendar/

[@lisaobrien8060]

Love it

[@loriwhitlock]

Thank you, Lisa! I hope you get to make one. It's a really fun project.

[@lisaobrien8060]

@@loriwhitlock I’m going to on Wednesday, but that means I’ll have to finally figure out my cricut, I bought it because I love all the things that can be made, but the anxiety of figuring it out has stopped me from trying.

[@loriwhitlock]

@@lisaobrien8060 I understand. It can be overwhelming at first. Once you get the hang of it, it gets much easier. I do have some classes over at www.cuttingclasses.com that might help you get started making some projects that guide you through every step of cutting, etc.

[@Canadian693]

@@lisaobrien8060 I know how you feel. I bought a Cricut 2 years ago and still have not even taken it out of the box. I also have anxiety in starting to use it.

[@loriwhitlock]

@@Canadian693 you can do it, I promise. Just take it one baby step at a time. Get it out of the box. Plug it in to your computer. Install Design Space. Cut a simple shape like a circle or square.... You'll get the hang of it and it will become addicting. lol

[@georgekaplan5205]

What adhesive glue tape are you using ?

[@loriwhitlock]

I'm using a tape runner.... amzn.to/3WC6yWU

[@dlkessler67]

What color is the card stock?

[@lyndagorrie3232]

What is the file number with silhouette?

[@ruthiew244]

Has anyone made this using 110 lb cardstock?

[@loriwhitlock]

I would make one drawer and casing and test it in the paper you're considering. I "think" it would work. I made mine out of pretty heavy cardstock.

[@ruthiew244]

@@loriwhitlock thank you for the quick reply! I did make one set of drawers and holders with 80 lb using some miscellaneous papers. But I have a whole pack of 8 1/2 x11 Kraft. Guess it’s only 100, not 110.

[@marisawheeler7089]

What kind of card sock

[@loriwhitlock]

80# cardstock for the base works great! If you want to go up to 100# I would cut one first and test it. It should work just fine, too.