✨ Countdown to Christmas in style! In today’s tutorial, I’m showing you how to make a DIY Advent Calendar with drawers using the Shadow Box Punch Board by We R Makers.
I’ll walk you through step-by-step instructions and share a FREE PDF so you can easily recreate this festive project at home.
You’ll love how the Season Joy Paper Line from Arden Creative Studios adds the perfect holiday charm to each little drawer.
This project is not only fun to make, but it also becomes a keepsake you can use year after year!
What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to use the Shadow Box Punch Board to create mini drawers
• Step-by-step assembly for building an Advent calendar
• Tips for decorating with patterned paper
• FREE PDF with cursive numbers for your countdown
🎁 This makes the perfect Christmas countdown project for your family or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Project Measurements 📏
PDF Calendar Numbers: https://bit.ly/4mOLUza
Boxes:
24- 8" x 8" pieces of solid cardstock
Sleeve:
24- 4" x 10 1/8" piece of solid cardstock scored at 5/8" ~~ 4 3/4" ~~ 5 3/8" and 9 1/2"
Top/Bottom of Calendar:
2- pieces of chipboard that are 9" x 9"
Base and Top Covering:
2- pieces of pattern paper that are 11" x 11"
Drawer Mats:
24- pieces of pattern cardstock that are 3/8" x 3 7/8"
Handles:
24- pieces of pattern or glitter cardstock that are 3/8" x 3" .. before cutting them to 3/8" score @1/2" and the turn and score again at 1/2" then cut to into the 3/8" strips
Boxes for the Top/ Day 25
2- boxes that are 5" x 5"
Binding Strip:
1- piece of cardstock ( do not use a thick cardstock) that is 4 15/16" x 7/16"
Mats for Top:
1- piece of pattern cardstock that is 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
1- piece of pattern cardstock that is 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Mats for Sides:
8- pieces of pattern cardstock that are 4 7/8" x 3/8"
Finished project is 5 1/2" tall and 9" x 9"
Project Supplies ✂️
Arden Creative Studios 12x12 Season of Joy Paper Pad {C421} ~~ https://bit.ly/4oKuqFZ
We R Makers Shadow Box Punch Board {F408-F409} ~~ https://bit.ly/41Ai3mf
Harmony Hues Cardstock ~~ https://bit.ly/4mYFCOz
Art Glitter Glue~~ https://bit.ly/3eCLjxS
Basic Grey Magnets ~~ https://bit.ly/3hqoHae
Dress My Craft Paper Trimmer~~ https://bit.ly/3cNJKhL
Dress My Craft Craft Pro Ruler ~~ https://bit.ly/3HM9FJl
Dress My Craft 6" Pencil Bone Folder {E130} ~~https://bit.ly/3UELK1B
Fiskars 12" Rotary Paper Trimmer {W143}~~https://bit.ly/3UICjhE
EK Reverse Tweezers ~~ https://bit.ly/3jEdMZu
Craft Perfect 8.5x11 Gold Dust Glitter Cardstock {B208} ~~ https://bit.ly/4fUeHQO
Tim Holtz Rotary Media Trimmer~~https://bit.ly/45wT9pV
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Tiny Attacher Stapler {W130} ~~ https://bit.ly/3JtS0H5
Tim Holtz 9.5" Recoil Scissors ~~https://bit.ly/3Kb3EUa
Riley Blake 1.5"x6.5" Cute Cuts Ruler {E136} ~~ https://bit.ly/47bjtXM
Scotch Double Sided Foam Tape~~ https://bit.ly/3ROIv4S
RIBBON SECTION~~https://bit.ly/45XFpUf
AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Roll, 50PK~~ https://amzn.to/3Z7vhWm