Instructable Advent Calendar 2011!

With Christmas approaching, we will be seeing a whole lot of holiday themed projects. So I thought that we could add some of those to an advent calendar! The Idea is that 24 people will sign up to make a Holiday themed project, make an ible' about it, and then publish it on their day. So if you want in or just need some more details, post a comment below!

1. ~~Robot Lover~~
2. ~~PhilB~~
3. ~~msraynsford~~
4. ~~scraptopower~~
5. ~~jessyratfink~~
6. ~~sunshiine~~
7. ~~spike3579~~
8. ~~Kiteman~~
9. ~~canucksgirl~~
10. ~~monsterlego~~
11. ~~Very Interesting~~
12. ~~domestic_engineer~~
13. ~~SHIFT!~~
14. ~~fjordcarver~~
15. ~~astroboy907~~
16. ~~ChrysN~~
17. ~~jen7714~~
18. ~~scoochmaroo~~
19. ~~depotdevoid~~
20. ~~mischka~~
21. ~~sailormoon22491~~
22. ~~mikeasaurus~~
23. ~~blinkyblinky~~
24. ~~Goodhart~~

When it comes time to post your instructable, put the link in the comments and I will add it into this guide.
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All of these instructables will be judged and the winner will receive a 1 year pro membership and a patch!

NOTE: this is not an instructables sponsored event (as of yet).

Thanks to Shelby (my brother) for helping me make the picture.

I would just like to say thanks to everyone who participated. This was really fun and we will definitely do this next year! With that said, here are the finalists.

fjordcarver's Animatronic Talking Christmas Tree - Part 1

jessyratfink's Fabric Christmas Tree

scoochmaroo's How to Wrap a Present (using only 3 pieces of tape!)

THE WINNER IS fjordcarver and his Animatronic Christmas Tree!

3 Channel arduino Powered Christmas Light Controller! by Robot Lover

Make an Advent Wreath for Your Family by Phil B

Christmas Lamp Decoration by msraynsford

Mini LED Christmas Tree With Joule thief by scraptopower

Fabric Christmas Tree by jessyratfink

Stretch your resources ( This Christmas Season ) by sunshiine

Snowflake Coasters by spike3579

How to Make Paper Snowflakes! by Robot Lover

Easy Snowflake Candle Holder (from a soda can) by canucksgirl

Christmas Tree Earrings. by Kiteman

Christmas Elf by Very Interesting

Mini Lego Nutcracker by monsterlego

Easy Tutu X-Mas Wreath by domestic_engineer

13' X-Mas Spider Web by SHIFT!

Animatronic Talking Christmas Tree - Part 1 by fjordcarver

Flickering LED star! by astroboy907

How to Colour Glass Ornaments with Sharpies by ChrysN

Peppermint Chewy Cookie Thins by jen7714

How to Wrap a Present (using only 3 pieces of tape!) by scoochmaroo

Recycled Paper Gift Boxes by depotdevoid

Customizable Holiday Display by mischka

LED lightbulb ornament by mikeasaurus

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star by blinkyblinky

Transforming a Changing Table Into a Display Case by laxap

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Jan 6, 2012. 1:50 PM

canucksgirl says:

Congrats fjordcarver! - Great project.

And Thank you Robot Lover for putting the Calendar together. Hopefully you do it again next Christmas :)

Jan 3, 2012. 5:29 PM

Penolopy Bulnick says:

Awesome advent calendar and awesome projects from everyone!!!

Dec 26, 2011. 12:52 PM

canucksgirl says:

Great Job Everyone!!! - Merry Christmas to all.

Dec 25, 2011. 6:54 PM

canida says:

This is awesome!
Merry Christmas, everyone. :D

Dec 25, 2011. 5:20 AM

laxap says:

I did not sign up on time, but here is my advent calendar, consisting of two display cases I made recently:

*** MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYBODY! ***

Dec 23, 2011. 5:09 PM

blinkyblinky says:

I refuse to let you down!

Dec 22, 2011. 10:36 AM

mikeasaurus says:

shazaam, LED lightbulb ornament!

Dec 21, 2011. 12:42 PM

sailormoon22491 says:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Hula-Hoop-Tree-Ornament/

Dec 20, 2011. 1:51 AM

mischka says:

Hope its already Dec. 20th in Instructables-Country. In Berlin, Germany it is! Here is my contribution:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Customizable-Holiday-Display/

Dec 19, 2011. 9:17 AM

depotdevoid says:

It's alive!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Paper-Gift-Boxes/

Dec 17, 2011. 4:05 PM

jen7714 says:

Here it is! :) Give the recipe a try?

http://www.instructables.com/id/Peppermint-Chewy-Cookie-Thins

Dec 16, 2011. 7:42 AM

ChrysN says:

Here is mine: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Colour-Glass-Ornaments-with-Sharpies/

Dec 14, 2011. 7:38 PM

canucksgirl says:

Is there a way to follow specific Instructables (like this one)???

I tried posting this question over in Q & A, with no reply as of yet...

I keep forgetting to come back here everyday to see the new entries, and it would be nice to get a notice when new entries are submitted.

Can this be done?

(Sorry I'm still a bit of a noob),

canucksgirl

Dec 14, 2011. 10:37 PM

Robot Lover (author) says:

As of right now there is no way to follow an individual instructable. It's kind of a bummer but for now you just have to check back every day or so. Soz!

Dec 14, 2011. 10:59 PM

canucksgirl says:

Ya it is a bummer. I finally got an answer in Q & A so I sent an email to ibles, to propose this feature (and suggested that they feature this ible.... *wink, wink*)

Hopefully we'll see this change in the future.

Thanks for replying. :)

Dec 15, 2011. 8:33 AM

Robot Lover (author) says:

Being able to follow an individual guide or instructable is definitely a good idea so the instructable's team I'm sure will ponder the idea.

Dec 15, 2011. 9:57 AM

canucksgirl says:

I hope so :)

BTW, THANK YOU for putting this Advent Calendar together. Its such a great idea that I'm surprised the ibles staff didn't come up with it already.

Also, a thank you is in order for your brother Shelby who you mentioned helped with the artwork.

This has been such a great opportunity for someone new, like me, to get to know other members and share ideas and creativity.

So thank you again. Great Job!

Dec 15, 2011. 10:48 AM

Robot Lover (author) says:

No problem! ;) Someone had to organize an advent calendar! What's Christmas without it!

Dec 15, 2011. 6:38 AM

fjordcarver says:

You could always bookmark it. That is how I find it quick

Dec 15, 2011. 7:20 AM

canucksgirl says:

I appreciate the suggestion, but its not that I can't find this page... its that I'm not always remembering to come back here everyday. Plus, not all entries are submitted at the same time, and a couple have been a bit late, so even when I do remember, theres a chance theres nothing new to see.

The idea with "following" an instructable, is like following a member or following a question in Q & A. If you subscribe to email notices, you'd get an email about new content.

I really see this being useful for weekly challenges because its virtually impossible to know when a new entry has been submitted.

Whether ibles staff agrees remains to be seen.

Dec 15, 2011. 8:18 AM

fjordcarver says:

Sorry, misunderstood the problem. I know how following works. I think weekly challenges should remain as they are. I don't want updates everytime somebody adds an entry, and it would offer an unfair advantage to those who write alot( myself included).
I do feel that community projects of this nature should get more press though(and be followable too). I think it is pretty good for a first go. Some awsome 'iblers are participating and even some editors. That bodes well for a more organized Advent next year.
It is a little late to bother making any changes to this years calendar though. The advent is more than half done.
Just some thoughts from the new guy.
Still for a first go, awesome job everyone!!!!

Dec 15, 2011. 8:44 AM

canucksgirl says:

No worries on the confusion... I'm new here too. :)

Just out of curiosity, how would opting to follow a weekly challenge be an unfair advantage? I know not everyone would want to get notices for every entry, but I think some people would. For example, I only joined in on the Advent Calendar so that I could become more involved and get to know more members. (Not to just win a prize.) So, I like to know when theres a new entry so that I can give the member a comment-compliment. I know how frustrating it can be to put in the time and effort in making an ible and to hardly get any comments at all (even though people are viewing your work).

That's just my opinion. I do however, agree with the idea of making this a "featured" event next year and giving it more exposure.

Dec 15, 2011. 9:13 AM

fjordcarver says:

I don't really view this as a challenge either, more to get involved on my part too, so this particular challenge aside, I have noticed that there are a good bunch of people who are addicted to the challeges (I am), and if we were told every time someone enters, well we would have a small advantage. If I knew immediately when something that makes my 'ible look mediocre was posted (i.e a sure winner) then I would be inclined to make another better one or enter a bunch of cheap ones so I up my odds at a prize. Most of us 'addicts' already do this kind of thing. Most folks don't have the time or the drive to pump out several projects a week, those of us that do would be that much further ahead.
Following challenges would benifit me(and the few) more than others(the many), so I don't think it would be fair.

Dec 15, 2011. 10:11 AM

canucksgirl says:

I suppose you're right. I do know of a member who posts many entries into challenges, but does so to up the entry count, not for themselves but for everyone. This member and I have spoken many times, and I've been told the desire to do so isn't just to increase their chances of winning. However it wouldn't surprise me if people did.

Dec 15, 2011. 10:28 AMastroboy907 says:

Done! It was a wild ride, but I finished. Not my *best* work, nor my planned idea, but its done :) Thanks for putting on the calendar!!
http://www.instructables.com/id/Flickering-LED-star/

Dec 14, 2011. 4:21 PM

fjordcarver says:

Finally published. Merry Christmas! http://www.instructables.com/id/Animatronic-Talking-Christmas-Tree/

Dec 15, 2011. 8:21 AM

fjordcarver says:

Thanks for inviting me Robot Lover, it was a lot of fun, and made me do something.
I hope if you run an advent next year that you will consider inviting me again.
Cheers

Dec 14, 2011. 7:44 AM

fjordcarver says:

Just in case anybody is watching for mine(I know I have been watching for others), it will be up late afternoon, early evening....maybe a little later, depends whether my daughter decides to have a nap or not.
I am hopefully that you will all think that it is worth the delay. I promise that it will be up by days end.
Cheers.

Dec 13, 2011. 6:20 PM

SHIFT! says:

My latest in Ghoulishly Festive Decorations: Giant 13' Spider Web Christmas Lights!

http://www.instructables.com/id/X-Mas-Spider-Web/

Dec 13, 2011. 2:19 PMastroboy907 says:

Hmm- mine is coming along but it is kinda sketchy... If I could get anywhere around the 19th that would be good (it is start of Christmas break) but I dont want to put anyone under too much pressure....

Dec 13, 2011. 3:19 PM

Robot Lover (author) says:

You can just post it when you finish but you need to try really hard to get it finished by the 15th! I can't wait!

Dec 13, 2011. 3:42 PMastroboy907 says:

I'll try! Darn school and cleaning though....we have relatives coming over that day...

Dec 13, 2011. 3:55 PM

Robot Lover (author) says:

Yeah I know what you mean.

Dec 12, 2011. 2:10 PM

blinkyblinky says:

Can you put a slash through each one that has gone ~~like this~~?

Dec 12, 2011. 5:10 PM

Robot Lover (author) says:

Done!

Dec 12, 2011. 8:22 AM

domestic_engineer says:

Here's Dec. 12th. Merry X-Mas!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Tutu-X-Mas-Wreath/

Dec 12, 2011. 8:24 AM

Robot Lover (author) says:

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you too!

Dec 11, 2011. 12:39 PM

monsterlego says:

Sorry i'm late! here it is.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Lego-Nutcracker/

Dec 11, 2011. 12:41 PM

monsterlego says:

(for the 10th)

Dec 8, 2011. 1:38 PM

canucksgirl says:

Where's Kiteman?

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