Hello everybody! And welcome to a very special day, kicking off a very special event!!
I’ve always loved the concept of Advent Calendars. There’s something special and magical about those little treats hidden behind those little doors – and the idea of a secret little something to be unwrapped every day really is a wonderful way to build the excitement towards Christmas, not to mention a fun tradition as well!
As the years roll by some of these types of tradition can be lost when we grow up, and it seems a real shame to lose some of that magic and wonder. And really there’s no reason at all why something such as an Advent Calendar can’t be revamped and repackaged for grown-ups, crafty grown-ups… grown-ups like you and me!
So one day in November I dreamed up a fun idea for a event. I didn’t know if it would work, or if anyone would be interested. I approached some crafty friends, and others recruited themselves – everyone loved the idea! Behind the scenes I worked hard to put together something rather different and very special. So a month later, after much organising, coordinating and planning, I’m really thrilled to finally bring to you a very special, very fun, very festive series!
Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are over 60 special guests – each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!
And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!
Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises wait behind the door!
Eek! How fun does that sound?! 25 full days of surprises, inspiration and prizes!!
In case you’re wondering just how it’s going to work, I’ve put together this little video for you:
I’m so excited to be bringing you this event! I really hope you’re going to enjoy it as much as I am!!
Let’s get on with Day 1, shall we?!
I’ve got some of my very favourite designers lined up today to kick everything off! Just click on the door to reveal today’s surprise destinations and prize! Tip: click at the side of the door, not in the middle!
Exciting right?! Isn’t it fun to not know what’s in store at the other end of those links?! Make sure you click each one to reveal the surprise and leave comments at the destinations to win!
And speaking of winning…
Today’s sponsor is Hero Arts! I’m sure they need no introduction! One of the industry giants, Hero have been around for many years and their red rubber and clear stamps, inks and other supplies cover everything from the trendy to the traditional, are high quality and fabulous! I am absolutely *giddy* to have them on opening day of this event!
Hero Arts are generously sponsoring a $25 gift certificate to their store! With an amazing array of products you’re really going to be spoilt for choice spending it!
Now that you know what you can win, I’m sure you’re eager to head off to all those secret destinations to check them out! But before you go, some inspiration from me:
I created this card using the fabulous Message Bursts set, heat embossing the images with several different colours of metallic embossing powder!
I added lots of fun sequins to accent. I just love the finished result!
Don’t forget the Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from 1st-25th December inclusive so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time! Merry Christmas!
I hope you love this event just as much as I do! I would love to know what you think of Advent Calendar Extravaganza! Do you love the format? The secret destinations? The endless inspiration? I bet you certainly love the chance to win prizes! Please make sure you leave a comment below! Thanks so much for stopping by – I’ll see you back here tomorrow!
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I love all the metallics and they just pop against a dark background…beautiful!
This is gorgeous! I like how you embossed the various metallics on black!
Love the beautiful embossing on this black!
What a lovely card….love embossing for Xmas.
What a lovely card….love embossing for Xmas.
Hero Arts one of my favorite stamp companies. They have been around since the 80's. Love the words and how they look like they were in the sun.
I just found out about this Advent Calendar Extravaganza, and it's already over! I'm working my way through it, and it's so much fun. This was a wonderful idea. Thank you.
Those cards are beautiful
That was fun, this whole Advent Calendar Extravaganza.
Embossing look awesome on black background.
Love the metallics embossed sentiments against the black cardstock! Total WOW factor! Thank you for putting this fun event together! I started on Day 25 and worked backwards and have had so much fun seeing all of the beautiful creations!! Thanks for having me along!!
Love Hero Arts and your card as well. I think the Advent Calendar Extravaganza is a great idea! I enjoyed seeing all the wonderful cards for sure. Thanks for the chance to win prizes!
A wonderful idea!! Love your gorgeous card too. The metallic on black is awesome!
i love the metallic on black
Wow!! this is stunning with the different metallics on the black base! Thanks for an awesome blog hop – I found new blogs to follow and new stores to shop at!! 🙂
WOW WOW WOW…I LOVE THIS CARD!!! I just heard about this awesome hop with a twist from Jennifer McGuire's blog yesterday & decided to hop along! I LOVE the twist with the doors…would have been a lot easier had I seen it from the start on DAY 1..LOL!! Great idea!!
what a fun idea! thanks for taking the time to do this!
I always love heat embossing, your card is amazing. Love the way you use heat embossing to be the main focus of the card, so pretty
Awesome idea!
What fun. Looking forward to all the stops.
Love this card!
Such an elegant card. Love all those different colors of embossing.
WOW love the embossing on black. So elegant!!
Love your card and the whole idea of this hop!
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Super cute and I just bought some black cardstock that would be perfect for something like this! Thanks!
I just love all the bright metallic sentiments embossed all over the deep black background! Gorgeous!
What a fun idea. Merry Christmas.
I am very late to the party but love the concept. I try to make advent calendars for my grandsons every year because it was always such an important part of my childhood.
Just came across this wonderful advent adventure. I'm taking the time to watch them all!
Love what your doing! Thank you for all the work you have put into this! It is appreciated!
What a wonderful idea! I can't wait to get started hopping! Thanks for all your hard work putting this all together.
I'm really late but better late than never! Fantastic card! 🙂
This card is pretty! And I love advent calendars. I just made as a gift!
such a super fun looking card.
Love this card!
Loads of fun. Metallics are beautiful.
Beautiful card …I wonder if anyone will notice if I sneak off and do some crafting LOL
Hero Arts is one of my very favorite companies! Your metallic card is gorgeous!
Such a sparkly card to start the fun. Love advent calendars. Fantastic idea.
What a great idea!
Lovely card and fabulous idea, thank you and HA for being part of this fun series!
Your card looks like you made the best possible way to use that stamp set!!! I also loved the inspiration of the three links! The fabric scrap Christmas tree was amazing and will make it hard to toss out ANY scraps forever more! I wish I had found this Dec 1, but I am glad I found it today! It is the perfect way to spend the rest of my Christmas day after the overstimulation and sleep deprivation of Christmas eve and morning with the grandkids (which I will never voluntarily give up!). Thank you. All that and prizes too!
I love the metallic starbursts!
What a great way to enjoy the holidays. Love this twist on this hop. Happy holidays. Love the metallic card too.
Love the colors!
love the dramatic effect against the black
This is a fabulous idea Teheerah! I wish I had found you sooner!
Love this! Gorgeous card and what a fun idea!
I love all of these ideas. Thanks
Love the sparkling card!
Very pretty