Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 21 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
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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 21, shall we?!
I’ve got some really awesome guests and surprises for you today! 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! And also, open on the blog directly, not in a feed reader!
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…
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 opted to use the *beyond* amazing Holiday Bows set for this creation – those 3D bows are amazing!!
I stamped them onto Shimmer Cream cardstock for added pizzazz, then used the same inks, with a little water added, to add some watercoloured shading for an even more realistic look!
Mounted onto my base with some Pinflair Glue Gel, the bows pop with dimension. Some trademark splatter (I use it enough for it to be one of my trademarks, right?) and a sentiment from a Papertrey ink set and this baby is ready to hit the town!
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!
Supplies
Love these bows and the colors.
I love how these pretty bows just pop!
awesome card, cool bows!
your coloring is unbelievable.
Love these bows. They look so realistic.
Gorgeous!!!! I love this project!
Beautiful card! I just LOVE those 3D bows! 🙂
What an amazing stamp set – the bows just look so realistic! Gorgeous card.
Those bows look so real!
This is so cool, I must have this stamp set!
What awesome bows! I thought they were real & How would we mail that?? haha Love this set & it's added to the top of my wish list! Thanks for sharing!
How I love the ton! Your card looks so very festive!
Those bows just pop off the page–great dimension. TFS.
Oh I love The TON! I don't have any of their products yet, but they are on my list! And I am amazed at these bows every time I see them, they're so cool! Love the colors you used in this card!
What neat stamp set by The Ton. Those 3D bows on your card was beautifully made. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, i was going to say 3D too, I see I am not the only one who thinks like me..lol…beautiful
WOW! Those bows truly look 3D! Thank you for sharing this fabulous idea and to The TON for sponsoring such a fabulous giveaway!
Have a wonderful day!
Amazing! They do look dimensional.
Those bows almost look 3-D! Wow!
Holiday Hugs,
Michele
I love these bows, this is one of the best holiday stamps sets I've ever seen! I'd love to own one!
Oh my gosh, how pretty those bows look and I have that stamp! Not the one you have but a wood mounted one that looks exactly like that. For a gift for my niece I took a whole bunch of my christmas stamps and sentiments and stamped them on paper for her since she lives in FL and I live in CT and mailed them to her so she could make her Christmas cards. I did my bows in many different colors but I've never heard of that paper. I have to get some! Tell me where to get it, please.
Thanks Gail! 🙂 Sounds like you put in a lot of work but that it was worth it! I used Cream Shimmer cardstock by Papertrey ink. There's a link to it at the bottom of my post (second thumbnail). Hope that helps! 🙂
Those bows are amazing!
Oh, Taheerah, I love this!
Everytime I see these bow stamps used, I'm impressed!
I love the bows!
This is gorgeous! Those bows just pop off the card! I love the colour choices too!
love it
love those bows. so much dimension with just stamping.
When you said dimension, you were so right. When I first saw it, I thought they were real gift bows glued on a card front! Well done! Thanks again!
The bows are incredible. I had to go to Ton's website to see how they are stamped. Love them!
the bows are so cool
Wow love those bows, and after reading all these posts, I have to look for that glue you're using!
How did I miss this awesome hop this month? I'm working backwards, but I can tell you I already have a lot of things on my wish list (and my pinned list) for ideas for next year! Thank you for introducing me to a new stamp company!