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 last year 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. After much organising, coordinating and planning, I’m really thrilled to finally bring to you a very special, very fun, very festive series! It was *hugely* popular, and so, by popular demand, I just had to bring it back again this year!
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, here’s last year’s video (I’m afraid my filmmaker friend was unavailable to help in time for this year!) to explain it:
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: you will need to do this from the blog itself, not from a feed reader or e-mail!
The door is a bit different this year (curse of moving over to WordPress!). So, now you’ve opened it, please use the image below to find your secret links! As you see, there aren’t any text links, but tap or click on all the decorations/presents in the image below and you will find your secret destinations! *wink*
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 Technique Tuesday! Fun, quirky and awesome, Technique Tuesday have some really great designs! I’m so happy to have them open the event this year!
Technique Tuesday 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 awesome Sparkle And Shine and Snowflakes dies, impressing them into my card panel!
I added a piece of vellum over the top, heat embossed with my sentiment!
Some fun details (like a strip of patterned paper, a sliver of glitter, and a scattering of sequins) finish it off perfectly!
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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Love it all!
This is fun & I hope not to miss the fun any single day. Love the idea of clicking on the decor this year. Thanks Taheerah for hosting this event.
Looking forward to daily inspiration on your Advent Calendar Extravaganza!! 🙂
what a great concept! ….and your card….beautiful
The advent calendar extravaganza is such a great idea! Thank you so much for hosting this!
What a wonderful idea! I will be waiting expectantly each day to see what is behind each door! I thoroughly enjoyed today’s surprises. Thank you for sharing you awesome creativity with all of us! Be blessed.
This is going to be so much fun. Your card is beautiful and elegant. This event last year along with the MISTi are what rekindled my addiction to all things ink and paper related. Thank you so much for setting up this amazing advent calendar.
Beautiful way to create a background! Thanks for hosting this fun blog hop again this year.
This is so exciting! I can’t wait for all of the posts!
Hooray! The Extravaganza is back! Love the impressions of the snowflakes – so elegant! Can’t wait to see all the holiday and winter inspiration!
Lovely, I am looking forward to tomorrow!
What a treat!! Looking forward to seeing what lies ahead!! Thank you for the adventure!
Great card! Love the Advent Calendar idea.
Love the gold embossing on your card! And what a fun way to get everyone in the spirit of the season with an Advent Calendar hop!
You have captured the spirit of Advent. How fun! I could use something fun in my life right now. THANK you!
Love the whole concept! Thanks for doing this! Your card is beautiful and so elegant !
Love your card, Taheerah! That sentiment is one of my favorites & I love the gold! This extravaganza is such fun. I remember it from last year & love all the secret links.
Such a fun way to celebrate the holidays!
This looks like it is going to be lots of fun and very inspiring!
This is such a fun event!! I think I remember doing it last year too! Thank you for putting this all together! I love your card! Elegant, gorgeous and cllassic! TFS!
Very lovely card! Thank you for the inspiration to create a grown-up advent calendar.
Amazing and exciting idea. I look forward to seeing what is behind every door!!
OhTaheerah, I LOVE the Advent Extravaganza and I am thrilled that you are doing it again!
I love the format, the secret destinations, the endless inspiration, the prizes….ALL OF IT! This will be the first thing I do each morning as I have my coffee. I was hoping that you’d do this again this year. Thank You so much for the FUN!
Thank you for bringing some joy to my Christmas season! The cards were all very different yet inspiring! Thank you again for taking the time and effort to put this wonderful Advent gift together. I truly appreciate what you’re doing and look forward to opening those little doors everyday!
What a great idea! I can’t wait to see what each day holds! Your card is beautiful!
This sounds like a lot of fun! Gonna start today!
The idea of a blog advent calendar so fun and exciting. Can’t wait to so all the terrific ideas! Thanks.
The Advent calendar idea is just fabulous! It brings me back to my childhood memories and helps me create new ones for my grandchildren and other family members and friends. I will be back daily!!!
Beautiful card! Love the embossed background and the gold sentiment on vellum.
This extravaganza is a WONDERFUL thing for the big kids!
Beautiful card! I look forward to the other days.
Great idea for a hop. My kids get to open their advent calendar every morning and get a candy or tiny gift and now so do I! Thanks and I know it will be put to better use than candy.
LOved your advenbt calendar last year! Glad it is back!
Can’t wait to see what’s to come! Love today’s cards. Thanks for putting this together!
Fabulous idea! Love your simple, elegant card!
beautiful card, Taheerrah – am so glad i found this advent calendar event – looking forward to every day of inspiration!!
What a sweet and simple card!
Your card is just beautiful, I just found the Advent Calender, happy to be joining in,
What a wonderful and amazing little journey! So fun, I only wish I would’ve known about this last year!!! Your card is gorgeous, and I love the subtle background embossing…
This sounds like so much fun! I can’t wait to check out all the destinations for the next 25 days 🙂 I love the snowflakes impressed on your card panel!
Had so much fun doing this
last year and I’m thrilled to
see it again this year! Thank
you and your card is just
lovely.
Carla from Utah
Wow, you have been busy! Thanks for organising the blog hop, and for sharing this very cool card
An Advent calendar! What a great idea!
What a great idea this is Taheerah!! Ahhh to feel young again!! Thanks so much for this fun adventure!
How cool! What a great fun blog hop -thanks for putting this together.
My first year for this event. Sounds like a lot of fun.
This extravaganza looks like mega fun . Looking forward to how it all unfolds!
SUPER fun!! SUch an elegant card today Taheerah!
Love the Advent Calendar idea and the great guests you will be having, not to mention GIVEAWAYS!
Advent calendar is a cool idea. And heat embossing on velum is ALWAYS a good idea.
LOved your advenbt calendar last year! Glad it is back!