Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 12 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 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 12, shall we?!
I’ve got some of my very favourite designers lined up today to continue the fun! 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 Waffle Flower Crafts! With a mix of quirky, trendy, and funky designs they’re sure to help you create fun and unique cards! They are headed up by my awesome friend Nina, who is one of my Gallery Idol alums and a really talented designer in her own right! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Waffle Flower are generously sponsoring a prize pack worth $36! You’ll definitely have fun with this prize!
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 decided to change it up a bit today and create some fun shaped shaker tags! I had a blast putting these together!
I stamped the sack image from the Special Delivery stamp set onto acetate using Versafine ink (selectively inking it so I didn’t get the rectangle in the middle), then stamped one of the sentiments from the Peace On Earth set. Next I heat embossed everything with black embossing powder. This was the most time-consuming step due to removing all those stray flecks! I then used my Fuse tool to trace round the shape of the Special Delivery die, leaving an opening so I could fill it with sequins! These particular sequins are a discontinued variety from Lawn Fawn that I’ve been hoarding saving for a special project!
I punched a teeny hole in my shaker to thread through some sparkly cord, and attached a tiny tag die cut using a PTI die. The front of the tiny tag is stamped with one of the sentiments from Special Delivery, and one of the stars from a sentiment from Peace On Earth. The reverse got a little treatment too, with a teeny ‘to’ and ‘from’!
I decided to change it up a bit for my second tag!
This time I stamped the bag and sentiment onto white cardstock and fussy cut it out before making my shaker shape as before. This was certainly easier and less time consuming that heat embossing on acetate, but I think I prefer the all-clear tag! The shaker filler this time is from Lucy’s Little Things, and the tiny tag had the same treatment as before – but for some added fun I added some jingle bells to this one too!
I love how these turned out! I may have to make more of them!
Don’t forget 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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These are awesome great idea and so much fun!
Your tags are brilliant! So clever and original!
Super sweet idea. I really like the clear tag – those sequins are fabulous.
Shaker cards…how clever! Definitely filing this idea away for next year! Merry Christmas!
Love your shaker tags!
Oh, these are awesome! Shaker tags would make gift-giving more festive – wonderful idea!
Love this image as a tag, so fun!
I think both tags are awesome but that all clear one is so different. Definitely would be a talking point on anyone’s pressie (not that I’d want to give it away I’d totally hang it on the tree).
This is so so cool. I love how these came out. So unique.
What a creative way to create a very fun tag. I love it!
A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E.!!! I love these tags so much!! Amazing!!
I’ve been thinking about getting the fuse kit for awhile. I am going to do it today as I am inspired by your post today.
These shaker tags are AWESOME So unusual and fun!
Holiday Hugs!
Michele
How clever, love the shaker tags.
These are such super cute and totally fun shaker tags!!
What better way to personalize your presents than with handmade gift tags. This is an adorable idea.
Tiny shaker tags, What a great idea and so cute.
How fun are these? I LOVE the way you used the stamps on this!! AMAZING!!!
What a cool idea! Love these delightful tags!
Love these shaker tags. So fun and a great idea!
These are amazing! I’m not that into tags, but with ideas like this, I could get sucked in…. 😉
What cute tags! I definitely prefer the clear shaker tag! What a great idea but it sounds like a lot of work!
Really cute idea, making shaker tags. Thank you for sharing.
This is so much fun! I love the idea of an all clear shaker card. Very impressive design!
Wow, what a fabulous idea. Very inspiring!
Acetate shaker tags! You’re a genius! I love them. 🙂
Could not be cuter!!
Super creative tags, thanks for the inspiration! I recently bought that stamp, but had never thought of making shaker tags, really cute and innovative!
these little shaker tags are adorable – and aren’t you glad you saved those special sequins!!!
Love these tags!! So detailed and the result was fabulous!
These Christmas shaker cards are so adorable and makes one want to make them immediately. They are truly unique and can’t wait to make some of them!!! Thanks for sharing them with us.
Oh those are so sweet! I love how tiny they are!
What a clever idea for a shaker tag! These are so fabulous!!
These are adorable!!!! so fun!
Love those little shaker bags. Ah, the Fuse tool. May have to put this on my Wish List! These are so cute!
SO CUTE & WHAT TOTAL FUN! I can see kids fighting over which tag they want! LOL BEAUTIFUL JOB!!! 😉
Clever! And brave! 🙂 I’m afraid of black embossing powder!! I use my embossing tool, and I still get stray flecks everywhere!
Super cute!!! I would love to borrow this cool and festive idea! Thanks so much for your inspiration.
Oh my goodness…. these are so Adorable!!!!
OMH – I absolutely love these tags!!
Really great tags! I am unfamiliar with the fuse tool, so this got me to check it out…
What fun little shakers! Love it!
Very cut shaker tags!!
So fun!! C rafters don’t hoard. We save and selectively use our stashes. I am loving this advent extravaganza and appreciate all you’ve done. Thank you!!
These bags are so awesome!!! Love that they are shakers too!
Unbelievably clever, cute and gorgeous! Thanks for the tip about the fuse – I might have to add that along with the stamps , to my wishlist!
Really cute idea. I like how it looks like a real bag.
OMG so cute. You are so creative.
How incredibly clever!! LOVE your little shaker tags!!!!
Adorable tags!