Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 16!

By Taheerah | 16th December 2016 | 228 Comments

Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 16 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!

Advent Calendar Extravaganza 2016
 
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 ONE HUNDRED 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 guests 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 await 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, 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 16, 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 Newton’s Nook Designs! One of my old favourites, I fell in love with them from their first release of their awesome stamps, and then loved them so much that I ended up on their DT for a while too! Newton’s Nook have some truly adorable stamps and dies – but it’s the cat-themed images that always capture me! Newton’s Nook are headed up by the my friend Jennifer, who is super sweet, and to top it off she and her husband are geeks like me too! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year! 

Newton’s Nook 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:

Feline Festive Kitty Ornament Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

I had to of course play with one of the cat-themed stamps! This one is Ornamental Newton and he’s up to mischief as usual!

Feline Festive Kitty Ornament Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

I stamped my image and then watercoloured him with my Zig Markers. I used my Zigs on the background too, going for an out of focus, almost bokeh-like look of pine tree branches and lights/ornaments. I think I succeeded, what do you think? 🙂

Feline Festive Kitty Ornament Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

I added some Stickles in places to add some interest and sparkle. This shot is purely to show off that glitz!

 
It’s not a party without a prize – and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Newton’s Nook Designs so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it! Simply leave a comment on this post to enter! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from behind the door, and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Saturday 31st December to leave all your comments! 
 

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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228 thoughts on “Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 16!”

  9. I can just picture a little kitten hanging onto ornaments, such a cute little thing. Fun card with all the watercoloring too Taheerah!

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  23. Such a cute card Taheerah!!! I think it looks exactly like what you were going for!! It really does look like there is an out of focus tree behind it!! The water coloring is just beautiful on your card!!

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  24. LOVE your Bokeh inspired background and the image is so adorable! I am loving this hop and the way to find each “treat” is fun! I am so glad that I am able to participate and haven’t missed a day yuet! This is my first stop when I get online each day! TFS!

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  40. SO ADORABLE! We have some kitties around here that like to do this! LOL It is a PERFECT IMAGE! 😉 Matter a fact, our Christmas tree is a little lop-sided for a certain kitty climbing it when she was a baby! LOL I also LOOOOOOOVE your water colored background! Looks like the kitty is swinging from the branches of the tree! 😉

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  45. I definitely think you succeeded! I would totally love to see a video of the process on the background of this one! It’s perfection. Thank you.

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  46. Fun card…that cat looks like he is swinging from a tree branch.
    Newton’s Nook is a new company for me to go and explore.
    DebbieC

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  47. Those silly kitties! Love your blurred background. It looks like just what you were aiming for. You continue to amaze me!

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