Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 17 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 17, 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 Reverse Confetti! With an array of fun, quirky images, Reverse Confetti have some really great stamps and dies, and this year branched out into cardstock, patterned paper and inks too! They are headed up by the my friend Jennifer, who is just awesome! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Reverse Confetti 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 know I only gave you a one day break from the cute, but this is more on the side of quirky so I hope you’ll forgive me! I paper pieced the fun little moose and the trees from the Merry Christmoose set, and even paper pieced some of the snowflakes too!
The ground is some gold glitter paper, and the sky is a pale grey ink blended one, with some white splatter and some shimmer too! Isn’t that sentiment hilarious?
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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Merry Christmoose!!
How fun
fun paper piecing that moose is so cute!
Lol he’s adorable but not like any moose I see around here!
Let’s bring paper piecing back. What a cute card.
Hahaha Love that sentiment! Love the moose even more – brilliant pattern mixing ❤
Fun and whimsical wintry scene! Great job paper piecing!
How pretty, I love you color choices and I love that you put a snowflake on the moose’s head, make it look hippy. Thanks for sharing!
Cute card. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cheers and happy new year
preety
I love your use of the paper for these characters
Love the paper piecing on the moose and trees! So fun!
Oh my! This is totally adorable!! Love all of the fun paper piecing!!!
How adorable! Sooo cute.
Your moose card is so adorable!
So adorable!! Love that moose!! Fun color choices too!!
Moose is just so funny looking but really a cute card.
This is a fun card! Love the moose.
Adorbs! Especially with that sentiment 🙂
Taheerah, your card made me smile! I love the paper piercing designs! I like quirky! The sentiment just tied it all together!
What fun paper piecing!!! Love Reverse Confetti goodies!
Super cute moose…. Thanks for the chance to win!
Fun whimsical cards
Day 17 was great.
cute card from reverse confetti ………thank you
Such a fun card:-)
I’ve heard of Reverse Confetti, but haven’t shopped there before. This is a really cute image – I like the way you paper pieced it.
Oh , I love this moose !
That moose is adorable. Paper piecing is a greaqt technique.
So cute. I continue to love your use of pinks and shades of green that aren’t traditional!
Really cute card.
Oh that patterned moose is so stinkin cute! So adorbs!
I agree with you, a little quirky but absolutely cute.
Adorable paper piercing …such cute images.
What’s cuter than this little moose? This little moose paper pieced with super fun paper!! LOVE it!
This card is cute!
oh my! i’m super in love with that cooky moose!! and the patterned papers are ADORABLE!
Quirky but sweet.
Love how you pieced together the moose so pretty and festive! Love Reverse Confetti. Thanks for so much fun!
Love this sweet little moose & also love this great Extravaganza! It is so fun seeing all the different projects & of course, the chance to win is awesome!!
Love the card. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Love your card!! It’s so whimsical!! Love the colors and the paper piecing!!