Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 2 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 1 yesterday, click here!
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 2, 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 Lawn Fawn! The very epitome of cute and adorable, Lawn Fawn have been rocking my world for years with their sweet designs and even sweeter owner, Kelly Marie! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Lawn Fawn are generously sponsoring a $30 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:
Gah, so cute! I created this card using the awesome limited edition Happy Howlidays stamp set that Lawn Fawn released in collaboration with Simon Says Stamp!
I coloured my pup and scene using Prismacolor pencils. This was actually my first attempt with the pencils (other cards you’ve seen on my blog recently were created after this one!) and I had so much fun with it! I loved adding the touches of glitter for the snow and adding the hat and scarf with dimensional adhesive so that they really pop! The trees were stamped really faintly and then lightly coloured over so they blend into the background. 🙂
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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So much fun and lots of great ideas!
The cards are full of fun and puns today.
Beautiful card
I’m hoping Santa Paws will be stopping at my house this year.
Cute card.
thanks for sharing.
Lawn Fawn creatures are always so Happy Looking and joyful and that’a a big plus for me. Thank you for this fun adventure for Advent, Taheerah.
This card is so cute! I got this set during Simon Says Stamptember fun and can’t wait to use it on some Christmas cards this year. Lawn Fawn is definitely at the very top of my favorites list and they are so sweet to donate so generously to this fun event!
What a fabulous idea. I’ve been thinking about Advent calendars. I’m going to see about adding one to my adult children and my lives. Thank you.
I love lawn fawn products. They have cute stamps and they turn out wonderful on cards, decorations, and more. Thank you for sharing and love your Advent Calendar event!!!
Great, a dog happy in the snow !!!! Not like my two girls who find the snow too cold and wet after only 10 minutes playing in it !
I love Lawn Fawn, they have the most adorable stamps. And your card is super adorable. That cute dog is so sweet !
I’m off to take a peek of some awesome inspiration, I’m sure 🙂
I was just recently able to play with this adorable set! Love your sweet card!
Such a sweet sweet card:-)
Sweet card! I really like the way the trees fade off into the distance. Nice touch.
Lawn Fawn has the cutest images ever and they always make me smile just like this version of an Advent calendar.
Oh what a sweet little puppy. I love how he lost his hat.
Lovely card…just the right amount of everything!!!
Thanks so much for this Advent calendar “gift” to us.
All dog lovers are going to adore that card! Just fantastic!
oh adorable! I love your tree technique of coloring them faintly — I’ll have to try that!
I love the softer look of using colored pencils to color in the puppy .
Super cute! I love “punny” cards! 🙂
great cards so far and great ideas Thanks for making this a fun thing to do
Thanks to you and Lawn Fawn for the generous prize. I agree, LF has the cutest stamps. Your card proves it!!
that’s your first attempt with prismas? oh wow! You are so talented! I love that stamp set. Lawn fawn has such fun stuff!
Such an adorable little puppy! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the card and thank you for doing the calendar I enjoyed it last year and look forward to this years.
Cute card and I love the sentiment you used.
What a wonderful idea! I enjoyed all of the cards so much! I will definitely be back tomorrow!
The sweet little pooch is adorable!!
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I agree, Lawn Fawn has some of the best images out there! Such a cute card, with the dog frolicking in the snow!
Such a cute card. Love Lawn Fawn and Simon Says Stamp
Darling card! Love that cute pup! Awesome day #2!
So adorable!! I love the trees and layout!! Fab card!!
This card is so adorable!! I just love the Happy Howlidays stamp set 🙂
so cute!
Santa Paws! hahaha. Love the puns. I like his hat flying off – gives a great sense of movement on the card, and also the way you’ve lightly coloured the trees to make it feel misty as they fade into the background. Skillz!
Your card is so cute. I’m not a big pet stamp person but I did get this set because it was so cute. Thanks.
Very sweet card,
love the doggie
and the trees.
Carla from Utah
How cute is that! Thanks so much. I love how you get big impact without going over the top!
Adorable puppy card! Love the touch of glitter and the popped-up hat and scarf! That set is on my wish list!
You’ve been one busy girl. Thanks for organizing.
This advent calendar extravaganza is the COOLEST idea! Thank you for putting it together! I’m an avid follower of the Lawn Fawn Blog, and found your post from them today. I’ll look at Day 1 now, too, and be following along with the rest of the Advent Calendar fun throughout the month! SO CLEVER! 🙂
Love Lawn Fawn and I love your card. Hurrah for Day 2 of this event.
Absolutely adorable card, Taheerah!!! I got this set, too, so thank you for the inspiration! (Great job on the coloring; I would’ve never known it was your first time using Prismacolors!) ?
Thank you for the fun card. Love the doggie!
A cute holiday card for inspiration!
Lawn fawn stamps are sooo cute.
love the doggie card! fun blog hop!
Thanks for another great day of surprises! The projects were all wonderful I especially enjoyed the snow globe card–it gave me some great ideas for my own cards! Thanks again for putting such a wonderful project together–can’t wait to see what’s behind the door for day 3!
I’m a new doggie mom and love this card!