Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 24 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!! Happy Christmas Eve!!
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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 24, 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 Clearly Besotted! This UK-based company is well known for its super-cute stamps and fun designs! They are headed up by my awesome friend Steph – sweet and generous to a fault! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Clearly Besotted are generously sponsoring a prize pack (hand-picked by me!) worth an incredible $72! You’re definitely going to love these, and with the store being closed until next year this might be one of your only chance to get these products!!
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 had such fun with the Let’s Prance set and created a fun little scene featuring these reindeer friends!
I stamped all my images with black ink then watercoloured my scene with my Zig Markers. They are fast becoming a favourite medium! I drew the hills to ground the scene and added a little shimmer to the snow with my Wink of Stella pen, and some heat embossed snowflakes in the sky. My favourite detail is probably curving the sentiment!
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 for the very last day!!
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OH your scene so so adorably cute!!! Love the deer.
Very cute! I love the reindeer.
Those reindeer really put a smile on my face. The curving of the sentiment is brilliant.
These stamps are the cutest!!! The faces on the reindeer are the best!
Cute card. Love the prancing reindeer.
Super cute card!
Cute card!
I’m terrible at copic coloring. But your reindeer are adorable. Thanks so much for the tips
HaHaHa! It certainly is time to put your prance on! Love this whimsical card, Taheerah!
So very cute and sweet. I love such sketchy images and your card is pure fun. Clearly Besotted has really cool designs and I am sure the designers have some great inspiration in store!
Super fun card! Thanks for reminding me to keep it simple!
Your prancing reindeer are too much fun, Taheerah! Love the way you’ve coloured them to mirror their ‘style’! Actually, your work with Zigs has influenced me look at/use my Zigs in different ways…not everything needs to be perfectly shaded or seamlessly blended. Maybe Zigs and I can collaborate a bit better in the future! Thank you for showcasing CB products; I miss them!!
Hugs~c
So cute and bright! Love the reindeer!
Love the glowing noses! Merry Christmas!
Simple and cute!Very nice 🙂
Darling card reindeer are so fun
Such a joyful card!
How cute! And a company I didn’t know about before! I’m off to drool and shop at Clearly Besotted!
that is a super cute card, ty!
What a fabulous idea for Christmas and a chance to win some goodies from my favourite stamp company ever. I love the reindeers and the colouring. Have yet to try zig markers. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
The red zig pen looks so perfectly the color of your ornament! Sweet card.
What a fun card!!
Those reindeer are precious! Oh what fun I would have with this set! Fun card! The coloring is great!
Your card is so adorable. thank you so much for sharing
What a fun whimsical card. Love the reindeer and their colorful antics!
Such an adorable card…love the stamp set that you used!
Great card! Love the scene.
This reindeer card is so cute!
Adorable card.
I do love Clearly Besotted stamps. Your prancing reindeer card is full of fun and joy, as a Christmas card should be. Lovely!
Awesome card. Love the reindeers.
Oh what fun these reindeer are! Darling card!
Love the cards!
oh my gosh. I am i n love with these cute reindeer! Your card is just adorable.
such a cute card!
This is pretty and sweet!
How fun!
Darling scene. Love the way you loosely painted the elements….it’s perfect for this card!
I love these raindeer, this is super cute
This is adorable, and who doesn’t love to prance! I love Clearly Besotted. Peace to everyone and may you all find happiness in 2017
This is an absolutely adorable Christmas card which will bring out the smiles to everyone who receives this card. Love the dancing reindeers and the cute sentiment along with the great color technique.
This card is just so sweet.
Such a cute style with the prancing reindeer!
Very fancy prancing reindeer there, Taheerah! Merry Christmas – just one more sleep! Thanks for all the fun along the way! Will definitely be looking for this next year!
The curved sentiment is a real hit, that’s the wonderful thing about vinyl stamps they can be manipulated to add all kinds of interest, very cute card!
Great card. It makes me want to prance with the reindeer. After all, it is Christmas!
Adorable card!
ADORABLE!!!! I love the prancing reindeer!!!!
The reindeer on your card look like they are very happy to be having so much fun.
Very cute card!
Oh my goodness, your creation is too cute!!!