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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Love your loose coloring on this fun card!
Super cute card. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cheers and happy new year
preety
Fantastic card, so cute and lively! I love the colors.
Awhhh, these guys are so darling. Love the scene and the very loose coloring. Fun packed on white card. Love it!
Such a fun, cute card!
I love the simplicity of this and it is so cute. Thanks again for all of this work. I learned sooo much and found so many great new products, and all from my flu sick bed. Happy new year!
This card made me chuckle. Who doesn’t love prancing reindeers? Thanks
Love this! Love the simplicity, the colors, the design. So much fun!
Heee, I love your fun wintry scene 🙂
Cute card! Adorable reindeers! Fantastic colouring! ?
This just made me smile very cute.
Super, super cute and fun card! Love the reindeer
I love your sweet reindeer card! Clearly Besotted make such fun stamps!
Another EEK from me! Soooo cute!!!!! I’m in love with that stamp set (but alas, I see it’s already out of stock ?). And it’s all because of you lol! Again, I love your soft coloring. So glad you are enjoying your Zigs. I’m off to see the rest of the offerings 🙂
Adorable! love how whimsical this is.
OMGEE such fun and whimsy in the scene you created! Love this!
Just fantastic, Taheerah!! I love this card and the reindeer prancing along (so aptly named, btw!). Especially adore the reindeer flying through the air too! Your watercoloring is just perfect too – it adds to the soft winter scene you’ve created. Thank you for the awesome blog hops you have created this month w/your fantastic Advent Extravaganza!
I love those happy little reindeer! That are so darn cute!
Absolutely adorable reindeer!!! Great card!!!
Those little prancing deer couldn’t be cuter. Thanks for a wonderful 25 days of fun and craft ideas!
I haven’t heard of this company before but if their stamps are as cute as this, I’m in!! This cute card just makes my heart leap with joy!!
So cute! What a sweet and fun scene!
Your deer card is so adorable! I love it!!
Love the happy feeling of him flying through the air and the matching curve in the sentiment! Of all the sponsors, this is the only one I have yet to add to my collection. Now an even longer wishlist!!
So cute and fun. Love it.
So so cute. I am inspired ever day by all of these terrific cards.
Adorable prancing reindeer!
So fun & whimsical!
Another sweet card! Those reindeer are so sweet!!
Your reindeer card is super adorable! I love how you made the background scene.
Such a cute card. What a fun stamp set.
DebbieC
Those reindeer are so cute!
Love the reindeers on your card – super cute.
This Christmas hop is so much fun! I get to discover new places to shop (bad for me, good for them! LOL) and I discover new card techniques. A win/win for everybody!
Your card is so cute! It looks like the reindeer’s noses are glowing. Shades of Rudolph! LOL I love how they are prancing and the trees and the hills and the whole card! I especially love how you slanted the words and didn’t put them on straight. Great card! Love reindeer!
This is really cute! Love those little reindeer!
I thought I had commented on this one. Love the cute reindeer prancing on the card.
I love that you draw in the missing pieces on your cards. You truly make stamps work for you! This card is just so cute! Thanks for the inspiration! Prance!
Such cute little reindeer! Very sweet card.
I collect reindeer so your card made me squeal with delight! I love it!
This is such an adorable card!
This card is so sweet. Loving the fun reindeer.
I like the simplicity of your card.
Such a sweet card. Love the whimsical feel of this one.
Love this scene and those reindeer are crazy-cute! Well done.
How fun!
Eeek! Can’t believe how adorable these prancing reindeer are! Loving the introduction to all these fun companies and your beautiful card shares.
What a fun card. It mimics the fun of a kid’s Christmas.
Your card is so cute! I love the simple coloring.
Those reindeer are a hoot!
What a cute card. Love the curved sentiment. Thank you for sharing.