Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 3!

By Taheerah | 3rd December 2016 | 303 Comments

Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 3 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!

In case you missed Day 2, click here!
In case you missed Day 1, 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!

 
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 3, 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 CAS-ual Fridays Stamps! Perfect for CAS cards and much more, CAS-ual Fridays have such a fun, sassy style, with lots of clever designs thrown in for good measure! Not only that, but my sweet friend Michele is one of the kindest in the business! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year! 

CAS-ual Fridays 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! And that’s not all – Michele is offering an exclusive discount code for all my awesome blog visitors! Use the code advent2016 for a fantastic 20% off all in stock products, including sale products, from now through to 31st December!

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:

Believe Sleigh Card by Taheerah Atchia

Vintage meets modern meets glitz meets wow! That’s how I’d describe this one!

Believe Sleigh Card by Taheerah Atchia

I created my background patterned paper by stamping images and a sentiment from the Sleighride set and the Christmas Sparkle set! I added  a layer of vellum on top stamped with lots of dots to create a bokeh effect – then it was time for that magnificent sleigh!! Using the stamps from Sleighride and a bit of masking, I was able to heat emboss different patterns from the Starlequin stamp set, as well as the outline of the sleigh, using different colours of embossing powder – then watercoloured over the body using Distress inks and Perfect Pearls Mist and Glimmer Mist!

Believe Sleigh Card by Taheerah Atchia

Just look at that dimension, shimmer and shine! I used the string die cut from the Ornament Tag Die set to add a flourish under my sentiment, which is a die by Lil’ Inker Designs. A real jingle bell, threaded onto the string die cut, finishes things perfectly!

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 CAS-ual Fridays Stamps 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 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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303 thoughts on “Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 3!”

  1. Learning more ways to use the supplies I do have and learning about fun new ones and how to use them. Love this idea with sleigh.

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  9. The word Believe is so important! I love the cutout. This might be only the 3rd day, but oh, the ideas! So much fun!

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  12. What a beautiful card! The background words are graphic, but the sleigh is elegant…love the contrast. And the little jingle bell is the perfect touch!

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  14. Love the word believe on this gorgeous card because yes I believe in the magic of Christmas! Taheerah your blog hop is like Christmas morning each day. I carefully click on each gift to reveal the surprise guest artist and marvel at their creation all the while the excitement is building to finally see your creation, it’s soooo exciting. Have a most lovely day. Cheers Donna Z 🙂

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  16. Casual Fridays has some wonderful stamps. The ideas for all were beautiful, but my favorite is Laurel Beards pastels and words. It POPS right out at you. Hope to try out some Casual Fridays products. Thanks for putting this Advent calendar together. As I said before it is so much better than candy. Since I can’t eat chocolate I will create.

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  22. Taheerah, Love this sleigh card. I so much enjoy following this advent calendar fun. It’s amazing how many wonderfully talented crafters there are that are so willing to share their talent and ideas. Thank you again for taking the time to put together such a fun “advent”ure.

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  31. Such a rich looking card! So clever the way you have combined so many different elements, yet the compliment each other rather than compete with each other.

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  41. Wow your card is stunning, all the details you added to the sleigh are gorgeous and I love the big ‘believe’ such beautiful script, really amazing card!!!

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  42. Beautiful!! Love everything about this card. So different and yet it’s not. It’s a little bit of everything. I love it!!

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  48. I have that sled and I’m glad to get more ideas for
    using it. Love the vellum and all the gold.
    thanks for sharing.

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