Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 5 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 4, click here!
In case you missed Day 3, click here!
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!
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 5, 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 The Ton! What can I say about this amazing company – they’re one of my favourites!! Their designs are so beautiful, unique and clever – I only wish my wallet would stretch to buying them all! And their owner, my dear friend Effie, is just the best! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
The Ton 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 have been swooning over the Poinsettia Garden stamp ever since it was released – I couldn’t wait to put it to use for today! I heat embossed it with gold glitter embossing powder then gently watercoloured some areas with Distress Ink.
I adhered some strips of shimmer cardstock over the panel to look like ribbon – then stamped that bow from the Grand Bows stamp set and added it over the top. Doesn’t it look so real?! Effie did a *fantastic* job designing this unique set!
I added a die cut tag which I stamped with the sentiment from the Holiday Confetti stamp set, and heat embossed some of the confetti onto it too! A little gold cord ties the tag to the ‘ribbon’ and then a bit of dimensional glue keeps everything nice and, well, dimensional!
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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This card is so adorable, it looks just like a beautifully wrapped present
Such lovely stamping to
make the background!
Awesome work.
Carla from Utah
What a stunning package! Love it. Today, again, you have introduced me to a new company…thank you!!
Beautiful creation! What a nice gift in the form of a card. That is a lovely poinsettia design and i love the gold embossing!
What a beautiful card!
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love how it looks like a present and I absolutely love the colors!!!
Fabulous idea. Looks like a real package. Love it.
Christmas is all about the best gift, Jesus, so your card is great…..and so pretty!!!
Your card is so gorgeous!
I am so happy to have found you thru the ton Facebook page!! Followed you on Instagram and joined your mailing list!! Love everything I see so far!! Wow you are very talented
Gorgeous “gift” card! I love it!
Very pretty card! I love how it looks like a present waiting to be opened.
That is a beautiful background and I love what you did with the gold then some pretty color! Another fabulous company… off to hop
Such a clever idea for a card…a “gift” of a card to give to all your family & friends. Wonderful striking design using that gorgeous poinsettia stamp!
Love this card! It looks so real. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win! 😀
I like the random pink water color on your background. I didn’t think I knew of The Ton but the bow steals the show, I believe on one of Jennifer McGuire’s videos. 🙂
I love this special blog hop!
Beautiful poinsettia!
Thanks for a fun hop looking behind all the doors!
Gah! This is GORGEOUS! I adore that bow! <3
This is BEAUTIFUL!
oh my gosh, that poinsettia stamp is beautiful! What a sweet card!
Beautiful card design! That background stamp does most of the work for you-it looks like actual wrapping paper here, how brilliant! I LOVE The Ton stamps and products, I too wish i could say “give me 1 of everything!”
I love The Ton stamps and I love poinsettias – so what’s not to love about your pretty card?! I’m so enjoying your advent calendar Taheerah – thank you so much for organising it all.
You put those amazing stamps from The Ton to perfect use. This is an absolutely stunning creation.
Love this – it’s gorgeous!
looks like a gift box!! So fun!
stunnung stamps from the Ton. love this fun design.
Such a lovely card!
Love the background on this card. Very pretty card.
Great card.
Adorable card! Love how it looks like a present. Great job!
Your card for day 5 is a great gift for us all. The stamp set you chose is really beautiful and the embossing of the flowers really made the pattern stand out. Great card!
Oh so pretty!!!!
Stunning card
Simply beautiful card. Nikki
beautiful card Taheerah! love the gold glitter embossing and the soft coloring for the background – and then the red ribbon is the perfect accent!!
Oh my, absolutely beautiful! Love!
Your present card is a spectacular creation! What a great idea for a card!! I might have to do something similar! Today’s leg of the hop is inspirational and fun like the other 4 days! So glad to be a part of the event! Thanks for making it a reality!
Really lovely card. I’ve been eyeing that bow set for quite a while!
This advent calendar event is really the coolest idea ever! And I also just love The Ton. Thank you & Merry Christmas!
Stunning card! Looks so real like a gift! Love that background stamp!
WOW!! This is such a great idea!! TFS.
I really thought it was a gift until I looked closer and read the description! I WANT those bows!!! (you DO realize these blog-hop things really get my “wanter” all stirred up, don’t you?) What a great card. Thanks so much!
An absolutely beautiful card! And I love, love, love your advent door–I feel like a kid again, clicking on the active elements! So fun! Thanks for the great source of inspiration and prizes, Taheerah. 🙂
Taheerah, this is stunning, that background is simply amazing! It truly does look like a packaged gift!
Making a card like a present is such a brilliant idea!
The background is just spectacular!
Oh so pretty! LOVE that background!
Fun!!! I love making cards look like gifts!!!!
Such a fun design Taheerah!