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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How clever! I love that it looks like a present. I am definitely going to try this. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful card! The background is simply stunning!
I really want to a background stamp from The Ton! Does Santa read these blogs I hope??!!
So many wonderful ideas!
I love the Ton! The embossed image is beautiful! I like you just did some spotlight fill in.
What a fantastic card, love the fact it’s a card that looks like a real present, very clever. The gold embossed background is just lovely. Have a most lovely day. Cheers Donna Z 🙂 PS loved today’s blog hop.
Beautiful background stamp–I love the gold embossing.
Wow! I keep learning about new companies with this event. Glad to know there are more companies out there. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely and elegant card!
Love these colors! So pretty, thank you.
So pretty! This looks like the perfect Christmas present! 🙂
Looks like a present from top view. If you’re head over heels on that Poinsettia background stamp, I’ve been adoring that Bow stamp set. I agree. Effie did an awesome job designing these stamps.
This is the first time I hear about the company The Ton and they have beautiful stamps and dies. It’s always good to learn about new companies out there.
This bow stamp is amazing!
Love the look of the gold with the pink. Would love to add this background stamp to my collection.
What a fabulous design. I love the background stamp and that gorgeous bow. I agree everything from the Ton is stunning.
such a pretty card, love the background!
Amazing card, thans for sharing!
Awesome card.. it looks like a real package. Love that Poinsettia background stamp. Thank you for sharing.
That is just so stunning!
What a clever idea. Such a pretty package. I’m really enjoying this blog hop format.
I love the Ton Stamos. High quality and it’s awesome to support and small business!
What a beautiful card! It looks like a gorgeous package that belongs under a glamorous tree. The bow stamps are amazingly realistic!
So pretty. I love making my own tags for Christmas.
I have never heard of THE TON but love what I see! Beautiful collage of images and the bow…too cool!
A present?!! So original! Thank you for sharing!
The card is beautiful/ Really enjoying the event, Thanks for doing this!
What a beautiful, creative idea.
Your card is the perfect “gift” card 😉
Taheerah you never fail to surprise me, a gift wrapped card wooow what a brilliant idea. Absolutely love the background stamp. Very elegant and original.
Loving the ‘wrapping paper’ for your gift. So pretty!
Adorable gift wrapped card!
Beautiful card!
Love the colors!
Very nice card idea! The bow from the Ton Stamps look so dimensional
This is just so pretty! Love the background.
Very elegant background. Looks like a gift you just don’t want to open because it is too pretty.
It would be nice to put a “gift”card inside the gift card!
So pretty. It would be cute holding a gift card like a present
Beautiful card!!!!
Such a beautiful card Taheerah! This and the holiday border are on my wishlist from Ton. Love your card.
Wonderful cards!
Lovely “gift” card!
Love your “wrapping paper” background. The bow is pretty too.
ahhh!!! It looks just like a real tree! AMAZING!
At first I thought this was an actual package. What a cute idea for a card….thanks so much for the inspiration….Happy Holidays!!!
Wonderful design & you’ve made me put that gorgeous stamp on my wishlist!
Such a beautiful card! I would never have thought that lightly water coloring certain areas would’ve turned out so pretty!
Oh, this hop today has many beauties!
Cute package…..