Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 6 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
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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 6, 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 Altenew! Run by two of my dear friends, Tasnim and Jen, Altenew’s designs instantly win you over with their assortment of stunning florals, bold graphics, and much more! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Altenew are generously sponsoring a $30 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 really love the large scale of the images in the Poinsettia & Pine stamp set and wanted to do something a bit different with it for this card! I stamped the images with Distress Inks to create a frame, then watercoloured over them with a little more Distress Inks to soften them and add some colour. I wasn’t going for an even look (both in terms of symmetry of the frame, or the watercolouring) so that it felt more ‘organic’.
I spritzed and watercoloured a little with some Perfect Pearls Mist too for some extra shimmer! To finish I die cut the sentiments using a die set from The Ton, heat embossed them with gold glitter embossing powder, then adhered them in place!
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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Love the dimension you achieved on that gorgeous sentiment!
WOW! So pretty and delicate. I never tire of poinsettias at this time of year.
Absolutely gorgeous. Love the artsy feel of this design.
Oh yes! I love these Christmas colors.So very nice.
Love this card, Taheerah!
Beautiful card. Love it.
Beautiful and colourful card, love the background. Great shimmer and the Altanew stamps are lovely as always.
I really like the “organic” look you were creating. It works beautifully. I also love the sentiment with the embossing.
Love how you framed the sentiment, so soft and pretty!
Absolutely gorgeous card!!
As a serious Altenew addict I really love your card. The soft watercolouring with the gold embossing is beautiful.
Gorgeous, Taheerah! You’ve accomplished your goal: outstanding organic results with the images, distress inks, soft water-colouring and dusting of gold! I’m trying to figure out why I have only one – yes, ONE – poinsettia in my stash…and I can’t even find that! And I love poinsettias, so this makes no sense! Off to check out this set from Altenew right after I scope out the destination dazzlers!
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Dreamy, soft and so very pretty, Taheerah … the touch of gold is gorgeous! Anita 🙂
Very pretty-and organic is a great word to describe it. Love the soft distress coloring!
Lovely card and the poinsettia background is perfect.
Beautiful card. Love the details in the poinsettia.
So pretty. Love how you used the distress inks. The die cut from The Ton is beautiful with your card.
Love the card and that you are using distress ink.
I love Altenew stamps and how you use them.
Wow, it is exciting! And some of those Altenew cards are amazing! I so need some of those stamps from today’s projects!
I really like the idea for the card. I will have to try something like that
Beautiful card. I love the layers.
Wonderful layered stamping on this pretty and festive card!
Your card is gorgeous, Taheerah, I love the soft colors and that beautiful stamp set is on my wish list at Altenew! 🙂
Very pretty, the gold is so elegant!
Thanks for the inspiration with today’s card
The softness of this card is lovely!
So much inspiration today! Now I really need that stamp set! Your card is beautiful–love the pink!
I love watercolor with a soft look and this card is just perfect. Great idea and the gold embossed sentiment is like the icing on the cake!
Beautiful! Love the gold with the pink.
Perfect! Love the soft colors. Thanks for sharing!
Simply gorgeouos! Love the look. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. 😀
Beautiful!!!! I simply love your Poinsettias!!
Beautiful.
Such a pretty card and this advent hop is so much fun. Such talented people!
Love the beautiful soft look!!
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Very beautiful card!
Love these soft colors.
Love the watercolor look!
super lovely card! love the airy feel
Beautiful poinsettia card, love the Perfect Pearl shimmer, so soft and pretty with these Altenew images, one of my favorite stamp sets. Love these daily secret door inspirations, so fun and festive during the sometimes hectic days.
Your card is beautiful and is very calming with the colors being so soft. Gotta keep working on my water coloring.
Oh my goodness. This is one of the loveliest cards I have seen. It really speaks to me! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
Nice card!I love the embossing!tfs
The watercolour effect is lovely: soft and dreamy.
Home made backgrounds really make the différence ! Your card is really beautiful.
What a lovely card. I’ve been eyeing the poinsettia and pine stamp from Altenew. If I win I know believe that is what I use the gift card for.
This is such a pretty card!
Great card!
Very artistic card … using stamps from one of my favourite companies!