Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 6 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 5, click here!
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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 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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Very pretty card!
Love the poinsettia. Loving all the creations I see.
Great card. I really like the loose watercolouring. I’m a massive fan of the gorgeous Altenew stamp range.
sooo pretty! love the soft colors!
Lovely card, loving that gold.
Awesome card. Love poinsettias. Thank you for sharing.
Another beautiful card! I love the au naturel look of the card and how it frames the sentiment- which is gorgeous in the gold glitter ep! I’m really enjoying the extravaganza.
Gorgeous card!
Beautiful and festive card! It is fun to see where we visit each day!!
Lovely card! The soft and organic frame for the sentiment is gorgeous, mission accomplished.
I love the watercolor look. It gives each petal its own look instead of each one exactly like the other. Very pretty. Thank you for sharing.
A beautiful pastel version for Christmas – wonderful coloring!
What a lovely card!
I like your card and thank you so much for doing this again. It’s so fun to look forward to every evening when I can sit down. This year I feel it flows better but I can’t tell you why. Sorry.
Your card is gorgeous!
Beautiful! The poinsettia is gorgeous, and love that watercoloring!
Lovely card.
Beautiful card!! Love the poinsettias!! Beautiful colors, too.
Great card, love the colors. I have to try this one.
really like the soft watercolor effect. Really loving the hop so far!!!
What a lovely card! I love the soft colors & beautiful design!
I love the watercolor technique. Also perfect for mailing!
Beautiful card!
I love your soft and pretty card! Wonderful color choices!
Beautiful card! Thanks for these blog hops!!
Another gorgeous card. I can’t believe that I don’t already have that stamp set! So much inspiration today – and you are costing me a fortune young lady!
Another beautiful card.
Beautiful card love the gold pine cones
not what I was expecting. Very nice.
Altenew designs are always a favorite! Gorgeous card! Love the poinsettias, greenery and pinecones!
Love how you made a frame around the merry Christmas .
love this series, love this card! you can’t go wrong with a sparkly poinsettia!
Merry Christmas!
This is such a beautiful card. The colors are so warming.
Lovely card Taheerah. The ‘muted’ images look wonderful framing the heat embossed greeting. I love Altanew images!
Love the card and the stamp set! Beautiful colors and creative composition!
Very pretty Taheerah, love the water colour with the gold sentiment. Very elegant combo!
Another pretty card.
Wonderful design and colors and GLITTERED WORDS! So pretty!
Thank you for ‘bringing back’ the Advent Calendar. We had one when my children were small, so it was a nice tradition for us.
Yours is great fun!
Beautiful card!
Pink and gold together are gorgeous!
Oh, how beautiful! Love the accent of gold.
Gorgeous card! Love the colors!
Love your beautiful card.
Love everything about this advent calendar extravaganza. So much fun!!!!
I love the bold stamps in this set as well. Beautiful border card and the watercoloring is yummy!
All the cards today on day 6 have not disappointed. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!!!
Lovely card–I love Altenew florals!
Oh, my. I could play all day with that stamp set. How much fun could you have with one stamp set and some different inks and mediums. I can think of at least 10 designs just involving changing up colors. Thanks for your very lovely version.
Beautiful card! Nikki
I think the peony was my favorite from today. thanks as always for sharing.