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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Your color choice allows the poinsettia to stand out even without the typical red coloring. A very nice card indeed.
Your card is stunning! I just love the colors you used–so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!
Wow this is a stunning card, love your design! The addition of gold is fantastic!
Love your card. Love the watercolor effect you achieved and the font of the merry Christmas dies.
Very pretty. You have achieved such a striking effect with using the distress inks to make a watercolor effect
Sammibug in Ohio
This card is beautiful. I love the washed effect of water coloring and the colors are perfect.
very beautiful colors.
Whimsical and vintage all at once! Lovely.
LOVELY! 😉
I do love both poinsettias and pinecones… having them together is superb!
Beautiful card. Great poinsettia stamp. Thank you for sharing xoxo Carol W. workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com
Gorgeous card! Beautiful combination of colors and images!!!
i love how you add watercolor! the pine cones are so cool along the edges!! you rock!
Love the card – – – I need to CASE and stamp images to create a frame for the sentiment in the middle. Simple idea – but you made it look fabulous.
Gorgeous card! Really enjoying the extravaganza! ?
Woot! I just purchased this stamp set and now have another wonderful design to use with it! Love the soft colors you used to build the frame…..organic is such a lovely way to describe it.
the font of that sentiment is lovely!
Lovely card with not-too-bold image vs. coloring!
Stunning!!!!
When I looked at your card I thought, oh she used water colors. Cool! Then I read what you wrote and I saw you did use water colors. I’m getting good at telling what people used to make their cards. I love water colors. My favorites are LuminArte water colors. I love the colors you used and how you embossed Merry Christmas. I love how you aren’t afraid to say Merry Christmas either. I say it a lot! Love this card!
Wow this is so Feminine and pretty!
Love this card. Inspires me to try to create a similar one!
Simply beautiful!
Gorgeous card. I’ve just discovered them recently. Their layered stamps are amazing. Thanks for chance to win
Very Pretty Card
Taheerah your card is so pretty!! I love the distress inks you used here!! The colors are just stunning ?
Wow, this is a truly gorgeous card. Love the script greeting in the gold embossing as well as the very delicate poinsettia. Beautiful!
Great card! Love the gold on it!
Once again I’m loving the softness you’ve chosen for your card. It plays so nicely with the gold embossing. Very pretty!
Another grand slam for the advent – so much talent out there! Thank you Taheerah for doing this!
Altenew here I come again (I haven’t even played with my first shipment that recently arrived – trying to be a good girl & get Christmas cards finished first)!
Beautiful card, love your floral frame.
Wonderful card!
A lovely floral card, with that soft look. Very sweet!
Gorgeous card, and I love how you have the doors open just like an advent calendar, so fun.
beautiful
Beautiful
Simply beautiful! Altenew is one of my favorite companies, too and I am eager to see what the other designers have done today!
Really love how elegant this designer is and enjoying you featuring so many designers
Your card is so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing
A very pretty card. I like the muted colored poinsettias..
What a beautiful card! Love the watercolor look!
I am a huge fan of Altenew! The card that you made with their stamp set is very beautiful! The word dies from The Ton are perfect for a Christmas greeting!
lovely card. . . .
Another beautiful card, Taheerah!
Love the card…so pretty. Great idea for a blog hop, thanks
I just got that stamp set and I love the loose watercoloring you did with it.
Wow – I love this – the scripty greeting taking centre stage amongst the gorgeous flowers is perfect. I love that font and your flower border is like art 😀
Really beautiful card…love the soft colours. Cheers.
I love the nontraditional colors used for this card.
Beautiful card! Just ordered this stamp set few days ago and now I’m waiting nervously for the mail to come.
Love the light colors around the edges with the poinsettias leaving the middle white for the message to really show. Thank you for sharing.