Hello everybody! And welcome to a very special day, kicking off a very special event!!
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 a couple of years ago 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 a quick video that explains how to find those special links!
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 1, shall we?!
I’ve got some of my very favourite designers lined up today to kick everything off! 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 Catherine Pooler! From her fun product collections, to her amazing online community, StampNation, and all the way to her *amazing* Stamp of Approval Collections AND beyond-awesome inks (seriously – they will change your stamping life!), Catherine is making massive waves in the industry – and she sure knows how to throw a party! I’m so happy to have her open the event this year!
Catherine Pooler is generously sponsoring a prize pack worth $100!! Is she super generous or what?! I insisted she included some of her *amazing* inks in that bundle of goodies too!
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 created this card using the awesome Holiday Mittens stamp set, stamping my panel using the Peppermint Scrub and Eucalyptus inks!
I stamped the snowflakes and edged the panel with gold ink, then stamped the sentiment with Icing On The Cake ink! This baby is great for mass producing!
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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so very beautiful card!
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Yay for the new advent calendar and all the guest and chances to win
and looking forward to seeing the beautiful cards you design this year
Thanks for doing this again
I am not too familiar with Catherine Pooler products, so I am off to explore! Love the mittens. Thanks.
The mittens look great!
That card is absolutely adorbs!
Such a cute card! How did I miss the first week? Now to catch up.
Pretty mittens.
What a fun way to celebrate the season! Love the hop with a twist!!
First I like your card today. I’m so glad you are doing this again this year. I’ve enjoyed the unique way you format each day so we have loads of inspiration and lots of ways to win great prizes. Thank you.
Love those mittens! The pattern gives them so much texture!
I love the new ink colors and you showcased them beautifully!
Love, love, love the mittens. Such a sweet little card!
Just happening upon the advent calendar! I must say I LOVE it!!
What an awesome idea. Thanks for giving so many chances to win. Maybe I’ll have better luck this time. Merry Christmas and God Bless You.
Really cute!! I love the texture of the knitted pattern –
LOVE this event Taheerah, and love your card above too! This is one of my favorite blog hops ever! TFS!
Very cute card! It looks very wintery and cozy. Can’t wait to see the 25 days of Christmas again this year!
Super cute card!
Sweet cosy winter card! And you advent calendar is such fun, thanks !
Love those mittens, super cute!
What fun! I just discovered your hop! Something to look forward to each day besides all the holiday decorating, wrapping, cooking, etc….;)
Your mitten card is adorable with its bright festive colors. Thanks for sharing AND putting all this together! Happy holidays!!!!
Wonderful card! LOVE the warm cozy mittens~so cute 🙂
I had so much fun doing the Advent calendar last year and I know I am going to love it this year too. The other really good thing is I can find new companies to support and to spend my money on, such as my money is. What I mean is I’m not a Kardashian but I love crafting and stamping and coloring and I love to support a small business, which I know a lot of you are. Also, I love finding new places to shop that I have never heard of before like some of them on here.
Your card with the mittens? It’s adorable and I have 2 pairs of knitted mittens. I have a Thyroid problem so my hands are always cold. I love my mittens and I love yours too.
Thanks for showing us your adorable card, for having this Advent Calendar hop and for Catherine Pooler for giving us a $100 gift card. When I win it, I will make sure I spend it wisely! LOL Yeah, like that’s going to happen! Who ever spends a $100 gift card wisely?
Those little knit mittens are adorable!!! OMG!
luv those mittens!
Just love these mittens! and the ink color? Just so lovely!
The mittens look real!! Adorable!!!
What a fun event you’ve planned! I love these mittens.
Love those mittens!
Love your mittens. I have to take mine off a lot to pick up after my dog, but that’s OK. He’s wonderful!
No mittens or snowflakes “Downunder” but we dream and sing “White Christmas” 🙂
Mittens stamp has a good textured impression and I like the choice of colours.
Navigating this mess is so confusing. I love the cards though.
Such a fun card! Happy Holidays!
Hooray for another year of your fab party! I love those mittens and the colors you chose! They look almost real!! Thanks for all your hard work in putting this together!
Hi Taheerah!! So good to see you doing this again! I know it takes a tremendous amount of time to coordinate everything to put this together and be crafty at the same time, all the while doing the normal everyday things!
I love your card and the mitten stamps really make a lovely background. They even look textured which is so cool!
I’m so excited for the advent calendar extravaganza b/c I enjoyed it so much last year.
The mittens add such a home-style feel to this card! Love it!
The Spa Inks from Catherine Pooler are gorgeous. Those colors make for cute mittens — it simply feels warm just looking at your cute card.
Love the colors!
Thanks! I’m glad you used a tutorial video about the doors–I totally didn’t understand how it all worked last year!
I love the colorful mittens are your adorable card!!
Oh wow a festive advent calender is a superb idea. It looks like it’s come together great. The companies that are giving away prizes is unbelievable. Thankyou so much for foing this im looking forwatd to the inspiration. Your mittens card is great fun. oes that sound?! Im looking forward to the 25 days of surprises, inspiration and prizes!! Thankyou. Xx
Love the mittens on your card, just adorable. Fun hop…
Your card is super adorable!!!
Love those mitens! Love the colors you used!
The mittens remind me of the ones I bought for my girls when they were little.
Very cute card
SO adorable with those sweet mittens. I really want to thank you because I know that hosting an event of this size is no small task, and I appreciate it more than a little comment can adequately express. Our crafting community is SO blessed to have people such as you to orchestrate these events. May God bless you and your family with a wonderful Christmas a happy new year. I feel so fortunate to be a part of the crafting community. SO much great inspiration!!
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
I love the background you’ve created on this card!! The green mitten looks 3D. So cute!
This is awesome! And a huge undertaking for you – thank you! Love those cute mittens!