Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 13 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
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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 13, 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 Concord & 9th! One of the newer kids on the block, Concord & 9th are near-famous for their calligraphy alphabet stamps! But that’s not the only tool in their box! They have an awesome array of very cleverly designed stamps and dies, and have such a unique take on bringing modernity to the traditional! Concord & 9th are headed up by the dynamic duo of Angie and Greg, who are just simply awesome people! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Concord & 9th 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:
*sigh* I’m swooning over this one! It has that high-end, Rifle Paper Co. stationery feel to it that I just *love*.
I used the Barnwood Background and Blooms Fill-In sets to create my background. Using the kissing technique, I stamped the woodgrain image onto the Blooms Fill In background stamp, before stamping that onto my card. I repeat stamped this a few times, to build up the intensity of colour I wanted, then stamped the Blooms Fill-In background on its own with a lighter colour to add to the base colour of the wood. The results are so spectacular!
I used the smaller companion stamps to add colour to the flowers and leaves. The sentiment is from the Ornamental set. I firstly stamped in black but didn’t like that. So then I heat embossed it with white embossing powder directly on top. Didn’t like that either, so heat embossed directly on top of that with black embossing powder. And yes, it did work out just fine!!
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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What a pretty card! Another stamp set that I own but haven’t inked yet! I must rectify that very soon 🙂
Love the color combo and the kissing technique used on your great holiday card. So glad you were able to change the color of your sentiment without ruining your card.
Fantastic inspiration for us, and I love that textured background.
This is very elegant and beautiful. Love the colors!
We can always count on you to combine techniques , colors and stamping methods to reveal another terrific card. Thanks again for engineering this tremendous hop for us.
Sweet and elegant card!
Beautiful card!
gorgeous! I am quite smitten with everything C&9th does and your card is lovely!
Love the texture to the background and the color choices….matches your blog!
Beautiful Card!
SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! I just ADORE this Set!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)
Great card.
I love your cards!!!
You come up with a beautiful design everyday. I have trouble coming up with just one. Thank you for sharing your creativity.
That background is just amazing! I love this stamp set and you have given it a totally different look!
Beautiful holiday card! I love how you used one of my favorite new stamps (Barnwood) to kiss the woodgrain background! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your card. At first I couldn’t tell that a was a wood background. The flowers are pretty.
Thanks for the reminder about the “kiss” technique! What a beautiful card!!!!
Amazing background technique and love the soft colors of the flowers!! A romantic feel to it!! Lovely!
OH WOW!!!! So breathtakingly beautiful!!!!
A very sophisticated look.
Your card came out beautiful! I love rhe barnwood background stamp.
That is an amazing card!
This card is stunning. I wish you had recorded a video of its creation. The colours are soft and elegant. I just love this card.
Beautiful color combo!
Your card is Gorgeous!
Gorgeous Taheera! This is one of my favorite new sets~
very elegant
Lovely color palette. Simply gorgeous!
I agree…this is high end.
This is just gorgeous.
Beautiful blooms! Love the color scheme on this one, Taheerah!