Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 15 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 15, 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 Lawn Fawn! The very epitome of cute and adorable, Lawn Fawn have been rocking my world for years with their sweet designs and even sweeter owner, Kelly Marie! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Lawn Fawn 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:
Isn’t this just the cutest?! I love those adorable bears!
The bears, snowflakes and sentiment are all from the Beary Happy Holidays. I used some simple masking to extend the size of the ice the bears are skating on and to allow them to be skating on it!
I heat embossed the snowflakes and sentiment (the snowflakes are stamped in grey then heat embossed with a sparkly clear embossing powder), and watercoloured my scene using Zig Clean Color Brush Markers, mixing the colours with a little mist. Simple but sweet, and beautiful!
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 skating bears! Adorable!
Hehehe! So adorable!
Adorable card!
that is just too adorable!
Super cute card. I love Lawn Fawn critters. They always bring a smile
So sweet. These bears are a match made in heaven
Very sweet scene with those cute bears.
Those skating bears are so cute!
What an adorable card – Lawn Fawn critters rock – love how you did the snowflake background too! TFS!
so simple yet so cute – love the scene
Oh Lawn Fawn, how I do adore your stamps! So cute!
So cute.
Such a happy, joyful scene. I love using polar bears on cards. They’re usually so playful. Thanks again for everything!
I agree – so cute. You absolutely needed to make the floating ice large enough to have the two bears doing their choreographed dance number.
Super adorable card!
Super cute..love the happy scene..
So cute! I love those little bears.
Those bears are too cute! It’s a must have stamp set from Lawn Fawn. One of my favorite stamp companies! ♥
Such soft fun colors!
The bears are so cute
Gotta love Lawn Fawn!! So darn cute.
Lawn Fawn may still be my favorite stamp company!! They have so many fabulous CHristmas sets!!
Just LOVE Lawn Fawn!!! So sweet…
Lawn Fawn has the cutest stamps! I’ve only thought of putting these two back to back for a spinner… I love that you put them side by side skating together!!
So cute!!
This is such a cute card!
Eeeek, such a cute card! I love it!
It’s great that there is a front and back to the bears. They look like they’re having fun skating together.
So cute. I would never had thought to use them this way.
awww it’s so cute!
Such a cute card:-)
Love your Ideas!
Super cute card…Love those bears..
Adorable! Such a happy card 🙂
Oh my godness, those bears! How cute are they!
This design with these darling Lawn Fawn bears will surely delight young and old!! Love this card! It just makes me happy!!
Love it! This stamp set has been on my wishlist since it became available – think I might just have to grab it!
so festive!
What a sweet card! Love the bears. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀
Just adorable!
Cute card!
Your sweet bears look so cute surrounded by the snowflakes.
Such a cute card!!!
This is such a sweet card ! [email protected]
Lawn Fawn has something for everyone – these bears are too cute!
The skating bear is so adorable. Thanks for all the inspiration.
So sweet! Those little bears look just so happy.
Such a cute card, that set is on my wish list!
These polar bears are too darn cute. This card would make anyone smile. ?
Love those sweet bears!