Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 16 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 16, 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 SugarPea Designs! With a great mix of cute and graphic, SugarPea Designs have something for everyone! And their owner, my friend Wendy, is such an awesome lady too! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
SugarPea Designs 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:
I love the watercoloured look of those pine branches! Very festive!
I used the Pinecone Greetings set and a couple of Distress Inks to stamp the pine branches. I spritzed the stamps each time to help the colour spread, and used a brush with some extra water as well to help some of the colour along its way!
Once I had dried the branches with my heat gun I stamped the pinecones themselves, splattered on some mist, then added the sentiment! This one just screams ‘Classic Christmas’ to me!
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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Another fantastic card – got to love Christmas foliage!
Wow, awesome card, you are so creative
That’s an incredible design !
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Beautiful, gorgeous image – the embossing and sponges effect together, gorgeous
This card is so beautiful! The colors are perfect and the pine cones look so real!!
I love this technique, but is always terrifies me to do it. Yours turned out beautifully.
This is a terrific design for reproducing for lots of Christmas cards like some of us make every year.
Fantastic. Love the watercoloring on this card
I hadn’t heard of this company, glad I have now!
Fabulous card! Love these stamps- I was not familiar with sugarpea designs.
A very classic card indeed. I am off to see what else is behind the door since this a fairly new company to me.
Love the card.
Beautiful Card!
Beautiful card! Love the green so pretty and festive.
SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)
What a pretty, classic holiday card! Love the watercolor branches!
This is a very beautifully made card. Love it!
Great card. It does look like classic Christmas to me too.
OH WOW!!! I absolutely love this card!! It looks like it has so much texture!!!
Reminds me of romance on a winter’s night!! Such a beautifull pinecone and bough artist tapestry!
Beautiful vintage effect on this card. Have to try spritzing with water before stamping. Thanks for the inspiration.
what a lovely card! Great background!!!
One of my favorites of your many awesome cards!! Stunning!
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing. ?
This card is pure class! Love it!
Beautiful card!
Beautiful background!
I love the pine boughs.
Gorgeous card. I love the pinecones
I love how you did the pine tree.
Sugar Pea Designs have some lovely stamps, your watercoloured card is lovely.
Love your technique on this card which makes the pine boughs so realistic! I am going to have to get this stamp.
Oh, this card is just beautiful! I love the misty look of those pine branches!
Love the watercolor look of the card
so realistic!
Beautiful card. The pine branches look gorgeous!