Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 18 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 18, 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 The Stamp Market! A new kid on the block, this exciting company have the most perfect modern designs, especially perfect for lovers of a CAS style, but versatile enough to be used in a multitude of ways! They are headed up by my awesome talented friend Amy Yingling, who is just as amazing as the products she designs! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
The Stamp Market 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:
After having gone through several iterations of this card, I am so happy with the bright, almost jewel-like tones of this offering! Who says you have to stick to just a few colours?!
I stamped the background of trees using every single image stamp from the Tiny Trees set. This little 3×4 limited edition may be small but it certainly packs a punch! My Catherine Pooler inks made stamping this a breeze!
I stamped the NOEL sentiment from the Holiday Cheer set (another limited edition beauty!) with Versafine then drew a border around it using a pen. Simple yet stunning!
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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Oh. I love this card design. So colorful and cheery and still Christmas! Lovely.
Love your card! Love the untraditional colors! The trees are so fun and funky!
Love this cute card
with all the trees
and colors! I’m
having fun on
the daily hops.
Carla from Utah
Great card! I love the vibrant colors on this card.
Forgot to mention that I made an account for The Stamp Market but there’s no option to leave a comment on thier site. Hope that doesnt exclude me from the drawing
Love the rainbow trees – very colourful and cheering!
So darn cute! I just love your use of non-traditional colors for Christmas!
Love the colors!
Very interesting colors for this card.
So bright and pretty–love the colors!
Fantastic card! Love the colors and the fun style!
What a fun card you have created.
Love the island colors in your tiny forest. The box around the NOEL creates the perfect frame to offset your sentiment
How fun – love all the different colored trees.
Love your color choices. It’s been gloomy here today so I enjoyed seeing a pretty, bright card.
As always such a beautiful card. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing…
Whoa. Very cool.
Ooh! Love this card. Love that you used Catherine Pooler inks, they are so awesome. Thanks so much Taheerah!
Fun and colourful. Love nontraditional colours.
I love your card and those beautiful colors! The trees look awesome. Off to check out The Stamp Market!!
Oh, my goodness what adorable trees! Love the vibrant colors and the boxed Noel.
Super cute card!
Love all the different colored trees a fun card.
Beautiful card and background!
Colorful happy card! I just had to comment on the Merry font for Stamp Market sample. Love it! They don’t have comments available but I need to check out their stamps now. Thanks!
What a fun tree card! I too have used NOEL placed like you did and wondered if that was OK to do. Don’t want to offend anyone…
Like the Fresh look of the graphic trees.
Love your fun card!
Pretty Christmas card with a modern feel….I love it! 🙂 Happy holidays!
Wonderful and color-full.
Taheerah, this has been such fun and the introduction to new companies such a bonus. I so liked the little trees in those yummy colors.
i love learning about new companies!
I would LOVE to see a real forest in these colors! Thanks for introducing me to another new company!
Love your use of non traditional colours! So bright and cheerful!
A bright and colorful, cheery card.
What a fresh, lively, original Christmas card !
Thank you for another day full of inspiration !
Leaving a comment here for The Stamp Market : the wrapping paper and tag are great, just as the little card and envelop liner ! Thank you for sponsoring the Calendar !
Your card is so adorable! I love the bright & happy colors.
Super cute! Love the colors!
fun graphic card! couldn’t figure out how to leave a comment at the Stamp Market post, but their color design was so homey and classic!
I love this card. The trees and the colors you used are great.
So cute with this colorful variety of trees.
Super sweet card! Love the colorful trees!
Such a cool, fun and graphic card! I love it!
Love the multi colored trees here.
I love this card! Love the colors, how simple but not it is! Really beautiful.
Such an adorable card!! Love it!!
Usually not a fan on non traditional colors I really love this card. So cheerful.
Oh I love the neon colors of those fun trees!
So cute! I could not leave a comment on the Stamp Market blog.
This is awesome! I love all the colors that you used on this card.