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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As someone who loves colour, this card really appealed to me.
Love all the colors and different tree shapes on this card. I could not comment on The Stamp Market post. The tags were very appealing.
Lovely card!!! ?
Great card! Love the color combination used!
Love the variety both in trees and colors! WooHoo!
Definitely small but very mighty. Love the color and whimsy.
Loving the neon and the patterned paper you created with those trees!
Interesting card.
Beautiful Card!
Ohh love this card and all the colorful trees! So pretty and fun!
I would have never thought to have chosen these bright colors for a holiday card. Thanks for showing me that it is okay to go outside the traditional Red/Green holiday color scheme. I love your card!.
SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! I just ADORE the BRIGHT Colors!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)
I love the bright colors with the contemporary look of the trees and sentiment!
Love that stamp set and your vibrant colors. Cute card.
Beautiful cheery colours on this card. Thanks for the inspiration.
What an amazing fun card! One of the best parts about a mega event like this is discovering new companies. Thank you for introducing me to The Stamp Market. Love their gorgeous designs.
Very lovely card!!
Love the buffalo plaid CAS design, use of color on kraft cardstock. Very Pretty and “non-traditional”…Love It!
Such a fun clean and simple card. Fantastic colors!
I so love the look of various styles of trees and colors. Delightful
Nice colorful, modern non traditional holiday creative work of art. Love the design and colors chosen to create this CAS card.
Love this card!! Love the trees and the COLORS!! So cute!
Such a delightful mix of happy colors for the holiday!
Cute! Cute! I love the colors and the overall stamping. An unexpected surprise for a Christmas card!
Gorgeous card! I love how colourful it is! Thanks for sharing. ?
Enjoyed the different colours for your trees and the great Noel sentimeny.
Love the beautiful color palette!
I loved it so much I pinned it to my Christmas cards board!
Love the different colored trees! beautiful!
This is a totally new company to me! Love your adorable rainbow of trees and there are so many of them!!! Great idea to make is so clean and let the bright images to all the talking!! Just love it! Am off to see all the fun from this new “kid on the block” and later to shop!
This is too cute and looks easy to mass produce. Since I STILL haven’t started my cards (family health emergencies have eaten up my crafting time), I might actually be able to get some of these done today and out. Thanks!
Another new company with which to peruse at my leisure and drool over and maybe make a purchase if I don’t win but I expect I will? LOL I love your card, and you are like me. Who says flowers can’t be any color I want and have glitter and designs and anything my little old heart desires? Not me and not you either with your trees.I love all the colors especially my favorite color in the whole wide world, yellow. You can’t have to much yellow I always say. When I win, I want this stamp set because it’s not just for Christmas. Trees are for anytime of the year not just Christmas.
Thanks for showing us your unusual and colorful card and for giving us the chance to win something. I love doing this and I am off to see the next new and unusual card on this unusual hop.
Super cute, love those colorful trees!
If you lived through the 60s you might say it’s Mod, but probably Retro is the more trendy word now. Whatever you call it, it’s very cool!
So bright and happy! Love it!
What a. colorful card!
i love all the different colored trees. Very inspiring!
Such a fun and fresh card with the non traditional colors
I adore the background you created and the boxed sentiment.
Great graphic card. The colours you chose are fabulous!
What cute tree stamps. A very colorful card.
Love the unexpected colors & cute background!
Love the vibrant, modern look of this card.
Such pretty Christmas trees – they make me smile!
OH! I love this card – love the way you did the background with all the colorful trees – it’s so classy looking!
I absolutely love your stamped background! The colors are so beautiful, and the trees are so fun and whimsical!
Beautiful and vibrant – love the design
love the bright colors!
How bright and cheery
Fabulous card Taheerah! Thanks again for this fabulous event!