Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 20 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 20, 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 Neat & Tangled! Yay! What can I say about this awesome company that I haven’t already said in a million blog posts?! Their designs are cute, fresh, trendy, and fun! I’ve loved every moment of my 3 years on the Neat & Tangled DT, and I can’t get enough of this wonderful company. I just *always* have fun when I create with these products! Neat & Tangled are headed up by my awesome friend Danielle, who is one of the sweetest ladies I know! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Neat & Tangled 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:
All together now… awww!! That has to be one of the cutest images I have ever seen!
I stamped the adorable foxy couple and mistletoe from the Merry Kisses set and coloured them with Copics, before fussy cutting both out. I added touches of shimmer to the mistletoe and green parts of the scarf using my Wink of Stella brush pen, and added some Nuvo Crystal Drops to the berries too!
I stamped and heat embossed the snowflake clusters from the Fa La Llama and Get Yeti sets onto my card base, then lightly blended a couple of Catherine Pooler inks over it to create my snowy background. I adhered my images using Pinflair Glue Gel for variable dimension. Some mist splatter and touches of Wink of Stella on the bases give this card some festive sparkle!
It’s not a party without a prize – and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Neat & Tangled so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it! Simply leave a comment on this post to enter! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from behind the door, and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Sunday 31st December to leave all your comments!
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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these little foxes are absolutely adorable!
Sweet card.
Love the togetherness.
Great coloring.
thanks for sharing.
Love the card. It is so cute! I can’t believe we’re on day 20 right now. This is fun and it’s been flying by!
Great card! Thank You for sharing.
Your foxes look so cuddly against your beautiful snowy background!
So sweet with this adorable fox couple.
Oooooooo! What a delightful card! I am totally loving this adorable image and am putting this set at the top of my wish list! I can’t believe it is day 20 already! So much inspiration each day and I have met a few new to me Stamp companies! Thank you for all the time you have put into this fun event!Merry Christmas ?
This is the sweetest Christmas card ever!!!!
What a cute little fox family snuggling under the mistletoe. Adorable card, Taheera! I hope you’re keeping warm and having a wonderful day. Thanks again for this special event!
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
You are so the queen of the amazing backgrounds!
The darling foxes just make your card. Don’t they look happy? Thank you for showing us them!
Neat & Tangled has been coming out with some of the CUTEST ciritters lately! Like the adorable foxes you used on your pretty card!
Just adore Neat ‘N Tangled!!! These little cuddly foxes are so cute!!! The mistletoe and the “Merry Kisses” sentiment are just perfection!! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing! Merry Christmas!!
Cute, cute, cute foxes! Love your coloring and “snow”
Awwww….is right! So cute! Your coloring is wonderful!
Your card is so adorable! I love the fox couple and snowy background 🙂
OMG – this is such a cute card. Love the softly coloured background, as well as the lovely, snuggly foxes!
Those foxes are adorable! One of my favourites!
Sweet card! Love that foxy couple and your pretty coloring!
Your little foxes, entwined in the scarf, snuggling under the mistletoe, in a landscape of gently falling snow, make my heart smile! Adorable and sweet to the nth degree!
Hugs~c
Awwwww – yup, the fox couple is indeed cute. You colored them really well – – i see the natural look of them.
Aww! Such a sweet card!
These two foxes are so adorable! I like that you paired them with the mistletoe. The soft snow background finishes out this card nicely!
This is adorable! I love how cute this looks!
Sweet card—and beautiful soft background.
Awww, that IS one of the cutest images EVER!!
Your card is gorgeous and super sweet, too.
your little foxy couple indeed are darling!
Awe…definitely an adorable card!
I love this stamp set and the card is amazing!
Awwww! Is right that is the cutest card ever. Love the beautiful background thanks for intermediate to this great company
Absolutely adorable little guys!! Thanks for sharing!
What cute foxes and what a darling scene.
ooh these two little guys are just darling 🙂
So sweet!!!! Those foxes are adorable!
Oh my!!! Too cute!!!
Ohhh! How sweet is that! What a darling little fox couple…love it. Cheers.
Really adorable and cute, love the sweet scene with Merry kisses!
My “new word” for this card today – darling!
Such an adorable card, I LOVE LOVE LOVE Neat and Tangled! Wow, every day I open the door of your calendar and think to myself “oh yes, I would love to win today’s prize…” But I can’t really expect to win all 25 of them, can I? 😉 Well, they’re all wonderful, so winning one (any) would be amazing by itself 🙂
Love the snowy background on the card and the adorable foxes and mistletoe – so cute!!
Super cute! I love it! 🙂
I love the Merry Kisses stamp… Those foxes are so adorable… I love your soft grey/blue background behind them…
Sweet image and sweet card. I especially like how you inked the background. Happy holidays.
Awww! Those foxes are simply adorable! So cute with the mistletoe!
Your card is adorable. I love those snowflake clusters & background shading! Most cute!
Adorable card with those snuggling foxes. As ever, your coloring is perfect.
Such an adorable card! Love it!♥♥♥
Such a sweet card!
Pretty card, love your coloring.
Oh my goodness this is such an adorable card! Love your coloring!