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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Fun mistletoe card!
Cute card!
Those foxes are so cute cuddled up like that under the mistletoe.
Your card is the sweetest ! I love these cute foxes so much !
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Oh, the kissing foxes under the mistletoe are adorable. Great card, Taheerah!
So adorable and I love the sentiment 🙂
I have enjoyed all the little fox images in the crafting world lately. And these are about the cutest ones I have seen..great card!
I love the foxes so much. Now I think I need to get them out and color them today. 🙂
This card is super cute and adorable!
Such a sweet card. Thank you for sharing.
The Foxy couple stamp is adorable. The card is terrific.
what a cute foxy couple!
Great card. I really need that fox couple in my life, so cute.
Lovely card! Like the soft sky you created as a background.
What a cute card!
Adorable card! Love the stamp and sentiment!
Awww…it is such a sweet card. So lovely and adorable.
Oh, this is so cute. Love this card!
Aww! My heart just melted when I saw your card! The scene you created is just too precious for words. The foxes are beautifully colored and I love the little sprig of mistletoe you added. Plus, the background is just dreamy with the softly blended inks and snow. Winter perfection!!
Each year the Advent Extravaganza gets better and better! Thank you! 🙂
Such sweet little foxes!
Cute card.
Yep! I said it! Aww! So cute!
Super cute card today. Love this cozy couple. Thanks for the inspiration.
This is an adorable card! I love it. Thank you for sharing.
These foxes are adorable and I love the blue. So cute.
What an adorable, sweet card! Love the cute foxes and the wonderful blue, snowy background.
Your card is lovely, love the pale blue background with the white embossed snow.
Adorable Card!
Love the foxes!
SQUEAL!! SUPER SWEET!! =)
Oh I love those sweet critters!
Just too cute! Love the adorable Neat and Tangled stamps. They are always so sweet.
So adorable and I just love the color of your foxes!!
Great CAS design, use of color, texture, detail featuring cute and adorable critters in Loving Embrace. Mkaes a Great First Christimas Newlywed holiday card. Well done!
These two lovie-dovies are so sweet and I love the soft background you did for them!
Cute little foxy couple! Love your coloring and composition?
These 2 foxes are so adorable and they are under the mistletoe. They look like they are so in love! I love the way you colored this and how cute they look. That’s one stamp I don’t have, foxes. I’m going to have to think about that one for when I win. Thank you for showing us your adorable card and for giving us the chance to win something. I have a bunch of Neat & Tangled stamps and I love them!
Cute card! The foxes are adorable and the colors are perfect!
Such a precious card. Love your soft background colors
Such a sweet card!
So sweet. Hug and then a kiss maybe? Lovely soft background
Gorgeous card! Those foxes are so cute! Thanks for sharing. ?
Oh my gosh, these little foxes are adorable and you colored them perfectly