Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 22 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 22, 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 Ellen Hutson! What can I say about one of my most favourite companies, and people?! Ellen Hutson is another fantastic papercrafting store full of all your favourite supplies and brands, as well as an exclusive line of stamps and dies designed by pretty much my all-time favourite designer, Julie Ebersole! Ellen and her entire team are honestly the nicest bunch of people *ever* and Ellen herself is an absolute diamond of a person. I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Ellen Hutson 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:
From vintage yesterday to modern and minimal today! That’s how I roll!
I had so much fun with several of the Essentials by Ellen sets. The Modern Christmas and Merry & Bright stamp sets provided all the images, and the main sentiment is from the Brushstroke Christmas set!
I enjoyed heat embossing some of the images for an extra glittery punch!. The companion sentiment was also heat embossed onto black cardstock then trimmed out and adhered using Pinflair Glue Gel for dimension. The card base was covered with some patterned paper from the My Mind’s Eye Oh What Fun collection and really adds something extra to the card!
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 Ellen Hutson 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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Another lovely card! Thanks for all your inspiration!
Awesome card!
ITs so very elegant and beautiful card!
Merry Christmas !??⛄
hugs , Fiki
Simply lovely creations!
The soft colors are so beautiful! I continue to be amazed by your talent and the efforts that has gone into this Advent Calendar event! Thank you!!!
Love the color theme of this stylish card!
I do love LARGE sentiments and CAS designs!
Lovely looking csrd.
Love the leaves.
Merry Christmas!
Carla from Utah
I’m loving these modern untraditional colored cards you make. Thanks for all the inspiring creations
Great techniques and the colors you used are wonderful for a calming, elegant Christmas time.
beautifully done on this!
Love your card!
This is so beautiful! I love it!
Love this modern card with the delicate colours and textures!
What a sweet holiday card. Ellen Hutson has such great variety. Thanks for the giveaway!
Nice simple card with punch
Fyi, I’m getting security problem notices from ruedescartes’ website (sorry, I don’t know her name). I’ll try again some other day, but if I’m not the only one having issues, you might want to contact her.
And now it’s fine. Sorry for bugging you about this.
From cozy country cottage to the Chrysler building! 😀 I love it. I’m kind of in awe of how you put various elements on there from different sets and make it look like it was meant to be, instead of when I do it, which has a more “kindergartner found all mom’s supplies” kind of feel. Ah well, we keep practicing and watching blogs like this to help us find inspiration! Thanks for sharing and keeping this going. And in case I haven’t said it yet, Merry Christmas! I hope that you are having a wonderful time with family and friends.
Another lovely card. I love the soft colors and all the different stamps. And the white sentiment on black pops nicely. Just lovely. Happy Holidays!
Yes! the blue star is just wonderful. I also enjoy the pale colors which are so soothing. Thanks
What a warm and colorful card. The subtle background really makes the sentiments (love the font by the way) pop! Thanks for another very creative card to share.
Love the soft colors and touches of gold — very elegant card!
Hi Taheerah,
Great Christmas card, I love the subtle background in contrast to the bright and bold sentiment.
Awesome modern and festive design! You combined sets to create a perfect design–love it!!
Love your simple but gorgeous card today! You have continued to amaze me day after day with new and unique designs.
Love what you created.
Great card! Love the look of the burlap texture and the mix of colors. Very pretty!
Sammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi
This is awesome Taheerah, the images on your background look great with the sentiment.
Beautiful card. Love the light colors. Thanks for sharing…
Another great card!
Such a. Lovely card.
So pretty and festive.
Pretty card. Love the spots of sparkle and embossing. . The large sentiment is a great contrast.
Merry n Bright….what a sight! Beautiful classy card. I love it n i love EH too.
You really are treating us to lots of styles through this calendar, liking minimal, the colours are still pretty & eye catching & a great set used for the sentiment also x
Love your festive stamping!
Great card!
Your card is unique and I really like the elements and texture in it.
Someone earlier said it perfectly…soft and sweet with a pop of wow!
Such a soft delicate card, love it, love the rose gold color in it!
Such an awesome card!
Love all the glitter.
Love the clean and simple card. Keep in rollin” Taheerah!
Pretty card! Love those textured holly leaves and your color combo!
So elegant! Love the soft colours.
Very trendy and pretty card!
love the glittery goodness
Great merry and bright card! Ellen Hutson is always good for sourcing craft supplies.
Beautiful card – love the heat embossing and the background paper.
Love the soft, modern colors you used. While I would immediately think to use the brushstrokes sentiments on traditional cards, they look great on this modern twist, too!