Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 25 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!! Merry Christmas!!
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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 25, 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 Papertrey Ink! What can I possibly say about the industry giant that started me on this creative path and made me a part of the crafty community?! Papertrey Ink were my ‘gateway drug’ – the first company that got me started on stamping. I’ve been a huge fan of the timeless designs and fun products for so many years now. Their creative founder, Nichole Heady, is someone I am honoured to call a friend, and I was beyond thrilled when I approached her about sponsoring this event and she said yes! Nichole has just recently stepped down from Papertrey to pursue other opportunities, but their legacy, their amazing products, and their fantastic designs and Design Team will live on and continue with the Papertrey name! I am so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Papertrey Ink are generously sponsoring a $75 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:
I’m finishing up this event with a modern take on a classic looking, folksy tree! I am kinda crazy about this colour combo, I have to say!
I used the tree and accompanying images from the O’Tannenbaum set to create my scene. I started by stamping the reverse of the stars stamp with a blush ink (misted a little with water before stamping), then stamped the branches/trunk with Cocoa Bean ink.
I stamped the branches with silver ink, then gold, then silver, then gold! This made a wonderful platinum effect – a great tip if you don’t have any platinum ink! I stamped the little stars, the star topper, the pot and the ‘snow’ (a baubles stamp from the same set) all with Versafine Ink. The sentiment is from the Pen & Ink Christmas set and finished off the look so well! I edged my card panel with white ink then heat embossed a little white embossing powder on it before adhering to my card base. I love how this turned out!
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 Papertrey Ink 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!
Before we close, I just want to take a few moments and thank you all for visiting here each day. I hope you’ve loved Advent Calendar Extravaganza (certainly from your comments it seems that way!). To say this event is a huge undertaking is actually an understatement – there’s so much behind the scenes work you don’t see, and so so *so* many hours that I pour into making this a celebration to remember. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the festivities and that it’s made your holiday season a little brighter.
I also want to take the time to thank each one of the awesome sponsors and amazing guests that have helped make this event what it is. It simply wouldn’t be the same without them, and they have been so inspirational and generous with their time and their contributions. I hope you’ll take the time to show them as much love as you have me – they all deserve it.
Don’t forget you still have until the 31st of December to get all your comments in, so be sure to visit all the secret links and play along. Fit it all in during your holiday season, and I’ll be ready to draw winners in the New Year to get 2018 off to a good start!!
And finally, I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! Thank you all so much for stopping by!! I hope you’ll still visit here between now and next year’s event too!!
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So pretty!!
Love how you create this card.
Loved this series!! Happy New Year!
I’m finally finished with the Extravaganza and it’s been fabulous. So much inspiration from some wonderful designers.
Cool card! Happy New Year!
That’s a very elegant greeting card !
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Wow! I love this card/
Wow! I love this card
What a wonderful card and sponsor to end this series. I have some serious catching up to do, since I sort of lost track halfway through, especially since I still cannot read your posts on my iPad.
Wishing you a Happy, Healthy and Creative 2018!
Marianne x
This reminds me of the tree we had when I was little. It was silver and aluminum and had a color wheel that plugged in and shone color all around and on the tree. We had a green tree too after a while but we had this one before the green ones. I like the memory this card gives me. We had snow today. Not a lot but enough to make the roads slick so we didn’t go anywhere. It’s also so cold that your face hurts. We live in the Northwest part of our state so it’s colder here then in other parts of the state. We might get a major snowstorm next week so your card would be appropriate for it.
Thanks for showing us your ‘snowy’ card and for giving us the chance to win something. I love how you did this card and your color choices are great!
I just love the darling black and white card with just a hint of color. Great design with that cute tree.
I own this Paper Trey stamp set and love it. You’ve shown me another way to use it. Thank you.
Your tree reminds me of Christmas trees from the 60’s. Thank you so so very much for creating this hop.
Fab card, Taheerah! Great job for keep doing this event every year. I know there’s a lot of work behind the scene. Congrats on another successful year. Hugs.
Beautiful and sweet Christmas wishes! Thank you for an AMAZING 25Days Taheera!
First of all, thank you for organizing such a fun and rewarding extravaganza. I can only imagine the hours spent because it takes awhile just to view and comment on all the lovely creations. Your color scheme and simplicity in this card are fabulous, Taheerah. Thanks and shape New Year!
Love this ethereal color combo plus the use of Papertrey products!!
Papertrey Ink is amazing!!! So sorry I haven’t commented right away. I came down with pneumonia and haven’t been on my best so just now getting to see today’s post!! So sweet with the soft colors!! So generous of them today and would love to be shopping on their site with that great prize!! Super inspired by your Advent Calendar which is such a treat for me to see such amazing inspiration each day!! Your card today is a perfect example because now I want Platinum and rose inks!! Thank you for all the fun all month long and hoping you are having a relaxing and wonderful Holiday and Happy New Year!!
Fantastic card Taheerah! Thanks for putting on such a fantastic event! Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Lovely card, Taheerah!! Fun modern take on O’Tannenbaum from PTI.
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Awesome stylish card! Happy Christmas!
Great card. Thank you for sharing.
This has been such an inspiration advent calendar extravaganza! Thanks for all the chances to win such wonderful prizes. I love your card today and all the ones previously shared. Can’t wait until next year to do it all over again! ;D
Gorgeous card. What a fun event! I’m totally late to the party, so I’m glad you left things open for a bit. 🙂 Off to enjoy the inspiration.
very pretty. Thanks for this blog hop
Gorgeous DIY platinum embossing on the pretty tree, so festive and elegant! LOVE the PTI Pen and Ink sentiments too. Amazing Advent series AGAIN! Thanks for making the end of 2017 so creatively inspiring!
Great presentation of the O’Tannenbaum set. Like the color combo and soft arrangement
Thanks so much for the Extravaganza again this year. I enjoyed in years past and was so glad to find it again. Bless you for all your work for us.