Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 3 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 2, click here!
In case you missed Day 1, click here!
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 3, 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 Simon Says Stamp! One of my most favourite places to shop, Simon really are a one-stop shop for all your crafty goodness! Not only that but they also have their own line of products too – I particularly love their inks! They are headed up by my wonderful warm and kind friend Heidi – she is so awesome! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Simon Says Stamp are generously sponsoring a $50 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:
Fun right?! Wouldn’t you love to wear this as a Christmas sweater?
I started by stamping the polar bear from the Magical Christmas set and heat embossed him with white embossing powder. I then stamped him on a Post-It Note and fussy cut him out, with a border, to use as a mask.
With my mask in place, it was easy to stamp my Christmas Sweater Background stamp to create my background. After heat embossing that, I stamped and heat embossed the polar bear a second time with a sparkly embossing powder for extra emphasis!
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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Like sweater card. Day 3 going well.
I love polar bears and with such a background, it’s really a beautiful card !
this is my favorite day so far so many incredible ideas and that sweater card it so bright and cherry. How am I going to decide which technique to try first? it is great to see so many new products and designers
I love the advent calendar. I played last year nd look forward to seeing what is. Behind each and every door. I even won a prize last year!
Love, love, love this!
Yes, I do so love this wonderful extravaganza! And thank you putting it all together. Your card is fabulous! The polar bear is perfect to use with the warm and cozy sweater pattern.
Love this sweater stamp and it looks awesome in that red, a lovely card as well Taheerah.
Receiving this card would be justl like a hug and warm sweater!!
Love the bear with the sweater stamp!! Adorable!!
Fantastic example of a heat embossed card. The red is very impactful.
Love the Nordic Christmassy look to your wonderful card!
Now that’s a cool card. It has such apparent simplicity, but those of us in the know know how much effort it takes to get all those bits and parts layered just right. I’m especially impressed with how you managed to get the Merry Christmas to read on the card without adding another layer! Thanks once again for sharing and for organizing this (I’m going to say this every day, because I’m still in awe of all the work that I know must have gone into this).
Very pretty card. Love that sweater stamp!
Yes, your card looks warm like a sweater or a bear hug!
Awesome card! I love that sweater background & the bear fits in perfectly!
Yes, I would be very proud to wear a sweater like that! And it’s not an ugly Christmas sweater. This is a darling card and a remarkable job with the embossing powder.
Love this card. I have been eyeing this Sweater Stamp. Love all the cards and paper crafts I have seen made with it. Thank you for sharing.
What a cute and festive card for the season! I love SSS!
Your card is stunning! Love that sweater background and the embossed bear! I love the inspiration from the 25 days event. And TBH the prizes! Even though I’ve never won one.
I am really enjoying the advent calendary extravaganza so far. Because I missed a few days already, I did a fair bit of hopping around today and I am glad I did. I met lots of new to me crafters with so many beautiful styles of card making. I just hope I remembered to thank every one of them for their contributions!
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Love this card! Perfect color and design to evoke a cozy lodge in the northland.
Love the polar bear card.
This is Brilliant, love the stamping!
I love the polar bear on your card! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
Oh wow, what a fab sweater stamp!
So cute! Who doesn’t love a great Christmas sweater!
I love that background stamp! I have a similar stencil, but I think I really *need* this stamp.
Such a cute card with the polar bear against the knit background look! Your blog hop is so much fun. We have prizes to create anticipation and beautiful cards and projects for inspiration and creativity! Thank you!
I think that would make an awesome sweater, just like it does a card!
Day Three did not disappoint – great inspiration! And, the polar bear is a perfect match with that sweater background.
The sweater background and the bear look perfect together. Love the look.
The sweater background is awesome. Such a great card.
??? how you did the bear/sentiment right into the sweater background! Fantabulisciousness!
I am so loving this fun mini Hop each day! It is just long enough to give loads of inspiration but not so long that it feels overwhelming during the holiday craziness! Please keep this going every year because it is FUN, FUN, FUN! TFS!
What a great card. The masked embossed bear with a border is brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
So smart to emboss and mask your polar bear! He’s a cutie!
Love the classics red and white for Christmas cards.
Super fun card!! I love that sweater like background!!
Oh, this is fabulous!! Love it!
Love the red and white plus knit pattern. Cheery card.
Love the Christmas sweater card.
I really had a hard time finding you for some reason but finally found you – it was worth it…. the card is so cute…
Now I’ll need to order the sweater background stamp!!!!
I adore your card! I have a weakness for Fair Isle patterns. Gorgeous!
Great card
I LOVE this card. I never would have thought to use these stamps together. Such wonderful inspiration.
Great Technique to add the bear first and then emboss the sweater around him. LOVE IT!!!
Love the sweater! And the bear, oh my!!
The sweater print is so Christmas. I love your cute bear.
Simply stylish Christmas bear…with a bit of glitz….clever…thank you for sharing
Love your card today–gorgeous!