Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 3!

By Taheerah | 3rd December 2017 | 283 Comments

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!

 
 
Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests – each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!
And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!
Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!
 

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:

Polar Bear Sweater Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

Fun right?! Wouldn’t you love to wear this as a Christmas sweater?

Polar Bear Sweater Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

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.

Polar Bear Sweater Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

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!

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 Simon Says Stamp 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 Saturday 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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283 thoughts on “Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 3!”

  14. Very clever design of your card – I love that SSS background stamp, I think I’ll need to finally cave in and buy it for next year 🙂

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  23. Love the sweater background stamp and the card you made using it. The polar bear looks great against the background. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. I love this sweater background and you have made an amazing card including masking technique in it! Such a warm winter wish 🙂
    I’m so happy to be playing along and left some love on all the participating blogs for Day 3 🙂 Thank you!

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  29. I really like the red and white sweater design with the polar bear walking through. It’s a very peaceful look having him stroll across the card. Thank you for sharing your work.

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  39. Love the sweater backgrounds and so inventive with the bear in the middle. Thank you so much for your setting up the most fun blog hop of all time

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  42. Would love to have this design on a wool sweater. It plays tribute to Scandinavia and the polar bear. The red color suits me!!

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