Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 4 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 3, click here!
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 4, 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 Reverse Confetti! With an array of fun, quirky images, Reverse Confetti have some really great stamps and dies, and this year branched out into cardstock, patterned paper and inks too! They are headed up by the my friend Jennifer, who is just awesome! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Reverse Confetti are generously sponsoring a $40 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 have really been enjoying colouring cute images with Prismacolors lately and this Santa from the Here Comes Santa Claus set is no exception! He’s so adorable! I stamped him onto kraft cardstock and coloured him to give a vintage feel, adding a few glittery details with a Sakura Clear Stardust pen.
I adhered him to a panel stamped with images from the Santa’s Gift Tag and Sweet Treats – Christmas sets, then mounted my panel onto a kraft card base stamped with the holly image from Sweet Treats – Christmas. Some Stickles for the berries were the perfect finishing touch, and the extra cream dots really add a great pop that contrasts with the base but marries with the panel perfectly!
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!
Supplies
O’ Christmas Cute!
I love the whimsical background – and that bear is too cute!
Cute kid. Card with that darling critter !
What a cute take on the more traditional Oh, Christmas Tree sentiment. I’ll have to find one I have like that! Thanks.
I like the dimension from Santa’s hat!
What a cutie bear and I like the fun pastel background!
Very cute card.
Love your card Taheerah!! it’s so cute!! ☺
Adorable!!
Super-sweet holiday card! RC has some of the cutest products!
soon cute!! I just love RC’s adorable little animals!
Cute card.
Darling soft background for this cute bear and his birdie friend!
This card makes me smile.
Such a cute card. Thank you for sharing.
Such a cute card! Love how adorable that bear is.
Love the Advent Calendar! It’s just like when we were kids!
Sweet card.
Love this cute card. Tfs
So cute!
Thank you for introducing me to Reverse confetti! Their background dies are something i never knew existed, but that i desperately NEED!
Your card is incredibly cute, this stamps set is just adorable !
I remember doing Advent calendars as a kid and couldn’t wait to open the next door. This is so fun! Thanks for all you’ve done to make this so fun and possible for us all!
Adorable little bear!
This is such an adorable card! I really love the tree 🙂
So sweet! Cute little critters!
These cards keep getting cuter and cuter!!
such a sweet looking bear – great card:)
What a sweet bear. Love the soft colors.
So cute!
Such a cute card. And this advent calendar idea is just really cool. I’m really enjoying seeing all the sponsored products being used. Great job.
Sweet card with Santa Bear and his friend, love the gentle color!
That little bear is so cute!
cute! love the colors.
Sooo cute!
Awwww Taheerah your card is so cute, love the Santa and tree. So fun and whimsical.
Adorable! So sweet and childlike!
Post did it’s job… now I have to go check out that cute stamp set…
Reverse Confetti have such amazing products, yet somehow I don’t own any of their stamp sets yet… Hmmm… Time to change that, I guess 😉 Thanks so much for the wonderful Extravaganza, I’m having a ball!
This was such a nice card. Also looks fun to make. Thanks for your inspiration.
Tess
So very sweet.
Such an adorable release this is. Now I have to go shopping!
Awww, so cute! What a good idea to stamp the bear on kraft paper to give you the base brown. And that pastel background is perfect for those images.
Again, a thousand thanks for organizing this. It’s a little silly how much fun I’m having clicking on the doors, but I suppose that’s the point. It is just pure fun. I appreciate all your hard work.
That bear is just so dang cute
Such a sweet card!
Cute card. Thank you for sharing.
Love that little Christmas tree – so cute!
Oh, how cute! Love the softness of the pencil crayons.
Adorable bear! A cute card.
What a cute little card. Love the look on his face