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!
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So cute, love your coloring and the soft background.
This is a sweet card!
Cute card, thanks for sharing.
What a sweet card.
I really like the result of your use of Sakura Clear Stardust pen —
He is so simple and the tree just completes the picture also the coloring with pencils – it just wouldn’t be the same if it would have been colored any other way – you did PERfect……
A very sweet card, love the colors.
Such a cute Sants Bear card! I like the soft coloring.
OH so sweet! Your coloring looks wonderful!
its so adorable!
love it!
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That little bird cracks me UP!!! thank you. (still giggling)
Cute card! I enjoy coloring with Prismas, too.
ahw he’s so cute!
While I am playing catch up on the days, I cannot get over this fun concept. Secret destinations, with the doors–it all so exciting. I love it! This card is so darn gushingly cute!
Adorable card! Love that tree and bear. Thank you for sharing.
Cute card! Love the bear and bird.
So sweet.
He’s so cute!!!!!!
ADORABLE little bear!! Super Sweet!
I like that cute big-head puppy. Thanks again for having the Extravaganza.
Your card is so soft and pretty and the bear is cute.
Cute Card!
Cute, fun card. Thanks for hosting the blog hop, so much inspiration.
Lots of Inspiration here….Love the shades of green background with elf….Pure Cuteness!
LOVE your soft background and soft coloring!
Great little bear card using Reverse Confetti Stamps. I recently found their website and love their products!
Cute card.
Super adorable card!
This bear is so cute. Love the prismacolors on him.
OOOOOH!!! That bear is ADORABLE!!!! Such a cute image.
This is such an adorable card! My cousin’s daughter had a baby last year and I am going to send him his first Christmas card this year. This would be adorable for him! Can I borrow your card? LOL I’m going to check out Reverse Confetti again. My sister has a small business and I love to support small businesses. Thanks for showing us your adorable card and for giving us the chance to win something. I love all the cards on this Advent Calendar and all the new companies I am discovering. Gotta go!
So cute! Love this adorable santa!
Super sweet card – the coloring is really unique and caught my eye!
Sweet card! Reverse Confetti is one of my favorites….cute images! Having lots of fun on this amazing journey! 🙂
<—- huge smile! those little ones!!
Cute card – love the background you created! This blog hop is wonderful – tons of inspiration, get to learn about bloggers to add to my reader and follow, and all kinds of companies and their products to lust after! Thank you!
I like the kid-hand-drawn&painted look of the stamp set.
That is such a sweet card!!
The teddy is such a darling.
I love these style of critters, the are so cute. Your card is too.
Taheerah, this is such a darling card. 🙂
Your Prismacolor pencil work s so pretty. Pencils don’t seem to be used as much as Copics or other markers, but I really enjoy seeing coloring that was done by them. . Thank you for sharing your card.
Nicely done! It does have a vintage feel!!!
So Adorable!
Adorable!!!
Love Reverse Confetti products and this bear could not be sweeter. I do color a lot with pencils. This softness is really nice. Nicely done.
Aww so sweet! Love the child-like images ?
Oh, Taheerah! I love this bear and how you colored him on kraft – I had to look again a bit more closely after I read how you created the card. The sparkles are full of cheer and the background is so whimsical and perfect for this guy!!
Thank you for your hard work and creativity putting together this Advent extravaganza! I look forward to it each year and you outdo yourself each year, or I should say each day! 🙂
Today’s card is just darling! I love the soft colors.
This is such a sweet card ! [email protected]