Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 9 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
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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 9, 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 Newton’s Nook Designs! One of my old favourites, I fell in love with them from their first release of their awesome stamps, and then loved them so much that I ended up on their DT for a while too! Newton’s Nook have some truly adorable stamps and dies – but it’s the cat-themed images that always capture me! Newton’s Nook are headed up by the my friend Jennifer, who is super sweet, and to top it off she and her husband are geeks like me too! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Newton’s Nook are generously sponsoring a $25 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 just love the Santa and Elf kitties on this card! So fun!
I stamped all my images with Versafine ink and then coloured them with Prismacolor pencils. I fussy cut them all out, lined the edges with a black marker, then set them aside to use on my card. You can’t make it out from the photos but the presents and parts of the images have touches of shimmer too!
I blended some Catherine Pooler It’s A Boy ink over my card base, then die cut a couple of hills and coated the edges with glitter. I used the same glitter on top of the North Pole as well.
I adhered everything in place with Pinflair Glue Gel for some custom dimension. I love the sentiment that’s from the Sentiments Of The Season set too – I stamped that with red ink and with gold ink for a fun two-tone effect!
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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Auwe…this little furry elfie kitties are so cute and adorable! I am allergic to kitties so this is the closet I can get to these cute furry kitties! lol Great Elfie Kitties creative work of art. Well done!
Such a cute playful card. Really like it.
Cute card, thanks for sharing.
awww another cute scene and love the subtle snow look!
Love this card…it is cute but elegant. Thank you for having this wonderful calendar event again this year….always enjoyable to see all the lovely cards and bonus, a chance to win a prize.
Love your card. Those kittens are so cute. Thank you for sharing.
I love this adorable card and the kittens and mice are so cute.
So sweet and beautifully colored!
Your coloring is fabulous.
Love the cats! Great coloring!
What a cute card!
What a darling card! Love the kittens!
Awww so sweet, love all those little mice! Beautiful colouring too 🙂
Fantastic card! It’s such a great Christmas scene!
So cute…you did such a good job coloring those “kitties.” 🙂 Newton’s Nook is one of my favorites. 🙂
Happy holidays.
Such a fun and whimsical card!
Cute Santa Paws Newton!
Sweet Kitty scene! Awesome hop!
Love the kitties and mice working together to bring Christmas joy! A very cute card with a great composition and super coloring!
Super cute!!!
Super cute card!!! I love those cats!
Love those critters. Cute scene.
Your kitties are absolutely irresistible ! [email protected]
Ha.. what a fun card.. I love Newton’s Nook.. having a cat of their own, I can see it translates into their stamps!
Taheerah, this card just makes me smile! Love the sweet Newton stamps
Love your card. Love this fun idea of a Christmas Card advent! Great layout and I love clicking on the door to find out who’s next.
Such a perfect winter scene, Taheerah! The addition of the glitter at the top of the little hills/banks is just beautiful and your coloring is beautiful! Thank you for another fun hop around the calendar today! 🙂
oh my—cuteness galore! What a fun set this is. Great job!
I love the two-tone sentiment! Cool effect!
What a lovely scene with the two Newton’s as Santa.
Again wonderfull cards behind door 9.
I’m lovin’ your advent calendar EXTRAvaganza toooo.
Darling kittens….love how you colored the Siamese….will use that idea sometime! <3
Thanks for an awesome hop!
Kim Marie
I love your cute kitty card. I have a tortoise shell and she is the apple of my eye.
i love cats so kitty elves are even better.
Your card is adorable ! NND is one of my favorite company, I can mix different stamps sets, and Newton’s so cute…. !
Adorable card
Such an adorable Christmas scene!!
Adorable card! Love the scene you created and the cord you used!
I meant “colors you used.” ?
Fantastic coloring! Love these stamps!
How stinkin’ cute!!! I just love these little kitties!!!
Such an adorable scene, and perfect coloring!
Adorable card! Those little kittens are so cute! Thanks for sharing. ?
I LOVE images of sweet little Newton and yours are just super cute! Love the coloring too!
What a cutie.
WOW, fabulously fun card! Love the AWEsome scene you’ve created and the coloring is beautiful.
So cute! Christmas is definitely a time of goodwill if the cats can get on so well with the mice!
Such a sweet card! Love the cats getting ready for Christmas. Thank you for all that you are doing for us!
So cute. I love this card.
How cute Newton is
and love the cats and
the mice.
Carla from Utah
Oh my gosh but those kitties are to cute for words! I used to have a cat. An all white one that lived to be 16 and died in the 80’s. To this day I still miss her. She used to love to sleep in any boxes under the tree but she never was putting presents in Santa’s bag or making a list. Yours are way more talented! LOL
I love the colors on your card and yes, I can’t see the glitter or shimmer on the card. I have glitter gel pens but when I scan a card I’ve made, the glitter never shows up so I feel your pain. I wonder why that is anyway?
Thanks for showing your cute and talented kitties and for giving us the chance to win something. Now I am off to the next stop on the calendar!
Hmmm, going to have to check out this glue gel… great learning about different products…