Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 19 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 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. So a month later, after much organising, coordinating and planning, I’m really thrilled to finally bring to you a very special, very fun, very festive series!
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 over 60 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 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 wait 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, I’ve put together this little video for you:
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 19, shall we?!
I’ve got some really awesome guests and surprises for you today! Just click on the door to reveal today’s surprise destinations and prize! Tip: click at the side of the door, not in the middle! And also, open on the blog directly, not in a feed reader!
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…
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 made a fun grungy-yet-CAS card using the Scribbly Holiday Birdies set from Dina Wakley – love the fun scribbly look!
I watercoloured messily in the area would be with Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolours, then stamped the bird on top. I just needed to add a little splatter and that awesome sentiment from a (sadly discontinued) Studio Calico set and that was it!
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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Super cute!! Love your scribbly look!! hehe!!
so sweet, love his colors!
I love that birdie! He's adorable and so is your card.
such a cute bird!
One of my favourite bird stamps. Love the soft watercolouring.
Fabulous card!
Nice idea!! Love that you used non-holiday stamps to create a holiday card!!
I love water coloring!!
I like the way you've grunged up Christmas with this card. Very funky.
Love this soft grungy card, so pretty and sweet!
love your freestyle coloring on this! totally matches the sketchy look of the bird. GREAT card!!!
The bird card is wonderfully artsy looking with the scribbled image & coloring.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Darling card – love that scribbly bird!
Oooh that TH stamp set is definitely on my holiday wish list. 🙂 Adorable! tfs
That little bird is adorable
Beautifully done
How sweet! Love the way you did this one
Yet another lovely bit of Christmas candy….fab
Gorgeous CAS Christmas card. Have a wonderful weekend sweetie!
Love and hugs
Maarit
Love that bird. Such an adorable card and this continues to be a terrific hop.
Oh so cute and
sweet! Great job.
Carla from Utah
Oh so cute and
sweet! Great job.
Carla from Utah
Sweet card! Love that bird and your soft coloring!
I have heard wonderful things about Butterfly Reflections Ink! Off to check them out!
great bird stamp!
Fabulous ! Awesome coloring 🙂
Delicate, soft and so pretty, Taheerah! Anita 🙂
Wonderful CAS card Taheerah. I love the sketchy look too and how you water colored the bird.
Awesome birdie card, I love the splatter!
Cute little birdie card! Thanks for sharing.
Adorable bird!
Sweet card. love the watercolor look.
Love the scribbly bird, and I didn't think to lay down the watercolor first then stamp. Very clever! I really enjoy opening the advent calendar doors, so fun!
I love the scribbly look of the bird.
I'll have to look into getting this stamp set.
thanks for sharing
The little birdie is just so sweet.
Thanks for this tremendous Advent event.
Gorgeous! Love the sentiment and that you watercolored, then stamped over it. 🙂
Love your watercolored bird! I have to try that technique of coloring first and then stamping. Thanks for the inspiration! And thank you for letting me be part of the Extravaganza!
I love your method of stamping AFTER the watercoloring. Perfect effect for this design. This hop gets better every day. Thanks for making it happen.
Fabulous card!
Super pretty!
Gorgeous!!!
Gorgeous card!!
The advent idea is fantastic. I enjoy Advent and this is a good way to celebrate and craft. Thanks for organizing and sharing your wonderful watercolor project to inspire us, too!
This is lovely! Light water coloring is perfect with that bird image. I need to work on using my peerless water colors.
Sweet little birdie!
one of my goals for 2016 is to become better aquainted with my gansai tambi watercolors…..haven't done much more than make color swatches
Such a pretty version of this bird, Taheerah; I think it was made to be water-coloured with a 'light' hand, as you've done here! Thank you for another gorgeous card and more 'anticipation' in discovering who your 'secret' designers are!
Hugs~c
I like the cards! 🙂
Love this bird combined with the watercolouring.Awesome card!
What a great idea Taheerah! I am trying to learn to water colour (so it will look like something. LOL) This would be a good way to start! Thanks for sharing your wonderful card and I am TOTALLY enjoying this hop!
Great card. Love the water coloring. xoxo