Hello everybody! And welcome to a very special day, kicking off a very special event!!
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 1, shall we?!
I’ve got some of my very favourite designers lined up today to kick everything off! 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 Catherine Pooler! From her fun product collections, to her amazing online community, StampNation, and all the way to her *amazing* Stamp of Approval Collections AND beyond-awesome inks (seriously – they will change your stamping life!), Catherine is making massive waves in the industry – and she sure knows how to throw a party! I’m so happy to have her open the event this year!
Catherine Pooler is generously sponsoring a prize pack worth $100!! Is she super generous or what?! I insisted she included some of her *amazing* inks in that bundle of goodies too!
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 created this card using the awesome Holiday Mittens stamp set, stamping my panel using the Peppermint Scrub and Eucalyptus inks!
I stamped the snowflakes and edged the panel with gold ink, then stamped the sentiment with Icing On The Cake ink! This baby is great for mass producing!
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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Cute card. Really pretty colors used on the mittens.
Very cute card!
Thanks so much for taking the time to put this all together for everyone to enjoy. Also, your video explanation of the doors was a great help.
Haven’t done an advent calendar since I was a kid. How fun! Love the knitted mitten card.
Love the card – it’s so cute. Looking forward to participating in this years advent calendar.
I do love those mittens! Living in the south we never get to wear anything cozy!
Oh, my GOSH!!!! I just love this mitten card!!
I have to get that mitten set!!
Great card, and loving the AC Extravaganza!!!
This looks like so much fun! Thanks for putting such an interesting event together. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us. I love the cute mittens on your card – great knitted look.
This Advent Calendar Extravaganza is so much fun! Thanks for dreaming it up, you have such fun ideas! You card is fun, love those CP inks!
Fabulous card!! The mittens look so cozy and warm!!
Must. Get. Me. GOLD. Ink! I absolutely LOVE the gold edging!
Love this!!!
Cute card. Love your ACE hop.
Your card is beautiful!
As always, I enjoyed today’s door…thank you so much for continuing on the advent calendars. I started from the first year of you doing them and truly enjoy them. <3
Such a fun idea – I love it! And I love CPD!
Love this advent calendar
and do it every year! It’s
full of fun and love all
the giveaways.
Carla from Utah
Yay! I’m excited for this year’s Advent Calendar Extravaganza! Your card is so pretty! I love the mittens and snowflakes 🙂
Yay! I had so much fun during last year’s event. I like being surprised and inspired every day, and yes, being able to win prizes is part of the fun too! Catherline’s latest ink collection is making its way to Greece as we speak. I have just poited some cards on my blog using Grass Skirt and Rockin’ Red and even managed to do some 2nd to 6th generation stamping using the red for my Winterhaven poinsettia.
Have so much fun playing all my with the advent calendar every year. Thanks for having it again Taheerah!
I stumbled upon this Extravaganza last year, really enjoyed it and have been looking forward to it again. So glad that you are doing this!!
I remember doing this! I am excited to have this adventure again this year! Thanks so much!
WOW! I love advent calendars – what a special treat to find this today. Thank you so much and Happy Advent!
This is going to be fun. What a lovely card too.
Love this hop! And those mittens are adorable!
Taheerah,
Great hop idea. I look forward to seeing all 25 days of the hop.
Amy
I loved this last year and am SO excited for this year’s calendar. Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!
I’ve been counting down the days to the Advent hop. First thing I checked this morning on my iPad!
Your mitten cards are adorable. I love the knitted stitch details.
Oh yay! I love your Advent Calendar Extravaganza! So much fun and so very inspirational.
Love your mittens card; I’m a huge fan of a stamped all over design like this.
Love the mittens! Delightful card!
CUTE!!!
Lovely card.
Wow! I’m so excited!!! Love Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!! Adorable card!!! Mittens are too cute!!!
Love your ACE! What great cards today! I am not familiar with Catherine Pooler products, so today was fun! Thank you for the chance to be inspired and win great products!
Cute card . Love the mittens. And the Advent extravaganga is an awesome idea11
what a cute and creative card! thanks!
Love the mittens and the snowflakes . I love the Catherine Pooler inks! They are amazing. What a fun way to keep the holiday excitment going.
Those mittens are so darned cute! Thanks for organizing this very fun hop. I love Advent Calendars as they remind me of my childhood.
Great idea. This is going to be so much fun!!!!
My first year following your extravaganza – how have I not seen this before?! Fabulous!!
Such a fun card! Love the soft look and colors.
Woo hooo! I’ve been waiting for this event since the last one ended! Love the excitement of the daily reveals AND the inspiration they bring! Your mittens: send a pair my way! It’s cold outside, baby! LOVE your card! I’m hearing only great things about CP’s inks; saving up to invite some into my collection! Off to see what other surprises you have in store for us!
Hugs~c
Love your mittens card and I’m all for a quick and easy card especially using the FAB CP inks! So excited to help you kick off this amazing event!!!! (thanks for the video that explains the doors!) ?
What a lovely card! Those mittens are just too cute!! Love the advent hop!
Such an adorable card!!!
❤️?? your delightful card! It reminds me of my granddaughters favorite story, Three Little Kittens Who Lost Their Mittens. It is the first story that she read by herself.
I am so happy that you are doing this awesome event again this year! I had so much fun last year! TFS! ?✨?✨?
What a cute card!
Wahoooooo! So excited for this to start and you started off with a BANG.
This card is so cute. There’s something about mittens, love them..awesome color choices!
Such sweet knitted mittens in soft colors and Love the presentation! Yes, I totally agreed!!! This is an awesome chance to win some juicy inks and products from Catherine Pooler Designs! Thanks for this awesome opportunity!
So cute! I love this concept! Thank you
What a brilliant way to count down to the holiday! Thanks for the chance to win some goodies too.
Loving the cute knitted look on the mittens, great visual impact x