Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 4!

By Taheerah | 4th December 2017 | 244 Comments

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!

 
 
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 ONE HUNDRED 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 guests 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 await 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, 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:

O' Christmas Tree Bear Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

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.

O' Christmas Tree Bear Christmas Card by Taheerah Atchia

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!

It’s not a party without a prize – and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Reverse Confetti so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it! Simply leave a comment on this post to enter! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from behind the door, and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Sunday 31st December to leave all your comments! 
 

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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244 thoughts on “Advent Calendar Extravaganza – Day 4!”

  4. He is such a cutie! Your card is adorable and wonderful with your soft Prismacolor coloring. I’ve been using colored pencils more too and love the effect.

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  7. Advent calendar is so fun 5 inspiring ideas /day that is awesome. I enjoy seeing all the different designers and artists ideas . love the background you made for your cute bear today

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  15. I don’t often go in for cute but this little bear has been on my radar and I think I’ll need to save for this one!

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  32. I really love this card. So simple and adorable. I think the Advent Calendar Extravaganza is a real fun idea. It kind of breaks the tension of getting everything done at Christmas.

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  35. I am definitely enjoying the advent calendar extravaganza! Its always fun to open an image and get a visual treat!

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  36. Absolutely ADORABLE! You really know how to inspire us. SO much fun. Thank you kindly.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth

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  38. I am LOVING this so so much, everything about it!!!! It is so much fun, it is a lot more fun doing a blog hop this way than the way we normally do them that is for sure! It is so cool to click on the presents or decorations and be surprised to see where it takes you, I love that. Oh, and by the way, super sweet card from you today, I love the colors you used and your coloring also. Thanks for the awesome idea of this Blog hop.

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  42. What a cute, lovely card !
    This Advent Calender is great; so much beautiful creations I discoverd so far.
    Off again for some more inspiration. Thanks in advance !

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  49. Super fun hopping to secret destinations. Love Reverse Confetti and that little bear and tree, so cute with soft colors. Love it!

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