Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 24 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!! Happy Christmas Eve!!
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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 last year 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 last year’s video (I’m afraid my filmmaker friend was unavailable to help in time for this year!) to explain it:
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 24, 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 Clearly Besotted! This UK-based company is well known for its super-cute stamps and fun designs! They are headed up by my awesome friend Steph – sweet and generous to a fault! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Clearly Besotted are generously sponsoring a prize pack (hand-picked by me!) worth an incredible $72! You’re definitely going to love these, and with the store being closed until next year this might be one of your only chance to get these products!!
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 had such fun with the Let’s Prance set and created a fun little scene featuring these reindeer friends!
I stamped all my images with black ink then watercoloured my scene with my Zig Markers. They are fast becoming a favourite medium! I drew the hills to ground the scene and added a little shimmer to the snow with my Wink of Stella pen, and some heat embossed snowflakes in the sky. My favourite detail is probably curving the sentiment!
Don’t forget 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 for the very last day!!
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Wow!!! Love this!! The deer are so adorable!! And I just love the scene you created!!
Very cute card! Thank you for a chance to win!
Cute reindeer! Love that you addedd the hills and your coloring is wonderful!
Such an adorable card!
Fun designs
Super fun card – love the curved sentiment, it gives such movement to the whole design 🙂
Thanks for all this ❤
Very cute sentiment.
so cute card project!
O my goodness, those are the cutest little reindeer ever – especially the one flying through the sky. And I love the little sweaters they’re wearing too. So cute!!
enjoyable card…….love video’s though……….thank you
Very cute reindeers – like the look of your card!
Beautiful shiny noses:)
Super cute. Love it.
Adorable card! Love the springing reindeer!!
I love the daily suspense.
I love this card. I have a friend who leads a dance mob cardio class and he would just love the sentiment too! LOL! Merry Christmas!!!!
Very inspirational! How did you achieve that beautiful lt blue background?
Another really cute card! I am having fun with all parts of the Advent project–the surprise sponsors every day and the chance to win but it’s wonderful see all the different artists! Thank you so much for putting it all together!
I love the little faces on those reindeer 🙂 you’ve made a really cute scene – is the one in the air super jumping or flying? Not that it matters, just like the detail that’s all. 😀 sad to see CB is going on hiatus although I understand. The CB flower stamps and curly font and some of my favorites.
What a cute deisign. I didn’t know you could watercolor with Zig markers – I’ll have to try it. I like the curved sentiment too. Thanks for the fun!
Such a fun card:-)
OMGosh I have got to get that reindeer stamp set! How adorable!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE your card!
Oh my gosh, I just love this card, Taheerah! The colors are wonderful and the reindeer are so fun! Just looking at this card makes me happy ! And tempts me to get up and prance around with these little reindeer cuties! Great effect you have achieved, too, with the Zig pens!
Sammibug in Ohio
Clearly Besotted is one of my favourite stamp companies. Their designs are incredible (love their butterflies and flowers) and combined with their matching dies the results are spectacular. Fingers crossed – I would love anything from them!
This is just gorgeous! I love the trees and the way that you have coloured them, the colours on the reindeer, and especially the sentiment. Perfect!
What a talent! I came here from Laura Bassen’s blog.
Super cute!! I have so much coloring with my Zig brush markets!!
Such a cute scene you have created! Gorgeous!
Cute card! I like the reindeer on them. Thanks for sharing!
Such an adorable card!! I love the fun reindeer ?
Darling little reindeer. ..simple and sweet!
Thank you again, Taheerah. I love the Let’s Prance set. You created such a fun creative scene. They are certainly very cheerful.
What a fun and cute deer card!
Such a sweet water color card.
Cutest card ever!!!
adorable! i’ve really got to get my hands on some zigs soon!
how cute are these reindeer. Love the color scheme.
I love those reindeer! They are so cute and fun! Your card made me smile!
Love the scale of the trees and reindeer. thanks for sharing such a cute card and for sponsoring the advent calendar.
These reindeer look so happy! I love this little scene you’ve created. 🙂
Cute card.
Such a fun and whimsical card – love it!
This card is too cute!
My first reaction was: oh my goodness those deers are adorable! Love the colors
Woot, super fun! I have that stampset too, and made most of my Christmas cards with it this year 🙂 It’s so sweet! Love your design, too!
What a fun card! Thank you so much!
Oh wow–I absolutely love theme all , Taheerah! Gotta try them for next year! Merry Christmas!
hehehe! These guys are too cute! Love it!
This is a great stamp set – I really like your card!
Adorable card!!!