Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 7 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
In case you missed Day 6, click here!
In case you missed Day 5, click here!
In case you missed Day 4, click here!
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 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 7, 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 Hero Arts! This industry giant I’m sure need no introduction! One of the most genuine, ethical companies I have ever had the pleasure of working with, Hero are just one of my absolute favourite. Their products are known for their quality, variety and timeless nature. I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Hero Arts 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 really can’t get enough of that Forest And Deer Bold Prints stamp. It’s just so elegant! Here I heat embossed it onto shimmery cream cardstock using Platinum embossing powder.
I blended some rose gold ink around the edges and a bit onto my panel, then I reached for another product I can’t get enough of – that Believe die that’s part of a die set from Lil’ Inker Designs! I die cut it several times to provide some height, and heat embossed the top layer with Platinum sparkly embossing powder, then adhered it in place to complete the look!
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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Wow, love the birch bark stamp..
Your card is lovely
Kathleen
Beautiful card! So elegant and lovely.
Another great hop day. Another great card.
Such a beautiful card and stunning bold platenum sentiment die cut! So remarkable and loved all of your details like adding the rose to soften the stark background!! Beautiful!
This is really beautiful! When you love color, you love to see it used it unique and beautiful ways, like this! Very pretty!
Holiday Hugs!
Michele
This is gorgeous!
What a very sophisticated looking card. It reminds me of one a law firm or business would send to their customers.
Beautiful card, that delicate sentiment against the background is fantastic!
What a lovely card. Love the believe on the front.
Oh the simple elegance of this card. I love it.
Ooooh, I love how the stamp creates the effect of a forest! and the way you popped the Believe sentiment is genius!
Gorgeous card. So elegant. Would be perfect for a guy, but anyone would love to receive this. Love how you used the background stamp.
Sammibug in Ohio
Beautiful card Taheerah! I’m loving the rose gold around the edges. The ‘Believe’ die is stunning!
Okay, you are costing me money. I have to go buy those stamps now.
WOW!!! I LOVE HERO ARTS! I WANT TO CREATE THIS! SO GORGEOUS!!! (My hubby would LOVE THIS TOO!) 😉
Gorgeous card! It has such a magical feel to it!!
So elegant! Love this card! There is just something about embossing that takes a card over the top.
Oh wow – stunning background. Beautiful card. Must find that background stamp! Thank you for sharing xoxo Carol W. workmanscraps(at)gmail(dot)com
elegant is right. wow
your card is like a winter day on paper! wow! so subtle and so engaging!
Stunning card! Very classy! ?
Simply beautiful and lush.
Subtle and stunning!
Gorgeous card!!! Love the unique design
Wow, this card is sparkly and beautiful! I wish the world could sparkle just like this card. I love the word Believe because I am a Christian (Catholic) so I am a believer, but then so are the Monkees! LOL Thanks for showing us this beautiful card and I hope whoever gets this loves it as much as I do. If they don’t, I’ll take it.
I really like this stamp, so versitile
What an unusual Christmas card. Nice!
Hero Arts stamps are such great quality. Even my old ones are perfect. They don’t deteriorate like some of these other companies do even when they are kept in boxes. Hero Arts stamps are the best
Oh I like how you did this so kewl
Such an elegant card…love the platinum embossing powder on Kraft!
Taheerah this card is stunning!! I am feeling like a broken record, all your cards are so elegant and beautiful. You really do amazing work. This card though I have to recreate. Thanks for all the amazing inspiration in your hop!! I’m not sure where to start first for myself ?
Love all the silver embossing! I love that stamp with the trees and the script believe. Very pretty!
Stunning card! Thanks for all of the Advent fun!
So pretty! Love the background and the embossing!
Love your card! Happy to say I just received the background stamp in the mail last weak! I think you’re supposed to shop for other people on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday but uhmmm, a few things for me may have landed in my cart.
Beautiful card, love all the silver.
Stunning! I love everything about this gorgeous card!
Whoa!! Gorgeous card!! I love the background with the sparkly sentiment!!
Stunning card!!!
Your card is just OOOOHHHH so lovely. That deer in the trees stamp looks so dreamy and your bold Believe is just perfect.
Such a beautiful and elegant card!
I love the card!!!!
Stunning, nothing more to adds to that!!!!
Love the color scheme
It is such a treat to see so many designers and their creations during this extravaganza! Your card today is very elegant – love the platinum embossing powder and that touch of rose gold around the edges of the card.
Inspirational Idea for a stamp I have!
Such a gorgeous card. Thank you so much for sharing
oh wow
This is a very pretty monochromatic card. It would be great for a masculine recipient. I still love the sentiment dies we both own from Lil’ Inkers. Aren’t they fabulous??!!