Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 13 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 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 13, 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 Concord & 9th! One of the newer kids on the block, Concord & 9th are near-famous for their calligraphy alphabet stamps! But that’s not the only tool in their box! They have an awesome array of very cleverly designed stamps and dies, and have such a unique take on bringing modernity to the traditional! Concord & 9th are headed up by the dynamic duo of Angie and Greg, who are just simply awesome people! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Concord & 9th 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:
*sigh* I’m swooning over this one! It has that high-end, Rifle Paper Co. stationery feel to it that I just *love*.
I used the Barnwood Background and Blooms Fill-In sets to create my background. Using the kissing technique, I stamped the woodgrain image onto the Blooms Fill In background stamp, before stamping that onto my card. I repeat stamped this a few times, to build up the intensity of colour I wanted, then stamped the Blooms Fill-In background on its own with a lighter colour to add to the base colour of the wood. The results are so spectacular!
I used the smaller companion stamps to add colour to the flowers and leaves. The sentiment is from the Ornamental set. I firstly stamped in black but didn’t like that. So then I heat embossed it with white embossing powder directly on top. Didn’t like that either, so heat embossed directly on top of that with black embossing powder. And yes, it did work out just fine!!
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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I really love the look of the background – reminds me of birch bark! Thank you for the beautiful holiday inspiration!
Beautiful and elegant!
So beautiful! I have the fill in stamp and haven’t used it yet! It really looks like high end background paper!
A great card to send someone who might not be into all
of the red/green, hustle/bustle of the season.
thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful card! I love the colors and the composition.
Wow what great techniques! Love your flowers on top of the background! Beautiful job!
Beautiful card. I love that stamp set and I really like how you used it.
You make everything look so beautiful!
Beautiful card! Great idea to use the kissing technique.
So beautiful! Very very !
Beautiful card Taheerah. I love the format of this blog hop, my first year participating, love it!
Gorgeous card Taheerah. Love that stamp set with the pretty flower images and the coordinating die… the soft colors look wonderful!
Those gorgeous blooms with the barnwood are absolutely stunning! Love the colors
Beautiful card. The Blooms Fill-in stamp is one of my very favorites. Love your color choices for this one.
Love the way the background turned out. You are really knocking out of the park with all of these cards. They are all so unique.
I LOOOOVE your beautiful creation!
Love how subtle the colors are on your card. So pretty
Just Gorgeous! Love it!
Not sure what the kissing technique is but that creates a lovely result. Another stamp set for the wish. List
Simply gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing…
Such a beautiful card.
Beautiful card, I love the subtle pink colors.
Great card.
Very elegant Christmas card, the colours are lush & just enough details on those flowers to not crowd it, well done with this card x
Very pretty taheerah, another great card.
Absolutely stunning.This as you say does look like that type of paper.Beauty.
Unique…and beautiful!
Wow! Love the Barnwood texture. Pretty colour combo. Classy gorgeous looking card.
Recently got Blooms Fill-in stamp set and it does produce such pretty backgrounds. Not sure I truly understand how you did wood grain background, but your results are lovely.
It’s beautiful!
Gorgeous card and I love the kissing technique.
Beautiful stamping
and design on your
card!
Carla from Utah
Lovely, floral Christmas card
Another great company. Love all the designs. And Love yours too with the vintage style and soft colors. Just beautiful. Happy Holidays!
I love the background stamp and how it creates such a beautiful look on your card!
Gorgeous card – have to check out the Barnwood Background stamp – I love Concord & 9th but completely missed that one! Still having a ball on the blog hop too!
Such a pretty card – love that background!
Beautiful card! It could be used for any occasion. And the colors are yummy
I love this Concord and 9th stamp set and how you used it. Love the background and the color combo!
Love Concord and 9th! Fast becoming my new favorite stamp company!!
Your card is gorgeous! It’s cool that the sentiment worked out after multiple stamping and embossing 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! Love these soft colors, and that “kissing” is downright fantastic!
Beautiful though non-traditional colors on your card today! You always come up with something new and different and inspiring.
Love the colors on this card – very neat:)
I really like the contrast of the texture and the softness of the flowers.
stunning card! love it!
Love the background and the color combos
Beautiful blossoms!
wow! that stamping is so perfect it looks like patterned paper!
Love how you used the woodgrain on the background first! beautiful card!