Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 3 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
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!
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 3, 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 Simon Says Stamp! One of my most favourite places to shop, Simon really are a one-stop shop for all your crafty goodness! Not only that but they also have their own line of products too – I particularly love their inks! They are headed up by my wonderful warm and kind friend Heidi – she is so awesome! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event again this year!
Simon Says Stamp are generously sponsoring a $50 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:
Fun right?! Wouldn’t you love to wear this as a Christmas sweater?
I started by stamping the polar bear from the Magical Christmas set and heat embossed him with white embossing powder. I then stamped him on a Post-It Note and fussy cut him out, with a border, to use as a mask.
With my mask in place, it was easy to stamp my Christmas Sweater Background stamp to create my background. After heat embossing that, I stamped and heat embossed the polar bear a second time with a sparkly embossing powder for extra emphasis!
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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Pretty! Love that sweater background….another day of fun and inspiration! 🙂
oh! what a great idea to mask off the bear and then put the knit stamp over that! thanks for the inspiration!!
Well, I’m at SSS all the time and have no clue how I could have overlooked that Christmas Sweater background stamp – what a coooooool card Taheerah! (And so having so much fun on this blog hop; thank you again!)
This is such an amazing stamp — it looks like real cross-stitch!! Love the red as well. Thanks for sharing!! Merry Christmas!
Cute card! It does look like a sweater. jijiji 🙂
Ohhhh, LOVE that Christmas sweater stamp!
FABULOUS! Great background to the polar bear 🙂
Just makes you feel warm & fuzzy. I would so wear this sweater. Especially in this wonderful red color. Nicely done.
Oh, Taheerah!!! I thought of a Christmas sweater as soon as I saw your card – it is perfect and I love the knit look with that adorable bear!!! You are rocking this Advent extravaganza and we’re only three days into it (as of this post)…. Can’t wait to see what else you have up your sleeve!
sweet sweater card!
Love the Scandinavian look!
Aren’t red and white Christmas cards just wonderful? Your bear and Scandinavian inspired card is great!
Lovely card! I knit & crochet as well so I love any background patterned papers or stamps that look like they are stitches.
Clever festive card! That’s some good inking when you get the consistency you got on the background stamp.
My first time participating in this blog with a twist… must we leave a comment on each of the treats behind the door?
Love the cozy feel of this card!
Love this card! This background is perfect with the polar bear!
Love this card! That background is perfect!
Lovely use of the sweater background stamp.
Gorgeous use of the sweater background.
Oh WOW!! I love love love this card!! That Nordic pattern is one of my favorites…and I love how you put the bear and the sentiment in there!! Just great!! Thank you for sharing!!! ☺
ooooh!! LOVE this… so bright & bold!!
Nice card. I like the red and white on the card.
Genius idea to put the bear in the middle of the sweater!!
You really have created the perfect “sweater”. Very cleaver of you.
This card is so unique: i love it.
I think my husband has a sweater like this!!
I love the polar bear stamp set! So very cute. and what an awesome card!
Love that background stamp!
wow, so merry!!
Beautiful card! Great concept. Thanks for sharing! ?
Love it! It looks like is belongs on a holiday sweater.
So cute, thanks for sharing!
Fantastic card! This is my first time doing your advent calendar event and I’m loving it just 3 days in! I can’t wait to see what else is coming. It’s such a great idea – so creative.
Lovely card-I love the knit pattern.
So Nordic looking!
Super cute and festive card Taheerah!
Great card.
Wonderful card. Love the bear and sweater plaid.
Love,love,love this card! Wow! How wonderfully done!
I love this sweater pattern, super cool!
so warm and fuzzy! what a sweet card to brighten the chilliest day!
Very cute!!!
Love your cards, thanks for this fabulous Extravaganza!!
SO pretty! This reminds me of a warm Christmas sweater. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
so warm and cozy!
I love this card! The Christmas Sweater Background stamp is so pretty 🙂
Love this sweater pattern, I would wear it! Beautiful card, thanks for masking with die tip, it really helps set off the cute polar bear from the sweater patterned background.
Bright red sweater design with a polar bear in the middle – I’d wear that! 🙂 So cute!
I love this card; the background, the bear and the red colour !
Thanks again for organizing this great calender – a fun way to discover lots of great creations !
Beautiful card. I love the background pattern and the way you used it over the masked bear.