Hello everybody! And welcome to Day 7 of Advent Calendar Extravaganza!!
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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 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 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 Mama Elephant! One of my most favourite companies, Mama Elephant captured my heart from their very first release a few years ago! With a range that spans from sophisticated to cute, they’ve definitely something that every stamper needs! I’m so thrilled to have them sponsor the event this year!
Mama Elephant 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:
How adorable is this scene?! It was definitely a labour of love but it was so worth it!
I stamped the bears, tree, stockings, and presents from the A Beary Christmas set, and the fireplace from the Merry Mantle set, stamping the ornaments garland first and masking it before stamping the fireplace for a one-layer finish!
I coloured everything with Copics then fussy cut them out. I enjoyed adding bits of shimmer and sparkle with a Wink of Stella pen and with some Nuvo Glitter Drops too!
Next, I went to work on my card base, blending two different Catherine Pooler inks for my awesome background, and adding some mist splatter and water droplets for some additional detail. I stamped and heat embossed the sentiments from the Season’s Wishes set with gold embossing powder.
Everything was adhered in place using Pinflair Glue Gel for some custom dimension! I loved framing the sentiment with my scene!
One more shot, just because I love this card so much!!
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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This is so darn cute!
Such a cute card. Everything about it is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I have fallen in love with these bears!! I love the scene you laid out!! So cute!!!
Those bears are the cutest animals ever! I really, really, really, love this card! It’s so cute! I need to make my nephew a Christmas card. He is either already a year old or he will be turning 1 but it will be his first Christmas card. This would be perfect for him! I wish I had this stamp so I could make it for him. I love the coloring and the embossing and just how darn cute it all is. Thanks for showing us your adorable card and for giving us the chance to win something. I can’t wait to see whose next!
Very cute card! Love the coloring and shading.
You created an adorable project with those sweet bears.
love how you colored this–it looks like a book!
Glitter In My Kitchen
This card is beautiful and adorable.
O.M.G. What a beautiful card Taheerah! Your coloring and fussy cutting are spot on! Just love the scene you created!
I love the endless inspiration of this Advent Calendar Extravaganza!! Seeing all the different ways to use the products, too! This card is so adorable!
The darling bears and other details make for such an adorable picture.
Toooooooo cute!!!!
I love the different size of your card with it’s scene, it’s a great idea.
Super cute bears in this Christmas scene with the mantle and tree, amazing coloring and love this long card size.
really luv the format
This is such a wonderful card! Like you said, a labor of love though!! Just amazing!
Oh that is just a beautiful card. Love the soft shaded background and that elegant sentiment. The bear family scene is so very sweet!
Such a cute card! I want to color like that someday. Love your ideas!
This card is so sweet. I like the card size and orientation too.
Cute stamps. Cute card. Great size too. Love all the details. Just adorable. Happy Holidays!
Adorable card and so much detail!
Such a lovely card! Would make a great piece of art for a child’s room.
Beautiful card,beautiful coloring, I love this stamp set, it is so stinkin cute!
This card is so cute. It would be so cute framed an hung every Christmas.
Aww, what an adorable scene!
Love your sweet bear scene card! Great hop!
Very Cute and Adorable Family Christmas creative Work of Art!
Amazing cute card!
Fabulous combination of cute and elegant! Fantastic card.
A beautiful card and a work of art! The bears are adorable and your attention to detail is amazing!
Very cute little cards, those bears are so cute. Thank you so much for sharing.
Love the scene and your coloring is beautiful.
What a delightfully festive scene and I like the long shape of the card!
Such a darling card! Love the bears!!!
? oh my gosh your card is so cute! I love Mama Elephant Stamps!
very cute and cuddly – beautiful work
Cute card from Mama Elephant! Their stuff is so sweet! LOVE me some Mama Elephant!!
Oh, what an adorable card!!!!
Gorgeous card! Love those bears! Thanks for sharing. ?
Wonderful scene, Thanks for the inspiration.
That background truly is awesome . I would never have thought of blending pink and grey but it looks brilliant . Thanks so much for the inspiration …. oh and I also want to say I can appreciate the ton of work you’ve put into this card . It must have taken you ages ! Thanks for treating us.
Definitely an awesome background, and all-round awesome card! So happy to see Mama Elephant featured too!
Sweet card – love the cute bears.
I LOVE Mama Elephant!!!! And I love this card you made, the background is so cool.
Perfect family scene for the holidays. Absolutely stunning.
Adorable bears!
Your festive card is so pretty and the bears are adorable. You made a spectacular card that anyone would be ecstatic to receive!
Love you card and the sentiment is perfect. Thank you for sharing.
I love that longer card it works to create a beautiful scene. That baby bear reaching up for the star is the cutest stamp ever. The little caroling bear frames your sentiment perfectly . All that hard work really paid off.
Just darling. I love this card.