Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia
Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are over 60 special guests – each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!
And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!
Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises wait behind the door!
It’s not a party without a prize – and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is supplied by us, so you’ll definitely want to get your hands on it! Simply leave a comment on this post to enter – then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too to double your chances! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 7am EST on Thursday 31st December to leave all your comments!
I have a project for you today using the Tim Holtz Texture Surfaces, St Nick Bigz Die, Flip Frame and Distress Paints!
I love all the texture of the corrugated and burlap plus a bit of crackle paste! I’ve kept it simple to let all the different surfaces stand out.
I’ve shot a full process video, you can watch it below or on our YouTube channel. Enjoy!
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!
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Adorable Santa Claus project,it’s so fabulous,beautiful,sweet and colorful!Love it a lot!
Love this project! Very creative! Merry Christmas to you as well!
this is just amazing…I love that sweet Santa!
Such a cool flip card!! I love that you painted over corrugated paper…it looks fantastic!!
WOW – what a fabulous project! I love that die and the techniques used here!! Merry Christmas!
This is awesome!! I love all the textures and his beard is AWESOME!!! TFS!
Totally awesome. You teach me so much. Thanks.
This guy is so adorable! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone!
Love the Santa! Very cool!
Lovely card!
Fabulous… Love it!
Adorable
The blogs on today’s surprise destinations are ones I check every day. Every day! Thank you for sponsoring today.
I love the display item. You can switch it out for every occasion.
Love the texture you got on this Shari! It’s fabulous.
Oooh what a fab Santa! Love the texture on his beard :)
Merry Christmas!
Love it! All the textures work so well together
Interesting textures. I like it.
Your Santa flip frame is beautiful! Love all the different textures you used!
Your Santa looks fantastic. Love his beard.
What a beauty! Love his hessian hat!
What a fantastic project Shari! A few new-to-me products put to fantastic use and a wonderful finished piece that can be brought out every year! Thank you so much for helping to see my event off with a bang, and thank you so much to Heidi and Stephanie and Simon Says Stamp for being such a generous sponsor! Merry Christmas to you all!
Love the texture on this beautiful Santa!!
I love all of the projects!!
Super cute and cool!
Cute project and thanks for sponsoring this fun event!
Oh this is just fabulous!
Very Cute framed Santa art!! hanks for the awesome HOP, and great prizes too.
Great project!!!
What a lovely Santa. thanks
Wow, I love this card
I like the flip concept.
Shari, I haven’t seen Gesso used in how many years?? Love this project and the Tim Holtz is really handsome. Thanks for the inspiration and Happy New Year
What a wonderful Santa. Love your card. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for being one of the generous sponsors.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot
Beautiful projects….Yes I would love to see more series like this one…Happy Holidays!!!
Amazing texture on the santa.
Fabulous project Shari! I love all of the amazing texture and the Santa is so sweet.
WOWZERS! AWESOME Santa decoration! Thanks so much for the video!
I love the great texture. It’s a beautiful card and I really like how it’s displayed.
Love this project with all it’s texture.
I’ve seen and admired so much of your work, Shari, and this is just fantastic!! I love all the texture in your Santa; using burlap and corrugate is pure genius! Thank you for the great ideas, and Merry Christmas to you and your family.
SQUEAL!! Just AWESOME!! THANKS for sharing the Video too!! =) Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Merry Christmas! This is fantastic. Love the rustic look with the corrugated paper.
Shari I love your Santa. Thanks for sharing the video!
Another fabulous creation by you, Shari! So much texture and detail – I love that you can make a different project to use in the frame whenever the mood strikes!
Awesome texture on your project! Happy holidays!
Oh that Santa is fabulous!! I now have an idea for a future DIY Advent calendar!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love the flip frame!
WOW so awesome….love what you did….Thanks!!
Wow!! Awesome santa!!
Cute Santa.