Friday, December 1, 2017

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia + VIDEO + Extra Giveaway!

Hi, everyone! I'm thrilled to be one of Taheerah's very special guests for her 3rd annual Advent Calendar Extravaganza!



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 ONE HUNDRED 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 guests 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 await behind the door!


My card and video for today features Catherine Pooler Designs, which is also today's sponsor! More on that below. I'm featuring the very popular Plaid Background, as well as the Tis the Season stamp set, Tis the Season dies and Here We Come A-Caroling from the latest Stamp of Approval Winterhaven Collection. See how my card came together here:


Since this post is already long and my video explains the entire process, I won't write too much about the card. I used Mint To Be and Aquatini inks with a brayer to create the ombre plaid background.


I used Party Dress, Tiki Torch, Aquatini, Mint To Be and Grass Skirt to stamp the elements for the floral arrangement. All of the flowers and foliage are from the Tis the Season stamp set and Tis the Season dies.


The sentiment was double-stamped with Midnight ink on both the poinsettia and plaid background to create a perfect match. The sentiment is from the Here We Go A-Caroling stamp set, a copy of which I'm giving away on my YouTube Channel. :)


It’s not a party without a prize - and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by Catherine Pooler Designs so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post - then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too! Comments on my YouTube Channel will also qualify you for my personal giveaway of the Here We Come A-Caroling stamp set and those comments will close on Thursday, December 7th at 11:59pm EST so the winner can be announced on Friday, December 8th on my YouTube video for this postYou must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win sponsor prizes! 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 23:59 EST on December 31, 2017 to enter.

Don’t forget Advent Calendar Extravaganza runs from December 1st through 25th, inclusive, so make sure you visit taheerah-atchia.com every day for fabulous inspiration and amazing prizes every single time!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

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QuilterLaura said...

Great card, love, love, love your plaid background! Such beautiful colors.

Beastybunny said...

What a pretty card! Love the non-traditional colors!

Robin P said...

Great card. Love the plaid background.

Karen Letchworth said...

Oh my heart, Emily..you are so talented. Thanks so much for sharing in this special event. I always enjoy seeing your amazing creative and inspiration.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth

Lisa A creations said...

Very pretty card! I love the colors you used and the die cutting dimension.

nancy y said...

That plaid background has quickly become a favorite of mine, love the colors you chose!

Sam B said...

Great video; always learning something new here! Love your card and that beautiful plaid background really sets off the poinsettias! TFS!

Kari D said...

So pretty. Love the ombré plaid background and the layers of poinsettia, pine, and berries!

Rose said...

Love this card. The poinsettias and plaid background are some of my favorite stamps. Thanks for the video and passing on the technique of using the acetate when stamping an area you don't want to show.

Sharon said...

Emily, your card is amazing, love the colours you used doing this card. Can't wait to get the plaid stamp set such a wonderful ideal when doing backgrounds on your cards. Thank you so much for sharing your video will have to give it a try in the near future.

PA said...

WOW! Beautiful Unique Varigated Plaid background! Amazing choice of colors, poinsttia, foliage, evergreens...well placed, balanced design. Great job in creating this Beautiful, Unique Work of Art!

S. B. said...

Love that background!! And I love that the colors are not typical Christmas colors, but they totally still work!

mtscrapgal said...

I am in love with the plaid background stamp. Great way you used it(fading to white)Terrific card. Thanks for your separate prize.

Casey-Diane said...

So simple and pretty!!!!!!!! Love it.

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Beautiful! Love the fading background

bev p said...

I am sorry I missed the deadline, but still love your card. And the tips along the way were VERY helpful. Thank you.

Lonya said...

A very lovely card and it isn't just for Christmas.

Karen H said...

Love your beautiful card, Emily, especially the plaid background.

Janet said...

Fabulous card! Love the plaid background. :D

Tracy said...

Awesome card, love the plaid and the poinsettias.

Shanna said...

I love your card!

Christa said...

Beautiful card....love the background!

Kitty Crafts said...

Love that plaid/tartan background and those (swoon) colours.

Andrea Shell said...

Beautiful card! I love the teal plaid background, and those gorgeous flowers really pop off it!

Ceal said...

Beautiful card!

Suzanne B. Webb said...

Beautiful card, I love the font on the scripty sentiment!

Heather M said...

Fabulous!! I love the contrast between the blooms and plaid.

Marine Mom said...

I love the plaid background!☺

sammi said...

Love your cards. Thank you for the video! Its awesome to be able to watch how the card is done

kimberlydawn said...

Love the blues in your card! Thanks:)

Maxine M. said...

I never think to use my brayer...now I have lots of ideas! Beautiful card.

Cherri B said...

I love the plaid background - what a great idea!

Susie Sonnier said...

How fun is this card!!

Julie Shearer said...

Beautiful card!! Love that plaid background. Thanks for a chance to win.

Heather DePasquale said...

Love the plaid background stamp. I also liked how you got the ombre effect. Colors are beautiful together.

Kim Faucher said...

The colors are so pretty and I love how the plaid fades away

Viki Banaszak said...

Very pretty! I love the flowers.

Gloria Westerman said...

Such a lovely card...tfs

Eve N said...

Very pretty card. The plaid background you made is a wonderful idea!

Unknown said...

I love that plaid, so clever!

Sindhu said...

Beautiful card..

Lindsay S said...

Love the soft plaid background!

dligon said...

I love the poinsettias and your use of color

dligon said...

I love the poinsettias and your use of color

Starr said...

Beautiful card, thank you for sharing.

Denise G. said...

What a lovely card! I love the ombre look of the background.

Kris in Alaska said...

Sweet colors, sweet card!

katrynka said...

Very pretty! The poinsettias are very nice.

Monica K said...

The faded plaid is so cool!

Susan T said...

Mint.

Kathy J in Ellicott City said...

Great Card!

diane p said...

I love this plaid background stamp... and the color is my favorite! Beautiful floral arrangement on this card!

Larissa Heskett said...

SQUEAL!! SO Stunning!! I just ADORE the Flowers against the Plaid!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)

Tommie said...

Beautiful card. Love the plaid background.

Melissa L. said...

Love the soft pretty plaid, Emily. Beautiful design with the sentiment stamped on top of the poinsettias.

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Merry Christmas!

Ava Gavloski said...

Yes, that popular Plaid Background is great.

Kathy Mc said...

Very pretty color combo and love your plaid background for your layers, Emily!

Irene said...

Awesome card and video! The background is just stunning...thanks for the inspiration for 2018...Happy New Year!

TinyCrafter said...

I love your card! It's so colorful and I love you're coloring. I'm finding I didn't get to everyone on this hop so I am going back and seeing more of the stuff I missed. I forgot that there is so much more that I have to see. Happy New Year1

Vivian Foo said...

Such sweet card. Love the background too.

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