Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello there!

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I am so happy to participate in Advent Calendar Extravaganza this year.



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!

Today, I am sharing a Christmas card I created using stamps from Sunny Studio Stamps and Papertrey Ink.





I first created a circle window on the card base. I then stamped the sentiment (from Sunny Studio Stamps Holiday Style set) inside the card. I used some tulle fabric to create the shaker window. To decorate the window, I adhered some die cuts created using Sunny Studio Stamps Holiday set and Papertrey Ink Spruce & Sprigs set.

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 Sunny Studio Stamps 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! You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! 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 31st December 2017 to enter.

Don’t forget 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!

Thank you again for visiting my blog.

168 comments:

  1. What a beautiful card!! Love the gold sequins! Perfect for the theme :)

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  2. That's a great card design, I am a sucker for shakers ;-) You also used one of my favourite stamp sets by Sunny Studio - there's simply no way I could not like your card! ;-)

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  3. So Christmassy with shaker fun, gorgeous!

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  4. What a lovely shaker wreath! Thank you for the beautiful holiday inspiration!

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  5. You had me at "shaker card". Such a charming design

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  6. Very pretty card! Think I like the tulle idea!

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  7. This is such a beautiful card. Using the tulle is a brilliant idea! Cheers.

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  8. Lovely shaker. I like the elegance the die cuts add. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. fantastic card, Anna - love how you used the tulle for your shaker - gives the whole cards such added texture!

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  10. Love the shaker card - beautiful!

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  11. Very cute shaker idea! I love the tulle window.

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  12. What a clever twist on a shaker card. Never thought to use netting instead of acetate for the window. Brilliant!

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  13. An elegant, stylish shaker that has set my festive spirit soaring! The tulle is so lovely! Thank you for sharing your amazing inspiration at Taheerah's Advent Extravaganza!
    ~carol

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  14. Awesome, I love your tulle shaker card!

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  15. Who doesn't love some Christmas sparkle? Really nice.

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  16. Great card. I hadn't seen the bell in gold, just silver and this is lovely in gold. An amazing stamp set. And I love your idea of using tulle verses the usual acetate for shaker cards. Genius. A lovely design. Happy Holidays!

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  17. Pretty shaker card! I love the jingle bell stamp you used and the pretty sentiment!

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  18. Gorgeous shaker card - I love the texture of the tulle!

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  19. Who doesn't love a beautiful shaker card?

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  20. Love how you used tulle for the shaker window.
    Shakers are my favorite type of card; this one
    is beautiful.

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  21. So pretty, love the tulle shaker front! TFS!

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  22. Gorgeous shaker card. Love your use of tulle in place of an acrylic window. Beautiful treatment.

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  23. Love that you used tulle--now if only I could find mine! One of my favorite cards!

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  24. Elegant and classy shaker card. Love it!

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  25. Stunning shaker card...and I love that bell!!!💖Thank You!!!

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  26. Beautiful shaker card! Thanks for participating in Taheerah's fun event!!

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  27. Great shaker card. Love the bell.

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  28. Very distinctive shaker card....love the touch of green ribbon at the top.
    Happy holidays.

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  29. What a fun card. Thanks so much for participating in Taheera's special event for Sunny Studio. AWESOME art and so much fun.
    Blessings,
    Karen Letchworth

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  30. Cute shaker card! I love the idea of using tulle for a shaker. I might have to try it.

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  31. What a gorgeous card! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm loving the gold bell and the tulle shaker! :)

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  32. love a shaker card--this is so pretty!

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  33. Great shaker card - love the holly and the ribbon.

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  34. Wow! I love the look of the tulle covering the shaker window. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  35. Beautiful and elegant shaker card, love the tulle and simple design.

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  36. I love how you made the Shaker card using tulle as the window covering.

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  37. Fabulous shaker card! I love the tulle!

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  38. You really can't beat bells, bows and greenery for Christmas. Love the twist on the shaker...I am working on one right now! Thanks so much.

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  39. Elegant card.
    Love the shaker.
    the bouquet, tied
    with the ribbon, is
    so pretty.
    thanks for sharing.

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  40. Love this. What a beautiful shaker card!

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  41. Love your shaker card - it's just gorgeous!

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  42. such a fun and pretty shaker card, it really fits the holiday season.

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  43. Stylish card in beautiful colours !

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  44. The tulle for the shaker is awesome! Love that Sunny Studio Holiday Style jingle bell stamp!

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  45. Wow, a very up to date, elegant Christmas card, like that it's a shaker & that you've used tulle instead of plastic for the window, shines elegance x

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  46. Beautiful card. I love how you used the tulle rather than acetate to hold the sequins. No chance of static electricity

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  47. Love your shaker card. Thank you for sharing.

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  48. What a beautiful card. Thank you for inspiring me to create.

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  49. What a unique shaker card!! Amazing!!

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  50. Great card and very pretty shaker!

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  51. Love how you used the tulle to make the shaker!

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  52. Love shaker cards - this is GREAT - thanks for the idea.

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  53. Love your shaker card, really pretty. Thanks for sharing...

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  54. Oh my goodness Anna, your shaker is beautiful. WOW, I love it! Well done.

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  55. I love your beautiful and elegant shaker card! Brilliant idea to use tulle to create the shaker ball...another idea that I am going to have to try.

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  56. Very pretty shaker. I like the use of tulle.

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  57. Love the rich red and green that you used!

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  58. Love that bell, it looks so real.

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  59. Fun card, love the jingle bell!

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  60. Beautiful.. Love the unique idea of using the fabric for the shaker..

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  61. Oh, I just love shaker cards. Yours is a particularly nice one. tfs :-)

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  62. I really enjoy your creativity! Awesome card!

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  63. Gorgeous card. Love the tulle for the shaker!

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  64. Lovely look to your
    shaker card, love
    the bell.
    Carla from Utah

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  65. Elegant and beautiful holiday card!

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  66. Beautiful card! Love the shaker and how fun to use tulle!

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  67. It's a beautiful shaker card. I love the gold sequins in it. Thank you verry much for sharing it.

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  68. tulle and star sequins are a lovely combo for a shaker and the love the layered bell stamp

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  69. Lovely and festive shaker card!

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  70. What a great card! The shaker part makes it/.
    Ldyjs@outlook.com

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  71. What a beautiful shaker card. LOVE it!!!!

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  72. It's a shaker! I love the pretty bell on the top! Gorgeous!

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  73. Beautiful card! Love the shaker!

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  74. A beautiful card! Love shaker and never thought about using tulle for the window. Brilliant idea!

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  75. what a lovely card! Love the shaker with the tulle window. Very pretty.

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  76. Oh Wow, what a stunning and beautiful card you made, I love it. So pretty and love the sparkles. Thanks, Tracey Magner

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  77. Oh, how pretty! I love the tulle with the shaker window... so elegant and creative!

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  78. Beautiful card! Love the shaker element and just the card in general.

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  79. Your shaker card is gorgeous! I love that you used tulle for the window - very different looking.

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  80. Great shaker card, love the bell!

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  81. I just love shaker cards. They are such fun!! I also think the use of tulle instead of clear acetate is a nice change. The bell and the holly just punctuate the whole design! Great job!! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!!

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  82. I love shaker cards, I made a few for the Christmas season, these cards were given to my family.

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  83. That’s a wonderful shaker card ! margessw@icloud.com

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  84. Wauw what an elegant card.
    What a great idea to use fabric for the shaker part, looks wonderfull.

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  85. Great card! I like the tulle for the shaker enclosure. The texture adds a wonderful touch.

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  86. Great shaker! Love the gold and the tulle, such a great idea!

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  87. What a beautiful card!! Love the gold sequins and tulle!

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  88. Beautiful card! Fabulous idea to use tulle to make the shaker window!

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  89. What a great card - I love the shaker cards!

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  90. I think that bell stamp is the best! luv that you did it in gold!

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  91. My first thought when I saw you card was "Wow, that's a looker!" which just goes to show that I'm actually a 90-year-old man?? Anyway, aside from the totally anachronistic phrasing, your card truly is beautiful. I have such a hard time getting the appropriate yellows/tans/whatever to make something read gold, but you nailed it with that bell. And I love the tulle shaker where you can see the sentiment. That is a party in card form. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

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  92. I love that stamp set and I love how you used it!

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  93. Great shaker card. Thank you for sharing.

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  94. What a wonderful idea for a Christmas card!

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  95. Love the shaker made with tulle.

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  96. CAS well thought design, use of color shaker card! Nice! Well done!

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  97. Beautiful card! What a brilliant idea to use tulle for the shaker card!

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  98. Gorgeous card. I love those kind of shakers.

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  99. Oh my I love this shaker card! That bell stamp is so realistic looking! Such a great card!

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  100. Awesome shaker card! Makes me want to make one now!

    Sammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi

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  101. Thanks for the inspiration. I love the spray of ribbon, holly, bell, etc at the top.

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  102. Interesting use of tulle in your shaker card; it is very attractive!

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  103. Beautiful card! I love the shaker image you created and how you used tulle. I keep meaning to pick up some tulle when I go to the craft store but I always forget. It's on my list now so I don't forget next time. :)

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  104. Shaker windows with tulle are so cool. Oops I rhymed. Very cute card.

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  105. Beautiful card... i love shaker cards...

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  106. I'd've never thought to use tulle for a shaker window... makes for an interesting cover!! Thanks for the fab inspiration!

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  107. Beautiful card, i love shaker cards.they are so much fun.

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  108. I love this shaker card, so pretty!

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  109. What a gorgeously unique shaker card!

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  110. Festive shaker and perfect for the Christmas Advent hop!!! Gorgeously done!

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  111. Love the shaker element. Must have been fun to make. Thanks for sharing!

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  112. Love the tulle shaker. I've been wanting to try this!

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  113. Lovely shaker ornament. The tulle is so pretty.

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  114. Gorgeous card, thanks for sharing!

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  115. Love the cute out and the bell on top. It reminds me of a mistletoe.

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  116. Fantastic tulle shaker card! I have to try this technique, it really looks beautiful.

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  117. I love shaker cards and this one is gorgeous!

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  118. Such a festive card. Love the bell and the holly. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  119. I really like your bell. I have not seen it done in gold. Ugg that means I have to find some ink to create my own.

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  120. Awesome shaker card...thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  121. Love shaker card and yours is so beautiful. Love all the gold.

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  122. Beautiful Shaker card! What a brilliant idea to use tulle!

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  123. Very pretty card. Love the tulle shaker and the pretty pops of color.

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  124. I love shaker cards, though I have never seen a window made with tulle. I really like the effect. Very pretty.

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  125. SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! I just ADORE Shaker Cards!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and INSPIRING!! Have a FABULOUS New Year!! =)

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  126. What a sweet shaker and little swag topper for your opening!

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  127. I like all the layers of your creation. The result is stunning. Thanks

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  128. Great shaker card, and I can see I need that Holiday Style set. The tulle certainly adds neat texture.

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  129. Such a great shaker card - I love the jingle bell!

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