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Advent Calendar Extravaganza 2016

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Hello Friends, How are you today? Have you heard of the Advent Calendar Extravaganza? It is -the oh so fun- festive event and a ‘hop with a twist’ dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia .Each day features a surprise destination … so cool! 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!

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For today’s post I created two holiday cards that can be used during the holiday or during the winter season. You can add a sentiment later or leave the card blank to fit your occasion. I never seem to have the right card handy when I need one so often I am looking for a blank card.

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Reverse Confetti has some fun images and I mean FUN!!! This bear driving the car screams Richard Scary to me. I love Richard Scary books & illustrations so this stamp was calling my name big time. When I was inking up “Bearing Gifts” I wanted to add flowers for a different holiday spin just in case some of you all are tired of snow lol. When I was finished I added a generous layer of glossy accents on the entire windshield.

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To mask off this absolutely adorable image I used some masking tape. I know flowers coming out of the sky like this doesn’t make sense but, cards don’t always have to right? The flowers are from this sweet stamp set.

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Such sweet lil penguins from the stamp set called, “Smore Love” … it’s a fun stamp set but, I wanted to add more flowers to my holiday-wintery card.

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Sometimes when you don’t have time to dedicate lots of time to your coloring … it’s a good time to pull out the usual tricks … a damp rag with some ink blending solution and white dots with a gel pen.

On another note … It’s not a party without a prize –  Today’s prize is generously supplied by Reverse Confetti To qualify to win 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 2016 to enter.

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Thanks for your visit today and I hope it’s a great weekend, Hugs, Kathy

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  2. Christy Q says

    Wow!! Magnificent cards, as always!! I love the background with the flowers – so pretty and unexpected!!

  4. bev p says

    So THERE you are! I know we wore you out last month. Been missing you. Today’s blog: quintessential Kathy! Great colors, bold and intense, with a sense of fun and adventure. Love the bear in the car. Who says you can’t have a flower shower instead of a snow shower! LOVE it. Thanks. Merry Christmas.

  9. BunnyD says

    Great cards! I have the bear and I didn’t think of Glossy Accents on the windshield! Brilliant!

  16. melissa bi. says

    Agree – these stamps are adorable, but your amazing coloring takes them to the next level. Thanks for sharing these with us.

  18. Becca Yahrling says

    O*M*G!! You are just too fabulous for words! You’re amazing. These cards are so beautiful. So colorful. I could sit & stare at them all day long. No joke.

  26. Mary Holshouser says

    The cards are wonderful.
    Love the deep blue backgrounds.
    they aren’t geared specifically to Christmas so,
    as you said, they could be used for another
    occasion.
    thanks for sharing
    Merry Christmas and Happy new Year

  27. Melissa friedrich says

    AMAZING coloring on your super adorable winter cards! I love the shaped card and all the masking for the cute scenes. Thanks for the reminder that I don’t HAVE to put a sentiment on my card til I need one. I think I will make up some sentiment banners to have on hand as well.

  29. Susan G says

    As always, Kathy, you’ve hit it out of the park. Just too cute…love that bear driving the car. Just perfect.

  34. Karen p. says

    Kathy how cute to add flowers instead of snowflakes. A nice change for this time of year. Merry Christmas sweet lady!

  36. Leanne in Cali says

    These are very cute! Love your coloring and ideas!! Thanks for sharing on this fun extravaganza.

  37. barb macaskill says

    Absolutely adorable cards! I love that it is snowing flowers!!! much better than what is happening outside my window right now! LOL TFS!

  44. barbara lassiter says

    Okay then. Just how adorable and cute are these!!!! And they are beautifully crafted and colored.

  45. Marty Harris says

    I am always amazed at the cards you create! I love the images, the stunning colors, and the windshield…

  46. Bobbie says

    So darling Kathy, you know I love your work no matter what it is. I want to take this chance to wish you and your family a very very Merry Christmas and an even Happier New Year dear. Can’t wait to see what next year brings.

  52. DebbieC says

    Such cute cards with lots of details. I like that the shape of the card is not the traditional rectangle.
    DebbieC

  53. Linda says

    In awe of your amazing coloring and the adorable design of these two cards. Love the details like the glossy windscreen and the white gel pen dots and dashes. Such a treat!

  54. Sheri K says

    I love Richard Scary too–and you are right–the bear driving the car reminds me of his art work! How fun is this advent calendar!

  59. Beatrice Lawson says

    Oh my goodness! You are so right, Richard Scarry it is I was wondering why the card seemed so familiar, you know? Love it and your amazing colouring is spot on as usual.

  60. Jan Clothier says

    Very cute cards and I like the wild profusion of flowers in the background of them. You’re right – cards don’t have to make sense!

  70. sharon brand says

    These are incredible, love the shape and the little characters. And the
    colouring is AWESOME.

  76. Billie A says

    Darling images and loving the flowers in the background. Of course I love those white dots that you added. (I just ordered some white pens and sharpies) Love these cards.

  77. Teresa Doyle says

    These really are adorable images Kathy and your colouring is absolutely AMAZING! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have the best Holiday with your loved ones!

  83. Kari D says

    Very fun! Thanks for tips about how to color when you are short on time…..and when am I not short on time! ?!

  86. Debbie Vasel says

    Awww, the bear driving is absolutely adorable.
    I can hear him singing, “I’ll be home for Christmas!”

  91. Zina says

    The flowers sure do make these happy cards
    Thanks for sharing them both and I love the white gel extra dots

  94. Denise says

    Kathy, a card with flowers would be especially appropriate for friends that live in a warm climate in the winter. Love the bear and the penguins, so cute.

  95. Rose W says

    Your backgrounds are as fun as your for-grounds( is that a word?) Two wonderful cards, very happy.

  103. GrammyP says

    Super cute cards! I agree with you–they look very much like the Richard Scary characters! It’s been several years since I’ve read any of those books and your cards brought back some happy memories! Thank you for sharing such cute little cards!

  105. Laura Peddicord says

    The card without snow but with flowers made me think of what Christmas in Hawaii must be. I agree that Reverse Confetti has some really cute things and with Rosa J. who said your coloring is amazing. Thank you so much for sharing!

  107. wanda reynolds says

    Doing a happy dance with flowers falling from the sky! I love your cards!! The bear with gifts is even great for birthdays!!! The penguins are on a tropical holiday!!! Such a giggle!

  109. Aileene Y. Fitzpatrick says

    Adorable cards (penguin and bear). Your choice of flowers for the background was interesting and brought out the cuteness even more. Good coloring technique.

  126. Roberta S. says

    Hands down the penguins or my favorites. Both cards are cute & love the denium blue look. Thank you for sharing

  131. Arianna Barbara says

    Wow! Your cards are super cute!!! I love so much the shape of them and these adorable little critters!!!

  146. Carey Nusbaum says

    Kathy, you always amaze me with your cards! I love the idea of using glossy accents to create the windshield on the car! Your coloring blows my mind too! You are my coloring idol! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

  149. Cheryl says

    Great colouring. And here in the Southern Hemisphere, Christmas is all about the flowers. I am currently hovering over my Christmas Lilies, hoping that they will be open in time to fill the house with their glorious scent before Christmas Day. That is one of the abiding memories of Christmas for me

  160. robin patrick says

    Honestly? I look at stamps and can’t think what I would use them for. Then I see what you did and I WANT THAT SET OF STAMPS TOO. I hope I get to where I can see the visions you seem to see.

  161. Sharon Klumph says

    Thank you, Kathy. I can’t decide which card is the absolute cutest…..The cute (whoever heard of a ) bear driving the car or the sweet little penguins. The flower effect gives loads of flower power to power us through the season.

  163. Amy Ames says

    Your two cards are so sweet The coloring is beautiful. And the little critters are absolutely adorable!!

  166. Jane Sirak says

    Love your work. You sure do take coloring to a whole new level wondering how you got little plaid pattern into the scarf and a gift on the other the other card all the little lines are so teeny weenie. Was that paper piecing or did you actually paint that in somehow ?

  167. Janet Ingraham says

    Those blues must be a favorite of mine as I love it in quantity and goes so well with the pops of other deep (saturated?) colors. Love that you made a windshield.

  189. Jen W. says

    I love the richness of your colours and you’re right – the bear is totally Richard Scary-esque!

  196. Laura Miller says

    Wow – – you do adore coloring. I appreciate the end results – sad that I’ll never take the time to make such a masterpiece.

  198. carol says

    Echoing the others: these cards take *cute* to a whole new level! Charming, delightful and just all-around fun, not to mention the mega-watt smiles they generate! Thank you for joining Taheerah’s Extravaganza; you’ve sent my festive spirit soaring!
    ~carol

  214. D.Ann C says

    You know I’m a huge fan of your gorgeous background and these are no exception! It never ceases to amaze me the difference a few white dots makes!! Fab!!

  219. LC says

    So fun and cute! I love the flowers coming out of the sky. They look like they were meant to be paired with each of those sweet images. I also really appreciated seeing how the final touches you added to your penguin card brought it to a whole other level – the blending solution and white accents are fabulous touches!

  222. Naama E says

    Such adorable cards!! Love how vibrant and bright you made them, they are sure to bring up a smile! I know what you mean about never having the right card when you need it haha – blank cards are the best 😉

  223. Angie Hall says

    I love the car driving bear. It’s OK with me for flowers to float down from the sky. Great techniques and gorgeous coloring from you, Kathy.

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