Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Hello all!  Today, I am participating in a very super special, Advent blog hop!



Here's a little about the hop: 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!!

It’s not a party without a prize, right?  Today’s prize is generously supplied by Uniko 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!

NOW let's talk about Uniko - Beverly, I adore your products and one day will have some of my own!  However - I am not the lucky owner of the products I've used today ... they all belong to one very generous sweet gal by the name of Deborah Frings - of Deborah's Gems, who was kind enough to allow me to play with her Uniko lovelies for a whole week!  Mind you, I did drive 5 hours to play, interrupted a class she was taking, forced to do a bit of shopping,  but I am so happy with the results ... hope you like them, too!


Each card was made on a linen card base, uses Delicata Silver ink, and silver thread:

 
 
 
 

 
Can you handle just one more?  My wish to Taheerah, and to all of you, too!

 
Join in the fun at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises wait behind that very magical door!

=]  Michele




 
 
 


 

153 comments:

  1. Gorgeousness! Love the clean and crisp look on all creations!

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  2. BEAUTIFUL...worth the drive and the shopping :)

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  3. Oooh! I just LOVE these, Michele! All the white space with the pop of color and the yummy silver thread (need to get me some). Swoon!!!

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  4. Fabulous cards Michele! I love the simple design of the ornament cards and the wreath card is so elegant.

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  5. Gorgeous cards! I love the pretty CAS style!
    Take care!
    Michele

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  6. This is such a simple and quiet design ! Love it!

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  7. Absolutely beautiful CAS card set.

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  8. These are all so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. So lovely! Clean simple and sophisticated!

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  10. Pretty cards! Love the set of ornament cards and the lovely wreath!

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  11. CAS w/ style each & every one.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  12. Such lovely cards
    and that pop of
    color sets it all
    off!
    Carla from Utah

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  13. Wow! Michelle I am swooning at your use of those uniko sets! Wonderful creative fun! How sweet of debs too for letting you play! Awesome makes! X

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  14. The set of cards are simple and pretty but the peace and joy card is my favorite.

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  15. Love all your cards--CAS perfection!

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  16. Love how you took a design and changed it up completely in each card.
    they are all wonderful.
    I'll be using this idea for my cards - I haven't finished all of them yet.
    thanks for sharing.

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  17. A great set of cards and I really like the wreath one.

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  18. Clean, Simple, and LOVE them! Great set of cards ♥

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  19. Great CAS style with these ornament cards.

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  20. Simply stunning!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  21. Love this clean and simple card! Thanks for sharing it!

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  22. Love your fabulous CAS designs! They really show off the pretty colorful ornaments!

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  23. Absolutely gorgeous cards, Michele! I love your CAS design with the ornaments, and your wreath on the last card is stunning! How wonderful that you traveled so far to have a chance to play with Uniko's beautiful products, too...WOW! Wishing you "Peace and Joy" during the holiday season, my friend! Thanks so much for all of the amazing eye candy!!!

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  24. Love these cards, especially the set

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  25. Where do you find the time to do so many beautiful cards at once? Especially since your dancing all over the blogosphere leaving such sweet and, I might add, greatly appreciated comments for everyone. Truly thank you for your encouragement and kindness.

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  26. Beautiful cards. So CAS and yet so elegant. Wishing you Peace & Joy as well. <3

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  27. These are gorgeous! I love the set, it's so simple and lovely! The bottom card is fantastic as well!

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  28. Very pretty and classy! Thanks for sharing these.

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  29. Michele, JAW Dropping cards that are CAS lovely and SPECIAl the collection, I ADORE ADORE ADORE...I want to CASE them, and also do a class on them!!!!!

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  30. So lovely! I love the pops of color in the ornaments and the addition of the angel hair-like silver thread. The pretty wreath is lovely with those itty bitty pearls! :)

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  31. The cards are simple, elegant and beautiful. That's it, simple, elegant and beautiful. :)

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  32. Terrific and festive ornament card set!
    Love your design!

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  33. Incredible CAS cards Michele, LOVE these!!

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  34. Michele, these cards are to die for. Super on-trend and so elegant.TFS

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  35. Michele, the results are just amazing! What a spectacular designer you are! Your cards are beautiful!

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  36. Lovely cards Michele. Especially love the second with the little bells hanging in the background. The wreath is so pretty on the last one... Wishing you the same. :)

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  37. WOW these are so stylish and gorgeous to look at. Glad I hopped along. Would love it if you come visit me too
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  38. Love the simplicity of these cards. They are just GORGEOUS!

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  39. BEAUTIFUL cards Michele!!!
    Your ornament cards are SO ELEGANT, LOVE the designs, the silver threads make the perfect accent!!! LOVE your inky wreath too, the overlapping sprigs and colours are DELIGHTFUL!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and sending Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas to you :)
    PS - THANK YOU for going ABOVE & BEYOND with your travels to access the CRAFTY DELIGHTS you used too!!!

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  40. Love these - beautiful, simple and elegant.

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  41. I just love these cards--so simple and so elegant! I really like the way that the softly-stamped images echo the bold image on the ornaments. You are very clever! May peace and joy be with you during this holiday season, and thank you for the Christmas card!

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  42. Love those gorgeous ornaments, what a wonderful set of elegant CAS cards!

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  43. I love CAS cards. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  44. These cards are beautiful! A simple yet striking design.

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  45. Beautiful cards Michelle! I love those elegant ornaments, my favorite is the red one. TFS

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  46. Such lovely crisp and clean cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  47. Beautiful cards, each and every one!

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  48. Your cards are divine! What a great way to make many cards with ease!
    Lu C

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  49. CAS perfection in action! Well worth the 5-hour road trip!
    x Asha

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  50. You really went above and beyond and my goodness, the results are amazing! Truly gorgeous cards and I love them all. Thank you so much for being a special part of my event! xoxo

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  51. What a special set of Christmas card, Michele. Each one is simply beautiful! TFS

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  52. Michele, these are all stunning. Sadly, I have none of these products as today is the first I have heard of them. Glad I am playing along. Now I need to check THIS company out! TFS!

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  53. Beautiful cards! I especially love the design of your pretty baubles cards :)

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  54. What a fabulous collection of cards!!! I'd say these were definitely worth the drive and the shopping!!!

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  55. Michele, your card set is simply divine. Love the white space with the pop of color in each ornament. Those stamps are perfect for the holiday season...now I want them!

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  56. Stunning cards...love all the white space and your pops of color!

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  57. Well, that was certainly worth the drive! Fantastic cards. Thanks so much for sharing. Cheers.

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  58. All are so elegant and lovely Michelle, CaS fun.

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  59. I can't tell you how much I love this set of cards! The bit of whimsical string added to each is so lovely, and the CASness and colours are magnificent. I love how you have shadowed the background images. So pretty. I don't have many of Bev's gorgeous stamps either, but what you have done with your 'loan' is so beautiful!

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  60. They are beautiful cards! Love the CAS style!

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  61. Love the simplicity of these hanging baubles...classy set :)))

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  62. Fabulous cards!! Love the ornaments for each card!!

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  63. These are so pretty!! I love all of them and cannot pick a favorite!!

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  64. Your cards are very elegant - simply beautiful!

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  65. Wow! Beautiful collection of clean and simple cards.

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  66. CAS Christmas genius, love those baubles!

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  67. Michele,

    What dedication, a 5 hour drive and some shopping 😍😍, but seriously I hadn't been familiar with Uniko stamps before this either and I truly appreciate you using their products so we can see how lovely they are! Your cards are stunning and I am thankful you took the time and effort to make that drive and borrow those products. I am having a blast with this Advent hop, it is fun finding new friends behind the door each day and getting inspired by each and every one of you. Thank you for participating in the hop and especially for doing that drive.

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  68. Perfectly CAS, perfectly Christmassy, perfectly you, Michele! Your commitment to creating these beauties is awesome! Hugs, mon amie, Anita :)

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  69. Brilliant set of holiday cards, and the last card is lovely!

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  70. Great set of holiday cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  71. I love them. Simple and so sweet. Thanks for sharing.

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  72. I love the simple and clean designs of your cards!:)

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  73. Love this set of cards SO much! Awesome!

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  74. Oh my!! Just lovely. . .and perfect for a set. So simple but beautiful!

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  75. Your cards are awesome. Love the Christmas bauble.

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  76. Oooh love these bright bold CAS cards!

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  77. I love KISS cards... especially when I haven't finished cards, yet!

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  78. OH wow those are awesome stamps!! thanks for sharing your creations with us!

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  79. Okay...I voted and I haven't seen prettier cards anywhere...this whole season that yours. The silver ink is stunning. The threads and the colors of the baubles....so so stunning. Now that's what I call a Christmas card!

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  80. Pretty colors for your CAS cards!

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  81. Gorgeous cards, love the clean and simple look!

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  82. Clean & crisp and just lovely....I especially like the ornament with the jingle bells hanging from under.

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  83. Lovely simple cards with stunning colors!

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  84. Simple cards and variety too. Wonderful.

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  85. What can I possibly add to the 104 people before me? They've taken all the rave reviews! How about this: I LOVE your showcases here and you must, must and must invite some Uniko products to your collection! Most beautiful cards EVER! Seriously. EVER!
    Hugs~c

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  86. I really like your design aesthetic - - I don't do it well. But you've done it masterfully!

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  87. I like the wreath on the last card!

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  88. ABSOLUTELY worth the drive...and the interruption. These cards are gorgeous. Clean and simple, but oh so elegant. THANKS so much for the inspiration.

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  89. Great use of the products and design!

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  90. Thanks for sharing all of your beautiful cards.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  91. So cute! LOVE the clean designs on these!!!

    housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
    www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

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  92. Love the ornament cards - just lovely!

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  93. Love how your cards and simple and very pleasing to my eyes.

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  94. OUTSTANDINGLY beautifully simple!
    LOVE< LOVE LOVE!

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  95. Oh, these are gorgeous. Great CAS design and festive inspiration:)

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  96. Peace and Joy to you too! This is a gorgeous set love your CAS designs! TFS!

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  97. Love, love, love your ornament card set. Simple and beautiful. Have to remember this for next year! Also, live your wreath card and sentiment. TFS

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  98. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! LOVE all four of these wonderful cards! Elegant, classy and oh so yummy! TFS! Merry Christmas!

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  99. Each of these cards is perfect! I love the simple, elegant feel to them.

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  100. WOW!!! So simple, and so elegant! Thanks so much for sharing. Definitely worth a drive! What gold ink did you use on the last one. I have not found a metallic gold that I like.

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  101. I love the crisp whiteness of your cards with just a pop of color. Great job.

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  102. Fabulous CAS cards, great for gift sets.

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  103. Love all these clean and simple cards. Great for mass production yet elegant in every way

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  104. Oh these are just so beautiful!! I love this clean & simple look!!

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  105. Michele - these are stunning CAS designs! I love how you added the color via the ornaments. So beautiful!!!

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  106. Awesome CAS cards. Love the elegant simplicity of these!

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  107. I love these cards! They are amazing! Simple yet elegant!

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  108. Beautiful cards! Love CAS cards! :-)

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  109. Quick and simple card and beautiful. Love it.

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  110. I am fan of CAS and your cards are beautifully done!

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  111. I love all of your cards, Michele! The CAS designs are great! I love the white space with the bright pop of color!

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  112. I love how clean and simple these cards look. So elegant with a touch of silver.

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  113. Love all of these cards. Great work.

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  114. Thanks for giving us so many beautiful creations for this event. The silver embossing is very effective. I used a 2 layered Christmas ball on my Christmas cards this year.

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  115. Love these beautiful, elegant cards!

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  116. Love these cards, so clean and simple, yet stunning.

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  117. These are so beautiful! I absolutely love the simple but striking design! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous cards!

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