Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you are all safe, warm, well, and surrounded by those you love on this beautiful day. Today I'm joining my friend, Taheerah Atchia, for a very special Christmas blog event! Let's get started.
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 today uses the gorgeous, Make it Market Kit: Wonderland from Papertrey Ink...it's one I just can't get enough of! I began by stamping a border of trees across the bottom of my card using Spring Moss and Prairie Grass ink. In the background I stamped Sweet Blush pink snowflakes from the Silver White Wishes stamp set.
I then used the scalloped oval die from the Wonderland kit and white glittered cardstock in order to create a focal point in the center of my card. I created a winter scene using floral stamps and dies along with a snowy background, and sentiment, all from the Wonderland kit.
I accented with white snowflakes, die cut using the Silver White Wishes die collection, sequins, and a few adhesive pearls. Across the bottom I added a second sentiment from the Keep it Simple: Christmas stamp set. All of the Papertrey Ink supplies used on this card are linked for you below.
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 Papertrey Ink, 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. Be sure to visit the Papertrey Ink blog as well...more lovely inspiration can be found there.
Merry Christmas!
I love the soft delicacy of your card and the layers too!
Posted by: Karen B. | December 25, 2017 at 04:54 AM
So beautiful! I always love all your layers! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Janelle | December 25, 2017 at 05:17 AM
What a wonderful treat to see this card. It is gorgeous! Thank you!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | December 25, 2017 at 05:24 AM
What a gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Sherri | December 25, 2017 at 05:27 AM
What a wonderful card. I just love the wonderland kit!
Posted by: Ekm | December 25, 2017 at 05:31 AM
Wow, Melis, your card couldn't be any more gorgeous! It's so delicate and lovely! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Cindy H. | December 25, 2017 at 05:45 AM
Merry Christmas to everyone!!! Awesome card!!! It's so festive!!! Love it!!!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | December 25, 2017 at 05:57 AM
A pretty new card from Melissa. . . a lovely Christmas gift indeed. Thank you Melissa for all your hard work throughout the year.
Posted by: Loralee Parish | December 25, 2017 at 06:13 AM
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing and a very Merry Christmas. 🎄
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | December 25, 2017 at 06:29 AM
What a Christmas present to find you as a presenter on today's hop, and PTI as a sponsor. Gorgeous card. You never fail to "WOW". Thanks for all the inspiration!
Merry Christmas to you and yours~
Posted by: Linda | December 25, 2017 at 06:34 AM
Great card.
Posted by: Lindarub | December 25, 2017 at 06:34 AM
I absolutely love this gorgeous card!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | December 25, 2017 at 06:44 AM
Sopretty!
Posted by: Avra | December 25, 2017 at 06:47 AM
Love your beautiful card!
Posted by: Jane | December 25, 2017 at 06:50 AM
I love this gorgeous, shabby chic Christmas card. It is stunning! Love all the pretty layers. Merry Christmas!!
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | December 25, 2017 at 06:52 AM
Hi what a Beautiful pretty card, every thing on it is so ELEGANT, I just love it and Thank you for sharing it. Tracey Magner
Posted by: Tracey Magner | December 25, 2017 at 06:53 AM
Wow, this is beautiful. Love the colors.
Posted by: Deepa Lakshman | December 25, 2017 at 06:54 AM
Wonderful card! Thank You for the inspiration.
Posted by: Nives K | December 25, 2017 at 06:57 AM
Your card is beautiful! Love how well the elements blend together so nicely. Love PTI and looks like time to add to my PTI collection.
Posted by: Sam Burnett | December 25, 2017 at 07:13 AM
oh my! This is GORGEOUS! Your work is always gorgeous!
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Posted by: ~amy~ | December 25, 2017 at 07:21 AM
Oh my gosh, so much fabulous detail! Thanks for sharing in Taheerah's fun event!!
Posted by: Leanne in Cali | December 25, 2017 at 07:21 AM
Beautiful card! I haven't looked at your kits but see I'm missing out.
I do have many of the "keep it simple" sentiment sets and use them often, so this is another set for my collection. Thank you.
Posted by: Eve Nelson | December 25, 2017 at 07:31 AM
so soft and pretty!
Posted by: Pai | December 25, 2017 at 07:46 AM
Wow! Wow! This is so stunning. I love the design and the beautiful soft colors. Thanks for the inspiration and Merry Christmas!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | December 25, 2017 at 08:05 AM
Stunning, Melissa! Love the colors and your always perfect layering! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: betty lou | December 25, 2017 at 08:25 AM