Hello friends! Today I’m joining miss Taheerah Atchia and her fabulous blog hop with a twist – Advent Calendar Extravaganza and sharing a simple Christmas Penguins card created with the help of Hero Arts goodies.
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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!
CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by stamping Swirly Flower Bold Prints image to create a background form y card in Mint Julep ink. Next, I stamped Penguin Family in black directly onto the background and once again onto a piece of watercolor paper.
I added a bit of coloring in yellow to my watercolor stamped penguins and cut them out right up to the edge using scissors. I also stamped “Sending” and “Joy” in black ink onto my background panel and foam mount penguins on top. I embellished my with a holly leaf, some natural twine and white enamel dots.
GIVEAWAY
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 Hero Arts 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.
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!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Hero Arts Rubber Stamp Penguin Family Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Cling Stamp Swirly Flower Bold Prints Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Clear Stamps Color Layering Holly Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Clear Stamps Color Layering Joy Message Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder PW104 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Mint Julep Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Arches Hot Pressed Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 My top 10 and top 20 Watercolors Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
What a beautiful peaceful lovely card!
Wow…beautiful card…loved all the details..
Love your Ideas!
Simple yet elegant card! Thank you for sharing your beautiful card ideas throughout the year, Yana!
I appreciate the use of the background stamp with the mint julep ink. I never would have thought of using that color to replicate snow and “cold.”
I like the look of your pale background.
Such a sweet card:-)
So adorable!!
What a lovely card. I love the background and the coloring on the penguins. Just adorable! TFS!
Great card. Love the background and the holly!
sweet card!
very cute.
Love everything about this card…colors, design, stamps, embellishments.
Love the sweet family.
Beautiful card.
So elegant.
thanks for sharing.
So adorable.
LOVE this card, Yana! You have such a way of turning stamps into magical scenes! Thanks for the inspiration.
Such a beautiful and serene card! I love the penguins and the soft colors you have used! Pretty!
This is so cute and softly colored.
Your card is lovely ! This stamp is just adorable and with your beautiful coloring, the result is stunning.
Lovely card Yana. Just beautiful.
So pretty! I love the pop of the green sentiment.
I love penguins and I especially love your card!
This is such a sweet scene. I love the coloring and your background.
Love the B/W with a splash of color. Well designed card.
This is a sweet card. Very cute.
Lovely card. I really like that swirly background!
What a sweet card. I love the penguin family.
Oh, so cute. Love it!
What a pretty background for this sweet family!!
Adorable card and beautiful background!
So sweet! I love your penguin family!! Your background is lovely!
Love the beautiful background like swirling snow. The layers die cuts are so pretty
So simple, and so darn sweet. Love both these stamps you used
I love penguins but your card is even more wonderful with the background and colors you chose. Perfect!
What a beautiful card. Love the penguins and the fab background.
Just looking at the print of that background stamp, I never would have thought it could make such a beautiful, delicate background! The power of choosing the right ink! And I love the watercolor touches you added to the penguins. It really brings them to life in such a beautiful way. Thank you for always sharing your fantastic ideas with us!
Your cards are always inspiring. Love the swirly background.
That background and the penguins! Pefect!
Love the background on this card Yana…just gorgeous!
I love everything about this card — the soft background contrasted with the graphic penguins, the composition, the color choices! I always love your cards and you give me so much inspiration. Thank you!
I love the background! It really works for a wintry card.
Great card, I love the colors
Gorgeous card! Love the stamped background!
I just love the card!!
fabulous use of a multiple stamp sets. I really like your subtle use of the swirly flower background die
I love the card you made. You can’t help but say “oh, how cute is that?” Your choice of colors is perfect and inspires me to give it a try. I am 85 yrs. old and currently under Hospice care. Creating cards and learning new techniques really is a help. TFS your God given talents with the crafting world.
This penguin family stands out beautifully against the light blue background. Lovely and sweet card!
Ohh what a beautiful card, your background is gorgeous!
Stunning card…the soft background sets off the penguins so well!
What a sweet card!