Monday, July 18, 2011

Christmas in July
This has been lots of fun.  I spent most of today putting cards together.  I had already covered the fronts, made the die cuts, colored the digis, etc.  That really helps!  So here are some of today's works:
 This penguin is another of the leftover Christmas tags from last year.  I was feeling ridiculous when I realized how many were unused, but now I'm so glad!  They're great to use for these cards.  Oh, the base cards are also recycled from a box I found left in a drawer for several years.  Some of the envelopes are even addressed already!  Bad me, I didn't mail them out!
 The snowmen and all Cricut cuts are from the Winter Woodland cartridge.  I love this cart!  I used my white gel pen to add a little snow to the trees in the background.  Joy is on a piece of prismatic gold paper from  1 lb. pack of scraps I bought when I first began creating last year.  It has been a lot of fun!
 Isn't she cute?  She's one of the two Knobby Knees I bought from Bugaboo.  I want them all!  I am disappointed in my red pencil.  There must be one out there that is REALLY red, so that will be my big search for the next year.
  This image is from A Day for Daisies, which I absolutely love.  Their images are so delicate.  The card is very simple, just one piece of patterned paper under the white.  Simple seemed to fit.

Thanks for looking.  I hope you have all enjoyed Christmas in July as much as I have!

SiskiyouSue
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20 comments:

  1. KarenJuly 18, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    hard to pick a favorite but since I am a snowman girl I will go with that one ;)

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  2. KellieJuly 18, 2011 at 7:32 PM

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  3. KellieJuly 18, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Wow you were a busy girl today. I love all of your cards. Each one is so different and so beautiful. Great Job! Good Luck. I am now a follower.

    Kellie

    kardsbykellie.blogspot.com

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  4. SmilynStefJuly 18, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    You are quite the Christmas over achiever ... love each one ... so glad you joined us at jingle belles.

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  5. StephCJuly 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Lovely cards! You're definitely getting ahead in the game this year. :)

    Thanks for joining us for this weeks CCC!

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  6. jennyplace2July 18, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    OMG! So many cards in one day! You are on a roll and a good one for sure. Each card is adorable. TFS! and for joining the challenge at My Craft Spot.

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  7. lauren bergoldJuly 19, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    oh wow! you have been a very busy, very clever, crafty bee! you could actually HAVE xmas in july now... you are READY, lol!!! love how each one of these is unique and wonderful, and how fabulous to also be able to use up bits & pieces leftover from last year! brilliant!

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  8. June HouckJuly 19, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Hooray for using up old stash! I admire how much you've accomplished so quickly. I'm cheering you on; I have a bit of guilt over die cut stash and old card bases too. You're my inspiration :)

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  9. DorteJuly 19, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful Christmas card. Thank you for sharing it with us at ABC Christmas challenge.
    Hugs Dorte

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  10. AnnetteJuly 19, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    These are all fab cards, but I especially like penguins so I think that's my fave. All great cards though, and thanks for joining in with our Xmas in July challenge at 2 Sisters this week. However, you need to link back to our challenge to be eligible to win the draw, so ensure you don't miss out with these lovely creations. Annette xx

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  11. DinaJuly 19, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    beautiful,beautiful, christmas cards! I wish I can make myself start mine,it will be here before we know it! hugs! dina

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  12. AnonymousJuly 19, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Lovely cards, sorry your card will not be drawn for a prize at ABC Christmas challenge as you forgot to add a link here on your blog to our challenge, better luck next time! hope we see you again, hugs Samantha

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  13. SandyJuly 19, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Four beautiful Christmas cards, love the images and wonderful papers to,
    Sandy

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  14. JenniferJuly 20, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Such great makes! Thanks for joining us at CES challs this week xx Jenny xx

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  15. CarlaKHJuly 21, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Beatiful assortment of cards! Thanks for joining us at CCC!

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  16. My 3 E ScrapbookingJuly 22, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    They are all so cute! I can't decide which I like best! What a fun project! Thanks for celebrating Christmas in July with us at My Craft Spot!
    Amber

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  17. Sentimental ScrapperJuly 22, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Beautiful cards!! I especially love the last card with Mary and the baby Jesus - so pretty! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

    Kimberly

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  18. CARLA PREDIGERJuly 23, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Lovely cards, sorry your card will not be drawn for a prize at Christmas Inspirations challenge as you forgot to add a link here on your blog to our challenge, better luck next time! hope we see you again soon.

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  19. KateJuly 23, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    What wonderful card - each and every one! I collect nativity scenes so I especially like the gentleness of the last one.
    Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  20. Amy CJuly 24, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Such a lovely collection of Christmas cards. Great job!! Thanks for playing along with us this week at My Craft Spot.

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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