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Monday, July 23, 2012

CHRISTMAS in July -- still going strong

Good Morning Friends,

I am so inspired by so many different artists out there, whether it be the masters, pop or crafting artists, it is all inspiring and keeps me wanting to improve my own skills.

I just love the Christmas in July that seems to be on all the blogs right now, and challenges abound everywhere. I am so excited to get my Christmas cards made early this year. I just need to get the list made out and envelopes addressed and stamped and then I can put them in the mail September 1st- just kidding hah ha.
I actually did get a Christmas card in July one year, I thought it was pretty funny.

For my card I used the MOJO MONDAYS sketch, which I really love and I used the Graphics 45 Christmas Emporium  card stock, My images are from Santa's village imagine cartridge.  The little stocking says Merry Christmas on it, that is the sentiment. I love the way this came out I think it has a great vintage look I think that may be due too the fact I did a lot of inking with Tim Holz walnut stain distressed ink.


I hope you enjoy my card:




Challenges I'm enterin this in:

MOJO MONDAY: Sketch
BBTB2: Christmas in July
Little Scrap pieces: Christmas in July
My Craft Spot: Christmas in July

Have a blessed day, Diana
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35 comments:

  1. snappy scrappyJuly 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Really pretty!Lee-Ann :)

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  2. DonnaMundingerJuly 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Beautiful, Diana! Love the vintage feel and that's a great sketch for the fabulous DP's. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. So are you lovin' the warmer weather? xxD

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  3. Karons Krafty KornerJuly 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    Diana - this is wonderful, I love all the papers. TFS

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  4. BrendaJuly 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Beautiful vintage card Diana! I love that you used the Santa's Village Imagine cart. The papers you used are so perfect and go with the cart so well. Thanks for the inspiration on using this cart. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 ;-)

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  5. Creations by ShirlJuly 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Lovely card Diana, love the use of all the different papers on each square... Gorgeous tree and great take on the sketch...
    Enjoy your crafty week my friend....
    Big happy smiles :-)

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  6. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Great vintage card. Love the papers and your tree. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  7. JeriJuly 23, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful card. That Imagine image is awesome and the papers are so pretty. Thanks for playing along at BBTB2 and continued success with your Christmas cards.

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  8. JayneJuly 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Gorgeous card Diana!Love the image,vintage feel and all the inking.It's fun getting ahead with Christmas isn't it? Thanks so much for joining us at BBTB2.
    Jayne x

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  9. SandiJuly 23, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    love all those patterns and details, thanks for joining us at BBTB2 Challenge, hugs

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  10. GingerJuly 23, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Great job on your mojo monday card. I love playing Mojo Monday and then going out to see all the creations. Your card reminds me that it is time to start making Xmas cards. If you are interested, check out my blog candy!

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  11. Sunshine HoneyBeeJuly 23, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Your Cricut Imagine cards are wonderful. I had bought the Imagine last yr when WalMart had the day after Thanksgiving sale. Had to return it since it did not work properly. They did not have a replacement.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  12. MigdaliaJuly 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Loev your card!Very Beautiful!!!

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  13. Susan EdwardsJuly 23, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Sweet Christmas card. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 for Christmas in July!

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  14. Bella and Aidees MomJuly 23, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    What a awesome vintage feel...Thanks for joining us at BBTB2..Krista

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  15. Carole BeathJuly 23, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Great vintage look to this card...thanks for sharing it with us at BBTB2.
    Carole

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  16. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJuly 23, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Great card! Fun design!

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  17. KateJuly 24, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    This is so lovely! I especially like the sweet little stocking that you've added. It's the perfect touch!

    Thanks so much for playing along with us at My Craft Spot!

    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper

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  18. jessicaJuly 24, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    what a GREAT card!!! Love your take on the sketch!!
    TFS :)

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  19. Penny'sfromHeavenreborn Nursery July 24, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    Such a great card..Love the papers..you nailed the sketch....Thanks for sharing.

    Penny

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  20. Chriss America RealJuly 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    So cool that you divided up the Christmas paper that way! Love it!

    Hugs,

    Chriss

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  21. Dee BurnsJuly 24, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Turned out great. Love the Tree and stocking. I did a little early Christmas in July shopping this past weekend (QVC).
    FYI-went over to Jessica's Blog to say Hello. I've been a follower as well.

    Have a great week!
    Dee B
    Crafdeecat

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  22. LisaJuly 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    So beautiful!! The papers are gorgeous!! Love your take on the sketch :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  23. Audrey FrelxJuly 24, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Diana, what a beautiful card!

    Thank you for your comment of concern; I appreciate your thinking of me. Doing much better these days and looking forward to better days coming!

    Hugs, my friend!

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  24. Sherrie K.July 24, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Love your card!! Great take on the sketch! TFS!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  25. MissyJuly 24, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    So pretty! I love all the different pattern papers you used!!

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  26. GlendaJuly 25, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Gorgeous Christmas card! Love the patterned patterns! I love the vintage images from Santa's village!
    Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2!
    Glenda

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  27. Houses Built of CardsJuly 25, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Very pretty!!! So glad you joined us this week at My Craft Spot!!!

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

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  28. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comJuly 25, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    So pretty. Love that you used some GRaphic 45 from last year. Love that paper and the tree is adorable. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 for the Christmas challenge.

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  29. shellyJuly 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    i too love the vintage of this and i love the images. thanks for sharing with us at bbtb2

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  30. GiGiJuly 25, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    What a great card! I love all the pattern papers and vintage feel. Thanks for playing at My Craft Spot!

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  31. Dangina MartinezJuly 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    fantastic!
    Hugs, Dangina

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  32. GeorgianaJuly 26, 2012 at 3:24 AM

    Very pretty. I sure do like this sketch too.

    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  33. Robin's Creative CottageJuly 28, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    It's so fun to see all the different christmas patterns. Nice card :) Thank you for joining us this week at My Craft Spot :)

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  34. ~JulieH~August 2, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Beautiful! The split background looks so nice. Thanks somuch for joining us at BBTB2
    Juliex

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  35. MelissaAugust 6, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Very nice! The sketch is great and the patterned papers are lovely too. Thanks for linking up at BBTB2! :)

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