Christmas in July Blog Hop!

Happy Sunday, and welcome to our monthly blog hop!  My upline issued a challenge, which was to create a Christmas card with current Stampin' Up! products for our team meeting yesterday...but, to think outside the box, using non-Christmas stamp sets.  It was tricky, and I definitely struggled, then I kind of went waaaay out of the box, using a die that I wouldn't have considered Christmasy (I don't think that's a word!)   We swapped cards at the meeting and they were all brilliant and beautifully designed!

Here's my card.  I started with a base of Lovely Lipstick, then added a layer of Blueberry Bushel that I had embossed with the Map Etc TIEF.  

Next, I cut strips of  In Colour 6"x 6" DSP approximately 1/2" to 3/4" and glued them onto Whisper White cardstock.

It was then just a matter of die cutting the word 'celebrate' from the Celebrate You Thinlits.  

Did I mention I made 14 identical cards? 

I was looking for a suitable background, and Whisper White was the best choice.  Before ahering 'celebrate' to the card I embossed this layer with my Softly Falling TIEF.

By the way....I used mini dimensionals, cut in half, to pop up 'celebrate.'

Production mode is the way to go when making multiple cards, from cutting card stock to embellishments.

At this stage, I was thinking - almost done!!  But first, I had ribbons to attach and 14 bows to make using the Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon.

Ta da! Here's the finished card!  What do you think....totally out of the box?!

I see a card that could also be used for birthdays, wedding...and more!

Before I go....I want to make sure you are aware of this Stampin' Up! offer!

We have a fantastic starter kit promotion on in July, with a huge bonus of 10 FREE ink pads in any colour family!  A $92.25 value.  and you get to choose $165 in products of your choice, for only $135.  The total value of this offer is $257.25.

Recap - that's $257.25 in product for $135! Wow!

Plus, there's no tax or shipping fee!

You can be a hobby demo, enjoying your 20-25% discount, or a business builder, and still attend my classes & participate in my contests & giveaways!  Join a wonderful family of stampers locally & worldwide.  Why not give it a try!

You can join here

Be sure to hop on over to the next blogs:

1. Sandy (you are here)

2. Barb

3. Jennifer

4. Steph

5. Leena

Christmas in July Blog Hop

It's been pretty hot outside these days, and you may not be thinking of Christmas quite yet, but you will be once you take a look at the cards we have for you in this Blog Hop!

At our last Tri-City team meeting we did a swap of Christmas cards.  Such gorgeous cards!

I almost forgot how much I love Cherry Cobbler cardstock, and when it's with Whisper White cardstock and glimmer paper die cut snowflakes - it's simply stunning!

To get that curve in the Whisper White layer, I used my Swirly Scribbles Thinlits and then glued the die cut piece for the 'snow'.

Merry Christmas is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.  Stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink, punched using my Classic Label punch and popped up with dimensionals.  Using my Seasonal Layers Thinllits, I die cut the snowflakes.  They are so pretty done with Silver Glimmer Paper!

I just love the fonts & sentiments in the Christmas Pines set.  Once again, I used Cherry Cobbler ink, and my Pretty Label punch for a lovely shape around the sentiment.  Popped up again with dimensionals.

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Promos!

There are 2 fantastic promos on right now, so before you place your order check out these recent posts on my blog

Christmas in July post - here

Happy Canada Day - here

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Blog Hop

Leena's blog - A La Cards

Stephanie's blog - Hofkissed

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Tips

When gluing thin pieces, use the Fine Tip Glue sparingly.
Check out Pinterest for more card ideas using the products below.

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In Gratitude

Thank you for stopping by.  I hope you enjoyed our Blog Hop and as always, I welcome your comments!

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Product List

Swirly Scribbles Thinlits Dies

[141497]

$27.00

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set

[142049]

$35.00

Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Bundle

[145348]

$54.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear Stamp Set

[127802]

$27.00

Classic Label Punch

[141491]

$18.00

Pretty Label Punch

[143715]

$18.00

Silver Glimmer Paper

[135314]

$5.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

$9.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[119685]

$8.00

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[119788]

$3.25

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

$7.00

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

$4.00

Christmas in July

Ho, ho, ho! 

The Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to join my team! 

Read on.....

Purchase your Starter Kit for $135 and you get to choose $165 in products!

AND with the Christmas in July promo, you will receive:
- FREE Essentials Gift Pack including Paper Snips, SNAIL
Adhesive, Grid Paper, two D Blocks, a Bone Folder (value $68)
- FREE Carols of Christmas Stamp Set (valued at $26)
- That's a $94 value - FREE!

Let's go over that::
- In total, you get $259 worth of product for only $135 (fantastic, eh!)
- You get to personalize your kit 
- You get the Essentials Gift Pack, plus the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set valued at $94 - FREE

In addition:
- You get $70 worth of business supplies at no cost
- You get extra catalogues
- You have until January 2018 to make your first quarterly minimum.
- You get the demo discount
- You can attend virtual and team meetings - so much fun!

Please note:

You have only until July 31 to get this great deal when you join my team! 

You can join my team here

ps....I welcome 'discount' demos!

Carols of Christmas stamp set & Essentials Gift Pack

Thank you for stopping by!

Sandy 

Happy Canada Day! & Awesome July Specials for You!

First and foremost, Happy Canada Day!  We're 150 years young!  There's lots of events going on throughout the country so be sure to check them out!

To kick off July there are some awesome promotions!

Bonus Days from Stampin' Up!  Treat yourself to a gift!

Bonus Days are back! For every $60 you spend between July 1–31 (before shipping and tax), you’ll get a $6 Bonus Days coupon that you can use August 1–31.

There's no limit to the number of coupons you can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion

Keep your codes! Save both the email containing your Bonus Days coupons and write the coupon codes in a safe place.  Codes cannot be re-sent if the email is lost and codes cannot be recovered.

An email address is required to participate as Bonus Day coupons can only be delivered via email

Now is the time to get some goodies from your wishlist!

Christmas in July!

July is the time to get your Starter Kit!  Sign up now and receive the Bonus Essentials Gift Pack valued at $94.  The starter kit is a fabulous way to purchase Stampin' Up! products at a discount!  

For just $135:

• You get your personalized kit, valued at $165
• Business supplies valued at $70
• You receive the Bonus Essentials Gift Pack valued at $94

That's $259 worth of product for only $135!  What a great time to sign up! There's no risk or obligation to purchase anything further, and there's no penalty to drop.

'Discount' stampers are welcome to join my team!  Sign up now and you have until January 2018 to make your first quarterly minimum.  That's lots of time to enjoy your discount. 

Wait! There's more!  You'll also receive the Carols of Christmas stamp set FREE when you sign up in July.

Click on the image below to Join the Fun!

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