Stampin' Dreams - Christmas in July



Today I'm participating in the Stampin Dreams Blog Hop.  The theme is "Christmas in July". I decided to use the Tidings and Trimmings Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.  I started out with a completely different idea for this card using the colour resist technique, but some how that didn't work and here's what I ended up with.  I'm pretty happy with the result.  I love the combination of Sahara Sand and Evening Evergreen.  I used my Blending Brushes to add Cherry Cobbler to the centre and then stamped stars randomly on it.

What do you think? 

Instructions

  1. Cut Evening Evergreen cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half to form card base.
  2. Cut Designer Series Paper 4" x 5 1/4"
  3. Cut Basic White cardstock 2 1/2" x 5 1/4"
  4. Add Cherry Cobbler ink using Blending Brush.
  5. Stamp stars randomly using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
  6. Cut Cherry Cobbler cardstock 2 3/4" x 5 1/4"
  7. Adhere stamped piece to the Cherry Cobbler cardstock using Stampin' Seal.
  8. Adhere to Designer Series Paper piece approximately 1/4" from left hand side using Stampin' Seal.
  9. Wrap Evening Evergreen ribbon around piece and tie a bow on right hand side.
  10. Adhere to the card base using Stampin' Seal.
  11. Cut out star from Evening Evergreen cardstock
  12. Cut out open star from Gold Foil Sheet
  13. Adhere gold star to Evening Evergreen star using Multipurpose Adhesive Glue.
  14. Adhere to card base using Dimensionals.
  15. Stamp sentiment on Basic White cardstock and punch out using small oval from the Double Oval Punch.
  16. Punch out scalloped oval from Evening Evergreen cardstock.
  17. Adhere sentiment to scalloped oval using Dimensionals.
  18. Adhere to bottom right corner using Dimensionals.
  19. Adhere Gilded Gems
You can find all of the supplies for this card at the bottom of the post.

Now it's time to be inspired by all of the amazing projects in this Blog Hop:


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Diane and I are holding a BOGO sale starting at 7am Pacific on July 17th. If you are not already part of our Retired Sale group, please join the group.
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Pictures of the items for sale will be posted in 2 albums (one for Diane and one for Melva). Please refrain from making comments on items until then. All interests will ONLY be taken starting at 7am PDT July 17th – we will delete or ignore comments posted before that unless you are a lucky winner of the EARLY ENTRY DRAW! Place an order with me before July 14th and I will enter you into the draw to get early access and be able to comment on the items you want starting at 5pm on July 16th! You won't have to be up early to be able to get your items!!! Place your order in my Online Store using Host Code XHKGK7XK before July 14th to qualify!

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August to December 2021 Mini Catalogue - Product Share


Get samples of all of the new paper, ribbon and embellishments from the Stampin' Up! August to December 2021 Mini Catalogue!

I'm hosting Product Shares from the upcoming Mini catalogue! If you are like me, you want it all! You'll have that option as well as the option to get just Designer Series Paper, Specialty Paper, Ribbon or Embellishments. Your choice. Get a taste of the new catalogue without the commitment of buying "one of each"! Reserve your 2021 Mini Catalogue Product Share(s) today!

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Designer Series Paper - 96 sheets, a 6x6 sample of all new DSP - COST $55.00 (includes postage)

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  • Painted Christmas (12 sheets)
  • Whimsy and Wonder (12 sheets)
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  • Peaceful Place (12 sheets)
  • Blackberry Beauty (12 sheets)
  • Cute Halloween (12 sheets)
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Ribbon - 20 yards (2.5 yards of each) - COST $33 (includes postage)

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  • Cherry Cobbler and Gold
  • Blushing Bride Frayed Grosgrain Ribbon
  • Real Red Sheer
  • Pool Party 3/8" Striped Grograin
  • White Glittered Organdy
  • Black and White Gingham
  • Diamond Weave

Embellishments - COST $33 (includes postage)

  • Gingerbread and Peppermint Acrylic shapes (30 pcs)
  • Gold Holly Leaves (7 pces)
  • Cloche Shaker Domes (2)
  • Wonderful Snowflakes (2)
  • Matte Decorative Dots (45 pcs)
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    8 comments

    1. Gorgeous festive card and I love how you've incorporated the star in both the background and focal element. Thanks for sharing

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    2. the gold on the evergreen is so beautiful!

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    3. Love your colour combination, a classic for christmas.

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    4. Great card, love the colours x

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