Thursday, July 21, 2011

Christmas (card) in July...

Good morning!  Has anyone noticed how many challenges are out there for Christmas in July?  We are in the middle of a significant heat wave at the moment, but even the stores have promotions going for this same theme.  Seems like a crazy idea, so what the heck.....I too jumped in with a card!

 

This was a quick little number, using a stamp from Hero Arts which doesn't appear to be available anymore.  This was one of my little must have purchases that then got lost in a drawer......how could that be?  I've stamped with brown ink and then treated the edges to a fancy 'cut and colour', giving it a distressed look.  Using some DP from last year's Basic Grey Jovial line, I think I've actually achieved a vintage look.  Not a style I go with too often, but it works with this stamp.  Not many embellishments, but I did add the gold filigree corner piece, which  is from Wild Orchid Crafts.

You might see this stamp again before Christmas, because I've thought of another idea I might try!   Or maybe I'll dig out another stamp .... that might be lost in the drawer. (lol)

Have yourselves a nice day, and stay cool!

Some fun challenges:
Stamp Something - Christmas in July Somethings
CES Challenges - #45 Christmas
Paper Sundaes - #78 Christmas in July
The Crazy Challenge - #76 Christmas in July
Tuesday Throwdown - #58 Something Metallic
2 Sisters Challenge - #48 Christmas in July
Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - #64 Xmas in July
ABC Christmas Challenge - O is for Older Image
Craft Us Crazy - #13 Anything Goes
Allsorts Challenge - #111 Free and Easy
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13 comments:

  1. Sandra HJuly 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    This is lovely! l love the distressed look its stunning:) Sandra H

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  2. Beccas PysselparadisJuly 21, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    What a wonderful card I love the little old vintage style thanks for joining us this week at The Crazy Challenge hugs Rebecca

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  3. FleurJuly 21, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    A lovely Christmas card, love the vintage feel Thank you so much for entering our challenge at ALLSORTS this week, good luck & hope you’ll join us again!
    Hugz Fleur xXx

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  4. Brenda BrownJuly 21, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Beautiful Joyce, fabulous colours and design. I still can't get my head round Christmas in July.
    Hope you stay cool during your heatwave - wish we had some of it. But going to Lanzarote in a couple of weeks so we should get some lovely warm sun then.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  5. CarissaJuly 21, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Pretty card. I love the stamp. Hugs, Carissa

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  6. Tammy LJuly 22, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Gorgeous!Thanks for joining our Christmas in July challenge at the crazy challenge this week.
    Tammy DT

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  7. StempelkoboldJuly 22, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    What a wonderful cration! Beautiful colors and details! Thank you for playing along with us this week at the crazy challenge! Good Luck, Dominique

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  8. JenniferJuly 22, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card!! Lovely details. Thanks for playing at CES Challs!! xx Jenny xx

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  9. HelenJuly 23, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Beautiful card!
    Thanks for joining us at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
    Helen x

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  10. cherylJuly 23, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    this is one gorgeous card,love the image,and adore the papers you have used on this,
    ,bless you for playing at creative inspirations this week hugs cheryl xxx

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  11. Suzi MacJuly 24, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    This is a beautiful Christmas card, beautiful image and design. Thank you for joining us at Creative Inspirations with your adorable card.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  12. ChristineJuly 26, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    This is so beautiful and elegant! Thanks so much for joining us for our Christmas challenge at Paper Sundaes!

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  13. DorteAugust 1, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I love your vintage style!
    Thank you for joining our "O for old" challenge at ABC Christmas challenge. Hope to see you next time.
    Dorte,x

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