Friday, July 20, 2012

More Christmas In July

SparkleN Sprinkle recently had a Christmas in July Blog Hop.  Since I still had lots of ideas in my head I decided to work on a few more cards.  I found this sentiment, Christmas Makes Me, that I really liked and knew I wanted to use it.


I heat embossed the sentiment with Concord Star Embossing Powder and cut it out with Spellbnders’ Circle Nesties, along with a slightly larger border.  I made this look like an ornament by adding Plantinum EP to a piece of 1/4" Double Sided "Tear-ific" Tape and added it to the top of the circles.  Great way to create a metal look that is self adhesive for borders or small areas.

I layered the “ornament”, along with Mr. and Mrs. P, onto a background created with Snow Flurries and more Concord Star EP.  For a little more glitz, I added Twinkling Clouds Sparkle N Soft to Mrs. P’s hat and used a glue pen to add some Starfire Glitter and Christmas Fire EP to the Holly and Holly Berries.  This was fun and simple to make.

Here’s to cooler weather.







This card is entered in the following challenges:
Paper Play Challenge Week 29 – Christmas In July  
Top Tip Tuesday Challenge #81 – It’s All About Circles (Tip - Making Metallic Tape)
Catch The Bug Christmas In July/Thursday – Sparkle and Shine
Delightful Sketches Weekly Challenge – Christmas In July 
Stamp and Create July Challenge – Hands Full of Love   
Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge PWC215 – Bling It On!! 
Paper Pretties Monday Challenge PPMC48 – Embossing
Lexis Creations Challenge #69 - For A Friend
Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge R#81 - Crazy Circles

16 comments:

Julie Z said...

Wow, you've been busy!
I can't believe I've never seen this saying before - hard to believe lol! This is such a great saying and it looks great with Mr. & Mrs. P. Cute card Marie!

Kianel said...

Super cute card!
Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations paints challenge this week!
Love from France, Kianel.

Sandra H said...

Your such a busy lady! Gorgeous card and l just love that image and layout, x

Lisa Minckler said...

Here, here, for cooler weather! Your Christmas card certainly brings some coolness to the temps and I love the big circle sentiment that you made to look like an ornament. Loving the thought of cooler weather to come!

Thank you so much for playing along with us at Top Tip Tuesday!
Remember you can enter up to 3 projects and 3 tips.
Have a great one!
Lisa xx

LaJanette said...

These penguins are just way too cute! Great card Marie!

Thanks for playing along with us gals at Top Tip Tuesday; hope to see back often:0)

Hugs;
Janette

Lovely Linda said...

Hi again E.Marie - this is CUTE! CUTE! CUTE! I love all of the sparkle you have added, perfect for this image! Thank you for sharing with us today at the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge this week! We appreciate your support! {{{hugs}}}
Linda SSIC Design Team

Shell Shearer Swinscoe said...

Great card, fab layout & sentiment!

Thank you for sharing with us at Delightful Challenges this week, good luck!
Hugs Shell xx

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pinky said...

Stunning card, perfect for our circles challenge. Thanks for joining us at Crafts4Eternity.

Caroljenks said...

What a gorgeous card and thanks for sharing your Top Tip, great idea.
Thanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday for our 'Circles' challenge :)

Carol x

Brenda said...

Saw this one in person and it's even cuter!!!

Berit Synnøve said...

Fabulous Christmas card. Lovely image and great layout. Thanks for jonining Crafts 4 Eternity this week.
Hugs Berit

Mynn xx said...

LOVE the penguins!!! Such a darling card! :)

michele said...

Fabulous card Marie! Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity this week hugs x

namabear said...

I just luv penguins Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Very Nice! I love this hops - I learn new ways to be creative! And the chance of a prize is a bonus!~