Friday, July 22, 2011

Christmas In July Blog Hop

Welcome to the "Christmas in July" blog hop!!



I decided to do this hop because of a fun little Island called "Put In Bay"
every year at this time they have a "Christmas in July" party. The shops, bars & boaters decorate for Christmas. It can be quite crazy in the evenings there, but it is a lot of fun. There is also plenty to do during the day for kids & adults. So If you get a chance to go to Put In Bay you should do it, you will be glad you did.

We have a great line-up for you this weekend, we have 15 awesome stops. Be sure and leave some love for everyone because we will have a Grand Prize giveaway for those who follow & stop at every blog. After you visit everyone come back here and enter your name in the Inlikz. You have all weekend to do it. I will pick a winner Wednesday for the Grand Prize.

Grab a yummy drink & snack and start hopping!


Today I have an ornament card

A2 size card
Cricut cartridge "Winter Frolic" pg. 64, cut at 4.5"
Red  & Green paper is recollections from Michaels
Merry Christmas paper is from The paper studio "Vintage Christmas" from Hobby Lobby
The silver paper is from DCWV "Shimmer Stack"
White ribbon
Bling is a generic brand for clothes that I attached using the i-rock.

The ornament can be decorated many ways, I hope you like what I have done.
Be sure to stop back tomorrow for another card.


Oh yes, I also have candy!
Two Cuttlebug Christmas folders & Martha Stewart pigment ink pads.
Leave a comment and a way to contact you if you are the winner!




Here is the line up in case you get lost along the way.

Elaine @ ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com  <--------You are here

Jessica @ Jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com <---------Your next stop
Georgiana @ Carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com
Candace @  scrappin2littleprincesses



Be sure to come back after visiting all the blogs and leave your name in the Inlinkz.
I am giving away the cricut "Songbird" Cartridge or I have an alternate prize if you
already have the cartridge or do not want this one.

You do not have to have a blog to enter.
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic weekend!!




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41 comments:

  1. LisaFriday, July 22, 2011 at 12:38:00 AM EDT

    What an absolutely gorgeous card, Elaine! I LOVE the background paper and the bling on the ornament! Fabulous! Thanks for hosting this great hop! I'm so excited to be a part of it :)

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownFriday, July 22, 2011 at 12:41:00 AM EDT

    Love, love your card. Perfect for Christmas cards. Thank you for sharing. I'm a new follower and on the blog hop.

    AnnetteASalinas@aol.com

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  3. Pat N.Friday, July 22, 2011 at 12:41:00 AM EDT

    Pretty card, Elaine. Thanks for including me in the hop; looks like it's going to be super!!--Pat

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  4. JennyFriday, July 22, 2011 at 12:46:00 AM EDT

    Love this card :) Great inspiration for Christmas cards!

    Jenny
    papercutcreations.blogspot.com
    papercraftjenny at gmail dot com

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  5. Daisylove CreationsFriday, July 22, 2011 at 2:18:00 AM EDT

    I just love this cut! Your choice of papers is wonderful & festive! I definitely will try this ornament card for the upcoming holiday, thanks for the inspiration :0)
    Diana
    daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
    daisylove1020@gmail.com

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  6. Penny HanuszakFriday, July 22, 2011 at 2:46:00 AM EDT

    "Put in the Bay" sounds like a fun place to celebrate. Great card Elaine! Love the ornament cut. Thanks for hosting blog hop looks like fun!

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  7. Shirley PumpkinFriday, July 22, 2011 at 2:56:00 AM EDT

    What a cute story!! Thanks for hosting the hop. I love your card its so so cute!! I am having so much fun doing this blog hop with you and all the talented girls!

    Hugs
    Shirley
    www.lookatmycutestuff.blogspot.com

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  8. Jens Craft CornerFriday, July 22, 2011 at 6:21:00 AM EDT

    Your card is great and this hop is so much fun! Christmas in July is so much fun! Gets me thinking about the Fall and the Holiday season. 156 days till Christmas!

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  9. TyTynNiyasmomFriday, July 22, 2011 at 6:49:00 AM EDT

    I've gotten my coffee and ready to hop!

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  10. TyTynNiyasmomFriday, July 22, 2011 at 7:43:00 AM EDT

    Enjoyed the hop! I will return later to view the two blogs that haven't posted their projects yet. I received so much inspiration!

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  11. GeorgianaFriday, July 22, 2011 at 7:51:00 AM EDT

    I love how you can decorate the ornament any way you want. Thanks for letting me be a part of the hop.

    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  12. TiffanyFriday, July 22, 2011 at 9:03:00 AM EDT

    Beautiful card! I love that cut and the pattern paper is perfect :) Thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of this fabulous hop!

    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  13. TrinaFriday, July 22, 2011 at 9:14:00 AM EDT

    Nice Card. I am always short on time so a card that can be versatile is my style.
    Jntrinafloyd210@gmail.com
    Anxiouslyattemptingimagination.blogspot.com

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  14. CandaceFriday, July 22, 2011 at 9:18:00 AM EDT

    Stopping by to say hi, and thanks again for letting me be a part of the hop! :)

    Candace

    scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

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  15. CathyFriday, July 22, 2011 at 9:32:00 AM EDT

    I have my coffee and here I gooooo.....
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
    I love the card. m I have the cartridge and I am going to drag it out and get to work after the hop!

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  16. Tami B.Friday, July 22, 2011 at 9:40:00 AM EDT

    I've only hit about 5 of the stops this morning, will try to get the rest in tonight. I just wanted to say thanks for stating something I've been wondering about....using "off brand" heat set bling with the i-rock.

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  17. Jessica BuffaFriday, July 22, 2011 at 10:12:00 AM EDT

    Hi Elaine, your card is super cheery! TFS the opportunity to participate in the hop!
    :O)
    Jessica

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  18. Debeez DesignsFriday, July 22, 2011 at 10:23:00 AM EDT

    Beginning to start the blog hop thanks hosting this event. I love your card and the background paper - must begin to get into the christmas Spirit :)

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  19. Debeez DesignsFriday, July 22, 2011 at 11:44:00 AM EDT

    enjoyed the hop many thanks for showing and organizing!

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  20. loving3boys1girlFriday, July 22, 2011 at 12:15:00 PM EDT

    This hop is going to be great! I've been thinking about starting my Christmas cards so I'm looking forward to all the projects!

    ~Tracy
    blue.tacs at yahoo dot com

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  21. loving3boys1girlFriday, July 22, 2011 at 12:56:00 PM EDT

    I finished the hop. Lots of great projects and inspiration! I'd add myself to the inlinkz but I actually don't have a blog to link.

    ~Tracy
    blue.tacs at yahoo dot com

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  22. CelyFriday, July 22, 2011 at 2:16:00 PM EDT

    Loving this hop, Elaine! Glad to be a part of it! :) And the vintage Christmas paper you used is YUMMY!

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  23. Sunshine HoneyBeeFriday, July 22, 2011 at 2:21:00 PM EDT

    Like the ornament card. Nice look to it. Great job at embellishing it. Just starting the hop.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  24. Dale MorinFriday, July 22, 2011 at 2:53:00 PM EDT

    Love your Christmas card! TFS

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  25. Sunshine HoneyBeeFriday, July 22, 2011 at 3:00:00 PM EDT

    Enjoyed 1st day of blog hop. Linked a Christmas card image I created as my link. I have Songbird Cricut cartridge already. Any other great giveaway would be awesome to win.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  26. JudyFriday, July 22, 2011 at 3:01:00 PM EDT

    The Christmas card is great! I am a new follower (yea), I have my pb&j and am off on the hop...
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  27. JolandaFriday, July 22, 2011 at 3:02:00 PM EDT

    your christmas card looks great!!!

    yolanda.bravery at hotmail dot co dot uk

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  28. KimberliFriday, July 22, 2011 at 3:15:00 PM EDT

    Such a pretty card!! I love that ornament, its perfect with the bling!! Thanks for hosting the hop, I'm glad I get to participate!!

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  29. Jen RFriday, July 22, 2011 at 3:20:00 PM EDT

    I love the card and thanks for the summer cool off :)kissmyjen@gmail.com

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  30. KarenFriday, July 22, 2011 at 3:30:00 PM EDT

    Pretty card! I like the background paper alot.

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  31. JudyFriday, July 22, 2011 at 4:20:00 PM EDT

    Just wanted to come back and say I had finished the hop and it was great! I picked up so many ideas and so many new blogs to follow --- thanks for doing this and giving us this opportunity!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  32. SusanFriday, July 22, 2011 at 5:00:00 PM EDT

    Hi Elaine!

    Thanks for hosting this Christmas in July hop! It was a lot of fun! I picked up some great ideas! More important, I am now following some new blogs and look forward to new blog buds! And that includes you too! :)

    Your card came out very cute!

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  33. KarenFriday, July 22, 2011 at 7:36:00 PM EDT

    This is a versatile ornament. I liked how you decorated it, but can see lots of fun possibilities, including letting children in on the fun. Thanks for such a fun and "get ready" hop. Christmas always get here before I'm ready!!

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  34. AngelaFriday, July 22, 2011 at 8:00:00 PM EDT

    Love your card, ready or not here comes Christmas! TFS!
    Hugs, Angela
    lauermaa at gmail dot com

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  35. paper bag createFriday, July 22, 2011 at 8:04:00 PM EDT

    Love Christmas ornaments!!! Pretty card!!!
    Smiles. Sheri :)

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  36. Lisa's Creative NicheFriday, July 22, 2011 at 8:26:00 PM EDT

    This is very pretty! I love the background and the ornament is lovely! Thank you so much for putting this hop together, I can't wait to see what everyone has put together!
    Lisa
    summer_sunset54@hotmail.com

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  37. Sherrie K.Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 1:07:00 PM EDT

    Wow, such a pretty card. Love the paper and the bling on the ornament is super cute. TFS!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  38. vick6740Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 6:39:00 PM EDT

    Love it!! Love everything about it...tfs!!

    vick6740@yahoo.com

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  39. Julia VazquezSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 10:39:00 PM EDT

    This is great! Love it!

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  40. Amber JSunday, July 24, 2011 at 1:32:00 AM EDT

    Lover your card! Having a great time hoping with you.

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  41. Amy ESunday, July 24, 2011 at 10:14:00 PM EDT

    I'm a little late starting the hop, but I plan on hopping til my hopper falls off!! Haha! Your card is adorable! I'm a new follower.

    http://expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

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