Christmas in July Blog Hop

Friday, July 22, 2011

Welcome to the Christmas in July Blog Hop - where we are celebrating Christmas a little bit early . You should have come here from Shirley at Look at My Cute Stuff  (she really does have cute stuff don't you think?). If you were just visiting my blog today, make sure that you go back to the beginning at Expressions by Elaine.  You don't want to miss any of the amazing projects or blog candy!  
I love Chirstmas so this project was so much fun for me (plus it really helped me keep my mind off the super hot weather here) :) I also used this card as a fair project in our local county fair.  This was my first time entering projects and this one won champion!  My other projects both got blue star ribbons (first place with consideration for champion).  Anyway back to my project...
For this card I cut a dark green piece of cardstock to 8.5" x 5.5" and scored it at 4.25". The pattern paper (from DCWV - The Christmas Combo Stack) is 4" x 5.25" with a red piece of cardstock cut at 2.5" ( I think) x 4" glued to the bottom half.  The ribbon is from my scraps.  I used Hero Arts - Joy to All stamps and silver heat embossing powder to create the sentiment. I added googly eyes and a pink pom pom for his nose for a more realistic look. I embosses his beard with my D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug folder. Then I finished him off with a bit of sparkle (ok maybe more than a bit) to this mustache, beard and hat.
The Cut:
* Santa - Doodlecharms - 3"
Thank you so much for hopping with us today.  Next up is Georgianna from Carson’s Creations.  She is one of my favorites and I'm sure she has something spectacular for you.  Before you go don't forget to check out my blog candy at the bottom of this post :) Also, make sure you go back to Elaine when you have hopped to and followed all of the blogs to enter into her fabulous Grand Prize!

Lost?  Don't worry - Here's the whole line up: 
* Tiffany - Sparkled Memories  (You Are Here!)
* Georgiana - Carson’s Creations (Next Stop!)

What's a blog hop with out some magnificent blog candy?  I'm offering this blog candy to one lucky commenter.  As usual, I tried to match our theme and find some wonderful holiday things. I couldn't forget to add some sparkle too! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post.  You don't have to be a follower, but of course I would love it if you were :)  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you, in case you win! I will use random.org to choose a winner on Monday, July 25th.  *~* Thanks for stopping by*~*

I'm linking this project up to:

 

53 sparkly comments:

Pat N. said...

How adorable; love the stickles on his beard. And really love your embossed sentiment--it came out beautifully! Glad to be in the hop with you.--Pat N.

jennyplace2 said...

Such a stunning Santa...I can see why it took first prize! Awesome card! TFS and for the chanceat the candy1
jennyplace26@gmail.com

Lisa said...

Wow, Tiffany, this is so AWESOME! Santa is the cutest ever and he makes me smile! I love the pom pom nose...how creative! What an outstanding card you have created my friend! No wonder it won - it is FABULOUS! I'm happy to be hopping with you :D

Lisa

Penny Hanuszak said...
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Penny Hanuszak said...

Congrats on your prizes! Love your Santa, he's very sweet! I'm now following you by email.

http://pennytokensstampinspot.blogspot.com

Shirley Pumpkin said...

Tiffany..

Thanks for saying my blog has cute stuff!! lol Your card is really cute, I love the sparkle!! I am having so much fun with this blog hop!!

Hugs
Shirley

Daisylove Creations said...

Wow Tiffany,
How adorable is this?! Love your choice of papers and I love this cut so much that I also made a similar card recently. I also added lots of sparkle to it, I LOVE ALL THINGS SPARKLY TOO!! That pom little nose is just too cute! Thanks for the holiday inspiration :0)
Diana
daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
daisylove1020@gmail.com

TyTynNiyasmom said...

What a cute card!! I know this one sold at the fair. I love all the bling. I am already a follower. TFS

Candace
mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

Dr Sonia S V said...

Tiffany your santa is so beautiful with the glittery white!

Cheers from Bangalore ,India
Dr Sonia S V
http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Georgiana said...

Another great card with LOTS of sparkle. Love it! So glad to hear your card won champion. I wish we had a fair with crafts. I would definitely participate too. Glad to be a part of this hop with you. : )

Georgiana
Carson's Creations

Arlene said...

Very stunning and eye catching! Love the Santa with the googly eyes and pom pom nose! Just adorable.

Arlene.

Cathy said...

Great card, love the sparkle:)
I am a new follower:)
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com

Tami B. said...

OOooo I love that sparkly Santa. Such a cute card! This is off the subject but are you on countdown yet for back to school? For me this has probably been one of the fastest summers on record. Have a great weekend.

shelly said...

congrats on your county fair winnings. very cute card , christmas cards are my favorite to make :) thanks for sharing with us at papercutz

Candace said...

this is so cute! love all the glitter!!

Candace
scrappin2littleprincecsses.blogspot.com

Sugarlips said...

That card is adorable! I love his sparkly beard. I am an email follower.

edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com

Debeez Designs said...

Working with children too-this card really appealed to me I love all the glitter and the pom-pom nose STUNNING! thanks for sharing. I have become a follower too :)

loving3boys1girl said...

I love this card! Especially the embossing and sparkles!!

~Tracy
blue.tacs at yahoo dot com

Susan said...

Hi Tiffany!

Congrats on your win with this card, it's very deserving!I like how you added the swirls in the beard!

I'm a new follower here, I look forward to checking out your work! ;)

Susan
cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

Cely said...

Beautiful! I love all the embossing and sparkle on Santa! I'm enjoying all of these posts by all of you talented ladies! I'm so blessed to be in such a successful hop!

I'm a new follower! :)

cely_rohr at hotmail dot com
www.hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Been a follower for awhile. Wonderful Santa face card. Like the heat embossing sentiment.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Dale Morin said...

Love your Santa!

Karen said...

Tiffany, how adorable is this sweetheart?! It's not hard to see why he won... he's the cutest Santa ever. I love the pom pom nose and googly eyes... and of course the oodles of sparkles! :o) The paper is a lovely backdrop for a card bursting with Christmas cheer. :o) Beautiful job, my friend!

Hugs and blessings! :o)

Judy said...

Love the card and he deserved to win! I think it is great to get this head start on Christmas. I am a new follower and am excited to be one...
jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

Jens Craft Corner said...

Your card is adorable! I love the Santa. I'm already a follower!

Unknown said...

Your Santa is wonderful. Lovely card. You did a great job. I am already a follower. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

Debbie said...

cute card tfs
bdtktr at gmail dot com

Karen said...

Hi sweet friend! No, I didn't use a stamp on the altered notebook... I just thought it up and typed/printed from the computer. :o) Thanks for the sparkly support, as always! You're amazing.

Hugs and blessings!

Lizzie Laine said...

Tiffany,

I love your sparkly santa, the embossing & that adorable little pink nose!
How stinkin' cute! Beautiful job!
Thanks for sharing & for being in the hop:)

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

First, I love the name of your blog, because I am a glitter addict! hehehe! And I love this card! You can never have too much sparkle!
Lisa
summer_sunset54@hotmail.com

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

Super adorable! I am your newest follower, hope you will stop over for a visit!

Carri~abusybee
www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com
abusybee24atcoxdotnet

DIANA L. said...

Great card!! your Santa sure sparkles.


DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

Lindsey said...

I do love the sparklies! Santa is adorable!
kteachone@gmail.com

Diane said...

Great card and thanks for playing along with us this week at PaperCutz! I am a new follower and enjoying your blog hop! Great job and love the bling!

Diane
www.happyscrapperdiane.blogspot.com

Sherrie K. said...

You deserved to win...your card is gorgeous! I love your cute santa and the embossing looks awesome. Great job Tiffany!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
jskoning at msn dot com

lmkindell1 said...

Love your santa he is really cute.
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

vick6740 said...

Love red, green and stickles!! So i definitely love your style!!! New follower!!

vick6740@yahoo.com

Karen said...

Hi sweet friend! Just wanted to tell you that I have some awards for you on my blog! :o)

Hugs and blessings! :o)
http://kaleidoscopicsparkles.blogspot.com

Jessica Buffa said...

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ON YOUR RIBBONS! That is super and way to expose the general public to our "crafy phenomena"!!! I love the paper choices and your heat embossing! Beautifully done Tiffany!
:O)
Jessica

Sentimental Scrapper said...

Soooo cute!! I love all of the embossing and glitter! Thanks for joining the fun at My Craft Spot!

Kimberly

Kate said...

Super card! The glitter is a wonderful touch - and so are Santa's googly eyes!
Thanks so much for playing along at My Craft Spot!
Kate
Small Bits of Paper

Amber J said...

Very cute! So glad to be hopping with you.

Kimberli said...

What a fun card, I love santa's sparkly beard!! Glad to be on the hop with you!

Debeez Designs said...

Keep coming back to your card and it is just delightful i love it!

Amy said...

Awesome card! I love all of that sparkle- it's definitely Christmas with the glitter! New follower :)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com

Pat N. said...

It was great being in the hop with you, Tiffany. I think it was terrific. I just wanted to let you know that there's no need to include me in the drawing for your blog candy. Thanks--Pat N.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Did not see a day 2 or day 3 blog hop post so recommenting on this one. Like the Santa card.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

This is lovely! TFS!
Hugs
Julia
http://paperandscrapscreations.blogspot.com/

Amy C said...

This is super cute!! I love what the embossing and glitter adds to it. Thanks for playing along with us this week at My Craft Spot.

Hugs,
Amy
Scrapping Mommy

Amy E said...

Wow! I see why your card won the grand prize! Absolutely beautiful!!!

I'm a new follower and I can't wait to see what's next!!

amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

Amanda said...

your card is adorable! I love the glitter! :)
http://cricktncrafts.blogspot.com/

CraftyShell said...

Love the Christmas card!

Faith Abigail Designs said...

How cute! I love the embossing and the sparkle. Great job. Thanks for joining us at Patches of Pink!

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