CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP

Welcome everyone.  Well, it's hard to believe it's July already.  Where has the year gone??? .... and, as the 1st Saturday of the month, it's our exciting blog hop time again - this time giving you our ideas for

Christmas in July.   

If you haven't joined us before, this is our monthly blog hop from the team of the Demonstrator of the Year, Claire Daly and our Art With Heart Team.  On the first Saturday of each month we have something new and exciting to show you and you can click on each member's name and 'hop' to their blog and therefore go through all the blogs and have a good look.  It's a YOU time, so grab a cuppa, sit back and relax, and ENJOY.

If you've come from ROS DAVIDSON'S wonderful creations, welcome.  I'm sure she has something fantastic as usual to show you.

I've found it a bit challenging this month as I still have my wrist in plaster but I hope you like my creations. 

The first one is a bit different.....I didn't use any stamps at all - just the Simply Scrappin' I Wish kit found on page 137 of the catalogue.  This is produced mainly for our scrapbookers, but these cards show just what else can be done with it. All I have done is add some brads and of course, dazzling diamonds and crystal effects.  Shows you can do so much with these sets and they are fantastic value for $36.95.  I have also done a workshop using this set and it was extremely well accepted.  The ladies loved it.  If anyone is interested in obtaining a set, just let me know.

This is the I Wish Simply Scrapping Set.  You get everything you need in the set - cardstock, DSP and self adhesive labels and decorations.  All you need to make something just gorgeous.  And you can make so many things too.

 

I used the Old Olive cardstock and cut a tri shutter card and the rest was easy.  I added DSP from the I Wish set and self adhesive die cuts and then just Crystal Effects, Dazzling Diamonds and Rhinestone Brads for Bling.  Don't you think it looks good for something so easy to make?

Card open..... (Can't see too clearly but there is Dazzling Diamonds everywhere and Crystal aEffects as well as the brads that you can see easily).

Card closed....

 

I also made an envelope using our new scallop envelope die cut made slightly larger (by tracing around then cutting using the scallop border punch for the top) to hold 4 small Christmas gift cards, again using the I Wish DSP and self adhesives and some extra bling including Real Red grosgrain ribbon.  (You know I can't do without the bling).

Here's the envelope:

..and here's the envelope together with the gift cards.  Makes a lovely gift idea for friends and family doesn't it. 

 

Here's the whole set of card, envelope and gift cards:

 

This is another card made using the set.   Again shows the versatility and the 'no stamp' idea of the kit.

 

The Second Card I made using the Brayer Technique and the Wish for Peace stamp set.  I used old olive, pink pirouette and regal rose, baja breeze and not quite navy re-inkers for the brayering and then black embossed the stamp.  Some light sponging, colouring using Stampin Write Markers and some Dazzling Diamond complete this section of the card which I then mounted on basic black cardstock.

The card was a basic black first layer, then polka dot embossed whisper white as the next layer, Patterns DSP in Baja Breeze mounted again on black cardstock as another layer, baja breeze satin ribbon from the Ribbon Originals set again mounted on black and finally the brayered layer completed the card.  Black brads and a beautiful bow complete this card.

Here's my Brayered, layered, Wish for Peace Christmas Card.

Again, I made a scallop envelope and added some gift cards.  I used Baja Breeze for the envelope which is again slightly larger than the SU scallop envelope die cut.   As you can see, I also brayered and embossed the front panel of the envelope panel using the Wish for Peace stamp and used several other stamp sets and techniques to finish these cards off.

Here is the set:

This completes my Christmas in July Blog Hop.  I hope you've enjoyed it.  Now, if you would like to leave any comment it would be great, and remember, you must leave a comment at everyone's blog so you are in the running for our great blog candy prize.  All you have to do is email Nikki at  [email protected] to be eligible.  Unfortunately only non demonstrators please are eligible for this prize.

If you get lost along the way, it doesn't matter.  Here is a complete list of those of us who have contributed.

Ros Davidson
http://www.rosdavidson.typepad.com

Di Dunk
http://www.stampartbydi.typepad.com

Kathryn Mangelsdorf
http://www.klm55.blogspot.com

Christine Blain
http://www.christineblain.typepad.com

Kristine Thompson
http://www.inkspotcreations.com

Nikki Sadler
http://www.inkyart.com.au

Erica Boxall
http://www.ericaboxall.com

Kathryn Ruddick
http://www.katlodesigns.com

Sue Madex
http://www.madexcreations.com

Claire Daly
http://www.clairedaly.typepad.com

Judy May
http://www.judymay.typepad.com

Alisha Watson
www.ratherbstampin.typepad.com

If you find this exciting and would like to know more about our Stampin Up Art With Heart Team, please don't hesitate to contact me either via this site, email at [email protected] or phone 0438 022 124 and I will be only too happy to help you. 

Wonderful special from Stampin Up until 31st July is our Demonstrator Starter Kit being offered at only $259 instead of $324.  This is a great chance to join us and get all the fantastic benefits of being a SU demonstrator and save so much money.  This is a once only offer.  If you are a hobby demonstrator or wish to build a business this is the way to get started.  You save over 20% off the regular price and the stamps in the kit alone are worth overe $220.  It's a $560 package for $259 and you get to choose most of the stamps and cardstock in it.  I highly recommend that you think sderiously about joining us and enjoying our benefits.  We would love to welcome you to our group.  We have so much fun and everyone is just so friendly and helpful.  Remember though, you only have until the 31st July to join at this special price.

SU also has great specials for the month of July.  Once again, these are a 'once of' offer.  They run from 1st - 31st July and are:

You will get 20 percent off select Two-Step Stampin' sets from our current catalogues--no limit, no minimum purchase required!   Choose from the following stamp sets:

Item No   Page     Name     Orig Price  Special Price

116386   39      Loads of Love  $39.95   $31.96
116342   42 Big Bold Birthday**     $53.95   $43.16
115860   78 A Rose is a Rose** $66.95   $56.56
116332   86 Playful Petals**  $52.95   $42.36
115770   98 Cheep Talk   $47.95   $38.36
115946   115    Wonderful Favourites $39.95   $31.96
119187   14*    Tiny Tags (wood-mount)     $38.95   $31.16
118592   14*    Tiny Tags (clear-mount)     $28.95   $23.16
119163   31*    Cottage Garden (wood-mount)   $32.95   $26.36
120003   31*    Cottage Garden (clear-mount)    $24.95   $19.96

* Stamp from Autumn/Winter mini catalogue

** Retiring stamp set, so if you love it, it's on a first in, first served basis.  GREAT savings aren't they.

I also do workshops and classes in your home (or mine if preferred) and would LOVE to do one for you and your friends.  All you have to do again is contact me ([email protected] or 0438 022 124) and I can guarantee you a great couple of hours entertainment and creativity.  All I ask is that you invite some friends, have a well lit work area and cups/glasses for a drink.  I will supply everything else, plus some special surprises for guests.  You would then be in the running for our fantastic Hostess gifts - didn't I tell you Stampin Up was so generous.

NOW you have to get to the next blog and that is KATHRYN MANGELSDORF who always has some wonderful creations to show us.  Click on Kathryn's name and you will be heading off to her great blog.

Thank you for joining me with my blog hop and hope to see you during the month with my updates, and again on Saturday 7th August for our next hop.

Take care and see you again.

Bye for now. 

 

www.stampartbydi.typepad.com

Comments

[Tanja Westwood]

WOW di you have really out done yourself. I love all the brayer ideas. Thanks for inspirating us all

[Judy May]

Very inspiring Di, love all the details.

[Alisha Watson]

Di, these are beautiful, thanks for sharing them with us.

[Lisa]

Hi Di

You have made so much with your wrist in plaster, it hasn't effected your creativity!! Love the brayering and ideas for the Simply Scrappin' I Wish kit, it is good value for money.

Thanks
Lisa

[Tina G]

Wow, Di! Your projects are stunning! I love the brayered card. I can't believe how much you were able to do with your wrist in plaster. Well done!

[Robyn]

I too am amazed at the fabulous range of creations you managed to make despite your sore arm! You have done a fabulous job! I particularly liked your "I wish" ideas- I won some of this in some blog candy and now have lots of great new ideas for using it! Thanks!

[Claire Daly]

Goodness me Di - you have been super busy! Lovely creations :)

[Crystal]

Wow, you certainly love making Christmas cards!! The brayered technique came out beautifully, and I love the polk-a-dot texture on the second set of cards!

[Janette and Sally B]

Wow you have made so many amazing cards with lots of detail!!!

[Kristine Thompson]

These are all so very beautiful Di. You have put so much effort into them. I especially love the trifold card. I plan on making a few of these now that I have my score pal.

[Christine Blain]

You have been super-busy, and are well on your way to being all set for Christmas already, Di! I LOVE the little gift cards and envelope, especially.

[Kathryn Ruddick]

I have been meaning to try the tri-shutter card - it looks sensational with the I Wish Kit, nice job. I can't believe you did all this with your arm in plaster!!

[Sonya]

They are all so lovely. I love the idea of the envelope and small cards as a gift. Will need to make sure I do dome of those in time for Xmas.

[Anne-Marie Stephanides]

I can't manage half of this with two hands, and you manage all of of this with one wrist in plaster? (your making us look bad Di! hehe) just lovely!

[Judith Tetley]

Oh my....what a beautiful selection of cards. I found it very interesting. Thankyou for your efforts.
Kind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com

[Kelly Robson]

Hey, thanks for showing us what can be created with the Christmas I wish kit, what an awesome collection! And I just LOVE the blue theme at Christmas, so 'snowy' and delicate. You're so creative :)

[Kathryn Mangelsdorf]

Di, you have been so busy with all these beautiful cards for christmas. Don't you love the scrapbooking kit.

[Di Dunk]

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments on my cards. I have thanked people this way to save me typing all individual emails and rest my wrist. I appreaciate your comments. Plaster off this week!!
Di Dunk

[Sue Madex]

What a gorgeous array of cards Di. (Sorry - running a tad late here on my more leisurely hop!) Love what you've done with the I Wish kit and that gorgeous brayering too.

[Christmas Hampers]

Some nice cards, although I wouldnt buy any for christmas in July as they are all very festive/winter ones? Possibly twist the theme, maybe sandmen instead of snowmen? Palm trees instead of christmas trees etc

[college admission]

That is really awesome. This is also a good staff for those who wants to present something to his or her beloved but has no Idea about what should it be.

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