Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Christmas In July Blog Hop!

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Y'all!  It's Christmas in July at Sweet N Sassy Stamps and that means both a fun hop full of inspiration AND a super sale!  It's time to plan your holiday projects and SAVE!!  All Christmas and Winter stamp sets are on sale--be sure to check them out!




You definitely want to start at the very beginning so you don't miss any of  the inspiration!
Make sure to leave some kindness in the comments on each stop.  It will enter you for a chance to win a $50 gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store!





My project for today features the sets Thrill of Hope and Christmas Wishes.  Using water color paper, I started by stamping and embossing the deer images.  I created a circular mask using a piece of copy paper with a circle die cut window.  Next, I added the trees using Ranger distress ink. I sponged ink around the edges and then added the sentiment and some sequins to finish things off.



My second card uses Thrill of Hope along with Home for the Holidays. After stamping and embossing the lab image from Home for the Holidays, I added the trees and several layers of distress inks to create a antique-y look.  Once dry, I added some red glitter glue to sparkle up the trees and some snowflakes.

Don't forget to share some love at each stop on the hop and be entered to win a $50 gift voucher for the Sweet N Sassy Stamps store!  Enjoy the rest of the hop.....You're off to see what Jeanne Streiff has to share next.  I'm positive it's going to be amazing!

TTFN, Jane

30 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your techniques.

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  2. Wonderful cards! I love how the inking places an emphasis on your pretty Christmas scene, and I am so happy to see sweet dog silhouette in the second card. Several of you have used sepia tones just beautifully in your sample cards....trying it!

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  3. I love all the detail of your cards!

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  4. The nature scene with the deer is just so cute. LOVE IT

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  5. Wow. What a wonderful pair of cards! Nice work!

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  6. Wow! Two gorgeous cards! I love the vintage vibe they have and the sparkle you added.

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  7. Oh my word, these are both beautiful, Jane! I just want to step inside of that Thrill of Hope scene. So inviting!

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  8. Love the vintage look and feel of these beauties.

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  9. 2 beautiful cards. Love the scene you created.

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  10. Wonderful work the dog is an awesome touch, my favorite card

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  11. Wow! Your cards are really wonderful. I love "nature scenes," and if they have trees, that is even better! Your designs may be "rustic," but they have a very warm and inviting feel to them.

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  12. Loving scenes and
    beautiful coloring.
    Carla from Utah

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  13. Such pretty cards. I really love the trees and deer. So serene.

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  14. What a beautiful cards! I love the one with the dog!

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  15. Both cards are perfect! They make me want to start creating for Christmas!

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  16. delightful cards - love the little puppy card

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  17. These scenes are just gorgeous and I really love the masked circle in your first design.

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  18. Just beautiful! Love that loose watercolor!

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  19. Beautiful cards with these pretty scenes! Love the deer and pup silhouettes along with the lovely trees!

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  20. Very pretty cards Jane. Love the circle frame on the first one and the distressed look. Sweet Lab card! The red glitter glue dots add a nice touch!

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  21. I love blog hops because they inspire me to create—thank you for sharing yours!

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  22. Beautiful cards ... love the way you've featured them in two completely different ways! Those ornaments on outdoor trees are so cool!

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  23. Your first card is gorgeous, love it! Such a great idea to use the dog on the second card, so cute!

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  24. Beautiful cards! I really love the vintage look!

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  25. Beautiful scenes. I love the grungy look on both cards.

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  26. Beautiful scenes with the trees and animals.

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  27. Absolutely love your trees! They are beautiful.

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