Friday, July 2, 2010

Christmas in July Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to our Christmas in July Blog Hop!  You should have been at Lisa's Blog before this final stop.  Please stop and look around.  I've added a gallery of my work on the side of my blog.  Also, I will be offering a free class starting Monday, July 5.  You can find more information here.  I have a card tutorial to share with you today.  It's never too early to start preparing for Christmas.  So, I'm going to give you instructions for this card.  I made it for my dad for Father's Day.

This card was made with the June MWExpress Kit.  The design is easily adaptable for Christmas cards.  You could even tuck a gift card inside.  So, here are the steps:
1.  First, cut a piece of 12x12 Cardstock to 6.5 inches by 12 inches.
2.  Score the paper at 1 3/4 inches, and 7 inches.
3.  Fold on the score lines.  I used a border punch to add a decorative edge to the small flap.
4.  Embellish the front.  I used a piece of cardstock cut at 4x6 inches.  I used a stamp from Hero Arts, Ranger Distress Inks (Faded Jeans), and Perfect Pearls for the embossing resist technique on the cardstock. 
5.  Add a border strip and some buttons to the corner. 
6.  Close up your card with some coordinating ribbon.
This really is a simple, quick card to make.

Also, I'm offering a prize for those of you who subscribe or follow my blog.  So, just sign up by entering your email address into the feedburner tab, or follow in your blogreader.  Leave a comment letting me know that you signed up.  If you are already a follower, leave a comment and let me know as well, because you are eligible too.  In fact, I'm feeling generous.  One new subscriber/follower will win this kit, and one "already subscriber/follower"  will win too.  So, be sure to leave a comment.  This contest is open to everyone, including international visitors.
   
Now, don't forget to visit the Memory Works Blog.  The design team comes up with wonderful, inspiring projects. 
Simple Stories is the exclusive line from Memory Works.  I love this kit.  New designs are going to be available soon...In August!!  So go here to keep up to date with the latest happenings. 
Here is the complete bloglist, incase you missed one.  And DON'T forget to go back to Sue's Blog after this for a chance at a second prize.  She has some lovely ones, she's been such a busy elf. 


Thanks for stopping by.  I'm glad you came.  Enjoy your 4th of July Weekend.

22 comments:

  1. all signed up! awesome prize!

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  2. Love the Card and I am now following you!

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  3. Awesome card. Love the blue color with green combination and all the details.

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  4. I LOVE THE COLORS OF THE CARD..LOVE THE TREE..REMINDS ME OF THE TREE OF LIFE...THANK YOU FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN THESE AWESOME PRIZES.. THANK FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT

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  5. Lovely card - exciting prize!

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  6. The card is so nice,Mariah. I like the color combo. I subscribed.. I'm looking forward to your class =D

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  7. Beautiful card! Thanks for the bloghop!

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  8. Just became a follower. :)Love your card!

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  9. looks like a very cool kit. I just started following the blog. Thanks
    Rosann

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  10. great card and happy 4th:-) and am following

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  11. New follower. Cute creations! Happy 4th!!

    barrigacindy@yahoo.com

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  12. beautiful work....you now have a new follower....Kim @ certifiedscrapaddict.blogspot.com

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  13. I soooo love your style and became a new follower!!

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  14. Wonderful colours for the card. I have also signed up to become a follower of your blog. There is always something new to learn.

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  15. great tutorial....wonderful gift. I am now a follower.

    Have a great holiday weekend!

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  16. Your site is wonderful, your project card is just precious, you do really nice work, thanks for sharing.

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  17. I was already a follower! Cute card!

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  18. I really like the card so cute. i am a new follower. thank you. jodie m_m_s_6@yahoo.com

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  19. I am your newest follower. Very nice card thanks for sharing. Great pictures of your 4th.

    Tracee

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  20. great post Mariah & lovely give-a-aways!! :)

    hugs!!

    wendy :)
    aka ScrapNspire
    http://scrapnspire.blogspot.com/

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