Saturday, July 20, 2019

Christmas in July

     OK, it's official - I'm doing Christmas cards this entire week.  Catch the Bug is holding its annual, week long, Christmas in July challenge and there will be 7 challenges, one each day.  Here's my first card inspired by the movie, "The Santa Claus."  Image from Bugaboo Stamps.


Colored with ProMarkers
Cut with QuicKutz square die
Fiskars corner punch
Wide satin ribbon from my stash
Scored lines top and bottom
Kraft CS for card base

     Challenges:
12 Months of Christmas
CCC Digi
C.R.A.F.T.
Crafty Catz
Crafty Gals Corner
Crafty Sentiments
Cut It Up
Mod Squad
Outlawz Festive Fri
Paper Minutes
Pile It On
Scor-Pal More Than One Score
Tales from the Craft Room

     See you tomorrow with another Christmas card.  Happy Crafting.  NanaConnie

18 comments:

Angela said...

Wow, you are quick! Cute card; love the non-traditional color scheme with the craft paper...which coordinates perfectly with the sand. Well done! Thank you for playing along with us at Catch the Bug!

Linda Simpson said...

This is fabulous Connie, love the Santa. Have a great weekend.
Hugs
Linda xxx

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

Such a funny card, LOVE it.
Faith x

Creabea said...

Christmas cards? Wow, the countdown is running 😜. Thanks for showing us!

Monica C. said...

Oh this is great! Looks like Santa is in Florida.
Hugs Monica

Gail said...

Ho HO HO - wonderful card TFS @ Mod Squad!

Cut It Up Challenge Blog said...

What a cute image! Thanks celebrating Christmas in July with us at Cut it Up!

Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com

Marie Bingaman said...

I have never thought to use this image myself, even though I have it. I love how you have used it on your card! Thanks for joining us for day 1 of our Christmas in July fun at Catch the Bug! :)

~Marie B -DT

Gerda said...

What a super cute card!! Love the adorable Santa image!! Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenge!
Have a great day.
Gerda

anncreatief said...

Beautiful card. Thanks for playing our challenge at CCC Digi Creations. Good luck!
Anneke DT

Aunty Sue said...

What a brilliant fun card and thanks for sharing at Crafty Catz this week

Shelly Schmidt said...

How I love his card! I am getting too old for Christmas in Chicago- love the warm weather idea! LOL Thanks for joining in the CIJ challenge for Bugaboo! And, hoping your making cards means your shoulder is improving!!!

Brenda said...

This is my idea of an outdoors Christmas activity...loving your coloring! Thanks so much for joining us at CRAFT Challenge!

Tammy Miller said...

I love your project, thank you so much for taking the time to join in our Saturday CIJ event it means so much to us to have you!

Liz said...

Brilliant card, I LOVE the image! xx

Julie Odil said...

I saw you lots last week over at Bugaboo, and I'm so glad you participated! I'm also glad to see you here at the 12 Months of Christmas! (Julie, DT member)

Patti J said...

Connie, this is adorable! Love all things Bugaboo, so you had me at the sweet image! Thank you so much for joining us at Scor-Pal! Happy scoring!

Helen said...

Ha ha - such a fun card!
Thanks so much for playing at the Pile It On! Challenge!
Helen x