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Wednesday 24 July 2013

Christmas in July

It's time for a new challenge at Crafting for all Seasons and this week the theme is 'Christmas in July'.  I have made a card using my favourite technique by Jennifer McGuire as part of the Pattern Play class from Online Card Classes.

The papers are from the Dovecraft Back to Basics Christmas Collection and the tree has been cut using a Die'sire die from Crafter's Companion.  My sentiment is a stamp from Creative Expressions.
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Prize:  2 sheets of images

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Clearly iStamp Challenge 3 - Christmas in July
Fairytale Challenge 72 - Christmas in July
2 Sisters Challenge 153 - STARS
Gingerloft Challenge - Trees
One Stitch At A Time Challenge 173 - Use your favourite (Technique)
Sentimental Sundays Challenge 164 - Christmas in July
Digi Darla's Challenge 72 - Christmas in July
Lexi's Creations Challenge 95 - Christmas in July
Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge 230 - Christmas in July with a Catch!
ABC Christmas Challenge - O is for O' Christmas Tree

Make sure you pop over to the Crafting for all Seasons Challenge Blog and check out the DT projects, we would love for you to join us for our 'Christmas in July' challenge.

Thank you for calling this morning, please come back and visit again soon.

Pauline
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42 comments:

  1. Sharon24 July 2013 at 08:15

    I love this Pauline. The tree with all the different papers is fab and I love the sentiment.
    Hugs Sharon. x

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  2. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)24 July 2013 at 08:18

    Its a beautiful style of card making Pauline, really effective! Susan xx

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  3. Sue24 July 2013 at 08:21

    Such a beautiful card Pauline. I love the patterned tree and fabulous sentiment.
    Sue xx

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  4. Beryl24 July 2013 at 08:23

    It's lovely Pauline. The paper and die together make a great Christmas tree.
    Beryl xx

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  5. Claire24 July 2013 at 09:21

    Lovely card Pauline - love the simple design and fab papers. Hugs, Claire x

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  6. Nannieflash24 July 2013 at 09:29

    Hi Pauline, oh wow what a clever idea and its just a simple design with a stunning result. hugs Shirleyxx

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  7. KandA24 July 2013 at 09:56

    Fantastic card Pauline. Love this style and wonderful papers xx

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  8. Desire Fourie24 July 2013 at 10:37

    Such a beautiful CAS Christmas creation. Love the tree.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  9. Pat K24 July 2013 at 11:43

    Fabulous cas card Pauline. Great sentiment and I love the tree. hugs, Pat K x

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  10. Unknown24 July 2013 at 13:17

    This is just gorgeous, when I get back from hols I will check out this on line lessons...xxx

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  11. Unknown24 July 2013 at 13:26

    Very nice! Great choice of papers and design! Thanks for playing along with the ClearlyiStamp Christmas in July Challenge. Debbie McNamee CiSCDT

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  12. Unknown24 July 2013 at 16:49

    The shape of the Christmas tree is so pretty Pauline and I love all those different colours! Hugs, Ira xox
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  13. Unknown24 July 2013 at 16:55

    Great Christmas card very effective.Thanks for joining us at Gingerloft on our "Tree challenge" Hugs Tania(DT)xx

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  14. Michelle J M24 July 2013 at 19:42

    This is lovely Pauline, a CAS card methinks! Love the tree and the sentiment is super. Michelle x

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  15. Debs24 July 2013 at 20:02

    Beautiful as always Pauline - I really love that paper technique and must have a go.
    Enjoy your evening.
    Debs xx

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  16. May24 July 2013 at 20:35

    Beautiful card Pauline, Love the tree, the papers are Perfect...Love that sentiment too... Hugs May x x x

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  17. Dawn24 July 2013 at 20:35

    Pauline, this is simply stunning! I love the tree & the sentiment is perfect!
    Hugs
    Dawn xx

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  18. Anet's Crafting24 July 2013 at 23:31

    Pauline, your favourite technique is just stunning. Your card is beautiful. I love the way you did the Christmas Tree.

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  19. Heather25 July 2013 at 00:49

    Ooooo ... that stripy tree is so pretty! A great CAS card. Thanks for playing in the Clearly iStamp Challenge.

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  20. Donna Ellis25 July 2013 at 02:27

    What a wonderful way of incorporating all the festiveness of the season, Pauline - love it! Looks complicated, and yet, it is a lovely piece of artwork! hugs, de

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  21. Katy25 July 2013 at 02:47

    Love your tree! Such a pretty card! :) Thank you so much for joining us at Clearly iStamp! Hug-Katy DT

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  22. Melodie25 July 2013 at 04:14

    Fabolous card, Pauline, the christmas tree is fantastic.
    Hugs
    Melodie

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  23. Pia S25 July 2013 at 05:47

    This technique is just great for a clean and simple design! The die cut tree looks fabulous with all those different patterns and colors!

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  24. Blossom Cards25 July 2013 at 06:15

    what a lovely christmas card thanks for sharing with lexis creations this week happy crafting to you
    Rachel DT http://blossomcards.blogspot.co.uk/

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  25. downrightcrafty25 July 2013 at 06:37

    loving these creations and what a way to use up those scraps may have to be inspired :)
    Hugs Kate xx

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  26. Planetsusie25 July 2013 at 09:00

    Hi Pauline, I am definitely going to check out the Online Card Classes now, I think I can see how it has been done but not sure - lol! This is such a simple looking card and yet it really stands out. It is just beautiful!

    Thank you so much for joining us at OSAAT this week, I do hope you join us again very soon.

    Hugs to you Sue Pxxx DT member

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  27. rosie25 July 2013 at 13:04

    gorgeous. love the colours x

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  28. Inkypinkydelights25 July 2013 at 16:32

    Beautiful Christmas card Pauline. Judy x

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  29. Jamie M.25 July 2013 at 17:05

    Love this card. So simple but pretty. Thanks for playing along with Clearly iStamps Challenge! Looking forward to seeing your creations at our next challenge. ♥ Jamie at CraftyGirl21

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  30. coldwaters225 July 2013 at 17:54

    Hi Pauline, thank you for the birthday wishes, Pauline this is totally fabulous love the tree and the design a super, super Christmas card.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  31. Bianca25 July 2013 at 19:11

    What a lovely card for christmas! Thank you for joining us at Fairytale Challenge! xx Bianca

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  32. Zw@@n25 July 2013 at 21:02

    Such a lovely card, Pauline. I love the papers you've used. Thank you for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Luv, Wilma

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  33. Emily Thubbron26 July 2013 at 20:51

    Pauline, thank you for sharing this wonderful card with us at Digi Darla this week. I love that DP. ~Emily T, DT~

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  34. Indy's Designs27 July 2013 at 02:44

    What a fun holiday card! So glad you shared at Clearly iStamp's Christmas Challenge!
    {hugs}
    Indy

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  35. Anonymous27 July 2013 at 09:20

    lovely card thanks for sharing with us at 2 sisters this week Tracy x

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  36. Michelle B.27 July 2013 at 14:49

    Beautiful card, love the splash of color! So glad you joined us for our O' Christmas Tree challenge at ABC Christmas Challenge!

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  37. Chriss America Real28 July 2013 at 04:19

    This is one of those cards that I have to study for awhile just to see all that you did. Very lovely!

    Thank you so much for playing along with the Stitchy Angels this week!

    Hugs,
    Chriss -DT-OSAAT
    www.chrissandlou.blogspot.com

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  38. Denise Pustelniak28 July 2013 at 15:56

    Love your card!
    Thanks for joining us at Digi Darla’s

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  39. Ellen Taylor29 July 2013 at 03:14

    Simple yet brilliant! I am loving that papered tree!
    Ellen
    xx

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  40. Kathy D.2 August 2013 at 03:15

    love the simplicity of this! and the bright colors against the white. Nicely done.

    Thanks for playing in Clearly iStamp Challenge #3 - Christmas in July! See you tomorrow when challenge #4 is posted. I’m so excited it will be so fun!!

    Kathy D.
    Clearly Digi Stamps DT/Clearly iStamp Challenge Coordinator

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  41. Annette3 August 2013 at 16:49

    Awww, I love the stripy tree!
    Thank you so much for joining in with our ‘O Christmas Tree’ challenge at the ABC Christmas Challenge.
    Annette
    Netty's Cards
    Proud to design for :
    ABC Christmas Challenge,
    As You Like It Challenge,
    Top Tip Tuesday,
    The Stamp Basket, and
    Stamp Fairy.

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  42. Carol5 August 2013 at 19:41

    This is gorgeous Pauline, love the fabulous design. Carol x

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