Friday, July 25, 2014

Mountain Plains Crafters Christmas in July Blog Hop

Welcome to our FIRST  ever Blog Hop sponsored by Mountain Plains Crafters !! The theme is Christmas in July.. How fun is that ?? To play along, you need to visit all of the blogs listed below and comment on each one. Once you do this, you will be entered in the drawing for a Clearsnap prize pack. Clearsnap makes wonderful products, including Colorbox Ink Pads, Smooch, Smooch Glitz and Smooch Spritz. Clearsnap products were used on all of the cards in each of our blogs that you will visit.  So grab a cup of tea or coffee, relax and visit each one. Get some early Christmas card ideas and leave a comment on each one for a chance to win some great products. The hop will last for 2 days - Friday the 25 and Saturday the 26. I will also be giving away a prize pack for those who follow and comment on my blog. The winner of my giveaway will be announced here and on my Facebook page on Sunday, July 27 so be sure to check back. I hope that my card gets you in the Holiday Spirit..... I used Smooch "Spruce" to color the holly leaves-it is so much fun to "paint" with and has a great brush for detailed work, The Smooch Spritz "Cashmere" is a fine spray that is shimmery and amazing !! And I'll admit I was a bit intimidated by the Colorbox Ink Pad in "Saddle". Wasn't quite sure I could do that gorgeous color justice on a Christmas card. But I used a favorite Inkadinkado stamp, popped up some of the collage elements with dimensionals and really love how it turned out.. A bit of  May Arts Twisted Burlap Ribbon was the perfect finishing touch !!




Next up in the Blog Hop is Jennifer Leamy Loftfield. She is an amazing crafter and one of my new "sisters" from another mother !! Check out  Caffeinated Papercuts - leave a comment about her Christmas in July project and she will then direct you to the next stop in the hop !! Clearsnap was so nice  to sponsor the prizes for this hop, so be sure to "like" them on Facebook. Also Hydrangea Hippo does publicity for Clearsnap and will be promoting our Blog Hop so be sure to go and "like" her Facebook page too.. Listed below are all of the blogs of  the Mountain Plains Crafters team... I hope you will follow each of them as we take this creative journey together, not only with our first ever Blog Hop but throughout the year.
Pam Stang- http://www.mustangcreations.blogspot.com
Sheryl Dwyer Kemper- http://igottacraft.blogspot.com
MariLynn DeGroot- http://mississippi-mcgyver.blogspot.com
Debra Davison- http://meticulosity.blogspot.com   ( YOU ARE HERE )
Jennifer Leamy Loftfield-http://www.caffeinatedpapercuts.com

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34 comments:

  1. MariLynnJuly 25, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    What a wonderful card. I love the collage look. The twine looks great. What a fun image to use. You did a great job with these products.

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      Thanks, Marilynn !! I love collage stamps too !!

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  2. michelegeorgernJuly 25, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    This card is wonderful! I love the popups on the college.

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 4:57 PM

      I always love popping elements up on cards !! Thanks for joining our Blog Hop !!

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  3. JenJuly 25, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Oh Debra, it looks great!! I love how we each used holly and twine, hehehe.

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Great minds think alike, Jen !!! Thanks !! Loved yours too .....

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  4. KathyDJuly 25, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    very nice dad.I like how you incorporated the blue. Well done.

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Almost did the card again with green instead of blue--wasn't too sure of the blue... Thanks for the validation !! And for joining us....

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  5. Paula-Scrap AddictJuly 25, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    this is great... I love the little squares

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:02 PM

      Thanks !!! I love doing that with collage stamps !!

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  6. ShelleyJuly 25, 2014 at 10:35 AM

    I really love how you stamped part of a stamp on one square and then on another for continuation. I gotta try that! And I love love love smooch spray! it looks great!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 25, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Fabulous dimension. Love how you used the colors!! And what a great photo.

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:03 PM

      Thanks, Pam.... I love yours as well...... Glad you liked the colors--I wasn't too sure at first so your comments helps alot !!

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  8. Shari CzerwinskiJuly 25, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Love the quilted look and depth of the card!

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:04 PM

      Thanks so much !! And thank you for joining this blog hop ....

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  9. Heather Law Howe :)July 25, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Creative how the stamps went into two squares! Pretty card!

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:04 PM

      This is one of my all-time favorite stamps !!! Thanks so much !!

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  10. Christina's CreationsJuly 25, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Love the tiled look, Dera! :)

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 5:05 PM

      Thanks, Christina !! I am happy with the finished product !! LOVED yours as well.....

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  11. AnonymousJuly 25, 2014 at 5:40 PM

    Love the rust and blue colors combined into one card. Very pretty.
    the scrap squares are a great idea. the hop has been great.

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  12. Debra DavisonJuly 25, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Thanks so much, Mary Lou !! I am so glad you enjoyed it.. We had so much fun with it !!!

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  13. Lu ZJuly 26, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    great idea on this page!!

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 28, 2014 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks so much.. Hope you will keep following !!

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  14. Celeste GoffJuly 26, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    So super cute!!!

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  15. RuthJuly 26, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Wonderful card! I love the way you used the colors and stamped squares

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    1. Waving My WandJuly 27, 2014 at 8:35 PM

      Congrats, Ruth! You are the winner of the MPC Christmas in July blog hop! Please email your mailing info to mountainplainscrafters@gmail.com

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    2. Debra DavisonJuly 28, 2014 at 8:28 PM

      Congrats , Ruth !!!! Enjoy your goodies .. We all certainly enjoyed being creative with our Clearsnap products !!

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  16. WhoMomJuly 26, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Fun card! I love to play with squares on cards, it makes such a puzzle piece, really makes you look scene.

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 28, 2014 at 8:29 PM

      Me too !! I love trying different color combos too.... Thanks for joining our Blog Hop....

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  17. Sue DJuly 26, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Great card design using these products.
    I follow your blog.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 28, 2014 at 8:30 PM

      Thanks Sue ,,,,,, I appreciate you following my blog . It is certainly a labor of LOVE !!

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  18. Karen (karey2005)July 26, 2014 at 11:37 PM

    Super fun tiles! Pretty!

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    1. Debra DavisonJuly 28, 2014 at 8:31 PM

      Thanks , Karen ...... I really appreciate that and hope you got some great ideas !!

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  19. Denise BryantJuly 30, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Love the squares!

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