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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Christmas in July Hop with Sparkle N Sprinkle

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Christmas in July blog hop!

  If you hopped here by way of Marie, then you’re in the right place! Otherwise, you might like
starting from the beginning at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog, to become eligible for one of the FIVE great prizes.     

Both of my card shares for the hop use stamps from the set named Christmas Flamingo ( #343)., which is on sale this month too :)   I added some pink glittery snowflakes, (made with Sticker Paper (99558) and Shell Pink Glitter (G1022)) and some seam binding ribbon for embellishments. 

And this photo shows off the Waterscape Glitter (G1108) I used on his santa hat and the embossed sentiment using Sangria (EP420) embossing powder.


This snowman reflects how I feel after the new year...lol!  When the holidays are over, and we are knee deep in snow and freezing temps, I want to head south too :)

Here I want to highlight a cool new product named Mudd Puddles, being carried at Sparkle N Sprinkle.  I used Blizzard Beach for my snow, and it added a great bit of grainy texture to my card.  Easy to use too, just scoop it out of the jar, put it where you want and let it dry. Comes in loads of colors as well.  


Full details for both cards can be found in my gallery right here.

Do you love glitter, stamps and embossing powder?  If so, Sparkle N Sprinkle is having a DESIGN TEAM CALL!  Check out all of the details here.


And a personal thank you and shout out to my friend Cheryl, I finally got around to using some of the paper I won in her giveaway awhile ago....I especially love how cute the pink non holiday paper looks on the first one! 

Thanks for visiting and remember to leave a comment to be eligible for a prize...Three of the prizes will be chosen from among the comments on the DT blogs....


The next stop along the hop is Angie and below is a list of the blog hop order, just in case there is a glitch along the way.


Karalee Ingram http://kareescardsandcraftsofcourse.blogspot.com
April Williams http://stampwillydesigns.blogspot.com
Jill Jacobsen http://www.stampinghands.com
Julie Zippel http://backtobasicsandbeyond.blogspot.com
Shanna Shands http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com
Barbara Bruder http://www.artandsoulcreations.blogspot.com
Shona Erlenborn http://shonasstampingstage.blogspot.com
Marie Berquist http://craftemarie.blogspot.com
Karin Martin http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com
Angie Blasingame http://hopemorestudio.blogspot.com
Gerlinde Townsley http://mycreativecorner-gerlinde.blogspot.com
Brenda Smalle http://rubberroomantics.blogspot.com

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46 comments:

  1. E. MarieJuly 11, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I love the pink and polkadots with your first card. Love the sparkly snowflakes on both of your gorgeous cards!!

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  2. Shanna ShandsJuly 11, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Okay the second card is by far the best best best. I really love Mudd Puddles.

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  3. KaraleeJuly 11, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Karin, I love the bright colors and how festive your card are.

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  4. Barbara BruderJuly 11, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Your pink paper goes great with the flamingo card.What a great fit.Your 2nd card is so cute, love the snow.

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  5. Blessings from CindyJuly 11, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Ok, you got a chuckle with the pretty pink flamingo & I love the snowman card too with the "snow"!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  6. Julie ZJuly 12, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    All the colors on the first card are a great change from traditional holiday colors - looks great. And the mudd puddles on the second are perfect! Love them both!

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  7. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    I just love these tropical Christmas images!! Great cards:)

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  8. AndreaJuly 12, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Love your cards!!! Perfect for FL.

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  9. GerlindeJuly 12, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Your cards are amazing! My favorite is the flamingo with all that pink sparkliness!

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  10. CherylJuly 12, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I LOVE your flamingo card! The papers do look great here. The image is so cute and the glitter is the perfect touch.

    You know I have a weakness for snowmen so I also love your 2nd card. This little guy is too cute. I love how you used the glitter to create the stripe and the snowflake accent. I almost never break out my glitter because I always seem to get it everywhere.

    Wonderful cards my friend! Thank you for the shout out. I'm glad you could put some of those papers to good use. :)

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  11. happyJuly 12, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Thank you for using stamps I own. Now, I have some ideas to try. I love the pink and green with the flamingo and the red glitter on the other card.

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  12. AprilJuly 12, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Both your cards are wonderful! I love all the sparkly embellishments! great job!

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  13. KatyJuly 12, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    These cards are great! I love the flamingo! And Florida or Bust--LOVE IT! :)

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  14. Sandy (Cheesy)July 12, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I have always liked that flamingo stamp - - - and I really like the way you used it. REally unusual colors for Christmas, but fun. Great use of elements on the second card as well.

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  15. creativeartsJuly 12, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Karin, love the flamingo! Such pretty colors and the other card is very pretty also.

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  16. BrendaJuly 12, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    Love the non-traditional colors you used on the flamingo card and the "bling" just made it pop...lots of fun texture and dimension. The traditional colors on the snowman card are great too...both cards are beautiful.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    I just love flamingos. Wish I could color like that. Like your use of bling and texture. Alice L.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Florida or Bust is the card for me

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  19. FranJuly 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Flamingo is scrap lifted - just ta let ya know!! Thank you!

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  20. Verna AngerhoferJuly 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    What a delightful set of cards you created. So perfect for holiday giving.

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  21. Dianne PotterJuly 12, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I absolutely love the Christmas decorated flamingo! How much fun is that! Thank you for sharing.

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  22. Rhonda MillerJuly 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Your cards are great. I love that flamingo.

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  23. ShirleyTACSJuly 12, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Love the Flaming card. Great for us Florida snowbirds. LOL

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  24. gobarb26July 12, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    The flamingo card is adorable and really well done. (I am lucky enough to like in FL!)
    The snowman card is really cute too.

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  25. DebiJuly 12, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Your flamingo card made me ahhh out loud. Great job!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Great cards I'm going to pull out my Flamingo stamp and start stamping as soon as I finish the hop. Elaine

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  27. Anita BraddockJuly 12, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Awesome Cards love the colors and the shading of your colors the added Glitters add such a Beautiful Touch.thanks for sharing.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  28. AnonymousJuly 12, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I really love these cards. The color and the use of mudd puddles. How fun was it to creat such awesome cards?

    Donora

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  29. Gina RJuly 12, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Love your cards. Also love the way you did the sno.

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  30. Cheryl BJuly 12, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    love the flamingo with the pink glitter snowflakes.

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  31. Shona ErlenbornJuly 12, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    I just adore that Flamingo stamp and card with the sparkly snowflakes! But the Mudd Puddles on the second!! :-)

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  32. KarenladdJuly 13, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I am loving all the little details on your cards, like the sparkles and texture! So fun!

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  33. Auntie EmJuly 13, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    It's so fun to have a non-traditional twist on holidays cards and I like the decorated flamingo. Your traveling snowman is so cute. I love the glittery poinsettia embellie
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  34. UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I know the perfect person to receive the pink flamingo card. This is way too good!

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  35. AnonymousJuly 13, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    My Mom and I love the pink flamingo!
    Thanks!
    Kim
    Kasot@aol.com

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  36. Donna EllisJuly 13, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    LOL! As always, Karin, your creations bring a smile to my lips and heart and sometimes I outright chuckle, as I imagine you in the process of assembling the cards with the perfect i for papers, and the amazing coloring job you always manage to accomplish. Since I'm a Floridian, I especially enjoy your "in the pink" take on the flamingo, and the use of mudd puddles in the snowy card, with the lovely layer shapes. xo

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  37. Kathy VogelJuly 13, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I like the pink glittery snowflakes & how you colored the flamingos & ornaments on your first card. The Mudd Puddles look great with the snowman on your second card.

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  38. TannyPJuly 13, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Damn fine cards, Karin! I love that pink and all the sparkle. You really are the queen of shimmer & shine :) The Snowflake Flower is stunning on your Florida or Bust card. The mudd puddles look really cool!

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  39. Pawprintx4July 13, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I just love your Flamingo, all decked out for the holidays. Great, nontraditional colors. A fun card.
    The snowman card is also darling...my exact feeling when the weather turns cold.

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  40. JanettJuly 13, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    Karin love your cards but the snowman card is my favorite he is adorable.

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  41. HelenMJuly 13, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    the flamingo is adorable! Thanks

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  42. NWFlamingoJuly 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Yes, yes, yes! My favorite SNS Christmas stamp! Good choice!

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  43. Babe O'MaraJuly 13, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Your cards are a delight. So bright and festive. Love them. TFS

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  44. carrieJuly 14, 2012 at 2:30 AM

    Love the colors of the Christmas flamingo, the light string around his legs, and the glittered snowflake. Love the textured snowflake on the second card.

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  45. Amanda RJuly 14, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Great cards Karin! Love the flamingo and the glittery snowflakes and that Mudd Puddles stuff looks really neat, need to check it out!

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  46. MichelleJuly 15, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Hi Karin,

    I love your gorgeous cards, especially the beautiful gltter and coloring:)

    Hugs,

    Michelle

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