Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Sparkle N Sprinkle Christmas in July Blog Hop

It's Christmas in July!!!  
Time to start thinking about all those fab Christmas projects you're going to do this year. I always put it off way to long and never get everything done that I plan on doing. This year will probably be no exception. LOL We're hoping that this hop will help everyone get their Christmas mojo started! 

If you hopped here by way of the super fabulous, Gerlinde Townsley - then you're in the right place!
Otherwise, you may want to start at the beginning so you don't miss a thing.  Since there are five awesome prizes - you don't want that to happen :)   Three of the prizes are "hidden" on 3 of the designers blogs - SO - if you miss one - you miss a chance at a prize.

You MUST leave a comment on each and every blog to be eligible for prizes. 
 BUT - you don't have to leave them all at once - it's a two day hop - just make sure you get a comment on each blog by the end of the second day....

By now you've probably already gotten the word that we have a brand new designer at Sparkle N Sprinkle.  Michelle Perkett brings us some really beautiful designs and they'll be available in digital image form along with a selection done in "conventional" rubber stamps.
Woofie's Christmas - Set 468S is a stampette set with one of those designs.  He's an adorable little puppy playing in the snow and I thought that would be a fun way to start.


I stamped him with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored him with my Copics.  A little Sparkle N Soft Twinkling Clouds flocking and some Sparkling Snow glitter added my "bling".
The white background panel was done using the Stampin' Up Northern Flurry embossing folder.
Spellbinder Oval and Scalloped Oval Dies and two sizes of oval punches rounded (or ovaled) out the rest.  The beautiful green velvet skinny ribbon was from May Arts.
 Here's a close-up of the "bling"


For my second project, I decided on total bling!   I started with a Super Adhesive Sheet.  Removed the top protective layer (save this) and placed it sticky side down onto cardstock for stability.  I then used the Spellbinder Heirloom 2010 Dies and die cut my ornament.  Using the "saved" protective layer from the first step - punch and/or die cut out embellishments and use those for masks.  NOTE:  You can also die cut other intricate shapes - instead of the ornaments and use the second protective layer after removing it for a mask too.  
Peel the protective backing off the ornament - lay on the masks that you'd like to use (make sure to put the slick side down so you can remove it again).  Glitter with your main color - being sure to rub in the glitter well and brush off the excess.  With tweezers, remove the first mask - rub in your next glitter color and brush off the excess.  Continue this until you have removed all the masks.  Add some rhinestones and ribbon and VOILA!!!
Easy Peasy!!!
These can be used for gift bag decorations, gift tags, ornaments - or on your cards or scrapbook pages.  The sky's the limit!


Here are close views of the individual ornaments.  I used the two larger sizes of dies and a selection of the fabulous Sparkle N Sprinkle Glitters.






Hope these will inspire you!

If you've hopped with us before, then you know that I'm the end of the line always....   If you've missed any - just go back to the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog.    If you've seen something that grabs your fancy, here's the link to the shopping section of the website. 
Check out the digital image section to see Michelle Perkett's line and the New Product section to quickly see the Michelle Perkett stamp sets along with several other new stamp sets that debut today.

All the Christmas & Winter, Jewish & Christian stamps are 15% off this month along with a selection of Glitter, Glitter Tinsel, Embossing Powders & Flocking.

Thanks so much for joining the hop!



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47 comments:

  1. Your card is just precious and I love the layout. Wonderful, sparkly ornaments. They look great!!

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  2. Great ornaments. I need some practice on that. I am guessing you used sticker paper... I am ready for a tutorial!!!!

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    1. Hi Shanna - I used the Super Adhesive Sheets.... It's explained a little better on the instructions in the gallery.... Easy Peasy!

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  3. Brenda, these are beautiful. Makes me want to pull out the tree and decorate it.

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  4. What a great Woofie card, and those ornament shapes will be great tags.Thanks for a super idea.

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  5. I love all the glitter, but the puppy card wins my heart! I love it!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  6. Woofie looks so adorable! And your glittered ornaments are stunning!! Awesome projects Brenda!!

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  7. Your pup is just the cutest! Love the layout on this and those ornaments are just over the top beautiful! Too pretty for just tags, I would give these as a gift to hang on the tree! Beautiful!

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  8. Cute Woofie....but love the ornaments!! They are so pretty with all that glitter and design!!

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  9. Love Woofie!!!! Gorgeous glitter too!

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  10. Love the Woofie card - just too cute! But the ornaments are over the top gorgeous! So clever! Will have to try that!

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  11. The dog is so cute. The ornaments are fantastic. You must have been covered in glitter!

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  12. Woofie is so cute! I love the embossed background. You did a great job on the sparkly ornaments. Love them!

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  13. I love you card! Woofie is too cute and the embossed snowflake is awesome. Your ornaments rock! They look like so much fun to make!! :)

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  14. Still love that woofie! He is just too cute and you did an amazing job of coloring him. Plus the card is also great. On to those ornaments! How cool!!! Really fun gift tags, or you could add another layer of sticker paper to the other side, and have a two sided hanging ornament. Great job on the directions too.

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  15. Love your ornaments and the woofie card! "Woofie" is such a cute adorable dog!

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  16. Just have to get Woofie. So many great ideas with him. Alice L.

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  17. So happy to see Woofie again. (He's on my to get list). Your ornaments outshine all

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  18. I really like the Woofie stamp!

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  19. What a cute card. Woofie is a darling image. By the way, love the ornaments as well. They are all a sparkling and beautiful way to add decor to the holidays.

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  20. Woo Hoo! Woofie strikes again! I just love your Woofie card. And your ornaments would light up anyones Christmas. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. I love the ornaments. Now if it would just cool off so I could make a sparkly mess on the porch instead of the living room.

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  22. Your card and tags are beautiful. TFS

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  23. You can't help but love Woofie. The card is great!

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  24. Love Woofie I like the red & white combination it is so striking just says "MERRY". Elaine

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  25. Wow Super Cute Card love the little Dog and the Details for the Dog is perfect. the colors and the Blending of colors is perfect. love the Embossed Snowflake. the Ornaments are so Gorgeous. love the Glitter and Glitz. thanks for sharing.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  26. Love Love these cards.. The colors are just awesome.. Woofie is the best dog ever. I will be adding him to my stock.
    Donora

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  27. Love your Woofie card and your ornaments are great

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  28. Just wove Woofie!! Such a cute card and those ornaments are just so full of Sparkle N Sprinkle - isn't that what it's all about!! Awesome job Brenda!

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  29. Oh, I just love Woofie!!! He would be so fun to color and your card is adorable! Also love your blingy, glittery ornaments!

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  30. Love the ornament shapes!

    Kim
    Kasot@aol.com

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  31. Whoa! Brenda, these are gorgeous! We need to put a T&T for the ornaments! Your Christmas pup is just cute as can be. All the elements on your sparkly card make him the cutest ever! Why didn't our dog ever look that sweet in the snow? LOL The dry embossing is a wonderful background. Thanks for the wonderful ornament ideas. I like them a lot!

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  32. Your glittery ornaments are really pretty. I especially like the pink & blue one. Your "Woofie" card is cute as well.

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  33. Love the sparkle & glitzy ornaments. Fabulous. I do love that Woofie. He looks like my neighbor's spaniel. I have seen him all over the blog hop today.
    I've enjoyed seeing all these great cards and projects shared on the blog hop And was glad I have the time today to just enjoy all your creativity.
    Thank you,
    Stephanie K

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  34. Your ornaments are very pretty, but the flocking on the dogs hat is so cute. Love that.

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  35. Your Christmas puppy is so cute and looks like he's ready for the holidays.
    I love your sparkly ornaments. I never thought of using the punches for glitter masks. Thank you for sharing this great idea. :)

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  37. I obviously need to read what Auto correct is typing! What I meant to say was Woofie and sparkling ornaments are a great way to
    end a Christmas in July celebration!

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  38. Your ornaments are fabulous. Love that Woofie, so cute. TFS

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  39. Great ideas!!! Looks like alot of work though!!!!

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  40. Wonderful card and ornaments. Really like the white embossed backgrounD of the first card.

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  41. Hi Brenda,

    I just love your card with my Woofie image, its darling and I really love his furry hat:)

    Hugs,

    Michelle

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  42. Your rubber room looks awesome. The cardstock and paper are organized neatly. I think your rubber room is filled with variety of embossing powders, glitters and flocking. Kindly post images of all your rubber made craft items. I have already seen your images of post cards with cute pictures embedded in it. I like your way of presentation. Keep updating!

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