VC Rocks Blog Hop

I can't wait to go through the blogs when I get home from camp. I'm sure there are some fabulous ideas being shared. You should have arrived here from Lori's blog, Paper Castles. The file folder notebook that she shared is pretty snazzy. I have had that project on my "stamping to do" list for a while. Her card sets in different colors are nice too.

When I saw the Bigz Island Floral in the catalog, I could only see a Christmas light bulb. Today I give you Christmas in July.

Stamps: Tropical Party, All Holidays

CS: WW, Garden Green, Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake

Ink: Garden Green, Riding Hood Red

Misc.: Bigz Island Floral, White Signo Pen

Thanks for stopping by. Your last stop is Loni Holt. Enjoy!

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  1. A Touch of SOLJuly 17, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    Glad I am not the only one doing Christmas cards...Very NICE!

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  2. Holly / InkPaperStampsJuly 17, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    LOL, great minds think alike, huh Deborah--and I love how you used the palm frond to create your Christmas tree! The Crumb Cake sets your focal point off nicely too. . . .gotta love Crumb Cake!

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  3. Sassy ShirleyJuly 17, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Cute card - it's never too early to get started on our Christmas cards! Christmas in July gets me planning my cards every year. Thanx for sharing ...

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  4. creations by jackieJuly 17, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Gorgeous card and I just love your whole idea. I am getting in the mood for Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. VeronicaJuly 17, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    LOVE it, Deborah! TFS.

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  6. BrandyJuly 17, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    LOL, that is too perfect!

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  7. Noelle's CornerJuly 17, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Great idea! TFS!

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  8. PocketsOfInspirationJuly 17, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Oh my. That bulb is so clever!

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  9. BrendaJuly 17, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    What a wonderful idea -- love the frond with the light bulb. TFS

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  10. KymJuly 17, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Great card! And what great inspiration. I hadn't even thought of using the fronds as pine branches. What a great way to use a "summer" set all year long!

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  11. Carolyn SharkasJuly 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Hey, Deborah! I just love this card, and the simplicity of it. What a great idea! Love the tree and the colors you used. thanks for sharing.

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  12. Carolyn SharkasJuly 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    Hey, Deborah! I just love this card, and the simplicity of it. What a great idea! Love the tree and the colors you used. thanks for sharing.

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  13. Kimm BTJuly 17, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    Christmas already? Yes you're right time to start!

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  14. AnonymousJuly 17, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Cute card

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  15. Kari RieckJuly 18, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    How fun! What a great idea.

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  16. PatriceJuly 18, 2010 at 4:54 AM

    OM Goodness I would have never even thought id this!!! Thanks a million guess who is going to case this one :)!!!!

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  17. KristiJuly 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    I love it! I did not care too much for the stamp set or the die when I saw them at first. Now I am rethinking that!

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  18. Kris SobolikJuly 18, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Fun card!
    Kris Sobolik
    ksobolik@hotmail.com
    www.maddiebugdesigns.blogspot.com

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