Stamp It Blog Hop — Stamping Christmas In July

Hello stampers; and welcome aboard the July Stamp It Blog Hop! How is the weather in your area treating you? Here in the Heartland? Well, let's just say that this last week has truly been a scorcher with a lot of dense humidty. We have seen temps in the low 100's with a heat index as high as 114 degrees. YIKES!! And, why do I bring this up? Funny you should ask….can you believe that the Stamp It Group members are creating Christmas In July projects?!! Now, if only we had a fraction of the cooler weather to go along with it. sigh
If you have been traveling along the Stamp It Group Blog Hop, you may have come here from my dear sweet friend, Oksana Semenska's blog. If this is your very first stop, I want to thank you so much for stopping to visit me. If you like to skip and hop and happen to get off track, the full blog lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all of the amazing creations.

I am really excited to share my card with you that it puts chills down my spine…or, maybe I have goosebumps! haha I know I'm dreaming of a weeee bit cooler weather, but until then, follow me as I share the steps to making my card.
Creative Tips:
- Start with a Very Vanilla card base measuring 4-1/4" x 11" with a center score across the middle at 5-1/2".
- The Cherry Cobbler layer measures 4" x 5-1/4" with a pattern from the This Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper that measures 3-1/2" x 5-1/8". I purposely offset the designer paper to give it a little contrast. Set this layer aside…don't glue to the card base just yet.
- The focal point is a 2" strip of Very Vanilla that has been banner cut at the bottom. The sentiment comes from the Peace This Christmas stamp set and was inked up with Stampin' Write Cherry Cobbler and Garden Green Markers. Both are from the Regals Color family. Add a 1/2 Metallic Gold Foil Doily to accent the edge and glue the tag to the front of the designer paper layer.
- To make this card even more festive, wrap some Very Vanilla 1/2" Lace Trim around the Cherry Cobbler layer and tie into a bow!
- Die cut some Cherry Cobbler floral flourishes and Garden Green single leaves from the Flourish Thinlits set. Set them into place with one overlapping the top of the Lace Trim and the other tucked under it a bit. Top each one with the largest Pearl from the Pearls Basic Jewels pack.
- Add Stampin' Dimensionals to the back of the Cherry Cobbler layer and affix to the front of the Very Vanilla card base. For a little more bling, add a couple of Metallic Gold Sequins from the assortment pack.
So, are you ready for Christmas? Yea, me neither, but I sure did have fun playing around with the season. I got to showcase some new products out of the new catalog…a new stamp set, designer series paper, and Flourishing Thinlits. YAY!! Now, you want to make sure you visit the other Stamp It Group members' blogs to see what Christmas In July project they have to share. It's never too early to get started on those cards. ;) Don't forget to come back real soon.
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Darling card. I love those dies. #stampitcontest
What a beautiful card, Love the dies and lace. #stampitcontest
Lovely Card. #stampitcontest
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Great card. Love how you used the lace and dies.#stampitcontest
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What a great card Lori! Love it!
This card makes me feel nostalgic for the holidays when I was a little girl, very homey. I love the rare times a card can make one feel that way #stampitcontest
You just made me “appreciate” our low 90s temps! Love those dies. #stampitcontest
Just beautiful. Thanks. #stampitcontest
What a great card. Love the sentiment. Thank you for sharing and being part of the giveaway. #stampitcontest
I love the retro feel of this card! Thanks for sharing #stampitcontest
Love Love Love this card !!!!!
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Very pretty! #stampitcontest
Just lovely! #stampitcontest
The lace ribbon adds so much to these Christmas colors? Beautiful card! #stampitcontest
I love those dies! Great card and the lace is a nice touch. #stampitcontest
I absolutely love your card and those poinsettias are gorgeous!!
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#stampitcontest. Love this card
Awesome as always Lori love the poinsettas
Yeah, I have both sets so I can use your ideas to make my own design.
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Very nice! #stampitcontest
All the cards this month are great!
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Wonderful cards! Love the dies and gold foil paper! #stampitcontest
#stampiicontest love this card
beautiful card. #stampitcontest
Beautiful card! #stampitcontest
Awesome as always. I am so loving the poinsettias. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us. #stampitcontest
Beautiful card with lovely details! Love the poinsettias!
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What a pretty card! #stampitcontest
I love all of the different textures, beautiful! #stampitcontest
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Very pretty card. Those flourish framelits are very versatile.
#stampitcontest Great card Lori!
Have fun!!
Thank you so much, Myra!
Thank you so much! I hope you will give it a try.
I am in love with the Lace Trim…I’ve gone through almost 2 bolts.
Thank you, Beth…The Lace Trim is lovely to work with.
YEAH!! I love my childhood memories growing up on the farm. Lots of country nostalgia. Thank you for your warm compliment.
Thank you, Liz!
Thank you, Shirley! I appreciate the warm compliment.
Thank you so much.
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Very lovely card.
Very pretty
I simply love the layering with different textures on this card… Thanks for sharing!
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Beautiful card #stampitcontest
I love how versatile the Flourish Thinlits dies are…..great way to make a poinsettia!
Merry Christmas in July. #stampitcontest
Love how delicate the card looks! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks!! #stampitcontest
nice #stampitcontest
Love the card!
So creative to use the flourishing phrases framelits for Christmas! #stampitcontest
Thanks for a chance to win the kit. Love Christmas in July!
Great card thanks. #stampitcontest
#stampitcontest. Your card is stunning.
Very pretty card! Love all the textures you used in this card. #stampitcontest
Love that you used a “NON CHRISTMAS” die set to make a Christmas card!
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I like this card~~
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Sweet card and know what will go on the next —honey I want list. #stampitcontest
Beautiful card! Thanks for the chance to win the awesome prize! #stampitcontest
Beautiful card Lori! I’m so glad I live close to you so I can take classes from you. You’re cards are GREAT! Can’t wait until your next class!
Beautiful,stampitcontest
#stampitcontest thanks for a chance to win
Lovely card! I like how you used the flourishes! #stampitcontest
beautiful card
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alyse d
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Lovely!
#stampitcontest Love that new lacy ribbon. Your card is so bright and cheery. Love the idea of the Christmas in July hop. I agree the weather was terrible last week with the heat.
Love this card #stampitcontest
Love the card………aren’t jars of love a great set??
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This is such a pretty “retro-type” card. The poinsettias are so delicate!
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I love your card!
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#stampitcontest Love the addition of the lace ribbon, so pretty!
#stampitcontest. Beautiful card. I love all of the elements you added to make it so special.
#stampitcontest Lovely card, Lori! Beautiful colors together.
I love all the layers in this card. Stunning. #stampitcontest
Thank you so much for sharing the instructions. I have been to most of the blogs and I think my Florida heat has cooled down some now! #stampitcontest
thanks for using and showcasing a variety of products on this beautiful Christmas card. Well done. #stampitcontest
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Lovely card!
Beautiful card!
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Beautiful – the flourishes are so delicate and work well with the doily.
Beautiful card and i don’t remember seeing the lace trim before. It is beautiful. Now another item i need to order. LOL Love your card and thanks for sharing. #stampitcontest
I love the use of the floral flourish set! #stampitcontest
Great card , love the partial emboss technique. Thanks for the giveaway!
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That is so beautiful.
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Very creative and colorful. It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas (in July). #stampitcontest
Love this card. Can’t wait for the holidays. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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this card is just so detailed and beautiful
Lovely card! #stampitcontest
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Beautiful holiday card
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The gold accent is beautiful!
Love your card.
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Love this card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your card. Puts me into the Christmas mood. #stampitcontest
#stampitcontest Lovely card! Thanks for sharing the instructions!
Beautiful holiday card! I like all the pretty embellishments. #stampitcontest
#stampitcontest What a beautiful card. I love those dies, you can do so much with them. The poinsettias are so pretty. Thanks for sharing
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I love your card, those delicate little diet flowers and the beautiful font you used … it’s perfect. Thanks of sharing with us.
I really like the offset design of your pieces. It gives a little more interest. #stampitcontest
Those dies are great. Love your cards.
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Sharon Fletcher, CA
pretty!
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