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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Sparkle N Sprinkle Christmas In July Blog Hop

Hi Everyone,
If you have arrived here from Shanna's blog then you are in the right spot. If not, then you will want to start start from the beginning, over at the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog, to be eligible for one of 5 prizes to be awarded.

I received an email from a company on Sunday reminding me that there are only 169 days left til Christmas, so, this blog hop is giving you an early start. I know, you probably aren't in the holiday spirit yet, but soon the stores will be decorated in all their holiday splendor. To make matters worse, it's been so hotter than blue blazes lately,so hopefully, Sparkle N Sprinkle's Christmas In July Blog Hop, will cool you down and inspire you for the upcoming holidays.

Speaking of cool, I want to introduce you to a cool new stamp set. It's set 469 and it is called
Christmas Fairy and Goddess. And for those of you that like digital images, great news!!!!Sparkle N Sprinkle is now offering digital images and these two images are available as digi's as well, just click here to check out  all 3 pages of digi's. So when you buy a digital image you  pay for and receive digital images all  right now!!. And you can make your project and have it done sooner. 

First up is the beautiful
Snow Goddess

She is a goddess for sure. I really love the holly detail on her dress. 
Check out her collar and her muff, I used the Twinkling Clouds Sparkle Soft, it makes those two areas of the image look furry  The look and feel of that, in person, is really delightful.

Next I want to introduce you to ....
Holly the Friendship Fairy.


Isn't she pretty!!!Her dress appears to have a fur like border so I used the Twinkling Clouds Sparkle Soft on that area of her dress and on the branches of the tree, too.

This new set will be perfect for the upcoming holiday season. And you know, that holiday season will be here before we know it!!!

Sparkle N Sprinkle has sale prices on everything in the Christmas and Winter, Jewish and Christian sections along with a selection of complimentary embossing powders, glitters, glitter tinsels, & flocking. You will definitely want to take advantage of the sale prices.

Please don't forget to leave a comment on each of the Designers blogs to become eligible for the prizes.

Thank you for stopping in today to check out my creations.
Now its time to hop over to the ubber talented Shona, to see what she has designed to inspire your holiday card making.

In case you get lost along the way, here are the designers in the hop:

*  Sparkle N Sprinkle(Start here)  *  Karalee  *  April  *  Jill  *
*  Julie  *  Shanna  *  Barbara (You are here)  *  Shona  *
*  Marie  *  Karin  *  Angie  *  Gerlinde  *  Brenda  *



46 comments:

  1. Barbara, two very lovely cards. The Twinkling Clouds Sparkle N Soft is so perfect for both these images.

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  2. Great cards. I really love the paper in the background.

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  3. Barbara, you've outdone yourself again. Very, very nice.

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  4. Wow, these cards are gorgeous! Great job!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  5. Thanks for the great intro to two of the new digi's Barbara! Very sweet cards and I love the Sparkle N Soft on both of them - just the perfect touch for these ladies!

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  6. Amazing card for the holiday season! Love the images and the soft glittery touches are perfect!

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  7. Don't you just love these new images!!! They are sooo much fun to color and glitter...great cards!

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  8. Stunning Snow Goddess card, and beautifully colored!

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  9. Wonderful samples Barbara! I love Michelle's stamps!

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  10. Barbara, these are beautiful! Love the Twinkling CLouds on both of them. And the way you cut the circle on the first card is very "crafty"!

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  11. The stamps are adorable. I would not have thought to use pink and black on a Christmas card.

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  12. Both cards are wonderful! I love the contrasts on the first one -- very striking. And I like the pretty softness on the second one.

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  13. These are so pretty! I love the layers and colors! :)

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  14. Great cards, Barbara. Really unusual composition on the first---the angel is cute. I like the second one best. The background is cool and I like all the layering and the poinsettias.

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  15. Beautiful cards, Barbara! Love the use of Twinkling Clouds! Great set of stamps.

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  16. Love how you did the snow goddess card - not your usual Christmas colors - right up my alley :) The Christmas Holly Fairy looks so dimensional - great job

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  17. love the Christmas holly fairy, and the colors. Alice L.

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  18. Your Snow Goddess card is so very unique

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  19. Only 169 days left until Christmas??? Oh, no! Then it is indeed time to be inspired for making cards. I sure love the samples you have done. I am afraid mine won't be done though until after October. So they will most likely be CAS ones.

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  20. Wonderful cards. I love the "old fashion" feeling they have. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. These are both beautiful creations.

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  22. Beautiful cards. I love the fairies.

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  23. Your cards are really pretty. They are done very well!

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  24. Wonderful images. Can't decide which I like best.

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  25. Wonderful cards the snow fairy is very elegant nice use of black in the background. Elaine

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  26. wow how Beautiful. love the colors and the details are Amazing. Love your Goddess and Fairy. Thanks for sharing your Awesome job.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  27. The snow fairy is beautiful. I can tell that you put alot of love into this design.

    Donora

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  28. Beautiful cards and the colors are great

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  29. Two super cool designs Barb. Love the first card especially - totally unique for Christmas.

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  30. I really like how you colored both cards. The Sparkle Soft Twinkling Clouds adds a nice finishing touch to both cards.

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  31. Wow, I really love your Snow Goddess card! The colors you used are just fabulous!

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  32. Both of these are wonderful cards. Love all all the details. Holly the Friendship Fairy is my favorite.

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  33. Beautiful cards! It's so much fun creating Christmas cards in July! :)

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  34. Okay fine! So I'm ordering the snow soft stuff and the digital stamp (I love digital stamps). This is great. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.

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  35. Pretty winter cards! Its been so hot here in the south, they are cooling me off. :) Thanks!
    Kim
    Kasot@aol.com

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  36. Oh my, Barbara! Love the striking background for the pretty Snow Goddess! Looks amazing! With the soft coloring in her hair and face, she looks so dainty and sweet. Holly could not look any happier or sweeter than on her tip toes among the birds. I like how the branch is all glittered up, too!

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  37. These are gorgeous, soft cards....could even be for other than Christmas.
    TFS, Stephanie K

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  38. Great cards I love the background on the first card.

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  39. These are indeed nice looking ladies! Great cards.

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  40. These are such beautiful cards. TFS

    Babe
    youiesmom@att.net

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  41. Really like the Christmas designs! Hard to believe we need to start thinking that way!!! Thanks!

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  42. Really like the Christmas designs! Hard to believe we need to start thinking that way!!! Thanks!

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  43. Hi Barbara,

    OMG, I just love your creations with my Snow Goddess and Holly Fairy images, they are gorgeous!

    Hugs,

    Michelle

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Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I read and appreciate each and every one.