BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY: Christmas in July Sparkle Card

 

BLOG HOP PROJECT

Welcome to my Stamp It Demonstrator’s Group Christmas in July Blog Hop. We’re all really excited to unveil our projects, and announce a new contest give-away (below).  To continue on your journey through our projects, simply use the BLOG HOPPERS links below.

Tribute to Flash

This week has been a very tough one, we said goodbye to my best friend, companion and video side kick Flash the beagle:( He was our stamping mascot, both in person classes and on video. He is the star of every blooper video I’ve ever made. He had beaten cancer earlier this year, but had torn his back to ACL’s (dog knees) recently and was in some pain. At 13, he couldn’t undergo surgery. In the end he couldn’t walk. It was a bit of a roller coaster the past couple of weeks, but things went downhill fast. Flash is now running through the clouds, pain free and happy. Forever in my heart.

This picture was taken on one of our last nights. He was happy to the end, even through all he was going through. His favorite place (and mine) was sitting on his “throne” in the boat enjoying sunset. Which we got to do Monday night.

As a result of the rough couple of weeks I had run out of time to prepare for today’s blog hop and video. I shared this with my Stamp It Group, and my friend Carol Tennant (amazingly talented stamper) shared one of her projects for today’s video. I am so blessed with such a great family of stampers, there are no words to describe how wonderful this gang is. Thank you Carol for this wonderful card. And thanks to Carol, we have a live stream online class video today.

Carol even shared bonus step by step instructions for today’s card (in addition to my video). You’ll find these in my free pdf below.


ONLINE CLASS VIDEO


My apologies to my Youtubers, something broke in Youtube just before I went live and I didn’t know how to fix it. Thankfully, I can still upload the pre-recorded video for you in YT. So sorry.


INSPIRATION SHEET

  • Free PDF
  • All supplies used
  • Includes measurements, supply list and bonus instructions

NEW GIVEAWAY

This is a blog comment entry. Leave a comment below on this blog post to be entered. Be sure to include #stampitcontest (exactly). You may enter multiple times by leaving a comment on each blog in the hop. One comment per person per blog will be entered.

 Congratulations to last month’s winner:

 

Live winners:

  • Michele Holbrook – Pop Up Scrap Bin (Early Bird)
  • Cat Kelley – Love What You Do Stamp Set
  • Rhonda Price – Love What You Do Stamp Set
  • Kathy Pederson – Lovely Floral Notecard and Ink pad bundle

BLOG HOP TOUR


CARD SET SUPPLIES

Comments

  1. Nancy L Towry says

    Thanks for all the giveaways! #stampitcontest

  2. Mary Blocher says

    Wonderful Project. Thanks for the giveaways. #stampitcontest

  3. Sherry Sparks says

    Nice card! #stampitcontest

  4. Nancy Hood says

    I’m so very sorry about Flash. He will be missed. Thanks for sharing the beautiful card. #stampitcontest

  5. Love the idea using the adhesive sheets before cutting. #stampitcontest

  6. Debbie Walker says

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    Beautiful card. Sorry to hear about Flash.

  7. Colette Stevens says

    #stampitcontest Love your work

  8. Donna Lindner says

    So sorry to hear about Flash . That is a hard to lose a pet that is family.
    love the card so pretty.
    #stampit contest

  9. So sorry for you loss of Flash. Thank you for sharing your time and card.
    #stampitcontest

  10. #STAMPITCONTEST
    THANKS FOR THE TIP. Cute card

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    Thanks to Carol for helping you out during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is always hard. Beautiful card. Prayers sent your way.

  13. Nice tribute to Flash! I’m glad he got to go,for one more ride. We lost our two beagles in the last few years. They bring you so much joy.

  14. gail Sturtevant says

    Tami-
    So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you.
    #stampitcontest. gail

  15. Mary Beth Ricks says

    Tami – ??? so sad for you, Flash has moved over the Rainbow Bridge, praying for you and your family.

    Great card, I now have to place an order for a few things to make this card, some I will use a little differently like you did for the embossing folder. Carol – I really like your card.

    #stampitcontest

  16. Tami – ??? so sorry for your loss. Flash is with Fur Friendsas he crossed Rainbow Bridge. Prayers for you and your family.

    Carol and Tami – thank you the in turotial. Now I have to improvise and purchase to make this card. It is lovely!

  17. Janet Swofford says

    Tami, I’m so sorry you have lost your sweet Flash! Our furbabies leave such a hole in our hearts when they leave! Flash will be greatly missed! Sending you hugs and kisses!
    Beautiful card! Carol is a rockstar for stepping in for friend in need!
    #stampitcontest

  18. LaVonne Smejkal says

    #stampitcontest
    You are part of a wonderful stamping community! We all wish you patience and strength!

  19. Adrianne Smith says

    #stampitcontest
    I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Thank you for bringing this hop to us despite your pain.

  20. #stampitcontest
    May time and memories help you heal. So sorry for your loss.

  21. Love all your cards…#stampitcontest

  22. Laura Ann says

    Tami,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    #stampitcontest

  23. Laurie Gleason says

    #stampitcontest Beautiful card

  24. Geri Stuart says

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    So sorry for your loss. Christmas in July should be fun. Thanks for the ideas!

  25. Kimberly Kane says

    Prayers for you and glad for your night on the boat with him. Love your videos and the team that helped you out. #stampitcontest

  26. Ginger McDonald says

    Tami, I’ve got nothing !! Having lost furry 4 legged family myself I know exactly where you are right now and my heart aches for you. Anyone that doesn’t understand never had a fur baby. Flash was one lucky guy, he was loved immeasurably by many in life and will missed the same. He’s now free to enjoy life just beyond the Rainbow Bridge. It’s not forever, it’s just until you meet again. He was a GREAT mascot for “Team Stamp It” and will no doubt be snoring from the other side.
    I’m so sorry that the timing of Christmas in July came at such a sad time. #RIP FLASH, you were a hoot.

    #stampitcontest
    Nice & Festive card, so much to love about it. I’m not sure how you were able to pull it off right now.

  27. Breina Burgin says

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    Love this card!

  28. JoAnn Ebdon says

    So sorry for your loss.

    Thanks for the great project. Never too early to start making Christmas cards.
    #stampitcontest

  29. Denise Candelaria says

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  30. Denise Cain says

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  31. Mary Berklund says

    #stampitcontest thank you for all you do through good times and bad

  32. Pat Willis says

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  33. Kathy Schmitt says

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    Tami, sorry about Flash. It is very sad when a beloved pet passes but know others love you and understand the heartache.

    Your card is really pretty!!!

  34. #stampitcontest

  35. Carol Schremmer says

    Love the card. #stampitcontest

  36. Beth Brach says

    Love your videos! #stampitcontest

  37. #stampitcontest ?? Hang in there ?

  38. Beth Brach says

    Great Card #stampitcontest

  39. Charlotte A Buckingham says

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    Tami, I am SO very sorry about Flash! Just remember that He is waiting for you, happy and pain free, on the other side of the Rainbow ? Bridge..until you can meet up again ?

  40. So sorry to hear about Flash. I know the pain of such a loss.

    #stampitcontest

  41. Jeffie K says

    So sorry for your loss, it’s never easy. Thanks for the inspiration.

    #stampitcontest

  42. Sharylene says

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    It’s great to have such great friends to give you a lift when you need it! So sorry to hear about Flash

  43. Karen Piermarini says

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    Condolences on your loss of Flash.

  44. #stampitcontest
    So sorry for your loss of Flash! May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead!

    Nice card…love the snowflakes!

  45. Pauline Vaughan says

    Sorry to hear about Flash
    great card
    #stampitcontest

  46. Marlene Butler says

    Thanks for all the giveaways! #stampitcontest

  47. Marisa D. says

    Thank you for the giveaway. #stampitcontest

  48. Dagmar Riley says

    Thanks for everything Tami!
    #stampitcontest

  49. Sandra Jensen says

    Oh I am so sorry Tami! Flash was such a sweetheart and a great sidekick. You definitely have my love, prayers and best wishes during this trying time.
    #stampitcontest

  50. Flash is forever a happy healthy puppy playing with others over the Rainbow Bridge.

    You are amazing and I thank you for your inspiration. You are my therapy.

    #stampitcontest