Thursday, July 14, 2011

Christmas in July

I must admit I would never think of Christmas in  the summer month of July, but there seems to be a lot of challenges that do!  I had to get my Christmas stuff out from under the day bed and out of the closet to work on these. LOL. There's one from Stampsmith TSC 17 Christmas and  even Grungy Monday 15 hosted by Linda at Studio L3 has a technique challenge from the amazing Tim Holtz this week called 12 Days of Christmas 2007 day 7. So,  while I was at it I decided to use  it for this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show  Sewing Faux or Otherwise  and Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog  Anything goes.

I have to admit I love the Tim Holtz Technique for back ground, but true to my style I added some glitter into the mix and it worked. You can't see it in the photo,  I'll have work on my scanner to show glitter in the future! The Christmas stamp is one of Time Holtz's too. I colored it with watercolor and added red Stickles for the hat. There's a piece of red glitter ribbon, a wax seal, a distressed #25 tag and some green glitter branches with sequin star ornaments. I added some faux stitching, some organza ribbon and some gold fiber to complete this little Christmas tag.

Hope you will get to be jolly like a Santa this week.
take care, gerri
"Merry Christmas in July"



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  1. CarlaJuly 14, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    fabulous fabulous fabulous, thats all I have to say, carry on! LOL

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  2. DebiJuly 14, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I love christmas in July Gerri- just cause it's winter here in Nz and I do miss cold english christmases :-( Great xmas tag- love the glitter and the santa x Deb x

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  3. NancyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Very, very pretty, Gerri!

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  4. Carol SalisburyJuly 14, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Gerri this is stunning! I love that stamp and your background!

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  5. Valerie H. MarshallJuly 14, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Gerri, this really shines! Beautiful piece! Thank you so much for joining our 'off season' challenge at The Stampsmith this week!
    Val ;)

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  6. CathyJuly 14, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Gerri, your Christmas tag is stunning! Love every detail!

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  7. 1CardCreatorJuly 15, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    This looks so authentically vintage dear friend! I love the rich color of your tag and the stickles and glitter take it over the top again! Just fabulous Gerri!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Gerri
    Absolutely delighted to see you joined in the fun at TSC once again and what an entry. Full of richness and vintage charm.
    I have a feeling you will love the new theme which I am hosting - Vintage.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  9. Kelly OJuly 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Very very nice, even if it is Christmas in july! I love how you did this!

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  10. JingleJuly 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    This is just gorgeous! So pretty!

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  11. SarahJuly 15, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    A great festive shade - so rich and deep. Fabulous stamping and colouring...!

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  12. EveJuly 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Gerri, i hear you. I DON'T like to think of christma in July :-( I even don't like to see Christmas stuff in stores in September! ... but you are right, i found some christmas in July theme challenge, and I made one my self! LOL! oh well...Luv your card! Luv your coloring on Tim's Stamp and luv the wax seal too! Awesome card! :-)

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  13. Lynn StevensJuly 15, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Gorgeous Gerri.
    hugs Lynn.

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  14. Kathy EddyJuly 15, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wow, these are just gorgeous!

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  15. StampDancerJuly 15, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Beautiful!

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  16. Beverly GJuly 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Great job with this technique. A gorgeous tag.

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  17. Dolly DaydreamsJuly 15, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Fabulous Christmas tag ! Love the richness of it and the fab colouring of the images.

    Marie

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  18. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for joining the challenge at Simon Says Stamp & Show.

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  19. Evelyn S.July 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Fabulous work here! I'm so not thinking about Christmas because it means winter. ;-)

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  20. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Gorgeous, Gerri! Just the sight of it cooled me a little. (It's in the upper 90's today) ;-)

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  21. Marjie KemperJuly 16, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    This is stunning, Gerri. The colors are fantastic and I really like the way you placed the image off the tag. Fab!

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  22. SharonJuly 17, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Stunning and perfect for Xmas in July!!!

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  23. The Sparkly FairyJuly 17, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Wow your work is stunning - definetly need to be a follower!

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  24. ChristineJuly 17, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Great tags. I can't seem to get in the Christmas mode yet. It seems that you did thro

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  25. Silvia(Barnie)July 17, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Fantastic piece, love the wax seal.

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  26. HettieJuly 17, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love this tag and being Christmas is right up my street. My friend and I are having Christma in July at the end of the month all day!! Including Dinner and music!!

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  27. debby4000July 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Love your gorgeous tag, what wonderful work.
    Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamps Challenge.
    luv
    Debby

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