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Xmas Stash card Hop



 A BIG kudos to Sarah  for hosting this great blog hop. Hopefully you hopped over from Carla but if you didn't just head HERE to start at the beginning and check out the nice prize and special challenge for you to do :)

I think this is a great hop for all of us that make our Christmas Cards at the last minute. So here we are at the 10 month countdown, and I wanted to share with you a fast and easy way to make up some quick cards.

 I got one word for you...PRINTABLES!  Yep, pictures that you can download, print and cut out.  They are already colored for you and the details are just great!  Just Google what you want and there are a ton of work there to use.  (Just remember, most are covered by the Angle policy.  Meaning, you can print and use them for personal use but you are not allowed to sell the images or take created for creating them.) Here is the sheet that I used for this set...

Start with cardstock base (3) 8.5x11, cut in half for two cards. Next, pick out (2) 12x12 pattern papers and a (1) solid for the background, add some ribbon, stickles and done!  It is that easy!  To keep with the quick and easy idea, I off centered and tilted all the papers, so I didn't have to worry about getting everything perfect.  To keep with the "old world theme" I distress inked the heck out of them (Tim Holtz Tea Dye ink pad is a must have!!!)
 Since I had the basic design, I just started an assembly line... cut paper, glue, cut image, glue, add ribbon, stickle center, ink edges.  By doing all the cards at the same time, you use your supplies at the same time meaning you don't have to search and remeasure you ribbon every time. Lastly I stamped the inside with a simple Merry Christmas sentiment.  It took me 1 hr start to finish for 9 cards.
I hope I inspired you to get started on those cards before you know it, 10 months have flown by!!!

Now off to see: Robin - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

There will be 2 blog candies for this hop.

  1. There will be a stash prize given out randomly to 1 comment from all the blogs. So the more blogs you comment on, the better chance you have of winning!! You will have until Tuesday the 26th at 11:59pm CST to comment. Sarah will announce the winner on Wednesday morning.


2. The second prize will have a little more work for you to enter. Were going to have a little challenge for you to enter. 1st you will need to stop and comment on every blog. 2nd you will need to create a holiday card/gift tag/general gift giving paraphernalia and enter it at the inlinkz on Sarah's blog. You have a week to enter and you can enter up to 3 projects. The prize for this challenge is:


In case you get lost along the way here is the whole line up:





Hope you have a blessed day and thanks for stopping by,
 

Comments

  1. Wow! Those printables are gorgeous! Fab idea to get the stash started:-) TFS!

    ~Tammy

    tammy dot schmitt at mac dot com

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  2. What a great idea for your Christmas cards! Love this set!

    ~Ashley
    proudusmcwife@gmail.com
    http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

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  3. Loved your cards and being in this hop!!!! I am a follower
    Shelley
    http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

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  4. Oh wow!Great cards,Very pretty,I,m a follower,scrappinggg.blogspot.com/

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  5. Such a great way to mass produce! Thanks for sharing. It was fun hopping with you! Mary - www.irongatestamps.com

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  6. What a great idea! Perfect for the massive amount of Christmas cards! Glad to be on the hop with you today!

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  7. awesome creation,just love the colors...

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  8. cute cards! You certainly have a head start on your cards for Christmas!

    Robin
    http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

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  9. Great job, looks like a good Christmas Card set. TFS.

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  10. I love the adorable Santa image that you used. These are great start to the Christmas season. I love the colors!!

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  11. Oh Sandy you were on a roll girl! These are beautiful!

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  12. My nieces like to craft with me. I will have to let Heidi do some like this next year for her teachers!

    VinDeeLoo
    vindeeloosthisnthat.blogspot.com
    vndlewis at rocketmail dot com

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  13. Printables is an awesome idea! Quick work for a bunch of cards!! Love it! Thanks for being on the hop!

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  14. Great set of cards. Like the inking and borders.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net
    loving Scrapper 101

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