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December Calendar Girls' Blog Hop

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Welcome to our December Calendar Girls' Blog Hop. It’s absolutely amazing when you do a Google search the interesting facts you may find. Such a find is special and unique occasions throughout the year!!! These unique holidays are our inspiration. As Neil Sedaka sang in his song "Calendar Girls" - "December, you’re the present ‘neath my Christmas tree!!"

Our hop begins Lynne aka Her Craftiness which may be found at http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/. The entire line-up is available just in case you get bogged down with all the holidaze and craziness with decorating, shopping, wrapping, and getting ready for Santa and I know you won’t want to miss a single stop along the way! I know you wouldn't want to miss any of the cards, lay-outs and super creativity of the marvelous Calendar Girls:

Lynne ~ http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Edwina ~ http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Sandy ~  http://aworkingmomsjoy.blogspot.com
Laura -  http://www.lauraleesdream.blogspot.com
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

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December, 2013 Daily Holidays, Special and Wacky Days:

1 Eat a Red Apple Day
4 Santas' List Day -we hope you are on the "Nice" list ~ Jearise
5 Bathtub Party Day 
6 St. Nicholas Day - Lynne
6 Mitten Tree Day - Lynne
7 Pearl Harbor Day
8 International Children's Day
8 National Brownie Day ~ Jearise
9 Christmas Card Day ~ Sandy
12 Poinsettia Day    Laura, Edwina
18 Bake Cookies Day- Edwina
19 Look for an Evergreen Day Sandy
20  Go Caroling Day Sandy
21  Humbug Day 
21  National Flashlight Day 
21  Look on the Bright Side Day -Sandy
23  Festivus  - Lynne
24  National Chocolate Day 
25  Christmas Day  -Laura, 
26  Boxing Day
27  Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day 
28  Card Playing Day 
31  New Year's Eve 

Here are my three days...
9 Christmas Card Day ~ Sandy




19 Look for an Evergreen Day Sandy

 


20  Go Caroling Day Sandy




21  Look on the Bright Side Day Sandy

The Blog Candy being offered this month is a machine-embroidered angel which can be used as a bookmark or an early start to decorate your Christmas Tree!!!! Winner gets to chose the color of her angel from the following color choices: pink, white, ivory, pale blue, or gold.


We thank you for visiting us today!!! We’re wishing you the happiest, most blessed holiday with a happy, healthy prosperous New Year!!!
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  1. TeresaDecember 14, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    These cards are so cute...and what an awesome idea for a hop!

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  2. Vicky F. AKA Crafting VickyDecember 14, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    wow awesome creations!!! Just love the great one with the tree in 3 dimension!!! Too fun!

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  3. EdwinaDecember 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Hi Sandy, I love your cards. They are all so pretty. Especially the evergreen cards. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown

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  4. lorbyDecember 14, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Love all your cards. They are great for the holidays and I know all who receive them will love them.

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  5. LynneDecember 14, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    What great cards and inspirations for Christmas. It has been a pleasure hopping with your during Calendar Girls and I thank you for participating!
    Much love, hugs, and friendship
    Lynne

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  6. LauraDecember 14, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Your cards are AMAZING>
    Love them all..
    Laura D.
    Have a great holiday season!!!

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  7. IrisDecember 24, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
    isoscia at aol dot com

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