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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Happy Hoo-lidays: Christmas in July Hop, Day 2

Welcome back my crafty friends and Thank You for joining us for our Christmas in July Blog Hop, Day 2! You should have arrived here from Tiffany at Sparkled Memories. If you just happened to stumble upon this hop, please be sure to go back to Elaine's blog @ ExpressionsByElaine so you don't miss any of the wonderful projects we have to share.

Today I made a wall hanging instead of a card.
 I bought this plain green plaque at Hobby Lobby after Christmas last year for 70% off. Do you ever do that? You buy something because it is on sale and you just know you will find a use for it later. I do that ALL the time! I can't pass up a great deal!
I used Hoot 'n Holler to cut out the owl at 4" and his hat at 2". The green and blue paper is K&Company holiday stack from last season.
 The trees  were cut from Doodlecharms at 3", 3 1/2", 4", and 4 1/2". I embossed them with Swiss Dots and then inked both the tops and trunks.  
I created a 2" topper from Hoot 'n Holler, provided the owl with a present, and created snow with my Fiskar paper edger and Swirls folder. There are a few blue and red buttons in the corners.

I hope you have enjoyed all the projects and will come back once more for the final day. I would like to say "Thank you again" for stopping by and sharing your holiday memory. I remember when I lived up north we would go sledding down the middle of the road since we lived on a steep hill. You didn't have to worry about cars because they couldn't make it up the icy roads and they would just slip backwards. It is strange...I do NOT like cold weather any more and I do not miss the snow either.  

Since this is a Christmas hop, I have a gift for one lucky person. It is a Cuttlebug embossing folder ~ Moroccan print. Please leave a comment each day for a greater chance of winning. Be sure to include what you like about the holidays, your blog address (if you have one), and your e-mail. The winner will be announced Wednesday, July 27th.
Your next and last stop will be Candace at Scrappin 2 Little Princesses. Enjoy!
Stay Creative,
Georgiana
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34 comments:

  1. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 3:13:00 AM EDT

    This is so adorable! The trees from Doodlecharms are my favorites!

    I always buy school supplies at the end of the season and use them for the following year!

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  2. LindseySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 3:45:00 AM EDT

    I like going to a decorated store...and going to see christmas lights!

    kteachone@gmail.com

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  3. KateSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 4:38:00 AM EDT

    I love this. Too Cute.

    Hugs
    Kate

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  4. Daisylove CreationsSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 5:43:00 AM EDT

    This wall hanging is super cute!! Love that owl with the santa hat on! I Love to buy Christmas related items at after Christmas sales too, such great deals!!
    Hugs
    Diana
    daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

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  5. TyTynNiyasmomSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 7:46:00 AM EDT

    This is soo cute. TFS

    Candace
    mypassion4scrappin.blogspot.com

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  6. TaraSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:04:00 AM EDT

    This is great! I love it! I totally buy stuff at a great deal for later too :)
    Tara

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  7. CathySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:17:00 AM EDT

    So so cute, I love it. Cards with owls , I hust love.
    meicopetshop at hotmail dot com

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  8. LisaSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:18:00 AM EDT

    This is so awesome, Georgiana! What a great use of the plaque (and a great deal!) I love "Hoo-lidays" - that is so clever! Fabulous project!! :D

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  9. Sunshine HoneyBeeSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:20:00 AM EDT

    May have to borrow your cute Owl creation sicne my daughter likes Owls.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee.blogspot.com

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  10. DebbieSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:34:00 AM EDT

    very cute! tfs
    I buy things after the holidays and forget where I put them lol
    bdtktr at gmail dot com

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  11. Pat N.Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:52:00 AM EDT

    Hi G! Cute project. I really like the larger size projects and need to do that more often. Yours is adorable!--Pat

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  12. AdrianSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 10:03:00 AM EDT

    Very cute, adorable sentiment!

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  13. teachdanzSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:50:00 AM EDT

    stopping by for a visit:-) Love the plaque!! you did a great job with it!

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  14. JudySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 1:20:00 PM EDT

    This is a great wall hanging! I have never thought about using my cricut like this, so I need to start thinking 'outside the box'!! We used to do the same thing -- sled down the middle of the road!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  15. Sherrie K.Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 3:01:00 PM EDT

    This is so dog on cute! I love the idea of a wall hanging...the embossing is great and your owl is simply adorable~thanks for sharing! Love it!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
    jskoning at msn dot com

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  16. lmkindell1Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 4:03:00 PM EDT

    What a great wall hanging. Love that it was so inexpensive too.
    lmkindell1@verizon.net
    lindashappyplace.blogspot.com

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  17. AmySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 4:14:00 PM EDT

    Awesome project! I love all the details- it looks great! :)Amy

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  18. CelySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 4:29:00 PM EDT

    LOVE the embossing/inking of the trees. It gives them so much texture and dimension! :)

    cely_rohr at hotmail dot com

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  19. loving3boys1girlSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 5:09:00 PM EDT

    Love this wall hanging! My DH and I got a giant box of Christmas stuff from his aunt when we got married 11 years ago. When we got engaged, she started buying things on clearance after the holiday to give him because its his favorite holiday. Unfortunately, most of it needs to be replaced. I think I want to try making a few of my own!!

    ~Tracy
    blue.tacs at yahoo dot com

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  20. SavahannaSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 6:32:00 PM EDT

    Aw this came out super adorable. I love sale items!

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  21. vick6740Saturday, July 23, 2011 at 7:07:00 PM EDT

    love the twist you put on this!! Thanks for sharing!!

    vick6740@yahoo.com

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  22. EmilySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 8:43:00 PM EDT

    What a cute wall hanging! It is absolutely adorable!

    Emily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)

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  23. Jessica BuffaSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 9:09:00 PM EDT

    I love love love your plaque! I do go shopping and buy on impulse when I see those red tags and 70% off signs...LOL! Just did it today with rub-ons...4/$1.00. I have closets filled with stuff the hubby looks at with confusion, but they will serve a purpose when it is their time. You did an excellent job on this and I would proudly display it in my home!
    :O)
    Jessica

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  24. TiffanySaturday, July 23, 2011 at 10:29:00 PM EDT

    This is so adorable! You should totally make more and sell them :) I'd definitely buy one! Great job as always.

    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  25. UnknownSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:47:00 PM EDT

    This is really really cute!! You did an awesome job:)) Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  26. Julia VazquezSaturday, July 23, 2011 at 11:55:00 PM EDT

    This is great! TFS!
    Hugs
    Julia
    jivazquez5@aol.com

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  27. Trish and TreasureSunday, July 24, 2011 at 3:24:00 AM EDT

    I love this Christmas project,these trees are adorable. Now you've given me an idea for a Xmas card, I love your happy chappy owl, he looks very merry indeed!

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  28. KimberliSunday, July 24, 2011 at 5:15:00 AM EDT

    What an adorable wall hanging, I love those trees!! My favorite part of the holidays is going with my family to cut down our Christmas trees - we always make a day of it and after everyone has their trees, we have dinner at my parents house - I love that we all have kids now and they get to participate with us! So glad to be on the hop with you - I'm a new follower!

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  29. Debeez DesignsSunday, July 24, 2011 at 5:31:00 AM EDT

    What a cute wall hanging - I love the sentiment and embossing as well as the use of the owl which is the "in" thing ATM. Thanks for sharing and for the participation in the blog hop!

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  30. Amy EMonday, July 25, 2011 at 12:39:00 AM EDT

    I love the wall hanging! Total cuteness!!!!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  31. EstherMonday, July 25, 2011 at 1:12:00 AM EDT

    Very cute!!!!

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  32. MichelleMonday, July 25, 2011 at 10:02:00 AM EDT

    This is SOOO cute! I love the owl. :) Im happy to be your newest follower! You can come by and follow me if you like. I just decorated my first paint can and plan on posting it today! :)

    ~hugs,
    michelle

    http://michelles-crafty-creations.blogspot.com

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  33. littlenMonday, July 25, 2011 at 11:23:00 AM EDT

    very cute idea. tfs.
    littlen44atgmaildotcom

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  34. FrankTuesday, August 9, 2011 at 5:17:00 AM EDT

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