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Thursday, July 19, 2012

Inspired Stamps Christmas in July Blog Hop & Coupon


Welcome to the Christmas in July Blog Hop with Inspired Stamps (check out the awesome coupon below)! If you arrived here from Jenn's wonderful post then you should be at the last blog of the day!

My Christmas tag is not in a traditional tag shape but the cartridge labeled it a tag so I'm going with it!  I made a gift tag for a special someone and wrapped it with ribbon around a pillow box.  The beautiful Christmas scene is from the lovely Inspired Stamps Vintage Christmas Stamp Set.  This set is a must have for Christmas cards! The "to and from" as well as the tiny star are from the equally versatile Blessed Little Christmas Stamp Set.

I love how my rosemary bush mimics a Christmas Tree!  All of these Christmas tags now have me in the mood to get busy on Christmas projects-you know it's barely over 5 months to the big day!  Thanks for joining us on our Christmas Tag blog hop!  Be sure to visit the  Inspired Stamps Blog and leave a comment! But first, I have a surprise-become a follower of my blog (if you're not) and then leave me a comment below and tell me when you start your Christmas projects.  I'll have a drawing and send an Inspired Stamp to a lucky someone!  Be sure to leave me your e-mail as well for contacting the winner.

 
other supplies used: Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge for all cuts, glitz, ink and sparkles. paper and ribbon from my stash

If you started here and need the links to the other blogs on this hop, here's their links and the order of the hop-just click on a name.  Blessings!


28 comments:

  1. Belinda, your tag is Beautiful!! I love the rich warm colours and the shape. Great design!

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    1. Thank you Kary! I so appreciate your commenting every week:)

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  2. Belinda, very beautiful, love the rich colors.

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    1. Thank you so much! I appreciate your commenting:)

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  3. Very pretty!! I love the shape and the bling on it!!
    Kristan

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    1. Thank you Kristan! I really appreciate you visiting my blog and commenting:)

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  4. Great job matching the ribbon to the paper. I love this. It is very Christmassy---it makes me think of Jesus, which is the point.

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  5. I start my Christmas cards and tags in the summer since it takes so long. I just have to do it when it's cool at night--no AC. I just joined your blog.

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    1. Thank you for visiting, joining and commenting Sharon! I could not live without a/c here in TX-you can't even expect cool nights here!

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  6. Your tag is adorable! I'm hoping to start my Christmas cards soon. I just got a beautiful nativity stamp. I prefer Christmas decor that emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas- Christ Himself! I just joined your blog. My email is dpntdn@yahoo.com

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    1. Thank you so much Diane for your comment and for following my blog! I also prefer my Christ centered Christmas decor but admit I have a soft spot for snowmen-maybe because we rarely see snow here!

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  7. Very beautiful card!

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  8. Love the more subtle Christmas colours you have used on your tag.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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    1. Thanks for stopping and commenting Maxine! I usually prefer "non-traditional" Christmas colors. I'm not sure who decided bright red and green were compatible-LOL!

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  9. Good idea to have 2 star--they coordinate. You used pretty colors on your tag. Sharon G sent me to this blog hop. natasha.poteraj@gmail.com

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  10. I joined your blog. I start to make my Christmas cards in the fall because I make them all by hand. It takes a long time, but people seem to like them. Sharon G sent me to your blog hop.

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  11. Gorgeous tag--I like the shape and colors.
    I am a follower.
    I always have good intentions of starting my Christmas projects early but it never seems to work so they end up being last minute in December--maybe this year will be different.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  12. super! this is a fab tag, love the dark red and the embellishments...

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  13. Lovely tag!!! I always have "good intentions" to make and send out handmade cards, but it has never actually happened!

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  14. Beautiful! love the stamp you choose.

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  15. I love your tag & now am a follower. I have done a couple of Christmas cards this month. Thanks for the chance to win. yankandtex at hotmail dot com

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  16. I like the colors you used. The red is a different sort, not your typical red used for Christmas. I like that it is different. Sharon Gullikson sent me to go on the blog hop.
    And I just joined your blog following, so count me in! Thanks.

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  17. Your tag is beautiful! I love the burgundy and kraft colors and I definitely love the stamp you used!

    I'm new to your blog and can't wait to be inspired more!

    God bless you! Dawn creationsfromtheheartofdawn at gmail dot com

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  18. Oh yeah....I usually start my Christmas cards in early December. Nothing like waiting for the last minute!

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  19. Great tag, Love the pattern papers chosen and the bling you added.
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  20. Wowza, beautiful Belinda! Love all the extra details, gorgeous!

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