Monday 23 August 2010

CHRISTMAS IN JULY - HANDS UP WHO'D LIKE TO JOIN IN?

It has been pretty quite in Blog Land for me of late, however, I have been working on some ideas for "Christmas In July".
If you would like to join in some creating - just drop me a comment to this post and I shall keep you informed closer to the date - hey it is sneaking up - it's only next week.

We will be creating a card everyday in July. I will supply the ideas all you need to do is sign up - and wait for the fun to begin.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY LIST
1. Sandie
2. Nicole
3. Shandell
4. Michelle S.
5. Debi J
6. Donna
7. Liz
8. Debs
9. GrandmaJack
10. Vicky
11. Shaz

LIST OF CHALLENGES - I WILL UPDATE THIS LIST EACH DAY - YOU CAN CATCH UP ANYTIME YOU LIKE. CHALLENGES WILL BE OPEN TIL EARLY AUGUST.

C - create a card using a "Cuttlebug" or dry embossing if you don't have a cuttlebug
H - create a card with holly on it somewhere and/or handmade embellishment
R - reindeer or recycling or raffia ( you can pick which one)
I - ink
S - sketch
T - tear/torn
M - merry
A - acetate, angel or Australian theme - the choice is yours!!!!
S - scallops


I - ice/snow or indigo (or maybe you have another idea to share)
N - noel, nativity or north pole


J - Joy, Jesus or Jingle Bells
U - Unmounted stamp (take a photo of stamp and card)
L - Love or love hearts - it's up to you.
Y - Yo-Yo or Suffolk Puff (refer daily post Day 15)
T - Tag - handmade/handcut tag, die-cut tag, purchased luggage tag
I - In fashion (refer to daily post below- Day 17)
M - Music - sheet music, stamp with music, cuttlebug music embossing folder
E - Ephemera
T - Tinsel, twine, tree or toy - you may use 1 or more of these options
O -
M -
A -
K -
E -
C -
A -
R -
D -
S -


(IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY - SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES - JUST LOOK FOR THE BOX AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE - YOU'LL BE SURE TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT IS GOING ON!!)

I'm very excited to announce that Nicole from Craft Queen has kindly donated some goodies for my Christmas In July Challenge.

Here they are - 2 ribbon packs and 1 embellishment pack.



Thank you Nicole - I'm sure the ladies are going to love these.


PLEASE NOTE: COMPETITION IS OPEN UNTIL 23RD AUGUST - THERE IS STILL ENOUGH TIME TO COMPLETE ALL CHALLENGES TO BE IN THE DRAW FOR SOME GOODIES.
Luv Sandie

24 comments:

Nicole said...

Me Me Me Great idea Sandie. I am light on for July so I would love to play. Yell if you need a few little prizes etc!

Sandie said...

Great Nicole, I'll add you to the list.

A few little prizes would be fantastic - thank you.

Luv Sandie

Shandell said...

I love your challenges - count me in again :)

Sandie said...

Great Shandell - you're on the list.

Luv Sandie

Michelle S said...

I love your creative style and checking out your blog.....not sure what I'm up for but I'll put my hand up to join the challenge. You can never be too organised for Christmas right??!

DebiJ said...

Great idea Miss Sandie...thank you...look forward to this one.....hope I will keep up!!! Love Deb

Sandie said...

Great to hear Michelle and Deb. So nice of you to join in.

Don't worry about keeping up - I will extend the challenge into August so there will be plenty of time.

I shall add you both to the list.

Luv Sandie

donna said...

What a great idea Sandie! I never get my cards done on time... this will be a great motivator!

Sandie said...

Sounds like just the thing you need Donna.
Looking forward to you joining in the fun.

Luv Sandie

Liz Weber said...

Hiya Sandie, count me in :-)

I do already have heaps of christmas cards made but one can never have too many!

I can't wait to see what you have in your christmas stocking!

Unknown said...

I'd like to join in please, I have 115 Christmas cards to make :)

Sandie said...

Great Liz, can't wait to see what you come up with too.

Luv Sandie

Sandie said...

Hi there Debs.

115 cards hey - what's the rush.............LOL!!!!!

Hope I can get you motivated.

You can join in the fun whenever you're ready.

Happy creating.

Luv Sandie

Vicky said...

OK, You know I'm in for this!!!! You're ever so organized :)

CreativeMe68 said...

Hi Sandie, May I please join up too?
Love the sound of this...Been so slack lately...this might kick start the cards again! Luv Shaz xoxo

Sandie said...

Great news Vicky and Shaz.

Can;t wait to see what you create.

I'm gunna add you both to the list.

Luv Sandie

Wirg's Creative World said...

Hey Sandie, great challanges. I just got some new My Minds Eye papers, so you never know, might get some done this week. Thanks for your comment on my organza flowers. Follow my link to Jennifer's site where I learn how to make them. So easy, I know you could make them. But I recon you should do them out in the kitchen, away from your little creative area. You need space around you to do them. x x x

Sandie said...

Hello there Wirg.

Great to hear from you (did you get my last email....hmmmm...not sure?)

Love My Minds Eye pp's - hope you can join in.

Thanks for the tip on making those flowers out in the kitchen area.

Shall share with you when I get myself organised.

Have a great day.

Luv Sandie

Liz Weber said...

Oh fantastic prizes, good one Nicole.

Those ribbons and gorgeous embellishments will be perfect for christmas cards and layouts.!

Good Luck to everyone.

Sandie said...

The are gorgeous Liz.

I have been working on a couple of my cards using these gorgeous ribbons.

Hope to take some photos over the weekend to update my list.

Luv Sandie

Renee Lamb said...

What a great idea Sandie! Although I don't want to have to think about Christmas yet, but I guess I should so I don't stress myself out when it sneaks up on us!! I sure hope you are doing good and looks like you're keeping busy! loving all your work as usual! big hugs my friend!

Sandie said...

Hi there Renee, it sure does sneak up on us.

Thanks for popping in.

Luv Sandie

Annie said...

Hi Sandie - Looks like a great challenge you have going here!! Should have logged on to your blog earlier!!!

Good to see you are just as active as ever ... and that everything is well in the Downey household!!

Sandie said...

Hi Annie, great to hear from you.

You are more than welcome to join in - let's face it - I have some serious catching up to do myself - it's quite embarassing actually - but hey life gets a little hectic at times doesn't it? Not to worry.

Luv Sandie