Have you heard of my Get Cracking on Christmas Series? Well, this year is going to bigger and better and more inspiring than ever! So here are the details:
Let’s be honest.
November rolls around and we say to ourselves “man I should’ve started making holiday cards A LOT sooner.”
or
“I have so many wicked cute holiday sets that I haven’t even had a chance to play with yet.”
I am going to guess that most of you who are reading this post fall into one if not both of those scenarios. So for the past 2 years, some of my crafty friends and I have been challenging each other to create at least one-holiday card a month. I mean, that would give me 12 handmade holiday cards to send out at the end of the year and that’s better than none.
We are 6 months away from Christmas!!
This year I am excited to have MORE crafty friends participating with me AND because it is Christmas in July EVERYONE is offering GIVEAWAYS! More details below GIVEAWAYS closed
On the third Thursday, we are going to post a holiday creation and hopefully inspire you to create one too!
If you do end up making any please leave a comment below with a link, or tag me on instagram so I can see! We are also going to use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas. This is how I will choose the winner, more about that at the end of this post.
We can do this! We can create holiday cards all year, and be a little bit more prepared for the holiday season!
If you do end up making any please leave a comment below with a link, or tag me on Instagram so I can see! We are also going to use the hashtag #getcrackingonchristmas
Get Cracking: Gone to the Beach
If we have to make Christmas cards in July, to get ahead of the game- why not make BEACHY Christmas cards!! Ha! This is what I envision Santa doing right after all his hard work Christmas Eve.
Also, I want to make a sand snowperson SO BAD!!!
The images and sentiment are from Sun Soaked Christmas, by Newton’s Nook. They were so fun to color and use in this scene. All the scene building elements are from Lawn Fawn, and linked below.
You might be wondering why my beach has a fence and grass? Well, that is typically what you see at a Cape Cod beach. We of course don’t have Palm trees, but we have dune grass and fences. I had fun recreating a Cape Cod beach for Santa to have fun at.
Using a black glaze pen on his sunglasses, and touches of Prisma glitter here and there with a Quickie glue pen.
Giveaways
Ok, this month is a bit different- ALL of my crafty friends are offering a GIVEAWAY on their site, or instagram!! A true Christmas in July! Be sure to go visit them for more inspiration and more chances to win. I am so excited that they are joining me this year to bring you more inspiration and to remind you to work on those holiday cards all year long!
My Giveaway Details
This giveaway is open from July 17, 2020, to July 31, 2020, 10p ET. (please note the shorter time frame this month)CLOSED- Prize:
- Honey Bee Stamps stamp set
- Gina K stamp set
- Newton’s Nook stamp set
- Newton’s Nook die
- 2 different dies from Concord & 9th
- MSE stamp set
- Winnie & Walter stamp set
- Ranger Stickles
- Dress My Craft Sequins
- Studio Katia embellishments
- There will be 1 winner!
- Winner will be announced, right here on this post. I will also email the winner.
- 1 winner will randomly be chosen from the eligible comments
- I must get a reply from the winner with their mailing address within 48 hours or I will draw another winner.
- Due to the size, and weight of this prize this one is open to US residents only.
- In order to be eligible to win a prize you must be doing the following:
- Leave a comment with a link to your Holiday cards you make this month
- Bonus: Use the hashtag #GetCrackingOnChristmas on Instagram and/or Facebook
WINNER
Congratulations Wendi!
Supplies Used:
Supplies I used are linked below. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
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 Newton’s Nook, Sun Soaked Christmas Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn, Little Picket Fence Border Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Stitched Simple Wavy Borders Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Grassy Hillside Borders Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, reveal wheel circle add-on frames: flower and sun Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Stitched Hillside Borders Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Puffy Cloud Borders Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Therm O Web, Purple Tape Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn, Kraft Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Lobster Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Picket Fence, Magic Brushes Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn Glue Tube Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Rainbow Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Lawn Fawn, Watercolor Wishes 12×12 Paper Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Copic Markers Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars Microtip Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pens Shop at: SSS |
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case Shop at: SSS | LF |
 3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun Shop at: SSS |
 Lawn Fawn, Really Rainbow Scallops 12×12 Collection Pack Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Spiffy Speckles 12×12 Collection Pack Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Dispenser – Permanent Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Refill Cartridges – Permanent Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Shop at: SSS |
Sharing another card for this challenge https://inkami.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/on-my-wish-list/
Another entry to grow my Christmas stash https://inkami.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/peace-on-earth-2/
It’s been so fun making Christmas cards.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUHEW7J_1J/?igshid=1wvfb34pluctu
This is a big birthday month for our family but I still managed to make a couple of Christmas cards, yay! Here is my last one:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75112453@N05/50172292416/in/dateposted-public/
Hooray for Christmas in July!!! So glad to see my friend Karen has joined in and really raced away with this challenge!! Yay!!
Here’s my link for this month:
https://herpeacefulgarden.blogspot.com/2020/07/cij-magical-christmas-july-rudolph-days.html
What a lovely and generous prize you are offering, Jenn. Truly a Merry Christmas in July!!
<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Santa snowglobe https://www.instagram.com/p/CDP5SNUJggB/
Great idea! Love all the Christmas in July projects I’m seeing all over social media, which is better than anything else there! I love seeing tropical santa cards too, so fun! Your card is darling! Here are several holiday cards I’ve made this month, so far, and tagged you on Instagram too: https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog/christmas-in-july-blog-hop-linky-party-giveaways
This card was made using some scraps on my desk.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJL4TZpJi1/
I had fun with these dies, which I’ve been meaning to use but hadn’t until now.
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-sledding.html
Love using tags on my cards, and my favorite bakers twine too:
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-tree.html
I’m on a roll this week, and here is another card:
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/santas-journey.html
Here’s another Christmas card. This time using Lawn Fawn’s magi iris camera.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJLMgxpqjQ/
Fab tropical beach card, Santa surely needs the break. My first entry: https://inkami.wordpress.com/2020/07/27/sweet-holiday-wishes/
Love your card. I made a set of 4 dogie Christmas cards.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLtQrMpwmT/
A sunny card from Florida: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133625822@N05/50162859916/in/dateposted-public/
Angel Christmas card https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0vhBKp_zR/
Another card to add to my stash of holiday cards. I’m also making matching envelopes and gift tags so I’m completely ready by December!
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/merry-and-bright.html
Shape card https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwr2qAJ6ZT/
Here is another card with the spotlight technique. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuQTZZpXHF/
Yes, I’m back with another card. This time I dug deep into my stash and found a kraft doily. Even used an old copper colored brad too!
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/greetings-of-season.html
This is really turning out to be a Christmas in July for me, so here is another card:
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-wreath.html
Love your sandy holiday card! Here’s a link to mine:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFhv-vJilu/
Happy Christmas inJuly!
And that’s my second!
I love making Christmas cards outside the “Christmas period”!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEktbBJM0D/
Hi Jenn,
I made two Christmas cards, I link the first one here
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_fvo8J7fU/
Here is another one of my cards:
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/nuthatch.html
Here’s another one of my Christmas cards. I used up leftovers from another card, yay!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75112453@N05/50142243221/in/dateposted-public/
Your beachy Christmas card is just so fun, and a unique spin on holiday cards. Here is my card:
https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/covered-bridge.html
What a fun beachy Christmas card! I work on my cards all year round and here is mine:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/75112453@N05/50138134528/in/dateposted-public/
Sharing another card
https://instagram.com/p/CCzVVe8J3xP/
Your card makes me miss the beach in Massachusetts. We have visited once and NEED to go back!
Here is a link to a Christmas card I created. https://www.created4creativity.com/2020/07/dreaming-of-white-christmas.html
That is the cutest thing ever!
Hi Jenn, I have to hurry up! 6 months…Christma is around the corner.
Here is my first Christmas in July card
https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3y2eAJ7b7/
And here is a link to my final Christmas in July card… https://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-in-july-day-7-merry-christmas.html
Thanks for hosting this fun hop!
Here is a link to some howl-iday gift tags 🙂 https://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-in-july-day-6-happy-pawlidays.html
oh its so pretty card!
love it!
winter is my favorite time of year!
Sharing a cute bear sending his warm wishes https://www.instagram.com/p/CCt1a_yJ97w/
What a fun card…love how you customized it to cape cod especially with the sandman.
Here is my card https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtq61npTZe/
What fun! I’m playing with Christmas in July at the moment as well. Here is the card I made today… https://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-in-july-day-5-merry-mint.html
Such a cute card!!
love your sandy snowman!
Hi Jenn, LOVE LOVE LOVE the sand-snowman! I need to do this b/c I am behind in my cards AND I haven’t been as loyal a follower as I should have been the past year. Trying to allow myself more crafting time though. My holiday cards will be on my blog/website. THANKS, too, for the Pass the Brush gig. LOVE IT.
Love your darling beach scene, fabulous card!
A link to my card https://www.instagram.com/p/CCt6Bhdpz7k/?igshid=1r1jc1nxx551m