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Get Cracking: Gone to the Beach

07/16/2020

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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!!!

Newton's Nook, Sun Soaked Christmas

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!

Carolina

Cheiron

Donna

Jane

Kelli

Libby

Marianne

Samantha

Samantha M

Tiffany 

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
Newton’s Nook, Sun Soaked Christmas
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Lawn Fawn, Little Picket Fence Border
Lawn Fawn, Little Picket Fence Border
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Lawn Fawn, Stitched Simple Wavy Borders
Lawn Fawn, Stitched Simple Wavy Borders
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Lawn Fawn, Grassy Hillside Borders
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Lawn Fawn, reveal wheel circle add-on frames: flower and sun
Lawn Fawn, reveal wheel circle add-on frames: flower and sun
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Lawn Fawn, Stitched Hillside Borders
Lawn Fawn, Stitched Hillside Borders
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Lawn Fawn, Puffy Cloud Borders
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Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink
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Therm O Web, Purple Tape
Therm O Web, Purple Tape
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Lawn Fawn, Kraft Cardstock
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Lawn Fawn, Lobster Dye Ink Pad
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Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
Hero Arts, Misti Mini Black
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Picket Fence, Magic Brushes
Picket Fence, Magic Brushes
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Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES
Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES
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Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock
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Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Glue Tube Holder
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Lawn Fawn, Watercolor Wishes 12x12 Paper
Lawn Fawn, Watercolor Wishes 12×12 Paper
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Copic Markers
Copic Markers
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Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
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Sakura Quickie Glue Pens
Sakura Quickie Glue Pens
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3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

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Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 0.25 Inch Adhesive Glue Gun
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Lawn Fawn, Really Rainbow Scallops 12x12 Collection Pack
Lawn Fawn, Really Rainbow Scallops 12×12 Collection Pack
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Lawn Fawn, Spiffy Speckles 12x12 Collection Pack
Lawn Fawn, Spiffy Speckles 12×12 Collection Pack
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Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Dispenser - Permanent
Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Dispenser – Permanent
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Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Refill Cartridges - Permanent
Tombow, Mono Adhesive Dots Refill Cartridges – Permanent
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Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
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Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Spellbinders Deep Sea Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
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  1. Inkami says

    July 31, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Sharing another card for this challenge https://inkami.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/on-my-wish-list/

    Reply
  2. Inkami says

    July 31, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Another entry to grow my Christmas stash https://inkami.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/peace-on-earth-2/

    Reply
  3. Kailash says

    July 31, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    It’s been so fun making Christmas cards.
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDUHEW7J_1J/?igshid=1wvfb34pluctu

    Reply
  4. SHartl says

    July 31, 2020 at 2:41 am

    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/

    Reply
  5. Janis in ID says

    July 30, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    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

    Reply
  6. Mary-Anne V says

    July 29, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Santa snowglobe https://www.instagram.com/p/CDP5SNUJggB/

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  7. Kim Klinkovsky says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:20 am

    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

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  8. Wendi J says

    July 29, 2020 at 12:30 am

    This card was made using some scraps on my desk.
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJL4TZpJi1/

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  9. karenladd says

    July 28, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    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

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  10. karenladd says

    July 28, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    Love using tags on my cards, and my favorite bakers twine too:

    https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-tree.html

    Reply
  11. karenladd says

    July 28, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    I’m on a roll this week, and here is another card:

    https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/santas-journey.html

    Reply
  12. Wendi J says

    July 28, 2020 at 3:11 pm

    Here’s another Christmas card. This time using Lawn Fawn’s magi iris camera.
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJLMgxpqjQ/

    Reply
  13. Inkami says

    July 28, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Fab tropical beach card, Santa surely needs the break. My first entry: https://inkami.wordpress.com/2020/07/27/sweet-holiday-wishes/

    Reply
  14. Wendi J says

    July 28, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Love your card. I made a set of 4 dogie Christmas cards.
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLtQrMpwmT/

    Reply
  15. BECCA YAHRLING says

    July 28, 2020 at 10:54 am

    A sunny card from Florida: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133625822@N05/50162859916/in/dateposted-public/

    Reply
  16. Mary-Anne V says

    July 27, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Angel Christmas card https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0vhBKp_zR/

    Reply
  17. karenladd says

    July 27, 2020 at 3:18 am

    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

    Reply
  18. Mary-Anne V says

    July 26, 2020 at 9:31 pm

    Shape card https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwr2qAJ6ZT/

    Reply
  19. Mary-Anne V says

    July 26, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Here is another card with the spotlight technique. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuQTZZpXHF/

    Reply
  20. karenladd says

    July 26, 2020 at 3:43 am

    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

    Reply
  21. karenladd says

    July 26, 2020 at 3:27 am

    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

    Reply
  22. Mary Reiner says

    July 25, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Love your sandy holiday card! Here’s a link to mine:
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFhv-vJilu/

    Happy Christmas inJuly!

    Reply
  23. Sara Z says

    July 25, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    And that’s my second!
    I love making Christmas cards outside the “Christmas period”!

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEktbBJM0D/

    Reply
  24. Sara Z says

    July 25, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Hi Jenn,
    I made two Christmas cards, I link the first one here
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_fvo8J7fU/

    Reply
  25. karenladd says

    July 22, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Here is another one of my cards:

    https://karen94803.blogspot.com/2020/07/nuthatch.html

    Reply
  26. SHartl says

    July 22, 2020 at 6:54 pm

    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/

    Reply
  27. karenladd says

    July 22, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    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

    Reply
  28. SHartl says

    July 21, 2020 at 6:45 pm

    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/

    Reply
  29. Kailash says

    July 21, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Sharing another card
    https://instagram.com/p/CCzVVe8J3xP/

    Reply
  30. Susie Moore says

    July 21, 2020 at 1:32 am

    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

    Reply
  31. Suzanne Zierman says

    July 20, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    That is the cutest thing ever!

    Reply
  32. Sara Z says

    July 20, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    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/

    Reply
  33. Roni Johnson says

    July 19, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    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!

    Reply
  34. Roni Johnson says

    July 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    Here is a link to some howl-iday gift tags 🙂 https://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com/2020/07/christmas-in-july-day-6-happy-pawlidays.html

    Reply
  35. Fikreta says

    July 19, 2020 at 3:41 pm

    oh its so pretty card!
    love it!
    winter is my favorite time of year!

    Reply
  36. Mary-Anne V says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    Sharing a cute bear sending his warm wishes https://www.instagram.com/p/CCt1a_yJ97w/

    Reply
  37. Mary-Anne V says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:40 pm

    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/

    Reply
  38. Roni Johnson says

    July 17, 2020 at 8:14 pm

    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

    Reply
  39. MELISSA C says

    July 16, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    Such a cute card!!

    Reply
  40. Jackie S says

    July 16, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    love your sandy snowman!

    Reply
  41. Jeanne Jordan says

    July 16, 2020 at 6:23 pm

    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.

    Reply
  42. Kailash says

    July 16, 2020 at 5:11 pm

    Love your darling beach scene, fabulous card!
    A link to my card https://www.instagram.com/p/CCt6Bhdpz7k/?igshid=1r1jc1nxx551m

    Reply

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