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Exploring Cricut Xmas in July Blog Hop (pictures updated)

Good morning cricuteers!!

I hope your week is off to a fabulous start! This fine Monday morning brings another Exploring Cricut Challenge!. This week we are having a Christmas in July Blog hop/ Challenge. So If you came from Michelle S blog you are in the right place! If you just happen to stumble upon my blog ;) and would like to check out all the inspiration provided by the Exploring Cricut  team please start here. There might be a few surprises along the way ::hint:: I hope you join us on this blog hop and challenge!!
  
For my project I Created a Card/Gift bag Decor. I have seen some " Card Holders" that you add to the front of a plain GB to help you "show off" your card, after all you have invested time and effort into it so why not showcasing it as part of the gift wrap :).. (But for the life in me I cannot recall where I saw them or what they are called :?)  Got inspired from this idea. So if anyone knows please let me know so I can give credit for the inspiration... Of course I had to Cricutize it for the hop ;) and this is how it looks:
 





For the card I used the Ginger Bread Cookie from Classroom: December- January ::free cut on the Craft Room until wed ;) ::
For the holder I used Cricut Craft Room Basics and Cricut Essentials.

For the face I used the smile and eyebrows of the largest PKS face from Every Day Characters, the Hearts are from PKS Lulee Party Girl. 
The card edges were distressed with TH DI. 
The Sentiment" Holiday wishes to warm your heart and home" is from Jaded Blossom's Christmas Wishes.

Now for the bag I was inspired by this tutorial, but decided to take it a little further adding the card holder :)Please forgive me for not showing you the full tutorial but I did not want to make this a super long post so you can keep on hoping.I promise, I will show it in a new post later this week :)

Your Next Stop on the hop is Diane

::::GIVEAWAY ALERT:::::
Since this hop is all about Christmas, who doesn't like a little crafty present? I know I do ;)
So here is the candy I am offering: 

For INTERNATIONAL FOLLOWERS: You will get the Cricut Craftroom cut file for this bags including the bag/card holder...- sorry but shipping costs have increased a lot :(-

For US RESIDENTS ONLY
 
 





You will get your choice of AMERICAN CRAFTS-Remark sticker sheets (to choose from GOOD DEAL   or  SCHEDULE (will be uploading the image later) and K & company Citronella Journal Pad (4.75 in x 6.75 in)

All you have to do is:

1. Be a follower of my blog and leave a comment bellow with a way for me to contact you in case you win.

NOTE that You will get a second entry if you play along with us this week.

Now since my previous giveaway was unclaimed,  I will be offering it to a second (USA Resident) commenter if  I can get to 70 followers, so please tell your friends :) and if they become a follower and they let me know in their comment that you sent them you will get a 3rd entry ;)

 
Good Luck everyone!


Your Next Stop on the hop is Diane

Linking over at:

PKS Challenge 13:28

 Thank you for taking time to stop by, I do appreciate your comment, have a wonderful and blessed day!
Liz

Comments

  1. DianeJuly 15, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    That card is so cute! Great job.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    So cute. royal2@cox.net

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  3. GailJuly 15, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Hi Liz - Thanks for the Christmas in July Hop and the Christmas in July challenge this week - What lovely blog candy - especially the one that someone did not claim - liking those stamps!! I really like your card/gift bag Gingerbread guy - very cute! I wish you a fun day and enjoy your crafting days! Gail

    utb 01[numbers] @ att [dot] net

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  4. teachermom5July 15, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Love that sweet little gingerbread man! So cute...I am always looking for more little bag ideas so thank you for the inspiration.

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  5. PamJuly 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    I love gingerbread and this one is so cute on your little gift card holder! Love the hearts!
    I am a new follower.
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  6. Michelle N.July 15, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    When I first saw the gingerbread man, I wondered how you quilted it! Great dimension, and great idea to combine a card and gift bag-great job!

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  7. Dusty RaeJuly 15, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Love this! The little gingerbread is so sweet!

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  8. KateJuly 15, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    What a sweet gift bag decor!! Your little gingerbread is adorable and the stitching is a fabulous touch!

    We're also having a Christmas in July challenge at My Craft Spot. You are welcome to link up your project there too!

    Kate - Your newest follower!
    Small Bits of Paper

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  9. Mary AnnJuly 15, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Love your bag,SOOOOOOO VERY CUTE!!!!

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  10. AnnetteJuly 15, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    What a darling treat bag! Love the gingerbread man:)

    Annette
    My Mind's Dust Bunnies

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  11. Terry D.July 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    New follower & fellow Cricuteer. I love gingerbread men anything so this is right up my alley.

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  12. SharonJuly 15, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Oh my gosh!! This is so adorable!! I so love your bag and that darling gingerbread man!!!! :)

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  13. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsJuly 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Super cute bag Liz! That gingerbread is the cutest! Carri~Abusybee

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  14. Scrapping GirlJuly 15, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Oh so cute!!!!!
    Michelle

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  15. Sherrie K.July 16, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Darling treat box and gingerbread man! Love it:) New follower:)
    We'd love for you to come join us in the challenge at My Craft Spot's Christmas in July challenge!
    Here is the link: http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.com/2013/07/monday-challenge-104-christmas-in-july.html

    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  16. MelissaJuly 16, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    Cute ginderbread and great use of your stamps to make something original. Thanks for sharing at Peachy Keen's 3-D Challenge.

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  17. KimJuly 16, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Great bag!

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  18. CrystalJuly 16, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Thanks for joining the Jaded Blossom challenge this month!

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  19. Cindy BelandJuly 16, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    SUPER SWEET project!!!Thanks for joining us in this week's Challenge at Peachy Keen Stamps!!! :)

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  20. CassandraJuly 16, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    What a great idea! And it turned out so cute! Thanks for joining us in this week's Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge. :)

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  21. DocerelaJuly 16, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Such a cute bag! Thank you for joining us this week at docerela creations

    Catarina

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  22. DivyaJuly 17, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Liz: The Christmas bag looks just so cute!! I loved the gingerbread man!!

    Divya
    http://pinkpapercastle.blogspot.in/

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  23. Julie OdilJuly 18, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Cute AND clever! Thanks for joining the 3 Girl JAM challenge! Julie O, DT member.

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  24. jessicaJuly 18, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Such a cute gift bag! love the adorable gingerbread man!
    Thanks for sharing and linking this up over at the 3GJ Challenge blog for our Shaped Card w/Ribbon Challenge! Hope to see you back tomorrow for a brand new challenge :)
    Jessica
    3GJ~DT

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  25. NitashaJuly 18, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    What a sweet gift! Love the little gingerbread man! Thank you for joining us at Docerela Creations- DT Member Nitasha

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  26. souDulceJuly 19, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    such a cute project! Thanks for joining us over at Docerela Creations! DT Member Dulce

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  27. SukieJuly 19, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Very cute gift bag! Thanks for joining our challenge over at Docerela Creations!

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  28. MichelleJuly 19, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    this is too cute ! love the gingerbread man !!! thanks for joining us in the Jaded Blossom challenge this month !!!

    michelle ~ Jaded Blossom owner
    www.scrappinwithmybug.com

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  29. MichelleJuly 19, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    gingerbread is super cute !! love the stitching !!! thanks for joining us in the Jaded Blossom challenge this month !!!

    michelle ~ Jaded Blossom owner
    www.scrappinwithmybug.com

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  30. JamieJuly 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    Awe this is super cute! Thanks for playing along in the challenge with us!

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  31. KateJuly 19, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Adorable Christmas Treat Bag. Thanks for joining our Xmas in July Challenge over at Jaded Blossom.

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  32. TrixieJuly 19, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Love the Gingerbread Man!! Thanks for joining the Jaded Blossom Monthly Challenge.

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  33. JaymieJuly 20, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I just love this gingerbread bag! He is so stinkin cute! Thanks for joining us in this month Jaded Blossom challenge!

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  34. crazyaboutcricutJuly 20, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    Ok, this is just too perfect! Love that adorable gingerbread man :) Thanks for joining the Jaded Blossom Monthly Challenge :)

    Jenny ~ Jaded Blossom DT

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  35. GwenJuly 22, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    This is just so cute! Thanks for joining us at My Craft Spot this week!

    Gwen

    http://thisandthatbygwen.blogspot.com

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  36. UnknownJuly 31, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful Gift!!!
    Congratulations ...
    Thanks for join us =)

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