StencilGirl CHRISTMAS IN JULY Blog Hop




Summers here in Florida hardly invoke thoughts of anything close to Winter snow, or Reindeer for that matter….so this StencilGirl Blog Hop was truly a challenge. I chose the StencilGirl Mandala Stencil #2 to create a unique snowflake design for this retro-feel Christmas Card. Utilizing ImagineCrafts Palette Knives, I spread ImagineCrafts Clear Creative Medium [mixed with Vanilla acrylic paint for color] over the festive card stock. The sentiment is embossed with a mixture of ImagineCrafts EMBOSS White and Shimmer embossing powder.

MATERIALS USED:



https://www.imaginecrafts.com/embossing-powder/no-view/119


Blog Hop Order

July 9:
StencilGirl Talk
Mary C. Nasser
Kristie Taylor
Karen Gaunt
Neva Cole
Nadine Carlier
Monica Edwards

July 16:
StencilGirl Talk
Janet Joehlin
Cindy Giltrap
Anna Friesen
Alison Heikkila
Martha Lucia Gomez
Roni Johnson

July 23:
StencilGirl Talk
Gwen Lafleur
Carolyn Dube
Carol Baxter
Mark Melnick
Jowilna Nolte
Terre Fry
What would a Blog Hop be without a GIVEAWAY??!!!

We'll be picking one lucky winner
to receive $100 in Gift Certificates – a $50 Gift Certificate for StencilGirl Products and
a $50 Gift Certificate for Imagine Crafts!
Take your time and visit each blog showcased July 9, 16, & 23 and leave your comments.
The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to WIN!
One comment per blog please.

You will have until Saturday, July 30th at 11:59PM Central Time to leave your comments.
The winner will be notified by email and announced on
StencilGirl's Facebook page on Sunday, July 31st.

Comments

  1. Mary ThomaJuly 23, 2016 at 1:52 PM

    Wow Mark, nice to see your work, I have not visited your blog previously. Stunning, thanks for sharing your considerable Christmas in July project with us. mrsjetjr at yahoo dot com

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  2. Lisa Derby OdenJuly 23, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    I really love the design of this - really beautiful!

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  3. McStamperJuly 23, 2016 at 3:42 PM

    Beautiful project.

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  4. Jade AdamsJuly 23, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    Ooh i totally love this!!

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  5. Denise BryantJuly 23, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    Love the Mandala stencil and your pretty card!

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  6. Tarnished RoseJuly 23, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    Love the card. So retro!

    Marilyn

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  7. suzieq23July 23, 2016 at 9:59 PM

    What a great marriage.....Stencil Girl and Imagine products. Have really enjoyed the last 3 days watching everyone create such beautiful art. suzschultz23(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. UnknownJuly 23, 2016 at 11:28 PM

    Very pretty card.

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  9. Dee SpillaneJuly 24, 2016 at 12:57 AM

    Love your card. Great use of the stencil with the card stock.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 24, 2016 at 3:56 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration! Love the way you used the mandala stencil.

    ( Annie )

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  11. Teresa DoyleJuly 24, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    I love your Retro card Mark, very appropriate for being made in July. Very nice just the same and I expect it will be quite refreshing in Dec. A great job!

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  12. Mary HolshouserJuly 24, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    I feel your pain - it's hot and humid here in the Midwest
    and it's hard to envision snow and cold and Christmas yet.
    You did a good job getting over the hurdle. Great card.
    thanks for sharing.
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Linda NJuly 24, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    Really great card! I love the mixture of colors & designs. it creates a lot of interest.

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  14. JeanJuly 24, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    Such a fun card! Thank you for the inspiratioN!

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  15. SquiddyJuly 25, 2016 at 2:24 AM

    You've got the impression of summer and sun as well as the winter "snowflake. Good one.

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    1. latidartJuly 26, 2016 at 3:35 PM

      Seems you are the only one that got the dual use of the Mandala stencil - Brava!

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  16. BridgetJuly 25, 2016 at 7:28 PM

    sooo many great ideas!! thanks BHaig3553(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  17. UnknownJuly 26, 2016 at 3:58 PM

    OMG beautiful project...I love this stencils...I like mandalas.
    Thanks for sharing this inspiration.

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    1. latidartJuly 26, 2016 at 4:17 PM

      Thank you very much - Mandalas are so varied and fun to play with!

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  18. D.Ann CJuly 26, 2016 at 8:06 PM

    What amazing layering you did here!!

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  19. JanisJuly 29, 2016 at 9:21 PM

    Stunning decor piece!! Love the bold stenciling and the festive motifs!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  20. Amy Davis KingJuly 30, 2016 at 1:08 AM

    Love the retro look you achieved on this card!

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