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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Christmas In July Challenge # 1


THANKS FOR ENTERING OUR FIRST CHRISTMAS IN JULY CHALLENGE! THE CHALLENGE IS NOW CLOSED TO ENTRIES. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010. SEE YOU THEN!
For Christmas in July challenge # 1, make a Christmas card using Pink, green, red, white and black only. Post your name and a link to your card in the comment section below this video, by midnight EST, Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Only one entry per person please! The winner will be announced Thursday, July 8, 2010, and receive a Cricut "Snow Friends" cartridge. I can't wait to see your Christmas cards! Thanks for playing our first Christmas in July challenge!
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34 comments:

  1. Ruthie @ SeptemberNinthJuly 1, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Hi Mary!

    That is the cutest card! I LOVE that cart! I bought it last week and I have had so much fun playing with it.

    I hope you and Wayne have a wonderful 4th!

    Ruthie :)

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  2. MelissawardJuly 1, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    ADORABLE!!!!!!! I cant wait! Im going to go make mine now :) Thank you!

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  3. 365 Days of CricutJuly 1, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    I love that card! I really want that cartridge now!

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  4. Terry@ a quilting blogJuly 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    What an adorable card Mary...love the color combo you chose and that little owl is too cute! So happy you were able to find the braiding cords (wish I had thought to bring mine back East with me). Love the idea of Christmas in July cards!!

    Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend!!!
    Hugs,
    Terry

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  5. The EmBellished Card - BelindaJuly 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    Simply adorable! Love the color combo too.

    Have a terrific 4th of July!
    Hugs,
    Belinda

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  6. LilaJuly 2, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Hey Mary! Thanks for directing me over here!
    I had fun making this card, it looks a lot different then my usual cards!

    here's my link:
    http://www.lovesmyhuni.com/wordpress/?p=23

    --Lila

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  7. storyladyJuly 2, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Okay, Mary, couldn't pass up this challenge--I really want those little snowmen!

    Here's my link:
    http://cardswithmycricut-storylady.blogspot.com/2010/07/challenge-from-cardz-tv.html

    Have a great 4th!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  8. mustbecraftyJuly 2, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    I love Christmas in July!!! Thanks for such a fun challenge! I love your Christmas owl too! Here's my link:
    http://mustbecrafty.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july.html

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  9. SusanJuly 2, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Hi Mary...here's my entry for Christmas in July. Happy 4th. Susan
    http://itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-challenge-1.html

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  10. AdrianJuly 2, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Hi Mary,

    You definitely took me out of my comfort zone when you threw in the pink with all the other colors. But thanks for the challenge!

    Heres my link:http://byadrian4u.blogspot.com/

    Have a great holiday, Adrian

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  11. DeniseDJuly 2, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Here's my blog link for the Christmas in July card! Hope your holiday is the bomb!

    DeniseD

    http://papershaperd.com/?page_id=291

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  12. Shay ShayJuly 2, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Hi Mary, I may get a bit of a head start on my Christmas cards due to this challenge.

    Here is my link: http://lawyersscraptoo.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-challenge-1.html

    Happy holidays!
    Sheandra

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  13. GeorgianaJuly 3, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    Thanks for offering a fun card challenge. Looking forward to seeing next week's.

    http://carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/

    Georgiana

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  14. YvetteJuly 3, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Hello, Here is the link for My Christmas in July Card. Enjoy!


    http://tinklovescupid.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-challenge.html

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  15. icraft2create.comJuly 3, 2010 at 10:06 PM

    Thanks so much for giving me some inspiration, and you're right, thinking of Christmas in the heat of July has a cooling effect! Love your card, that owl is cute! Here is my link, hope you like it!

    http://finecrafting.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-cardztv-challenge-1.html

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  16. buglvr2010July 4, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    This was fun, Mary. I just happened to have some paper that worked perfectly for this challenge.

    http://buglvr.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-julycardztv-challenge.html

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  17. DorcasJuly 4, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    This was fun! I was able to show my sister-in-laws how fun it is to scrap.

    Here's my link:

    http://4craftyangels.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-challenge-1.html

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  18. MarciaJuly 5, 2010 at 6:46 AM

    Thanks for being so inspirational Mary. And thanks again for referencing all the fonts you use. Here's my very first attempt at a blog, and my first attempt at a challenge. Hope you like it.

    Marcia
    http://ariksbane.blogspot.com/2010/07/cardcrazy09-pink-green-christmas.html

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  19. AnonymousJuly 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Mary...not sure if this was posted or not, so I'm gonna try again.

    Marcia
    http://ariksbane.blogspot.com/

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  20. grammiejJuly 5, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Thanks so much for this fun challenge. This is my first time to do one of these and I hope I did it correctly!!

    Here is my link:
    http://grammiejudys.blogspot.com

    Thanks

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  21. The EmBellished Card - BelindaJuly 5, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Merry HoHo!

    I love the pink, green, white and black combo. The red is not a traditional Christmas color in my home but fits so well with the other colors.

    Here is my link: http://theembellishedcard.blogspot.com/2010/07/glisten.html

    Thanks for a fun challenge!

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  22. Scrapper69July 5, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    Hi Mary! I love Christmas in July or anytime! Soooo Here is my entry: http://miislucky.blogspot.com/2010/07/cardz-tv-challenge.html
    Thanks for a chance to win... and the card you made is ADORABLE!!! Love the Owl! :)

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  23. eileenJuly 5, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    Hi Mary,thank for this challenge.
    my link:
    http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz28/bbgirl777/card1041.jpg

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  24. eileenJuly 6, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Hi Mary, Thank for the challenge.
    here is my link:
    http://i810.photobucket.com/albums/zz28/bbgirl777/card1041.jpg

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  25. Marianne S.July 6, 2010 at 7:07 PM

    Hi Mary, I have taken the plunge and am enter this challenge. This is my very first challenge entry ever. I have viewed all your videos and you have encouraged me in many ways with my paper crafting. So, to you I say thank you.
    My card is at: http://paperorfabric.blogspot.com/2010/07/challenge-1.html

    Marianne
    sthquilter at gmail dot com

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  26. EileenJuly 6, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Mary,
    I finally found the courage to enter a design challenge and Cards TV is my first challenge.
    My link is -
    http://eileenmcgee.blogspot.com

    Thanks for the challenge.
    Eileen

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  27. MelissaJuly 7, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    Hi Mary, I just love your blog, thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to win!!

    Here is the link to my blog.

    http://melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/2010/07/bitten-by-bug-2cardz-tv.html

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  28. GayleJuly 7, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Hi Mary

    Thanks so much for your wonderful Cartztv!! I love your cards and great videos!!

    Here is the link to my card/blog

    http://gaylefis.blogspot.com/

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  29. Barb SmithJuly 7, 2010 at 7:09 PM

    Here's my card. Sorry but the colors are not as accurate as the real card - so disappointing. Anyway...

    http://barbsmithdesigns.blogspot.com

    Thanks.
    Barb from Toronto, Canada

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  30. SharonJuly 7, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    Hello Mary! Now I would not normally put pink on my Christmas cards, but I may do a few more with pink! Here's my link:

    http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com

    Thanks!!! :)

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  31. JessiJuly 7, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    This is my first Cardz Tv challenege! :)
    Jessi
    http://sweetsweetharmony.blogspot.com/2010/07/super-tweet-christmas.html

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  32. beejayJuly 7, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    Hi Mary, this is such a fun challenge, I made it my first! Here is my card, thanks for the challenge! http://beejaysstudio.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-in-july-challenge-1-from.html

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  33. Jamie GarityJuly 7, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    I think this challenge helped me survive the heat today! So much fun!

    http://peacelovescrappyness.blogspot.com

    Thanks,

    Jamie Y.

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  34. Kelgentry66July 7, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    I just love Cards TV, you have me hooked on blogging now.. I use my baby bug more than ever.

    My Blog http://kelgentry-lovetoscrap.blogspot.com/

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Thanks so much for your comments. I love hearing from you!