Christmas in July Challenge

Back with another project that was done for the Paper Dolls Christmas in July challenge.  The files this week come from Melissa over at KaDoodle Bug Designs.  She donated a very full set for us all to use – it has a reindeer in a hammock sipping on a frosty beverage, two palm trees, a candy cane waving penguin, sandy beach, a crab holding a present and a few other elements.  Wow, what do I use?  So many cute files to choose from!On a side note. I was so sad to hear that the Paper Dolls are going to be shutting down their blog next weekend. They are the ones who inspired me to just jump in and create one.  I actually started my blog by doing their challenges every week.  They handed me a tool and told me to use my imagination to make something from my heart.  I will forever treasure their kick in the pants. ^__^

Back on topic, I chose to use just the beach, tree, starfish and crab with the present.  I ended up sending this card to my brother-in-law for his birthday.  I’m just waiting for my sister to complain I was giving her husband the googly-eyes.

Hmmmm, just chirping of crickets, OK, I’ll move on.  Recollections solid cardstock for all, I misted the background in blue for the sky which is not showing up in the picture but you can see the blue-green for the water.  The sentiment came from my new stamp set by My Thoughts Exactly called Under the Sea.  I normally don’t buy stamps, I make them myself but couldn’t pass up a chance to try out a fellow bloggers product.  I am here to tell you you must get both of her sets.  These are high quality stamps at a good price!  Love, love, love them.  You can’t go wrong and the fact that they match my new favorite SVG maker’s sets.  Bonus!

Well, that is pretty much all I have today.  If  I missed anything just give me a holler in the comments!  Have a great weekend and happy crafting!