Saturday, July 13, 2013

Bugaboo Christmas in July blog hop


It's Christmas in July at Bugaboo. There is a hop today to kick it off and challenges to follow all week long on the Catch the Bug blog. Hope you will join the fun and hop with us and play along with the challenges. Not only will you get a jump on your holiday cards, but also you will have lots of chances along the way to win some Bugaboo images! Each challenge during the week, will give the chance of winning the special CIJ set (it's really awesome), 10, 7, and 4 images as prizes. There are also guest designer spots available as prizes, too. So play along for lots of chances to win!


 You should have arrived here from the very talented Julie's blog! If not start at the beginning on the Catch the Bug blog so you don't miss anything.


Here is the inspiration photo that we are using for today's hop and for the challenge:


Here is my creation featuring Tropical Santa Surfboard



Now hop on over to Melissa's amazing blog for more fun Christmas inspiration.


Don't forget to leave comments along the way as you hop. Each stop will give the image they used to one lucky commenter!

Here are the full details on the blog hop prizes:
Blog Hop winners – 
 Grand Prize – Christmas  Set ($21 value)– 7 free for 6 months ($125 value) – 4 month Guest designer spot/ Must participate in Hop and all Daily Challenges
2nd place –Christmas Set -  $75 Gift Certificate, 2 month Guest Designer spot - Must leave a comment at every stop of the hop and participate in at least 3 other of the daily challenges
3rd place – Christmas Set -  $50 Gift Certificate – 1 month Guest Designer spot- Must leave a comment at every stop of the hop and participate in at least 3 other of the daily challenges
4th Place – Christmas Set - $25 Gift Certificate –Must leave a comment at every stop of the hop and participate in at least 3 other of the daily challenges

Some challenges I would like to enter:

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45 comments:

  1. Cindy van OorschotJuly 13, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    What a cute card. Love the paper you have used with this Santa, and great coloring too.
    Cindy

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  2. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Now I guess we know what Santa does on summer holiday! Surf, sand, and sun! Sounds like the perfect way to spend time away from work! Awesome job!

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  3. AngelaJuly 13, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Awesome card, Kathleen! Adorable Santa image and your papers are perfect!

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  4. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Loving all the blue color in the card. The little bells are a very cute touch. I need to find some for me to use!

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  5. GailJuly 13, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Surfs up! How cute is this? Super cute is what I say! thank you so much for the hop and the Christmas In July at Bugaboo! Enjoy your crafting day! Gail http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

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  6. misteejayJuly 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Fab colour choice - love the blue & lime shades. Fab card.

    Toni xx

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  7. NanaConnieJuly 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Love the blue and green color combo for Christmas, Kathy, and those little green jingle bells are perfect! What a fun hop.

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  8. *Vicki*July 13, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Oh wow I just adore this creation! The colors are brilliant and the bells and bow are fabulous too! :) Thanks for sharing!

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  9. DanniJuly 13, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Your card is so fun! I love that it's not your typical holiday card!

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  10. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Outstanding card.

    Love that image and the paper.

    Traceyxx

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  11. SuzeJuly 13, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Love the blue and green colour scheme Kathy. This would make a fantastic card for those who live in my country where we celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer.

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  12. KatherineJuly 13, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    This is absolutely the sweetest image. It would be great to win, but if not I think it's going into my shopping cart! I love, love your blue and green color combination and those green jingle bells are the best!

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  13. Michele IJuly 13, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    very cute, thanks for sharing

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  14. Billie AJuly 13, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Wow Kathy great Surfing Santa and your choice of papers is awesome. Love the blues too. Great card. Great hop. We have a great CTB group and so glad I am a part of it. Hugs.

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  15. Linda AndersonJuly 13, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    How absolutely perfect for a tropical Christmas! Love the blues and greens. Great card Kathy.

    Linda

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  16. Pink Room Therapy DesignsJuly 13, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    Absolutely LOVE those colors together! Fantastic card!

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  17. MinJuly 13, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Can I just tell you how much I love your work (and how glad I am that you've joined our team!)
    So Glad to have you!!
    Hugs & Happy Days!
    Min

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  18. arlsmom aka LyndaJuly 13, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Love the colors on your card!

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  19. MargoJuly 13, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    One of my favorite colour combos!!
    Great looking card!

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  20. ScrappyJuly 13, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    LOVE this! Great DP and colors! MWAH! Scrappy

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  21. Jamie M.July 13, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Cute. Love the colors.
    I would love you to visit my blog if you get a chance. ♥ Jamie at CraftyGirl21

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  22. JaniceJuly 14, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    He's a handsome guy, but not as we know him! Love the blue look Santa - perfect for his aquatic pursuits! Super card Kathy, Jx

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  23. OlgaBJuly 14, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    Ahw...just love your choice of papers and the bells are so cute!

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  24. mulberry stationJuly 14, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    What an awesome card Kathy. I really love the papers you have used and of course I love the Santa!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  25. Virgo5July 14, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Awesome, love the colours and patterns, and of course the green bells!

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  26. MarianneJuly 14, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    This is such a gorgeous and vibrant card.
    Love the colours you used and the Santa is coloured perfectly!
    xxx Marianne MW

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  27. MilnieJuly 14, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    This card is just perfect, love the image, papers and Layout!

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  28. Cheryl FirstJuly 14, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Great, gorgeous bow! Your color choices for this card are fabulous!

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  29. KarliJuly 14, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    That is a California Santa for sure! Luv the stitching & the jingle bells on the bow. *Ü*
    Hugs~

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  30. Cathy (Merciechild)July 14, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I love your card and that Santa has it all figured out. I live i Arizona and we celebrate Christmas in shorts and sunshine, I love your colors and your background paper is awesome. Your sentimentt "warm weather wishes" is perfect and the ribbon tops it all off. What a great card. Thank you for sharing with us. hugs, Cathy k

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  31. Jodie MackrellJuly 14, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    lovely job! loveing the unique colors!

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  32. JaniceJuly 14, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Very cute summery card. Like all the blues and love the stiching and stiched ribbon.

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  33. DebiJuly 14, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Stitching!!! I love stitching on a card!!! Also like the blue/green combo with just the red stripe on Santa's trunks. Great coloring too.

    DebiB

    thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

    visit anytime!

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  34. sgcJuly 14, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    From one Curry to another, Kathy--this is a cute card! I love it.

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  35. KT Fit KittyJuly 15, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Love your Tropical Surfboard Santa! The image is adorable and I love the colours you chose. Thanks for the great blog hop! It's fun to get some inspiration - some days I really need it!

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  36. Becky GJuly 15, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Love, love, love this card! The colors are fabulous! Glad you're on the team with us!

    Hugs,
    Becky G
    Bugaboo DT

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  37. LeeannJuly 15, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I love green and blue together and you made them look fabulous! Gorgeous image and coloring too :)

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  38. JackieJuly 16, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I simply love the color combination you used, it really pops! I love the layout too, it is so much fun!

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  39. BunnyJuly 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    Santa looks like a cool dude in those merry and bright colors. Very nice job.

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  40. Sunshine HoneyBeeJuly 17, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    Like the Santa. Especially like the jingle bells.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  41. kReNJuly 17, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Your blue-green color combo really is fabulous. Love all the elements and of course the image is perfect. TFS!

    Life is good!
    kren
    @http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

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  42. Lisa LynnJuly 19, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Love the colors of your adorable card.

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  43. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    FUN card - love the colors and paper and the bow with jingles bells is a perfect touch!!
    THanks for the inspiration!
    Lyn

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  44. deesdesignsJuly 19, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    LOVE surfin Santa - the use of non-traditional colors is perfect for a summer Santa! Wonderful Blog Hop - never too early to start thinking about the holidays!

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  45. Glenda AtkinsJuly 19, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    Love the bright colours on this wonderful card, everything works so well together. Loving the hop!
    hugs
    Glenda

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