Saturday, July 12, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas in July


It's Christmas in July time at Bugaboo stamps. The prizes are wonderful, so we hope you will join the fun and craft with us all week. We kick things off today with a Show us Your Santa blog hop. If you've arrived here from Julie Temple's blog you are in the right spot. If not stop over to Catch the Bug and start there.



I've used Tropical Santa Buried. He is such a fun image, perfect for those friends who celebrate Christmas in warmer climates. You can win this image, simply by leaving a comment here! I will select one random winner to win this image after Christmas in July is over. 

Now hop over to Laurie Clout's blog and see what she created for today. Make sure to stop by each day to the Catch the Bug blog and play along with the challenges. You will have many chances to win Bugaboo images and you will get ahead on your holiday cards, Win-Win!

Card Recipe:
Ink: print
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Kraft, Pure Poppy, MME prints
Extras: copics, stickles, nesties, PTI ribbon, sewing machine, rhinestones, EK Success border punch, dimensionals

37 comments:

Gail said...

HI Kathy - I like SUMMER Santa digitals - I cannot wait to start making my cards for this week - thank you for your lovely inspiration and thanks for the hop! have a blessed week! utb01@att.net

Bunny said...

Great Santa in the sand. Hey, he's got to play some time. I love it.

Tina said...

adorable..Santa needs a vacation to right...love the details and all the papers..very cute

Melissa S. said...

Love this. Your coloring of the image is fantastic. I really like your choice of papers. Great Hop today, have a wonderful weekend.

Sunshine HoneyBee said...

Cute & whimsy Santa Christmas card. Does make me think of the tropics. Summer here in Central TX is hot. Forecast for this weekend is triple digits of 100. We have had snow here. Once on Christmas Eve & as late as Valentine's Day.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"

Stephanie said...

Wish I was right next to Santa on the beach- very cute!

Pia S said...

I think this card has a great combination of traditional patterns and colors and a non traditional image! Beautiful layout and bow!

Karen C said...

Super fun image, super fun card!
Hugs,
Karen C

StampNScrapJunkie said...

Fun, fun, fun and cute, cute, cute! Love it! xx
Ema

Cheryl First said...

Wonderful colors! They're warm and inviting, like that sand that Santa's in! :)

Angela said...

Adorable, Kathleen! Love how you have added the craft CS to bring out the sand...love it!

Imke said...

Fun image and one day i would like to be on a warm place on christmas :-)

Billie A said...

Great card and design. I love the choice of tropical santa. Love the ribbon too.

Unknown said...

Great card hun,im sure i have made a card with this image as its so funny.

Traceyxx

Virgo5 said...

Wow he looks fabulous! Why have I never thought to put Christmas paper with tropical Santa instead of beach paper????

Unknown said...

Super cute card!! Love the papers, the image, and the ribbon is the perfect touch!!

deesdesigns said...

Hi Kathy! So fun to be able and drop by and let you know how adorable your card is. LOVE the red and green color combination and the bow is just yummy! Your card definitely put me in the mood for the holidays!

sgc said...

Love your papers--and love your card!

sweet art designs said...

Another card that made me laugh out loud-very cute

Renee B. said...

This Santa obviously isn't in Manitoba for Christmas! (it gets freezing cold here) He is very cute & love your design.

Cindy said...

Cute image! Great card. Love the patterned papers.

Jessi said...

This made me smile, it's such fun! Love the fun image and that bow is just gorgeous!

misteejay said...

I just love the Tropical Santa images, they are such fun - love the card.
Toni xx

Jessi Fogan said...

That is too fun - I love the thought of Santa buried in sand at the beach, but of course still rocking the hat :) lol!

Hazel said...

Love your card. This is wonderful - I absolutely love Bugaboo Stamps (and their generous sponsorship for my CHNC challenges0 - loving this CIJ x

Margo said...

Love Santa in his sandpile! great card!

Alvina said...

Wow, I love your card, is gorgeous, tfs.

Cynthia said...

Fun design and colors, Kathy!

Debi said...

Another adorable card. Great Santa image. Love the sunglasses.
TFS in the hop.
Hugs,
DebiB

Janice said...

Great card! I so must get this Santa! Jx

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful card. Santa looks so relaxed! You did a great job. Love the colors you put together.

mulberry station said...

Kathy, what a fun lineup of adorable cards. They are all gorgeous. Hugs, Nancy

Dawn Frost said...

I love this hot sandy Santa, lol! Great layout and papers!

Pink Room Therapy Designs said...

Great card, Kathy! Love the colors !

D- said...

Thanks for sharing your CUTE card. Santa's on vacation. lol.
Crafty hugs,
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Suze said...

I'm one of those people who celebrate Christmas in warmer climes so love seeing this sort of image. This one is a great one and love how you have coloured it.

Min said...

Kathy - what fabulous projects you have created this week! We are so glad to have someone so talented on the Bugaboo team!
THANK YOU for all you do!
1 3/4 hugs from Michigan!
Min