Saturday, July 13, 2013

Christmas In July Blog Hop- Catch The Bug Challenge




Ready- Set-Go....Hopping.  You are on your way to an exciting week of crafting.
I am so excited to be apart of the Bugaboo Christmas in July Blog Hop.
We have an amazing week planned for you. We will have prizes each and every day of the week. Plus, there will be a chance for you to be a Guest Designer.  
 Our first day on the Blog Hop is a Theme Challenge. 
"Show us your Santa"
Use the picture below as inspiration!


Prize and Rules for our Christmas In July Blog Hop and Challenges!

Blog Hop Prizes: Must participate in all events hop and challenges!

1 - 7 free images each month for 6 months and the opportunity to “Be Our Guest” for 3 Months and the Christmas in July Set. (must do a project for each day as well as the hop)
2 - $75 GC from Bugaboo and the Special CIJ Set (must do a project for each day as well as the hop) Guest spot for 2 months
3 – $25 CG from Bugaboo the free Christmas in July Set and guest DT member spot for 1 month. (must do a project for each day as well as the hop)
Also one winner will be picked from each DT member and guests to receive the image used on their project.That is why it is important to comment at each stop along the way.
4 Daily Winners:
1 person each day will win the Christmas in July Set.
1 winner of 10 images
1 winner of 7 images
1 winner of 4 images

 If you started here, you will want to go back and start at the beginning.
CATCH THE BUG CHALLENGE BLOG

Here is the line up
Nancy Perry that's me

If you arrived from  Melissa Sackman 's blog you are on the right track. 
Right now you are at Nancy's Blog-"Mulberry Station"

I have used:  "Tropical Santa Surfboard"
 



Your  
 
is:  Sammibug
 
Don't forget... ALL BUG-A-BOO IMAGES ARE 50% OFF DURING JULY!!!
 
Be sure to leave a comment and hopefully, become a follower for a chance to win the image I have used on my card. 


Challenges I have entered:
 
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Christmas in July
Lady Annes Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas in July (*Limit 1 Entry)
Paper Minutes - Anything Goes
Card Mania - Christmas in July (1 of 3)
Eureka Stamps - Beach
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
Platypus Creek - Christmas in July
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45 comments:

  1. Cindy van OorschotJuly 13, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Great image and cute paper. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Cindy

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  2. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Very cute! Love the DP.

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  3. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Cute paper! Love the card. Great job!

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  4. GailJuly 13, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Nancy Surfs Up! Love that background paper your selected for this card - great creation! You get an A in my book! 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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  5. misteejayJuly 13, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Fab card - so lovely and cheerful.

    Toni xx

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  6. AngelaJuly 13, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    Adorable...love the bright, summery themed DP...it's perfect for this Santa image!

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  7. NanaConnieJuly 13, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Love that background paper for this fabulous tropical Santa! Terrific card for the hop.

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  8. *Vicki*July 13, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    What a fun creation!! I love that paper!! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  9. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Outstanding card.

    Love that backing paper.

    Traceyxx

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  10. SuzeJuly 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Great papers to go with the surfing santa image. Love the vibrancy of this card.

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  11. KatherineJuly 13, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    What a great card! I Love how you colored the background!

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  12. Michele IJuly 13, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    love the background paper, very cute, thanks for sharing

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  13. Linda AndersonJuly 13, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Nothing but adorable Nancy!! Santa is ready to catch some waves! Love the tropical vibe. I'm so ready to play in the challenges.

    Linda

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  14. Billie AJuly 13, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Fun surfing Santa Nancy and love the papers you used. We have a great blog hop and so glad I am a part of this team. Your card is awesome. Hugs.

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  15. Pink Room Therapy DesignsJuly 13, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    What perfect paper for surfing Santa! Cute card!

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  16. MinJuly 13, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Nancy this card ROCKS! Lovin' the paper! So glad to have you join the team!! So happy to have you!
    Hugs & Happy Days!
    Min

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  17. arlsmom aka LyndaJuly 13, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Totally adorable card!

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  18. MargoJuly 13, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Love your bright image and adorable background paper!

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  19. Jamie M.July 13, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Very bright and cheery.
    I would love you to visit my blog if you get a chance. ♥ Jamie at CraftyGirl21

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  20. ScrappyJuly 13, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    Love DP and Layout! Great Job! MWAH! Scrappy

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  21. JaniceJuly 14, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    I'm lovin Santa on his sunny yellow background - super card Nancy, Jx

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  22. Julie TempleJuly 14, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    SO CUTE! Love your coloring of Santa, and the DP's finish it perfectly! GREAT Card!

    Hugs,
    Julie

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  23. Virgo5July 14, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Perfect papers and love the colouring on Santa!

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  24. MarianneJuly 14, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Oh what a great background with beautiful paper. Love the way the Santa pops out of the card with the canary-yellow.
    xxx Marianne MW

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  25. MilnieJuly 14, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Love the papers, totally summer instead Christmas!! :)

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  26. Cheryl FirstJuly 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I LOVE that background paper!!!! Super job coloring, too!

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  27. Jac’s PlaygroundJuly 14, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Oh wow that is so cute and such fun too, great papers too, thanks for joining us at Crafty Sentiments this week. Jac x

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  28. Jodie MackrellJuly 14, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    love it ! awesome papers!

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  29. TanyaJuly 14, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    very fun card. love the bright sunny papers with Santa :) Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions this week!

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  30. DebiJuly 14, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Looks like some hot fun in the summertime for dear old Santa! Hope he used lots of sunscreen. Love the DP. Great coloring!

    DebiB

    thatmightlookgoodonacard.blogspot.com

    visit anytime!

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  31. sgcJuly 14, 2013 at 6:49 PM

    Nancy--adorable card! Welcome to your first Bugaboo Christmas in July blog hop. We're glad to have you.

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  32. KT Fit KittyJuly 15, 2013 at 3:23 AM

    Love your surfboard Santa - beautifully coloured! The image is adorable and your backing papers are perfect! Thanks for the great blog hop! It's fun to get some inspiration - some days I really need it!

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  33. CathyJuly 15, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Fabulous Christmas card. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Sentiments Christmas in July Challenge.
    Cathy xx

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  34. KathyJuly 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    I love this Nancy. so bright, fun and cheerful. Fantastic patterned paper with him, too.

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  35. mixamatoastiesJuly 15, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    So that's what Santa does in the summer!

    Great card.

    Thanks for sharing at Crafty Sentiments this week.

    Susan x

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  36. Becky GJuly 15, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Nancy, this card made me smile! Love the fun beach colors with this Santa! So fun!!

    Hugs,
    Becky G
    Bugaboo DT

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  37. LeeannJuly 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    wow, I love this! It made me smile too. The orange behind Santa is great and those papers are perfect!

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  38. JackieJuly 16, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    I simply love this! Talk about a darling santa creation, he looks amazing!

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  39. BunnyJuly 16, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    This is a great card. It really is Christmas in July.

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  40. Sunshine HoneyBeeJuly 17, 2013 at 4:39 AM

    The background paper compliments the Santa.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  41. kReNJuly 17, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Nancy, what fun this is. That surfboard Santa is definitely a great image to have on hand. TFS!

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

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  42. Lisa LynnJuly 19, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Your card is adorable.

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  43. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Fun papers - such a cute card from the great coloring to the bubble embossed strip - thanks for the inspiration!!
    Lyn

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  44. deesdesignsJuly 19, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Love how one can combine our favorite summer papers and make a holiday card! Looks like Santa is having a tubular good time :-) Wonderful Blog Hop - never too early to start thinking about the holidays!

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  45. Glenda AtkinsJuly 19, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Your Santa is adorable and I love the colourful background. Wonderful card!
    hugs
    Glenda

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