Christmas in July with Simon Hurley

 

Today is the 22nd so this is the Double Duty Day!  This is the 55th month, so we are in to our 5th year!

Each month, we get to pick a stamp set from a predetermined company. Then, we will use that one stamp set and make two cards from the set.  Different images and sentiments from the same set can be used, or use the same image two different ways—Double Duty either way!  But, as an added challenge, one item must be used on both cards—same color cardstock, same ribbon, same stencil, same something.  Double Duty Again!  We will post both cards on our blog on the the 22nd of each month.  See-Double Duty again!  We will be sure to have fun getting doubly inky each month with a different stamp company.  Let’s have fun!

For July, we decided to use any stamp company for Christmas in July!  

So,  I picked a stamp and die set from Simon Hurley called Sketch Santa.  I stamped the Santa and two presents for each card and colored them with my Copic Sketch Markers.  I also stamped two of the sentiments from the same set.   I die cut the images with the matching dies.  For the backgrounds I picked some fun Christmas patterned paper.  I die cut each of the panels and the backer with my Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2.  For the horizontal card on the left, I added some red enamel dots and on the vertical card, I added green bling from Buttons Galore.  Fun cards for Christmas in July! 

Please be sure to check out the other Double Duty cards. Here is a link to Jeanette's,  Darlene’s,  and Terry's blogs. I am sure you will not be disappointed and will see a couple of sets of great cards. 

Next month we will make cards with Hero Arts. So be sure to check out our cards on August 22nd!    

Image/Sentiment: Simon Hurley Sketched Santa Stamp Set and Die

Cardstock/Patterned Paper:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White;  Stampin' Up Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow; Taylored Expressions Brussel Sprouts; K&C Company Hannah-Small Striped Flat Paper; Pebbles Welcome Christmas-Merry Christmas

Ink:  Hero Arts Intense Black Ink

Accessories:  Gina K Designs Master Layouts 2; Copic Sketch Markers; Red Enamel Dots; Buttons Galore Green Bling