Saturday, July 16, 2011

Christmas in July Bugaboo Style!

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Morning everyone! Welcome to my blog I hope you are here for the Bugaboo Christmas in July blog hop!
You should have arrived from the Totally Stampalicious blog.   If not please go here first to start the hop. 
As you hop along you will find a lot of fabulous creations from the Bugaboo DT!  Also as an added bonus the Totally Stampalicious DT has joined us for this very special occasion!  In case you didn't know, you can get Bugaboo in rubber from Totally Stampalicious!
Be sure to go through the hop and leave a comment as each of the wonderful DT will be choosing one winner to win the stamp they have used for their project! So don't forget to comment!
Below is my card using one of my favorite Bugaboo Characters, Gus, I just love this guy!  I have paired him with one hot mama Sassy another great Character From Bugaboo.    I used paper from American Crafts and some ribbon a dear friend sent me last year at Christmas time!
The next stop along the way is Joycelyn she is  one of the Talented designers over at Totally Stampalicious and I can not way to see what she has to show us today!
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Enjoy the hop – And make sure you come back next week for a full week of events!

Entering my card in the following challenges:
Fairy Knoll ~ Christmas in July    
Inspire Me Fridays ~ Anything Goes
Simply Create ~ Christmas Time   
 Stamp Something ~ Christmas in July
Stampin With The Dragon ~ Christmas in July    
Craft Us Crazy ~ Christmas in July
Digistamps 4 Joy ~ Christmas    
Simon Says ~ Anything Goes    
Digis with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Fun at Fairy Knoll - Christmas in July (2 of 2)
Simply Create - Christmas
Stampin' with the Dragon - Christmas in July
Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes
Craft us Crazy - Christmas in July
MelJens - Buttons (trees) and Bows

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87 comments:

  1. Carolina Girl (Cely)July 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Oh man....that's one happy dirty old man. I like the idea of some masculine Christmas cards...yup...need to work on that now that yours has inspired me.

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  2. sgcJuly 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    I LOVE these merged images. I'm so glad I finally learned how to do this! Cute card.

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  3. ValJuly 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I agree with Carolina Girl Gus has a really cheeky smile on his dial LOL.....Great card for a male relative....

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  4. Craft ConfectioneryJuly 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    I am super excited to see all this X-mas...it will totally get me in the mood to start creating cards. Thanks so much!
    http://www.craftconfectionery.com/

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  5. jessicaJuly 16, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    This is GREAT!! Im a huge Gus fan and you did an excellent job pairing him up! TFS
    jessica
    chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com

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  6. AnnieJuly 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I love yours. Very cute. Newest follower.

    http://timelessexclusive.blogspot.com/

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  7. Sue TJuly 16, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Tammy, I am loving this card wtg, great sketch and love the dp~

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  8. Carol HirschJuly 16, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Cute card. Getting in the mood to start creating...yeah!!!

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  9. Tami B.July 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is too funny and so darn cute. Who could possibly resist ole Gus?

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  10. JulieJuly 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I LOVE This! The Ho, Ho, Ho ribbon - perfect embelishment with this awesome combination of images!!!! Fabulous card!

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  11. ChelseaJuly 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Sooo cute ... hilarious image!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Great use of the two images Tammy. So much fun. I will have to lift this idea. Thanks for the inspiration. Melissa

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  13. Virgo5July 16, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Awesome Tammy! I love the Gus and Sassy Gal combo, I need to learn how to do that!

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  14. Pink Room Therapy DesignsJuly 16, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I love how you combined these two Tammy -- it just makes me smile! :)

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  15. MinJuly 16, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Great combo Tammy - just adorable!
    Hugs & Happy Days!
    ~Min

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  16. Cheryl FirstJuly 16, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my gosh, Tammy! I just love the combination of these two images together! What a rockin' job you've done!!

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  17. Becky GJuly 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Oh my word Tammy! Love how you merged these two images! Looks like Gus is gonna have a GREAT Christmas!
    =) Becky

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  18. Marilyn WebbJuly 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Tammy, I'm still giggling!!! I love that card.
    hugs Marilyn

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  19. Cindy HaffnerJuly 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Hee hee, what FUN Tammy!!~

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  20. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Oooooooooooooh this is a goooood one Tammy! Merging the images is way cool ! Such a great idea!!! I love the white accents - are they flower soft? Great card!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Fabulous card love how you did this! Great Hop too! thanks hugs Samantha

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  22. Lori TurnerJuly 16, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Awesome card, Tammy! Thanks again for organizing such a wickedly-awesome HOP! :)

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  23. SiskiyouSueJuly 16, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Funny! I love the background, the brown is a nice twist from the usual things.
    http://siskiyousue.blogspot.com

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  24. Joycelyn PelkeyJuly 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Oh now this is just WAY TOO CLEVER!!!!!!!! LOVE it, Tammy!!!!!! So creative!!! Thanks so much for inviting us all along to play...what a blast!!!!!

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  25. MarjoJuly 16, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Great Design, very creative Christmas Card! Thanks so much for playing with us at Simply Create.

    xoxo Marjo

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  26. Terry @ Krazy's PlaceJuly 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    ROTFLOL!! Fantastic card Tammy!! I do love Gus. One of these days I'm going to learn how to do 2 digi images together like you've done here. Still a newbie is so many ways!! LOL!!

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  27. Linda . JJuly 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful card Tammy and so sassy lol, love the colours and the gorgeous design.
    Hugs Linda

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  28. Diane's PlaceJuly 16, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Gus is the coolest. I love him!

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  29. TammyJuly 16, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    This is adorable Tammy! I love the two merged images!!

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  30. Rebeccah KuhneJuly 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    OMG!!! One of the advantages of digi stamps is the ability to mix them up! Love how you put these two together! Great Card!

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  31. DebbieJuly 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I'm hoping seeing all this Christmas will make me feel cooler here ;- ) Thanks for sharing.

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  32. LynnJuly 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    I love this card and the two images work so well together. Perfect colour combo for a christmas card.

    Lynn x

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  33. Jodie MackrellJuly 16, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    love how you paired these up Tammy! very clever!

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  34. NanaConnieJuly 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Ooooo, love the way you combined the two images! Fabuous background paper, too. Just perfectr for these two and their Christmas miseltoe. LOL

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  35. We Be Stamps & ScrapbookingJuly 16, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love the way you combined these two images. great card!

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  36. jimlynnJuly 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    So cute the way you used both images! Precious card.
    Lynn

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  37. Marie BingamanJuly 16, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Whew, Sassy sure is appropriate for that character! I love how you combined those images to make a great card! :)

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  38. Jen LeeflangJuly 16, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    The combination of stamps is so perfect!!! I have had a good giggle at Gus's expression - I can just imagine what is going through his mind! Thanks Tammy, I LOVE your creation!!!

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  39. Jen LeeflangJuly 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Now here's me with my Digistamps 4 Joy hat on - thanks so much for entering your FABULOUS card in our Digitamps 4 Joy Christmas in July challenge.
    luv n huggz
    Jen
    DS4J DT Lead and Challenge Co-ordinator

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  40. Deena LynJuly 16, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    OMG this is just too cute.. Great job! Can't stop laughing at Gus' smile lol.

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  41. Ruby TaylorJuly 16, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    That is one fantastic card! Now who's gonna kiss the grouch? I don't think it will be the beauty..lol! Thanks for sharing and the smile!

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  42. Wendy (aka Roo)July 16, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    OMGoodness this is just too funny!!! Love Gus & Sassy together!!!
    Puppy Hugs,
    Wendy aka Roo
    For some reason my google is not working :(
    wendydotroos2boys@gmaildotcom

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  43. Paula SieversJuly 16, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Yet another awesome card.

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  44. Nancy KellerJuly 16, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    LOL Your little Gus is cracking me up. :) I love him. Just stopping by to check out the hop, thank you again for telling me about it. Best wishes!

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  45. Joanne (jojot)July 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    how cute....Gus seems to have a smile on his face....I wonder whay???...lol

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  46. MaryJuly 16, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Gorgeous Christmas card!!

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  47. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Tammy, you - our fearless leader - have completely and totally aced this project! What a brilliant idea to pair a naughty Santa and his sexy elf. . .;) The red, green, and brown and the ribbon are both to-die-for! MWAH!

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  48. Sara I.July 16, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    LOL, love how you merged the two fabulous characters together - and Gus is quite the character!! The paper is super yummy and just adore that ribbon!!

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  49. Billie AJuly 16, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Great card love the look on Gus. Great papers and fun card.

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  50. Lisa OliverJuly 16, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love Gus, too! Great pairing for a fabulous card!

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  51. klmJuly 16, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Very cute! I always love your card designs : )

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  52. SandyJuly 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I LOVE the image you used...great card.

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  53. Dawn FrostJuly 17, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    I love the look on Gus' face, lol! Fantastic card.

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  54. CharleneJuly 17, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    lmbo...I totally love this card! Gus is one of my favorite characters and you teaming him up with Sassy was an incredible inspiration! That card is just so Christmasy with that wonderful ribbon and the incredible coloring job you did on it.

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  55. CharleneJuly 17, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Now I also must put my "official" hat on. This card is so adorable. Love the combination of characters. Thank you for joining us at Digistamps4Joy Christmas in July challenge ~ Charlene DS4J DT

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  56. PaulJuly 17, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Those two images are so good together.
    TFS
    Paul

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  57. Tami KropiwkaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Nice job, the combo is great!

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  58. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Hiya Tammy,
    Fantastic card hun, so cheeky!! Love it.
    hugs
    Dawn x

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  59. JanRJuly 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Gus looks pretty darn happy. Great card!

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  60. TammiJuly 17, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    totally cute card! i love the added texture with the "fluff" on their santa suits!

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  61. KimberlyJuly 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    WOW, what a great image...perfect for the men...Love Itttttt....tfs
    www.justwordz.ca

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  62. JudyJuly 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Love old Gus and this is sooo funny and cute!!
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com

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  63. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Hi tammy, great card, love the image!! HUgs, Frea

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  64. Kendra-Sue and JamieJuly 17, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love how you combined the two images. They look fantastic.

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  65. JackieJuly 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Tammy this image combination makes me smile :) Great job with the challenge, this Christmas is July is so much fun!

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  66. JenniferJuly 17, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Great Card and Gus it a riot

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  67. Lisa R.July 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Fabulous! Great sketch and embellishing. TFS joy4umetoo at hotmail dot com

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  68. CLaireJuly 18, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Enjoying the blog hop so far... lovely card, and lovely image, the colours are really nice...

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  69. Mary JJuly 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    What fabulous fun! Brilliant card!!

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  70. LolaJuly 18, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I ADORE how you put these two together so seamlessly! They really go great together and your card is fabulous!

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  71. SkyeJuly 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    love how you put the two images together - great card and textures too

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  72. In paper heavenJuly 19, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    That is just so creative. Fantastic idea!!

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  73. SandyJuly 19, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Funny, funny card! Looks great!

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  74. Sugar CardsJuly 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    hahahah such a funny card!!! love it!!!

    cheers!
    Grace
    http://sugarcards.blogspot.com

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  75. ArdillaJuly 20, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Nice card, I love how it looks... and it´s a very fun card :)

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  76. Dawn TJuly 20, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    such a cute card. Love the two combined images.

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  77. Glenda AtkinsJuly 20, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    What a wonderfully delightful card, will certainly make someone smile this Christmas. Great how you combined the two images! Love it.

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  78. Lynda-RoseJuly 20, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    The images look great merged together, very cheeky! Lovely card, thanks for the inspiration!

    http://darksideoftheapple.blogspot.com/

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  79. mckinkleJuly 20, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Tammy,

    What a great card, I love that youve merged 2 images! And just look at Gus's face!!

    Keryn x

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  80. CarleyJuly 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Tammy oh my goodness how stinkin' cute! I love that you put the 2 images together how creative are you? Oh duh I already knew that one! Thank you for sharing your talent!!!
    Hugs
    Carley

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  81. megJuly 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    What a tease great card

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  82. darling HoJuly 21, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    HaHa!! It's really very funny!! Love the cute image!
    Thanks for sharing it this time.
    ~darling Ho~SC-DT

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  83. Jenn ZeebJuly 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Great card, and Gus is super funny.

    Jenn

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  84. sammiJuly 21, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    LOL How Awesome! Love how you merged the two images together! The ribbon is so fitting! Gus looks like he's enjoying the attention he's getting!

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  85. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    This is so cute! I love how you combined the two images!

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  86. AlisonJuly 22, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Just a little note to let you know that I visited you on the Catch the Bug bloghop. Love how you have combined these images- Gus looks like all his Christmases have come at once!
    Hugs, Alison (aka- Tillymint)

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  87. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    This is so cute!

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