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Christmas in July (And a Christmas-Themed FREE Gift Kit!)

Filed under Christmas, Giveaways, Newsletters, Rhonda Secrist Thomas, Rubber Stamps, Sale

Note: most of the links on this post no longer work, as we moved to a new Web site in 2018. However, you can see the supply list items from Rhonda’s project that are still available on the new site.


Aww… these are so sweet! As a follow-up to Design Team Member Rhonda Secrist Thomas’ Stamping on Ribbons post back in May (with a French theme… and with a tutorial), Rhonda has made a big bunch of festive holiday ribbons. (Note: this is a preview of an article to be published in the Holidays issue of RubberStampMadness!)

Beside the wider satin ribbons we’ve added (1-1/2″ wide), there are also a bunch of new holiday stamps by Tim Holtz and some new colors of VersaCraft Chalk Pigment Ink Pads (some used by Rhonda and some just because they’re new and cool and just released!) See below for photos and links to all the new additions. Oh, did I mention: They’re all On Sale!

(Psst! Rhonda used a lot of the stamps from the Mini Holidays Cling-Mounted Stamp Set 1 – Believe on her ribbons… plus see the next paragraph for some of our own stamps she also used. And here’s her full Supply List in case you need to track down a specific image.)

Just in time for this project, we’ve got some of our own exclusive rubber stamp sets back in stock:
Holiday Brownies Rubber Stamp Set (like that red candy cane in the ribbon photo)
Angels we have heard on high… Stamp Set
Retro Santas Rubber Stamp Set (Ho ho ho!) (See the “Back in Stock” section below, too.)

Hey, and all 3 of those rubber stamp sets are On Sale!. You know why? Because they’re part of the Christmas in July Sale! All Christmas Rubber Stamps and Christmas Collage Sheets are On Sale!.

Plus the Christmas Scrapbook Papers Section (single sheets or sets) and Christmas & Winter Metal Charms are all On Sale!.

And there’s a New FREE Christmas in July Fiber Set! An exclusive Alpha Stamps’ mini kit of gorgeous fibers and ribbons! Lots of choices from fuzzy yarns to shiny silk or satin ribbons, in shades of red, gold and green — perfect to tie a gift tag on your Christmas presents!

AND (whew!) there’s another new circus shrine (with tutorial) from our Design Team (as July is filled with circus art because of the July Cirque Paper Theatre Kit): a Sky High Circus by Jeanne Draachreider! It is such a wonder (including running lights!) that it has its own separate blog post (or jump straight to the chase and view it all on Jeanne’s blog).
 

 Back In Stock Items    


Holiday Brownies Rubber Stamp Set
On Sale!


Miniature Jack-o-Lantern Pail
On Sale!


Steampunk Gear Brads

On Sale!

 

Hooray! A Christmas in July Giveaway!

In addition to these goodies from Rhonda’s Stamped Ribbons (that’s a link to the supply list for pics and links to all of these items):
– Retro Santas Rubber Stamp Set
– Printed Burlap Ribbon – French Script
– Moss Green 1-1/2 Inch Satin Ribbon
– Moss Green 7/8 Inch Satin Ribbon
– Tan 1-1/2 Inch Satin Ribbon
– Tan 7/8 Inch Satin Ribbon

AND THREE new Clearance Sale items:
Gold Christmas Bells (Just put On Sale!)
Santas Stocking Tags (Just put On Sale!)
Rusty Tin Snowflakes (Just put On Sale!)

I’ve added the new Christmas in July FREE Fiber Set!

AND some of the new Holly Berry Garland!

AND the just-put-On-Sale:
Acrylic Christmas Bead Mix and
Santa Mail Rubber Stamp!

AND these 4 On Sale! Christmas Collage Sheets:
Retro Christmas Collage Sheet
Silly Santas Collage Sheet
Snowman Gift Tags Collage Sheet
Christmas Stocking Stripes Collage Sheet (plus the chipboard elf stocking it was designed for)!

To enter the Christmas in July Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY OR TOMORROW (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, FRIDAY, July 25, 2014).

Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.

Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!

After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back to see who won! And check your mailbox on Sunday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!

Hey, who won the Circus Elephants Giveaway? That would be Ann C! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
 

  
Posted by Leslie, July 24th, 2014

87 responses to “Christmas in July (And a Christmas-Themed FREE Gift Kit!)”

  1. Kay (Texfolkart) says:

    Christmas in July!!! I am so ready for some fun Christmas things!! Fingers crossed!

  2. Karen says:

    Oh how I would absolutely love to be selected the winner of this collection of whimsical Christmas goodies. Oh – please – please – please – be my lucky day!!!

  3. barbara macaskill says:

    Love Christmas in July!! What yummy fibers and ribbons in the giveaway! And all the little trinkets make my bells jingle! Thanks for the chance to win these goodies!

  4. bonnie bird says:

    more yummy goodness from Alpha Stamps!! I like Christmas anytime of the year!!!

  5. Jen R says:

    So hot here in AZ, nice to think about Christmas…

  6. judy golden says:

    I’m so excited for Christmas to come. This give away is fantastic. Good luck to all, and Merry Christmas~

  7. Virginia S. says:

    Some people love Halloween. Me, I love Christmas! I could make Christmas crafts all year long!

  8. April says:

    Love Xmas in July!!!!

  9. Lindy says:

    Who doesn’t love Christmas in July!!!

  10. Gail Gill says:

    I love Christmas. It’s the best reason ever for making more things than I have supplies for.

  11. Mary Jane says:

    Terrific collection of Christmas items. Now I just have to figure out what I NEED – not WANT. The give away is wonderful. Just the pick-me-up I need to get me going on my Christmas items.

  12. Kim says:

    I LOVE this one! Everything Christmas is wonderful.

  13. Oh, this is just perfect for the launch into the holiday season! Christmas is that time of year the heart opens up – who doesn’t want to have that in their life?

  14. Deb R says:

    The most wonderful time of the year! Then add to it a lovely giveaway in July, thanks for this lovely gift

  15. Blair Lowery says:

    Iam making a christmas shadow box , winning this would be wonderful

  16. angelic says:

    I love Christmas in July. This is the time to get started on the homemade gifts.

  17. Deb Neerman says:

    I’ve JUST started working on my Christmas projects … this giveaway couldn’t come at a better time! Thanks so much for the chance to win these amazing and festive goodies!!

  18. Yvette LeBlanc says:

    I LOVE Christmas!

  19. maree natal says:

    Happy Christmas!

  20. Karen says:

    Its never too early to be inspired and creative for Christmas. Pick me and off I go!!!!

  21. Roxanne says:

    Oooh La la! Love the Christmas ribbons! Those are wonderful! Yes, please enter me in another one of your great giveaways! Love them! Thanks!

  22. Cherie says:

    Christmas in July! Awesome!

  23. paulanne says:

    Christmas already. Count me in, please.

  24. Carolyn Bowlby says:

    Ho Ho Ho … this Giveaway is for me.

  25. Deb Ettinger says:

    Merry Christmas in July! What fun.

  26. Mary Jochems says:

    Christmas already!!

  27. Denise Humenik says:

    another gorgeous giveaway! thanks again!

  28. Marty P says:

    Such delightful items in the giveaway – perfect for Christmas crafting!

  29. Lorna Dufrane says:

    Christmas in July, what fun!

  30. Sandy says:

    Where does the year go!

  31. Mary Mac says:

    Never to early to start on Christmas projects and these papers are a great way to start.

  32. Sandy says:

    This is wonderful…Its never to early to start on Christmas.

  33. Beverly M. says:

    Looks like a fun project!

  34. DebR says:

    Love Christmas at any time of the year!

  35. Patti Flasch says:

    WHOO HOO! Time to start on Christmas! Thank you for the opportunity to enter these drawings!

  36. I love all your Christmas stuff Pick Me!!

  37. Amy Sellers says:

    Christmas in July is the best. I lovwe thinking of snow and ice when the temp is 100 plus outside.

  38. Tanya says:

    Never too early to start on Halloween or Christmas!

  39. HawaiianLibrarian says:

    Yikes! Only 5 months til Christmas!

  40. Thalia Kottke says:

    YAY Christmas.

  41. Jennifer Pospichal says:

    This gives plenty of time to come up with the perfect project.

  42. Yes, there is a Santa Claus ….It’s the Great people at Alpha Stamps with their giveaways all year!

  43. Gilda (McStamper) says:

    Love the Christmas goodies. Thanks for the giveaway.

  44. Emily N. says:

    Oh boy!! Can’t start too soon on Christmas!

  45. Luanne Shoup says:

    Never too soon to get ready for Christmas!

  46. Alice H says:

    I always gulp when I see Christmas in July, but this is so cute I got over it.

  47. I love Christmas in July!!! It’s time to get making those treasures going. This give-a-way would sure get me started.

  48. Roberta S says:

    This is such a welcome giveaway; it’s been so hot and humid here that thinking about Christmas is a wonderful diversion! Thank you for the inspiration and the chance to win this awesome package!

  49. Karen Mallory says:

    Oh my! I LOVE Christmas!!!!
    What a giveaway!

  50. Carrie Jacquin says:

    Time to get started with the x-mas presents!

  51. Arlene Wheeler says:

    Fantastic!

  52. OMGoodness! The ideas are like sugarplums dancing in my head!

  53. Nancy S says:

    Who doesn’t love Christmas anytime of the year. YEAH!

  54. Sharon McDonagh says:

    Thinking creative and cooling thoughts in the midst of a hot summer. Such inspiration! Pick me, pick me! [please!]

  55. Kathy Bumb says:

    This is a beautiful Christmas collection. Already thinking of beginning Christmas projects.

  56. Jo says:

    Love, love, love this Christmas collection!

  57. Beth says:

    Love how easy and versatile this project is! Thanks for sharing!

  58. Gerri herbst says:

    Oh no, am I already late for Christmas.

  59. Lynn Fox says:

    Pick me! Pick me! Oh please, pick me!

  60. LoriSW says:

    Another awesome give away. Love the ribbons and ideas!

  61. Angie says:

    I would be sooo so happy to win this! It’s awesome!

  62. Charlene says:

    Jingle Bells!!

  63. orianna says:

    YES I need a little Christmas right this very minute.

  64. ratgirl says:

    I love those little acrylic xmas beads. Super cute!

  65. Carmen Willis says:

    I’m working on making my Christmas in July cards and could use the goodies in this delightful giveaway! Love the stencils, stamps and sheets! Hope I’m picked!

  66. Actually got a chill looking at all these goodies! And it is over 90 degrees 🙂

  67. Karen Crowder says:

    Let the winning begin.

  68. kim says:

    OH No!
    Christmas in July .
    I haven’t finish all my last years Christmas projects.
    As always a great giveaway.

  69. Pam Weiler says:

    OOH, Christmas in July. I really want to win this one. So many wonderful items. Thank you for your generosity.

  70. Arminta says:

    Never too early to start thinking of Christmas. This is another great giveaway!

  71. Jeanne Kelly says:

    How fun! Christmas already?

  72. Noreen says:

    I love those stamped Christmas ribbons! That is something I’m definitely going to do.

  73. Miss Iowa says:

    I love Christmas. Just today my SIL and I were talking about Christmas trees and decorating. Can’t wait!

  74. coco says:

    I would be sooo so happy to win this! It’s awesome!

  75. Mary-Ann says:

    I love the brownies!

  76. Marilyn H says:

    Great giveaway!

  77. Carol Slowik says:

    You Love Halloween and I LOVE Christmas!!! Hope it’s me!

  78. Hedgehogi says:

    Love this giveaway!

    Alholm.co at gmail dot com

  79. Laura says:

    So awesome, I love it!
    It’s hard to choose a favorite between halloween and christmas, I love both so very much and get excited crafting for either holiday!

  80. Brenda says:

    So excited to begin Christmas creations!

  81. Jennifer J says:

    i love christmas. 🙂

  82. melody says:

    I love Retro Christmas!

  83. Gorgeous – love it!

  84. Barbara Leonard says:

    Ooohh! I love Christmas. Would love to win this. Thanks for the opportunity!

  85. LeAnn says:

    Yay! Christmas in July

  86. Kay W says:

    Christmas will be here before we know it!

  87. Lori says:

    Would love to win this! Thanks for the opportunity! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.