CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP- day 1

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG HOP

JOIN US EACH DAY, JULY 28-31 FOR CHRISTMAS FUN, TUTORIALS AND INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Christmas stamp sets. Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the 3 tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the post. The winners will be announced on AUG. 15, 2015 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday Aug. 14, 2015 at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials
July 28--Christmas Candy Nugget Cake by Lois
July 29-Micro wave popcorn package perfect for a stocking stuffer by Vickie
July 31--K-Cup holder by Lois

Let's get started !!

This is a tutorial that I have done at demostrations, kids parties!!

Featured stamp set is "Please Snow 2014"

DYI GIFT BOWS

by Sandy Hentzel

ITEMS NEEDED:

• 8.5x11 copier paper 
• paper trimmer
• adhesive
• stamp set
• stamp block
• color inks

INSTRUCTIONS: 

 1. Using the stamps, block and ink, randomly stamp the image all over the paper

covering entire area to make your pattern paper background.

2. Cut your paper in strips using the paper trimmer as follows:

• 3 strips- 10 1/2 x 3/4"
• 3 strips- 9 1/2 x 3/4"
• 2 strips- 8 1/2 x 3/4"
• 1 strip- 3 1/2 x 3/4"

3. Loop one strip into a figure 8 and using adhesive, glue ends together 

in the middle.

Do this for all strips except for the 3 1/2" one. You will make a loop with that piece.

4. Starting with the largest strips, start forming the base of the bow, gluing

each piece down on top of the other.

5. Then going to the next largest (9 1/2) and then the smaller 2 strips (8 1/2), 

keep stacking the strips in top of each other until you form the bow, ending with the

3 1/2 loop in the very center.

6. OPTIONAL: To finish off the bow, punch out an 1 1/2" circle and stamp 

a cute image or sentiment. Adhere to the top loop.

And here is the completed bow. With practice you can make this bow in less

that 5 min. 

Misc. tips:

• Using copier paper makes it easier to form figure 8 loops, so you want to use a light weight paper.
• You can use magazine, newspapers and gift wrap to make your bows.
• Instead of adhesive you can use a stapler to fasten loops together. Score tape is another favorite of mine, especially if the paper is heavier.

Here's the Design Team Line Up

Jane

 Karen
Kren
Lois  
Marilynn

Pat
Sandy - HERE!!!

Sue - NEXT!!!!

Toni

Vickie

MFP Stamp Shop 

Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day for more Christmas fun. We hope to inspire you to start your Christmas cards and projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made and check back on August 15 to see if you are a winner. 

I hope your enjoyed today's project. I would love if you were a follower. Let me know so I can follow back. Thanks for stopping by, ps: Also, you can join up at my Challenge/Tutorial Blog: Scrapbook Blessings Club and Facebook group: Scrapbook Blessings Club for more fun, games, inspiration, tips and techniques. Have a blessed day! Follow my blog with Bloglovin