Rubber Dance Challenge - Christmas in July!


Say WHAT? Christmas this time of year?? Well, it has to be winter somewhere, right?  ;-)

 Let's join our friends in the Southern Hemisphere who celebrate Christmas in the middle of their summer (i.e. December). Poor folks, right? But did you know that some of them actually celebrate Xmas twice - during their winter (which is now) as well? Let's be just as nutty as they are and bring out those Christmas stamps while it's hot and sticky outside! And who knows, once those stamps are out... perhaps we'll make a few holiday cards and get a jump start on that pile of cards we think we'll have time for later, right before the real celebration in December.

 Need new Christmas stamps, you say? Look no further! We're having a Yule in July Special: ALL our glorious Christmas and Winter stamps are 20 % off this month! 

 If you would rather spend July at the beach, you are more than welcome to stamp a beach Christmas scene, as the moodboard for our Christmas in July challenge is indeed inspired by a lovely day by the sea:


The challenge is to be inspired by the colour palette above PLUS Christmas theme (not an optional theme this month).

 Please check our simple rules before you link up.


You must use stamping, but you do not have to use stamps from Rubber Dance in order to participate. The challenge runs till July 31st.

One randomly chosen WINNER receives an awesome selection of our finest beach stamps!

The DT's Pick of the Month will be an entry 
where stamps from Rubber Dance have been used. 
Usually, the prize is "just" fame and glory - but we're in the Xmas spirit so this month our DT pick will ALSO win a fab selection of our beach stamps!

    Our TWO winners will be announced on our blog on the 7th of August, 
    so remember to check back to see if you won.

     ♥ ♥ ♥ SALE! SALE! SALE! ♥ ♥ ♥

    How about treating yourself to an early Christmas present?

    Yule in July Special: ALL our glorious Christmas and Winter stamps are 20 % off this month! You will find them on this page of our web shop.

    Been naughty this year, have you? Then you can't get the discount! *bwaahahahaha!* (only joking)
    Check out the makes below that we have created to inspire you, using stamps from Rubber Dance, of course:
    Bibi:




    Susanne:


    Gail:

    Now it's your turn and we look forward to seeing what YOU come up with!
    Please have a quick look at our challenge rules before you link up.


    Please put your name (or nickname) in the Title field, 
    NOT the title of your post or blog.
    This helps us a lot when we announce the names of the winners.

    We reserve the right to remove entries that don't follow our simple challenge rules.
    Remember: Max 5 entries per person.

    We can't wait to see what YOU come up with this month!
    Have fun!!

    We will need entries from 15 people or more to draw any winners.







    Comments

    Mac Mable said…
    Never thought about Christmas on the beach, so thank you for the inspiration. Fabulous DT projects, fun and festive x
    Friday, July 01, 2016
    Tarnished Rose said…
    Rats. I have the theme but not the colors.
    Marilyn
    Friday, July 01, 2016
    Squiddy said…
    Sun, sand, surf and Christmas - c'mon over & top up your tan, the water's fine
    Saturday, July 02, 2016
    Craftyfield said…
    Interesting idea and colour scheme. Great makes too!
    Sunday, July 03, 2016
    ionabunny said…
    Looking forward to seeing lots of sandy christmas makes. Fun theme. Hugz
    Wednesday, July 06, 2016
    Dotty Jo said…
    What a fun challenge! Jo x
    Tuesday, July 26, 2016
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