Welcome to the "Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall!" Blog Hop, hosted by a talented group of ladies from Club CK. If you did not arrive here from Michelle's blog, please go to the beginning of the hop at Virtually Froggy and follow the blog hop in order. By following the blog hop from beginning to end you will collect words to a secret phrase which will make you eligible for the grand prize. The details for grand-prize entry are posted at the start of the blog hop. You won't want to miss it!
This time of year is when I start organizing and planning for Christmas. Yes, I am one of those insane planners, but it makes everything go smoothly once Thanksgiving comes around! I look around for inspiration, figure out what I'm going to do for my Christmas cards, plan crafty gifts for friends/family, and of course figure out party plans and menu ideas! We have a lot of birthdays and events in September and October that I really do have to start early if I want to get everything done on time. With a toddler and a baby to take care of, and almost 100 cards to make, I have to get started early!
I already have my cards planned and a few assembled, so I thought I would show them to you today. My dearest husband bought me a cricut last year for Christmas, so I had to use that for the cards this year. I used the Winter Wonderland cartridge with the sleigh image. I told myself I had to use up all my old Christmas paper before I could buy any more, and I have a lot of paper from an old DCWV stack. Since there are only a few sheets of each design, most of the cards will end up looking a little different with the patterns, but the overall look will be the same. Here are my cards:
I always try to keep my cards simple since I have to make so many. In October I'll plan a family photo to put on the inside of the card. I'm thinking this year we'll wear coordinating red shirts. I hope you enjoyed looking at my project. The next stop on the blog hop is Maribeth.
My secret word is leaf
By the way, I will be giving away a small RAK. All you have to do is become a follower of my blog and write a comment on this post letting me know when you start planning for Christmas. You have until August 29th. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
Cute Christmas cards! I have already started to make my cards but present shopping won't start for a while!
ReplyDeleteI am starting my christmas cards at the scrapfest in September at the mall of america
ReplyDeleteYour card are really cute.
ReplyDeleteEeek! Christmas prep already! You're a better woman than I! Really cute cards!
ReplyDeleteI don't make my own cards, so I don't really start planning until December :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Xmas cards!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards! I usually start THINKING about Christmas in September...but DOING something is another story!! Seriously, I like to do things all fall so that I don't get into a crush at the end!
ReplyDeleteI'm really weird. I start planning the day after Christmas for the next year, buying gifts and decorations for 75% off.
ReplyDeleteWoW so motivated... getting your christmas cards done early!!!!!!!!!!!!! good for you!
ReplyDeletei'm following you! i completely admire people like you that plan so far ahead for holidays...i am NOT one of those people but i hope to be one when i grow up! :)
ReplyDeleteI start planning around Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I enjoyed reading your blog and am now a follower. I am a planner too. I have all the supplies I need to make my Christmas cards for this year.
ReplyDeleteunfortunately I usually don't start planning until about 2 weeks before..although that's better then how I used to get ready...Christmas Eve!
ReplyDeleteYou're one smart girl to be so organized. I'll be getting started at the last minute if I follow my usual routine!!
ReplyDeleteI have become a follower of your blog.
You are so on the ball! I haven't even thought about Christmas stuff yet...maybe once school starts or November 1 when Target gets out the Christmas stuff. ;)
ReplyDeletecute cards! I'm not at Christmas yet...still enjoying the new Halloween stuff!
ReplyDeleteWhen do I start planning for Christmas? Uhhhh December 24 ;) I love your blog. Thanks for the Christmas inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the card inspiration! I've become a follower of your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love your sleigh cards. The pp you've chosen is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I've become a new follower! I usually start planning for Christmas around now, but this year--no such luck! Don't know....
ReplyDeleteI am a follower
ReplyDeleteyou have some very creative cards on your blog. I also make about 100 cards for the holidays, so I have already started myself. I will be following to see if you make any others.
ReplyDeleteYikes! I have so much stuff to do and I haven't started my cards yet. I think I will 'borrow' your idea. It looks great and it looks simple to make. Thanks for sharing. I have added you to my google reader.
ReplyDeleteCute cards. You're so organized - I figure I still have 3 1/2 more months before I start my cards. LOL
ReplyDeleteYou are so smart to get a jump start on your Christmas projects! I always have good intentions and do get started about October-ish...but sometimes I lose steam and have to scale back my plans! Your cards are super cute!
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I have not really started Christmas planning yet...still a little too early. However last year due to finances I had to start X-mas shopping way early and just get a little each paycheck. Even though I don't have to anymore, I will continue doing that this year...in fact I just picked up my first item this weekend. Btw...CUTE CARDS!
ReplyDeleteWay to go getting your cards made early. Thanks for participating in the Imaginisce challenge!
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