Friday, July 20, 2012

CHRISTMAS IN JULY BLOG PARTY


Did you know that there are only 157 days until Christmas!

Why am I thinking of Christmas when most of the country is sweltering in a heat wave? It is hard to Fa-La-La and Deck The Halls while working on our tans or watering the garden...


But you all know how CHRISTMAS can sneak up on us! If you are like me, every year we promise that THIS will be the year to do all those fun, festive projects... baking cookies, making homemade gifts, getting out our Christmas cards on time (maybe even making them!), and decorating our homes till they shine with Christmas joy!

And most of the time the fun extras don't get done... and  why? We all run out of time!

But not this year! I am getting a head start... getting lots of inspiration, ideas and momentum!


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Join us next week for a Christmas In July Blog Party!

MONDAY, July 23~ HOLIDAY FARE  with ADD Housewife,  Melissa's Cuisine,  Go Ahead, Take A Bite
TUESDAY, July 24~ HANDCRAFTED GIFTS with me, right here at StoneGable and Living On Cypress Hill 

WEDNESDAY, July 25~ COOKIE EXCHANGE with Laughter And Grace

THURSDAY, July 26~ CHRISTMAS CARDS and how to display them with Scraptastic Memories and  Mrs. Hines Class

Then on FRIDAY, July 27...

 It’s a Blog Hop!


EVERYONE IS INVITED!


So pull out those old posts and dig through your files and link up

 your recipes, crafts, and decor ideas

 at any one of the hostesses blogs  


Put a little Christmas cheer in your summer fun!





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23 comments:

  1. Linda July 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Funny you should mention Christmas. My granddaughter and myself are busy making glitter houses. Can never start too early.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    You have June dates in your post ... I assume you meant July ...

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  3. The French HutchJuly 20, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    You say it well Yvonne, Fa-La-La-Laing while working on our tans. LOL! It sounds like a fun idea. I'll look forward to all the ideas.
    Have a great weekend.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  4. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJuly 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    I can't wait!

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  5. KathleenJuly 20, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I am confused! Do we link up each day with the specific subject? Then what do we link on Friday?

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableJuly 20, 2012 at 12:19 PM

      Sorry for the confusion, Kathleen. Each day a hostess will do a post and on friday~ everyone is invited to join in for a Christmas linky party! Hope this helps!

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    2. KathleenJuly 20, 2012 at 9:05 PM

      Thanks!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 20, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Sounds like fun, Yvonne! It will be nice to get an early start on things this year. Maybe actually plan things out ahead of time!

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  7. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJuly 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    I'll be there! Sounds like fun!

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  8. Mr PaulJuly 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Sounds like fun.

    Paul

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  9. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    What a great idea. I see so many holiday posts (Thanksgiving,Christmas,Halloween) two to three weeks before the date, right when I am up to eyeballs in other stuff. I love that you are doing this early. Gives us time to plan without panicking.

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  10. On Crooked CreekJuly 20, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Yvonne,
    Great inspirational idea! We'll be hosting Christmas 2012 On Crooked Creek and I've already begun drawing out the vignettes (on paper) of each area of display!!! Christmas is my favorite holiday E V E R...our Saviors birth, my birthday...and Christmas with family, friends and a week of holy activities @ Worship...oh, and then there's the music and the cookies...guess you get my drift, huh??? Of course, I'll be back...with bells on! Ha!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsJuly 20, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Oh I love this idea, I have been compliling a list of recipes to try for Christmas! Looking forward to the party.

    Have a fabulous weekend. I will be trying your tomato pie this weekend!

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  12. The enchanted homeJuly 20, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I can barely wrap my head around Labor day being only weeks away...but Christmas? And yet gotta admit its such a magical season that its hard to not feel a little excited over it! Great idea, will be sure to pop in!
    PS Posted about your yummy tomato tarts today!

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  13. thistlewoodfarmJuly 20, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    That sounds like so much fun! I can't wait to see everyone's ideas! Christmas is my favorite time of year!

    blessings,
    karianne

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  14. koraleeJuly 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    What fun....I am on the Christmas bandwagon too...just finished up a Christmas article so I have been hummming your tune too. I will pop back..can't wait.
    Thank you for your sweet comments you left on my blog the other day...I just posted a link for the jam recipe on my blog today..so many people asked for it. Happy Christmas and Happy Jam making...not sure if the two go together...I guess they do. xoxoxo

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  15. LynnJuly 20, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Sounds like fun, I look forward it! 69 degrees today... in Philly, in July??? Odd but I'll take it-Happy Weekend:@)

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  16. Leslie's GardenJuly 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Oh boy! I just love seeing everyone's ideas, I can't wait!

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  17. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJuly 21, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    This sounds like fun! It's never too early to start thinking about Christmas.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 21, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I always enjoy working at Christmas projects in July! Because there is no time pressure & it can truly be about the process, not just the product. So I was excited to see your post title....but when I read the first sentence , I said, "That was just mean!" ha ha...looking forward to it.

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  19. Nancy July 22, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Well...how cool is this! I will be staying tuned...! I actually have a few Christmas presents purchased!! Oh and NOW... there's only 155 days left to shop and get ready!
    HO! HO! HO! ~Nancy

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  20. UnknownJuly 19, 2014 at 12:30 AM

    That was funny!!! Great to read...

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