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Scraps of Color "Christmas in July" Blog Hop: Day 1

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My Christmas in July 2013

My Pink Journey


CHRISTMAS IN JULY: DAY 1

One Sunday night (I guess it was actually early Monday morning) in July, I had a bad case of insomnia and was fooling around on eBay.  I saw that there was a bid on a new Pink Journey Cricut Expression Bundle that was about to end and the price was like 40 bucks. I was like; No way. The Bundle included 3 cartridges; one of which was the Pink Journey Champagne Rose Solution cartridge. So, I bid $56 and won the bid.  That was such a great deal simply because the Pink Journey cartridge sells for about that; at least on eBay. 

Below is the layout that I created to commemorate the purchase

LAYOUT 1
  • Solid Cardstock is Recollections
  • Patterned Paper is Stampin Up!
  • Chipboard Letters and Banners are KandCompany
  • Journaling mats are Creative Imaginations
  • Flip Flops Sticko
  • Bling is from want2scrap
  • Studio G Ink was used for the edges of the mats






The chipboard letters help to give explanation to the late night purchase. 

JULY because...well because it was July. The chipboard "Silent Night" was used to accent my 3am purchase.






I love bling...no reason, I just like it.












The Clocks are another nice touch to help tell my late night/early morning purchases

Again I used the flip flops because...it summer!

The patterned paper was a very nice accent too. 

Q: how do you feel about double sided paper? Do you hate to cut it as much as I do? Seems like a waste.


The K and Company banners and page borders are so nice. 

Q: what is you favorite brand of embellishments?











THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING. See you tomorrow.
 Peace and Blessings.



Comments

  1. msafrocentric2012July 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Nice LO's. I hope you are not still late nite shopping. :)

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  2. Dakota BearJuly 26, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    I love your take on this blog hop. WOW! You have me thinking maybe I should take a look at Ebay.

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    1. ScrappinChickJuly 27, 2013 at 9:56 AM

      You can get some very good deals.taymeag2010 is the best eBay seller.

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  3. ThriftycraftermaleJuly 26, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Awesome layout, love all the layers. Tfs

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  4. Confiseries PapierJuly 26, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    I love it! Great colors.

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  5. TrevaJuly 26, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, congrats and what a great way to dccument such a great deal. Pretty papert, LO is nicely embellished, tfs!

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  6. The Purple Loft CreationsJuly 26, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    LOVE IT!
    Hey everytime i get a deal it's Christmas lol
    tfs Alice

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  7. ScrappinChickJuly 26, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I'm done shopping for a while. eBay can be addictive. I really didn't expect to get that bundle for $56.

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  8. Sharon SuttonJuly 26, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    I love your take on Christmas in July. Well I know you will participate in the SOC Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign since you have all the wonder images

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  9. Scrappin SistaJuly 26, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Cute!!!

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  10. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Lovely layout and a wonderful deal. Enjoy!

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  11. Crafty GirlJuly 26, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Very cute. EBAY is addictive. Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea.

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  12. Michelle VockeJuly 26, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Nice. Love the layers!

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  13. creative ladyJuly 26, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Love your layout....I know that paper (Stampin Up!). TFS

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  14. Mz. LelaJuly 26, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Very nice layout!
    What an amazing eBay deal - You Scored!

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  15. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    Very nice layouts...♥ the Ebay confession! LOL!

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  16. kate blueJuly 26, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Great idea for a layout and that's one train why I watch movies when I have insomnia (often)....I would shop too! My fav embellishments are flair buttons!

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    1. ScrappinChickJuly 27, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      Kate, I have scrapbooking movies and music CD that are just for scrapbooking too.

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  17. Melissa WJuly 26, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    Cute Lo idea.

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  18. JustMaxine55July 26, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    I think it's hilarious that you scrapbooked your late night purchase. Brilliant combination of papers and embellishments and I love the page.

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  19. ClassygirlJuly 26, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    I have scrapbooked various purchases...especially birthday shopping trips. Cute idea.

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  20. Sheila HJuly 26, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    What a nice way to commemorate your purchase!

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  21. Papercrafting PrincessJuly 27, 2013 at 4:38 AM

    Love how you used July & Christmas together in this layout. I have insomnia and I pray I never go to ebay when I'm up. lol What a great deal you got!

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  22. rettaescapeJuly 27, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Great layout! Love all the layering and embellishments. Great e-bay!

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  23. CraftySue52July 27, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Too cute!! Love everything about it. Also, I like your blog site...it's so colorful and fun!

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  24. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Love this!!! Oh that late night shopping can be dangerous, but you did good and scored an awesome deal!! Great way to remember the purchase.

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    1. ScrappinChickJuly 27, 2013 at 9:51 AM

      Thank you! You are right, late night shopping can be dangerous. Especially since my scrapbooking budget is only $50.00 a month.

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  25. MandyJuly 27, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Love this LO! Late night, insomnia shopping turned out great, huh! LOL! BTW your blog is just gorgeous!

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  26. BeebeebabsJuly 27, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Very nice layout!!!

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  27. Audrey BreauxJuly 27, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    what a great idea, your layout is great. love it

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  28. Audrey BreauxJuly 27, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Very nice, well done and I love two sided paper

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  29. ShantaJuly 27, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    What a great layout! You can find some great deals late in the night on Ebay!!

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  30. TrinaJuly 28, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    I know I've pulled out some good wins late at night on eBay. Congrats to you! Pretty neat that you made a layout to remember this one!

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  31. WrinkleFreeDivaJuly 28, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Wonderful layouts! As for double-sided cardstock, I love it! Makes it easier for me to match things. I've gotten a lot of late night wins on eBay too!

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  32. NC PeachJuly 28, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Great way to document that cool deal!! I haven't been on ebay in a LONG time! Might have to make a visit now, lol TFS!

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