Christmas in July

Is anyone out there thinking about Christmas yet? Anyone else celebrating Christmas in July? What are you doing?

How to Celebrate Christmas in July

Start making Christmas cards
Read Christmas-themed books
Listen to Christmas music
Plan your list
Start Christmas shopping
Start practicing Christmas music
Read Luke 2
Start planning your Advent celebration

Anything else I’m missing?

Beige card with torn paper layers at the bottom to create hills/landscape. Stamped image of shepherd and sheep is nestled among the hills. Stars, including large star are stamped in yellow on top of card. Green rectangle is hanging from top of card and says, "Peace on Earth."

Card Details

Want to use the same color of paper in multiple layers, but want to be able to notice the difference between layers? I want to help turn your crafting stress into success. Try using two-tone cardstock to create enough of a variation in tone to add interest.

Tear two-tone cardstock into strips and lay them with varying tones next to each other.

Next, stamp stars across the top of the card.

Stamp the shepherd on white cardstock and fussy cut so it can be slipped between the hills.

Finally, add the sentiment label at the top of the card.

This card helps bring the first Christmas night to life. The shepherd is standing in the field looking at the stars–including the one marking Jesus’ place of birth. What he doesn’t know is that in a moment, the sky will be filled with angels sharing news that will change the world.

If you don’t do anything else for Christmas in July, focus on that!