It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like ...



Christmas ... at Pink Petticoat ... in July! I know!!! I don't think I've ever been so organised!

I have a lot of new Christmas ideas to share with you this year. I like to offer you a lot of choice at Christmas. It is the biggest card-making event in the calendar after all. And, I know there are quite a lot of crafters who only ever make cards for Christmas. Those of you who, ssshhhh, buy cards throughout the year, but love to add hand-crafted Christmas cards to your seasonal creative projects every year. And, like many other full-time card-makers, you like to get started right about now.

So, although I still have some other non-Christmas goodies that I'll be adding to the Boutique during the next few weeks, I thought it would be nice to at least make a bit of a start showing you my new Christmas designs for this year. In July : )

And to get us off to the most fabulous start, I thought I'd do a GiveAway too! I'm going to give 3 of the first new Christmas goodies away ... for free! There's a sneak peek in the photo above. And yes, you're right, it IS a set of new Image Stamps.

If you would like to win one of them, simply leave a comment below, here on the blog. Or on the Pink Petticoat Facebook page. I'll enter each comment into a draw and 3 lucky random winners, will each win the new set. I'll select and announce the winners here on the blog on Friday, 4th July, as they go live on the web site.

Just one comment per person please! Thank you.



89 comments on It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like ...

  1. Wow, you are right the biggest card making time of the year and can be tough. Would love to win to kick start me into making my cards. Everyone gets a handmade card but it can stress me out sometimes! Love Jane x

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  2. Ohhh I can't wait to see the new designs, I love Christmas and an early start would be fantastic. Hugs, Amanda x

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  3. If this image is anything to go by they'll all be scrumptious... Can't wait to see the others. X

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  4. From the snippet I see, they look classy and elegant. Thanks for the chance of winning. Sue

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  5. Am a new admirer (stalker) of your designs and can't wait to see these new designs. More to add to my ever growing wish-list lol (the cute penguins are top at the moment).
    We are all going to have a hectic few crafting months ahead of us for Christmas but it helps with gorgeous designs :).

    Hugs ~ Mette

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  6. Looks gorgeous........ thanks for the chance to win xx

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  7. Can't wait to see what lovely Christmas goodies you have for us, I know they will be fabulous and I will have to have them.

    Sylv xx

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  8. How exciting, your designs are always stunning and this one looks like no exception! Xx

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  9. I love your creations Liz!!! I cross my fingers!!! =^__^=
    Kisses
    Manu

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  10. From the sneaky peek I can see they are going to be a scrummy as always Liz. Thanks for the chance to win and for the chance to 'get ahead' and have a stress free Christmas - well in the card making sense anyway lol!!!!
    Debs xx

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  11. Can't wait to see the new designs Liz, I used your designs for the majority of my cards last year and had lots of compliments - it was all down to you and your designs, not me! ha ha ! Pam x

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  12. OOOHEE my fav time of year. I love the build up and the earlier it starts the better for my crafty needs. Love the cards. XX

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  13. As I make about 90 Christmas cards each year, an early start is essential. I'm really looking forward to seeing your new designs xx

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  14. Oh this looks exciting - as always your designs are spot on - thanks for the chance to win
    Linda x

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  15. Oooh that sneak peak certainly looks very interesting!

    Christine x

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  16. These look brilliant. Thank you for the blog candy hugs Bee

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  17. absolutely wonderful new designs and as always very yummy and a joy to buy and use, keep up the fantastic work hayley x

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  18. OOh how exciting! They look fab and I can get a kick start on my Christmas cards early, for once!

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  19. They look lovely -really clean, fresh and simple. Great for my teenage daughter and her friends- plus some of us that are no longer in our teens.... Wendy x

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  20. Hi Liz - this is a great incentive to start making my Xmas cards before December 24th!
    Thanks for the chance to get started!
    Sylvia xx

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  21. I was just thinking about starting my Christmas cards, and I can't wait to see your new collection :)

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  22. Excited for Christmas, can't wait to make a start on my Christmas cards, these look gorgeous. x

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  23. A lovely surprise in July and it may help me to get ahead this year!!

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  24. Can't wait!! Thanks for the chance to win - maybe I'll be luchy this week?
    Kate
    xx

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  25. They look fab, Liz and it will be great to have new Christmas designs so early. Thank you .

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  26. Hi Liz, Thanks for the sneaky peek!!I am busy doing invites for my Sons
    wedding, so "CHRISTMAS" will make a nice change at the moment. Keep up the brilliant designs.
    Julie B xx

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  27. Wonderful, especially love your Christmas sentiments, so will be buying more this year, would love maybe full verses as well..
    Kath..xx...

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  28. These look fabulous. It's too early for me to start yet, but it does creep up on you so time to get inspired. x Maggie

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  29. Ooooh this is not good for my bank balance! Looking forward to seeing what else is coming - how will I stop myself buying it all I ask myself?! thanks for the chance to win, Lisa x

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  30. How wonderful, well done you.
    Hugs,
    Trish x

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  31. This year I've decided to keep my cards CAS and it looks like these images are just the ticket. Looking forward to seeing them in their full glory.

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  32. Used your designs last year for christmas cards and everyone loved them. Can't wait to see your new designs.

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  33. Would love to win these - they look fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  34. An early start for Xmas would be great - thank you for the chance to Win one!

    Lou xx

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  35. New Christmas goodies?! Can't wait to see them!

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  36. 'Tis the season to be Jolly! with Christmas in July

    Wonderful

    Clare

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  37. Love love love Christmas and already made some cards with your fab designs .Be great to win these , they are gorgeous . x

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  38. Now this would definitely be a great incentive to get organised and motivated and yes remove some of the stress that surrounds my Christmas card making efforts. Best wishes, Carina

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  39. Thanks for the sneak peek, very exciting to see the full range. Thanks cheers Sue N x

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  40. Winning this would definitely kick start ones Christmas card making. Thanks for giving us a chance to do that!!

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  41. 4 july is thursday not friday Liz. But want want want and will have have have.

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  42. I've promised myself to be early with Christmas card-making this year.....I'm sure your gorgeous little designs would relieve my stress (and that of my 'other half' ;-)

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  43. you can never plan to early - its less than 6 months away! Please enter me into your draw. thanks. Amanda

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  44. A sweet sneak peek. I have over 100 cards to make for myself plus another 50 to make for a fundraiser that I do in September so I always start making my cards in January, so some new designs now would be fab!! Thanks for the chance to win x

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  45. gorgeous! can't wait to see what you've come up with! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  47. OOOOOOh lovely - you can't beat a PP Christmas :)

    Hugs Jane x

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  48. I'm so jealous of you being so organized Liz. What I need is some gorgeous Christmas images to get me motivated ;)
    Thanks for the chance to win some of your wonderful images :D
    Hugs
    Tracey
    xx

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  49. Ooh, love your designs and I hope I'm lucky enough to win!

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  50. Looks as though we're in for a treat when we see all your new designs Liz. Christmas in July?? Sounds good to me! Pat x

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  51. Christmas in July !!!!! As long as we can enjoy some sunshine first then we will all be happy. A chance to win would be great as this may get me organized to make all my cards in advance.
    Keep up the great work.
    Cheers
    Chris x

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  52. Well I guess my pledge (to self) not to buy new Christmas stamps has just flown out the window! Love your sneak peek and can't wait to see the whole collection, NOT TO MENTION A CHANCE TO POTENTIALLY WIN A SET! Love your style and creativity.
    Barbara

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  53. Nothing like being organised. Well done you !!!

    Julie

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  54. Jollyholly nice Liz.
    Dorothy

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  55. Oh I like the look of your sneak peek - is it a mince pie? Thanks for the chance to win. Margie x

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  56. I love you your digi stamps and papers, can not wait to see your christmas ones. I hope I am lucky enough to win a set.I will have everything crossed.

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  57. I love love love all things Christmas it is the best tme of the year. You can never have too much christmas stuff can you?
    Penny

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  58. Looking forward to seeing these new designs!

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  59. Great news I have been thinking about Christmas already! Can't wait to see them in full- and buy them of course!

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  60. I was just thinking, I need to start organising my Christmas craft thoughts! Thank you! :)

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  61. Hi Liz, every year I plan to begin my Christmas cards early and every year I am rushing at the last minute. Maybe winning a set of your fab images will be just the kick start I need to get going.
    Anne xxx

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  62. I love all things Christmas and the holly design looks irresistible and a Competition too - lovely. Thanks for this opportunity to win a set of new stamps. DeniseH

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  63. Can't wait to see the new images - the sneak peek look jolly nice! Lynn x

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  64. Ooh how lovely. Can't wait to see your new designs. I've promised myself I will make 10 Christmas cards per month. Not started my July stash yet so hope I win. Love all of your designs. Clare x

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  65. Winning might make me get my finger out and start making early! Sure to be lovely designs.

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  66. So beautiful they are and thank you for a chance to take part in your wonderful giveaway xx

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  67. How exciting is this!! Think something new and fabulous from Pink Petticoat is what I need to get the crafting mojo back in place and some creativity taking place in the somewhat redundant crafting den xx

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  68. The glimpses look mouth watering as usual so clean and simple but enticing, can't wait to start christmassing in July! Thank you for offering these lovely giveaways x

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  69. I made my cards with your Ice Christmas designs last year. I had fun making them and they were very popular with the recipients. Looking forward to seeing what you have come up with this year.
    Thanks for the chance to win x

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  70. Ohh they look lovely - you've done it again and designed a "must have". Can't wait to see more details. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win.

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  71. The card looks really stylish. I need something to start the Christmas creative mojo going and from the picture above I think I have found it! Thanks for the winning opportunity Liz x

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  72. great card i started in june!!!

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  73. The peek looks great, love the font. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  74. Oooh...exciting Christmas happenings! im starting summer hols soon...and would use these to get my Christmas cards made...that would be my summer task if I won this set...start and finish making my Christmas cards before September!! woop woop! :) Vic. x

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  75. It looks lovely Liz, like all of your work. Very simple and elegant but looks expensive. I need some Christmas cards that look like that but don't take hours to make! Thanks for sharing :)

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  76. That looks so pretty. I love Christmas cards. Thanks for a chance to win one of your goodies. Edwina Brown

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  77. Ooo how exciting! I am always sooo late with my Christmas cards tut tut so some new dogis might give me a kick! Lol. Thanks for the chance to win :) xx

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  78. Like the sneak peek. I used your digital stamps last year so looking forward to the next batch.

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  79. Shock horror, but you are right - time to plan ahead. At least here in NZ feels like Christmas with cold weather!!

    Carolyn

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  80. Beautiful card and I can't wait to see all of your new holiday goodies! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  81. WOW that's what I call organised - looking lovely, very elegant.

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  82. oh how exciting! I love to make Christmas cards. I make them all year long! :)

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  83. Can't wait to see what's new! I could use some Christmas ideas right now to help me cool off.... it's 100 degrees here today! Love all your fun Christmas designs and look forward to seeing some lovely cards!

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  84. Hey Liz :o) I always look forward to any new PP images but especially c.mas ones ! I have many sets including Scandi Chic , Curly C.mas trees and the Cute Character ones ( not sure if that's the right name ).I hav just made another lovely new baby card using the sweet cheeks images , so lovely and always well received. It's never to early to think about c.mas in creative crafty land so will be having a good look on Fri or asap ! Ta muchos for the chance to win - Cheers !

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  85. Dear Liz, looking forward to seeing what you have created for Christmas 2013. Love your work!!
    Cheryl

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  86. Gorgeous, as always.

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  87. Love it, love it, love it!! But then I love most Pink Petticoat things and Christmas is my favouritist time of year!!
    Beryl

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  88. Looking forward to seeing this years Christmas designs from you. Your designs always stay so "currant" just like mince pies ;-) never tire of using them. Thanks for a chance to win!
    Ali S x

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  89. These look amazing. I would love to win and "I won't go until I've got some!" :-)

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