Christmas Kickstart Challenge: November 2025

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #104 - Just Add Antlers!

I'm delighted welcome a new elf to our Challenge... Please say 'Hi' to the very talented Vicki Ruta!

"Hi everyone!
I have been a passionate paper crafter for around ten years, and this wonderful hobby continues to bring me so much joy and creativity. I love connecting with fellow crafters and sharing inspiration - especially through Instagram Hops, which I am completely addicted to!

My husband and I run a small business selling my handmade cards on our website and at local craft fairs. When I’m not crafting, I am filming videos for my YouTube channel or spending time with our two cats, Maggie and Twiggy, who are always close by in the craft room.

I am a huge Craft Roulette fan – I have completed 250 consecutive weekly cards, been a Guest Crafter twice, and even crafted live on World Card Making Day 2025!

By day, I am a Teaching Assistant, and crafting is my creative escape. My style is punny and playful - I love a good sentiment that makes people smile! Lawn Fawn features heavily in my projects, as their cheerful designs perfectly match my style.

I am thrilled to share my love of cardmaking with this wonderful community!"

Welcome, Vicki, it's great to have you as our elfin muse this month!

Here's the theme that Vicki has chosen for us...

Challenge #104 - Just Add Antlers!

Yes, it's time to Add Antlers to you cards! We think you can play this theme a few different ways and we'd love to see a deer or two, or you can add antlers to anything you choose.

Here's what Vicki has made to get us started...

Anyone else squeal with delight when this card appeared? I know I did as it's completely adorable! Thanks so much, Vicki!

Here's what I created to get the party started. I do love this little IO girl and her fabulous headwear. It was so much fun to get her inked up for this challenge.