The Christmas Kickstart Challenge #104 - Reminder

 

Don't the months simply speed by! Welcome back to the Christmas Kickstart Challenge where, this month, we are in the company of Elf Vicki Ruta.

 

Vicki created this adorable card to get us in the mood to craft! 

I love this card and so couldn't wait to steal some of Vicki's ideas for my inspired by creation.

I especially like Vicki's use of gorgeous glitter cardstock for the snow and her beautiful frame. I put the reindeer image centre-stage and gave them a glittery DP background to echo Vicki's starry sky. Thanks for the inspiration, Vicki; these seemingly small details have given my card a real lift. 

Rudolph has a cute prize for his Randon Raffle Draw and respectfully requests you check the Challenge Guidelines before entering. 

Both Vicki and I really hope you'll come and join the fun... Just Add Antlers to play long! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Let's Trim the Tree for Challenge #103

 

Hey there! Yes, it's Tree Trimming Time here at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge. Try saying that quickly, I dare you!

Our Elf for October was the lovely Loll from Stamping With Loll. Thanks so, so much Loll, it's been such fun having you as our guest and getting to know you backstage. 

Folk, if you're ever looking for inspiration I'd strongly suggest a trip over to Loll's beautiful blog as she is one seriously talented lady! 

Loll picked a great theme for us and we had a rather amazing ninety-one entries as we played:

Challenge #103 - Snow Alert!

You guys really created some stunning cards and Loll and I were blown away by the gallery for this challenge. Loll's short list for our Top Picks and Winner started at fourteen and mine was nearly twice that, but somehow we whittled it down. Doing the whittling was very, very tricky and I'm very grateful to Loll for her help with this. 

Our Top Picks for this challenge are:

#55 - Pauline and #69 - Pauline

It was so interesting to watch how Pauline developed this 

beautiful bauble design to create a whole range of fabulous cards. Just look at her drop-shadow.

#83 - Marcia

Marcia has created a whole street of cuteness! 

#87 - Cindy B

Such a joyful card!

Our Winner and Star on the Tree for this week is:

#37 - Crystal

We both love the colour palette Crystal used and her layering of pretty papers. 

Congratulations to you all, I hope you'll enjoy flaunting your blog badges for all the world to see!

Last, but not least here's Rudolph to announce the Winner of his Random Raffle Draw!  

 

# 12 Purple Princess Kathy K... It's you!

Congratulations, Kathy, please email me a dottypudding (at) aol.com with your snail mail address so I can connect you with your prize. 

Once again, many thanks to Loll, and also to everyone who played along with this challenge. There's a brand new challenge underway and yet another talented elf to inspire us with their work. Please drop by and join the fun! 

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. 

Finally, here's our favourite reindeer dude, Rudolph, with his Random Raffle Prize for this month.

Vicki and I can't wait to see what you create for our challenge and really hope you'll share your Antler-ed cards with us this month!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter