Let's Trim the Tree for Challenge #104

Yes, it's Tree Trimming time again here at The Christmas Kickstart Challenge. 

A huge thank you to the very lovely Vicki for being our elfin muse for November. It was such fun teaming-up with you, Vicki, and I loved the card you made to Kickstart our challenge together!

Vicki picked a fun theme for our challenge and sixty cards made it into our gallery. Many thanks to everyone who joined the fun - it was so lovely to see all your antler-adorned creations. 

Our Top Picks for this challenge are:

#8 Laurel S

What a fun design!

#18 Margaret

This one rated high on the cute-ometer and no mistake!

#36 Meghan

We both fell hard for Meghan's reindeer! 

Guess who couldn't stop herself from clicking 'add to cart' for this set.😉

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

#46 Linda

Neither of us could resist Linda's reindeer slippers and festive PJs. If you take a peek over on Linda's blog you'll see she also made a unicorn version of this card!

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

Here's Rudolph with his Random Raffle Draw WINNER...

 

#27 - Marina, It's you!

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

Once again, very many thanks to Vicki and to everyone who played our challenge. A new challenge is currently in progress and it's our traditional no frills, easy-peasy, Anything Goes for December!

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

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