Thursday 7 July 2016

Reindeer Games

I can't believe another week has whizzed by since I last shared anything with you but anyway here I am with a Christmas card, inspired by a few current challenges.


Unusually for me I had a layout in mind and the card was born from that. I have no idea who the papers are by but I do remember buying  them from Buddly Crafts a couple of years ago. The sweet reindeer are from the Reindeer Games set and I fussy cut and attached them with foam pads onto a water splattered Weatherwed Wood DI background. The pretty edges were made using a Marianne Craftables set.

The inspiration came from here

Allsorts Challenge #370 - Gingham style
Double D challenges - Simply Gingham
Crafty Gals #79 - Lots of Layers
ABC Christmas Challenge - N for No Rules

Thank you for sharing your day with me, you are always welcome xx


36 comments:

Rainey's Craft Room said...

It's adorable Sarah, those cute reindeer are so sweet and your layout is great. I often struggle with the card design, placing things here, then there and moving them around. It would be so much easier if I had a plan like you did here. A fab job and another Christmas card for your pile.
Lorraine

Darlene said...

OMG how cute is this creation! Love your overall design! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D ‘Simply Gingham’ challenge! We hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
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Squirrel x said...

Oh I adore this hunny! Beautiful soft blue gingham and those cute reindeer are scrumptious. Love your design, the layout is fab. Hugs xx

Lisa xx said...

I love a gingham and polka dot combo....this is gorgeous!

cotnob said...

A fabulous card Sarah, adorable reindeer and lovely pastel blues - great design.
Pauline
x

Chrissy said...

A gorgeous Christmas card Sarah and fabulous design..love the reindeer and the soft blues in the papers..FABULOUS.

luv CHRISSYxx

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness where's the love button!!!! So stinking cute and gorgeous!!
Lucy x

Debbie said...

Wow, your card is adorable dearie. Love the papers and cute reindeers. Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog. Hope you're ok.hugs xxxx

brenda said...

What a pretty and fun card Sarah and the gingham perfect for our theme this week, many thanks for joining in at Allsorts challenge.

B x

Kelly Lloyd said...

So Sweet, love those little reindeer.
Great layout too
Hugs Kelly

Kathleen said...

A super fun card and love those reindeer and the lovely die.
Thank you for joining my Gingham challenge this week at Allsorts.

Kath

Veerle said...

Your design papers are so beautiful Sarah and such cute images.
Wonderful card, hugs Veerle

Carol S. said...

Adorable little reindeer and love the design. Hugs, Carol S.xx

Brenda said...

Oooooh, that distress background gives such a nice snowy type feel. Wonderful design, so cute!

Debra K. said...

Oh, I LOVE this card! Adorable little reindeer and a wonderful card design Sarah. The papers are lovely and I really like the snowy background you've created with water on the distress ink, a great idea! Debra x

Megan J said...

Hi Sarah, love your Reindeer Games card in the soft colour palette, I hope I had no influence on your purchase of the set ;-) ...have a great weekend... Megan

Julieanne..aka pinkjools said...

Hi Sarah....I just love the cute reindeers.....great papers that work so well together....great make...Joolsx

meg said...

Gorgeous combination of papers and really cute reindeers

Judith said...

this is gorgeous Sarah - I just love the colour too - wouldn't think it was a Christmas card colour but with that red bow it really works x

aussie aNNie said...


A cute Christmas project, gorgeous colours and images used. {aNNie}

aussie aNNie said...

Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D
Challenge! Do hope we see you next challenge with your fabulous talent .xx
 Double D Challenges{DT aNNie}

Jane Savage said...

Love the joyful nature of this, Sarah! Gorgeousness personified!
Have a lovely weekend! xxx

Laine said...

This is so very cute Sarah. Fabulous soft colour palette and great images!
Laine
xx

Pamellia said...

What a sweet card Sarah!! Love those little reindeer! I love the look of your card photographed outside, so natural! Hope you are enjoying your summer. hugs and happy weekend :)

Andreja said...

WoW Sarah, What a pretty little reindeer :-))
Hugs, Andreja

Nataliascraft said...

Such a gorgeous card and adorable reindeers, love it x

MaryH said...

This just makes me smile! Caught a glimpse when looking at your bold circles, and what a difference in feel on this cute card. Love the soft gingham & combining the same shade in the dots pattern made such a cool border. The tiny reindeer scampering in the circle just look so pleased with themselves...and love the lacy circle's trim. This is just a very happy card! TFS & Hugs

Peanut said...

Aaaaaw. Just soooo cute!
x Asha

chrissy xx said...

GOrgeous design and colours. Such pretty dies and the sweetest of images too. Thank you so much for joining us at ABC Christmas Challenge.
Chrissyxx

Kat W said...

Time does fly doesn't it? That means it will be Christmas before we know it, so good job you have started on the Christmas cards! This is a fab design that you came up with and the leaping reindeer work beautifully on it :-)
Big hugs, Kat xx

TracyM #6773 said...

DELIGHTFUL card Sarah!
LOVE your adorable reindeer, pretty colours and delicate decorative edges!
THANK YOU for joining us at the Crafty Gals Corner :)
PS - Don't forget to complete the blog hop & return with the secret word to be eligible to win one of the prizes this week, you can enter for the chance to win Blog Candy along the way too - Good Luck!

Adventures in Paperland said...

Love the adorable reindeer, the gingham paper and bow, plus the design is wonderful Sarah. Wonderful card, thanks for sharing it with us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Lisa DT

Sue said...

Hi Sarah - oh my, I love this card. Firstly, it is circular and I adore circular cards. Secondly, I really like how you have made the inky background - it look really striking. Thirdly, you have used reindeer which are a particular favourite of mine - finally 'cos i am losing count - you have put everything together beautifully - this is just a perfect Christmas Card. Thank you for joining in the fun at ABC Christmas Challenge too!
Sue...xxx

Mandy LaCroix said...

This is SO adorable! I LURVE those little reindeer and how you've showcased them. :)
Thanks for sharing it over at ABC Christmas Challenges! :)

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Oh my goodness, Sarah! How cute are those wee reindeer?!! Love the papers and gorgeous card design, but you just know those cute wee critters steal the show, right?! Utterly LOVE this fabulous card. (Love, love, LOVE the gorgeous blue gingham!) Fantastic card hun, love everything about it. Hugs, Wends xoxo

Annette said...

OOoh LOVELY Sarah! I love that die too (I've just seen it on Jayne's blog too) and have just bought it for myself!
Sorry I've been AWOL for a while, things have run away with me lately.
Thanks for your visits.
xx