Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Guest Designing at Christmas Kickstart Challenge #114

Hi everyone.  I'm excited to be Guest Designing for Christmas Kickstart Challenge #114 - Reindeer Games.  Thanks for the lovely invite Jo!! :)  Get out your reindeer stamps, dies, or stencils and play along. :) 

 

I started with a really fun image from Whipper Snapper (All Tangled Up Reindeer).  I stamped and heat embossed the image in black pigment ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder.  I watercoloured with distress inks and then decided to fussy-cut him.  Not sure why, because in the end, I put a piece of white cardstock behind him. :)

I used some older SU! patterned paper, gingham in old olive, as the background adding a sentiment strip of white at the bottom, stamped with Penny Black Christmas Sentiments stamp.  For the finishing touch, the panel was popped up for added dimension over the gingham card front, and I added crystal glaze (nuvo) over the lights for some shine and a little clear wink of stella on the Santa hat cuff and pompom for a little sparkle. :)

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This guy makes me smile and I hope he will bring a smile to the recipient as well.  Thanks again to Jo for inviting me to Guest Design at Christmas Kickstart #114 - Reindeer Games.  I hope you'll play along!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  All Tangled Up Reindeer (Whipper Snapper); Christmas Sentiments (Penny Black)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Old Olive Gingham patterned paper (SU!)
Ink:   Black pigment (Obsian - Altenew); Distress Inks:  Brushed Corduroy, Gathered Twigs, Candied Apple, Aged Mahogany, Mowed Lawn, Rustic Wilderness, Salty Ocean, Blueprint Sketch, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Black Soot
Accessories:   Clear embossing powder, heat tool, watercolour paint brushes, Crystal Glaze (Nuvo), Clear Wink of Stella

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21 comments:

Angelnorth said...

I thought he looked like a High Hopes character! Cute image Loll and his gingham setting has a lovely homey kind of feel, great card for a great theme at CCC

I Card Everyone said...

What big hooves you have, darling Reindeer! Oh, Loll, he is just a hoot! Congratulations on your GD gig! I LOve the glossy bulbs and fabulous houndstooth paper!
=]

BożenA said...

This reindeer is all dressed up for Christmas. He's so funny, he keeps a poker face, and I can't tell if he's about to laugh or be dead serious... Great inspiration for the challenge Kickstart. Congratulations on being invited to create a card as GD.
xx

Cindi (aka iring) said...

This is so cute! Excellent job coloring. I love the rosy cheeks and glossy Christmas lights.

Bobby said...

Oh what fun! is right, Loll. That reindeer is a hoot all tied up with the string of lights.

Dotty Jo said...

Thank you so much for making a return trip at CKC, Loll - I'm thrilled to have you! Your card is fab, and I love that sweet reindeer so much. Hugs, Jo x

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

"Oh what fun "! He's terrific!

Susan B said...

Your reindeer looks a bit overwhelmed by his tangle of Christmas lights (come to think of it, I sometimes feel that way myself!). Such a cute card that brought a smile to my face!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Darling reindeer, Loll - congrats on being Jo's elf this month! Looking forward to playing with this fun theme!!

Bonnie said...

What a delightful image, Lolly! You've colored him perfectly and I'm loving those colorful lights! Congratulations on your guest spot!

Christine said...

What a sweet mischievous little reindeer, he's really been having fun with the decorations 🤣

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

That sentiment suits the reindeer perfectly, love this fun card and the bright green background. x

Ina G said...

He is just the cutest fun loving reindeer Loll and your colouring skills show him off beautifully. Love him!

Lisa Elton said...

Look at his big hooves, how fun! Cute card, Loll!

Pat said...

I love your fun reindeer covered in shiny tree lights, and the green hounds tooth pattern paper in the background looks great Loll, and your colouring is beautiful as always..a terrific card, and congratulations on being a Guest Designer for the challenge. x

Pat said...

These little watercolours are absolutely wonderful Loll, and they make beautiful cards. I love your skies which are not easy to do, especially on the seascape and the sea has some lovely movement, and your added birds and sentiments finish them perfectly. x

Darnell said...

Oh, my gosh, would you look at those hooves! This is adorable, Lolly! Your painting is perfect, as always, and I love the gloss and those pink cheeks! Congratulations on guest designing at Christmas Kickstart! Love, Dolly

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, he makes me smile! This reindeer has been playing games for sure, and he's gotten himself into a tangle! I love when you color. Stamps are still my favorite thing in this craft and you've really brought this guy to life. Your fussy cutting allowed a teensy bit of out of the box and I love that. Sometimes it's fun to just color and cut and design the card later. Congrats on your guest spot, Loll!

kiwimeskreations said...

Thank you for the smile this fellow gave me Loll - he's such a fun image and you have coloured and mounted him beautifully
Blessings
Maxine

Marcia Hill said...

I'm not sure how I missed this sweet and confused looking reindeer, but he is absolutely ADORABLE Loll and colored beautifully!! Sweet, sweet image and he's totally making me smile!! Hugs. :0)

Anonymous said...

So sweet---great image and colored so very nice:)