Last night I went to a crop at my friend Gloria's house and managed to make 8 cards...so finally have something to share...lol Gloria puts on a lovely crop once a month, from 4 till 10 pm...sometimes even later! She always has a wonderful meal prepared and we all take turns bringing desert and side dishes. It is so much fun to spend time with other crafters and all the creativity in the room is inspiring.
This fortnight was Rita from RMG Creations turn to chose the theme for the Christmas Card Club and she chose Christmas Reindeer. I decided to use my Wild Rose Studio deer topper for this theme, as I just love their reindeer toppers
I kept my card fairly simple as I made up card kits for the crop, and they were fairly basic kits at that.
My theory was to get as many cards made as possible and then take them home to add any extra embellishments, if necessary
The scalloped card base is from England,, and the patterned paper is a snippet from a RAK I won last year from Ali Wynn @ Two Peas. The snippet of red card, as well as the snippet of beige embossed card, were found when sorting and organizing my room in preparation for the upcoming move. I just had two teensy pieces of the beige, but slid them under the main image and hoped for the best.
The bit of 3D ivy at the top left corner is K and Co as well as the wee presents in the bottom right corner. The sentiment is a rub on...BoBunny I think.
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
1. Pixies Crafty Workshop - must use snippets
2. Christmas Card Club - Christmas Reindeer
3. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra - always anything Christmas
4. Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - Use something forgotten or unused (I used the beige embossed cardstock which had been packed up in an old kit bag, and forgotten for a couple of years)
Hi Maureen,
ReplyDeletewhat a cutie card.
I love those fab little reindeers, they remind me of Bambi.
Hope you're nearly settled in the new house.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
ah Maureen that image is just so sweet and makes such a lovely card...loving the backing papers and the parcels! xxxx
ReplyDeleteMo, this is so cute. I'm flabberghasted with all you've got going on, that you even had time to make a card. Your little beige snippets worked well to add the border, and this is just a darling image. Loved the little corner packages, and so happy you had a little break from the moving task, to have fun doing some cards. TFS & Big hugs. Don't work too hard.
ReplyDeleteYour crops sound like so much fun. Good food and crafting - what more could a girl want!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have created a gorgeous card. Love the image.
Have a lovely week.
Hugs Sharon. x
Hi Mo
ReplyDeleteLove your card... Reindeer soo cute.... Stunning
Hugs Sylvie xx
Wonderful card Maureen, love these cute toppers...I nearly used one myself before deciding to stamp. Carol x
ReplyDeleteA dear little pair of deers! This is a lovely card and you made good use of your little snippets. Kate x
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen, the crop sounds like heaps of fun and the card you made is lovely. The little reindeer topper is cute and the papers are the perfect choice too. Elizabeth xx
ReplyDeleteLovely card there Honey. I think you and me have both been having trouble getting in our craft rooms. Hey Ho!
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Gorgeous card Maureen! lots and lots of huggles Sue dddd
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image love the greet theme! The presents look fab too!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
I like your cute Bambi style image on this card.Goes really well with your snippets. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteLovely card.
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen, nice to see you back managing to get some crafting done. A fab card those deer are adorable. Your crop sounds like so much fun, I have no crafting friends so am a lone crafter! Susan x
ReplyDeleteNice to see you again Mo.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lovely way to craft and catch up with friends,and a lovely card to show from it as well.
B x
This is beautiful,gorgeous image and design.xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen, nice to have you back crafting after your very busy period. Love the sweet image you have used. Perfect for Rita's challenge. Hugs Christine xx
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Maureen - I love the background colours, they are so great at making the topper stand out so well!!! Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteI wish I lived near you to be able to go to the crop at Gloria's home - sounds amazing!!!
Hugs to you both
Sue Pxxx
This is a gorgeous Christmas card, such an adorable image and fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteThe crop at your friends house sounds great fun.
Pauline
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Delightful image there Mo and such a lovely card you made! Tee, hee - there's often odds and ends of card slipped under images etc. here - waste not want not!
ReplyDeleteDon't overdo that sorting out chick - pace yourself! Good to know you have a reputable company coming in to do the move.
Hugs
Di xx
I love all the snippets of patterned paper you used to back this cute christmas image. A lovely card.
ReplyDeleteJean x
Sorry I'm late commenting but it has been full on here. It sounds like a great event to attend one of your friends crops, wish something like that happened here. As you say with everyone creating in the room it helps to motivate everyone else to create too. It certainly must have helped with you being able to create 8 cards in a session! wow.
ReplyDeleteI love these toppers that you have used they are very cute and make for a beautiful card.
Lorraine
Such a cute card Mo, and glad to hear you got to spend a little time playing with paper and stash and sounds like you had a lovely time with your crafting friends Karen x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card for Rita's CCC challenge, Maureen - and thanks for entering this for both of my CHNC challenges - hope to see you there again soon. x
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen - what a fabulous card - so very cute - and thankyou so much for your kind words - I really appreciate it! Hugs rachel xx
ReplyDeleteI love your cute reindeer Mo and love all the snippets you used and with the embellishments makes a perfect Christmas card. That crop sounds like a lot of fun. It's always good to make cards with crafty friends. x
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Maureen, I love the topper and your fabulous papers, great embellies too. Pleased you've got some time again for crafting, hugs Kate x
ReplyDeleteHey there, Maureen! Hope you're well. Love this card you made for Rita's challenge. Sooooo cute and adorable. There's something heartwarming and innocent about baby Bambis prancing about in the snow. Love it! TFS.
ReplyDeletehugs, Asha
Another quick message to thank you for yours Mo. Totally understand where you are coming from, both with your health and hubbys, mine had one at 41 and although he made a full recovery it's always lurking.
ReplyDeleteLike you I just don't seem to get the blogging time I would like, seems as you get older everything happens at a slower pace !
B x
Very sweet little reindeer Mo.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sarn xxx
So cute, such a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteThose cute little deer are adorable, and I love the papers you used with them!
ReplyDeleteReally cute card. I just think the colors flow beautifully, and the little prezzies in the corner were a perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet--love this card!
ReplyDeleteHello Maureen
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and sweet card. The corners with holly and presents are perfect.
Good luck with the house move.
luv
airene
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So very cute and pretty! Love the little deer and your design is wonderful. LOVE those tiny presents too!!! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteGlad y'all had a good time at the crop too. Sounds like so much fun!
Lynn
Gorgeous, sweet card and especially the lovely image. Great embellishments too.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Good to see you back in blogland, Maureen! I think your card is so sweet, great layout, love the houndstooth paper, an original choice that works really well with this Christmas design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra.
Helen x