I'm sharing a couple of Christmas cards today. This year I'm so determined not to leave making them until it's a panic rush to get them finished, and although I know I'll never be in Kath's league, she's probably making next year's now :D, I'm feeling quite proud of myself! I'm also trying to use the stamps I have already (don't know how long I'll hold out!) and these beautiful Penny Black deer stamps are some of my favourites so I thought I'd give them an airing! I used the same stencil (Memory Box) for both cards, just quickly dabbing over them with distress ink, then stamping the deer on top. I've kept the designs simple, just adding greetings and some die cuts (OK the dies are new....I said no new stamps...). These are flat enough to post :)
Thanks for visiting, hope you're having a good day....whatever the weather!
Chris
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I love the soft subtle wintery scene, with the fabulous reindeer. So pleased you shared with us at Cardz 4 Guyz.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris it has been wet here as well but the sun is now trying to come out and it is a tad warmer. Chris I love, love both these beautiful cards that tree stenciled background looks awesome a perfect backdrop for those magnificent reindeer
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lorraine x
Two beautiful Christmas cards Chris! I love that reindeer!
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I love both if these, very classy!
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Gorgeous cards xx Jan
ReplyDeleteOoo...another stencil I NEED Chris..these cards are beautiful.Love the Deer and embossing and dies...gorgeous and elegant.
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Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at The Crafters Cafe, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteLove these card Chris..I've only made one Christmas card so far LOL there will be so much panic going on if I don't get a shift on!! huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely, Chris. The reindeer images are beautiful and your winter scene of trees background looks fab.
ReplyDeleteI too am trying hard to use up what I have...but I do cave in for absolute bargains...teehee
Thanks for taking part in the July Rudolph Days Challenge.
Beautiful, Chris! I have this stencil and have only used it once, but your cards have given me the inspiration I needed to get the stencil out again. xx
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous card Chris and love the two totally different versions using the same background. That was my idea too, to use what I had this year till I bought the dove stamp. So very pleased to see that you have joined in the Rudolph Day challenge, it is fun and can give you idea's too.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for the mention in your post and the link to the Blast image, which I have now bought and I think my youngest Grandson will love it, but I have a card to make for a neighbour for a 7 year old and it will come in handy for that too.
Very wet here also and my Hubby says it is in for nearly all of next week.
Once agin two gorgeous cards.
Kath x
Thanks for joining us at The Crafter's Cafe this week for our "Christmas in July" challenge. Wonderful cards
ReplyDeletelove using that stencil Chris and looks like you love it too as your card turned out so beautiful...xx
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Two gorgeous cards.xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Chris, these are just stunning! I have been on the fence about purchasing that stencil, but not anymore! I just love the scenes you created, so stunning! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Chris love the theme. The deer stamp is super.
ReplyDeleteRose x
Hi Chris...Two stunning cards....love the stamped images on both.....Joolsx
ReplyDeleteWOW such a beautiful showcase of the gorgeous stencil
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Dr Sonia
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GOrgeous cards Chris.. I LOve your designs and colours .
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you 'cracking' on with Christmas cards lol..
Chrissyxx
I'm in tired mode today! A glass of wine goes down a treat!!
Beautifully made - love the scenes you've created.
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Helen x
These are stunning Chris. Love the trees ad the reindeer are so beautiful.
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Hugs Sharon. X
These are both so gorgeous, Chris! Love the stamped deer on each of them! Really pretty backgrounds and great designs! Good for you on getting more Christmas cards done. :^)
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Hugs, Penny
This is just wonderful! What a great card! Thanks for joining us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' for our "Oh Deer!" challenge! Hugs, Gail
ReplyDeleteVery elegant creations! I'm so glad that you joined us this time at My Time to Craft!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. That is a fabulous deer stamp and I love the sketchiness of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin', good luck and I do hope you'll be back again.
Marilyn