Monday, December 12, 2011

Sleigh Ride Reindeer


Today I have a reindeer card for you using the Flourishes Sleigh Ride Set.  On a piece of Cherry Cobbler I stamped the Silent Night Sheet Music in VersaMark and embossed it with gold embossing powder and a heat gun.  The edges were sponged in Distressed Vintage Photo.

I stamped the reindeer on a Spellbinders Labels Eight #3 die in VersaMark and embossed it with gold embossing powder.  I colored the image with Prismacolor markers in Eggshell and Mocha Light.  Sponging was done around the edges in Distressed Antique Linen.  I just had to add a red rhinestone to Rudolph's nose!

Before adhering the reindeer to my Cherry Cobbler paper I added a piece of 1/4" grosgrain ribbon in Always Artichoke with some vintage jingle bells.

Since I had room in the corner I stamped a few holly leaves from the Joy set in Always Artichoke and colored them with a Mellow Moss marker.  The berries were stamped in Cherry Cobbler with some Crystal Effects for dimension.

Everything was mounted to a textured Always Artichoke card.  Now, I don't know if I can part with this card!


A closer look at the reindeer.


Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Flourishes Sleigh Ride Set, DRS Designs Silent Night Sheet Music, SU Joy
Paper:  Always Artichoke Textured, Cherry Cobbler, Shimmery White
Ink:  VersaMark with Gold EP, Prismacolor Markers in Eggshell & Mocha Light, Mellow Moss Marker, Cherry Cobbler, Distressed Antique Linen, Distressed Vintage Photo
Accessories:  1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon in Always Artichoke, Kaiser Rhinestone in Red, Crystal Effects, ArtMinds 10mm Vintage Jingle Bells, Gold Cording, Labels Eight #3, Bow-Easy
Techniques:  Embossing, Sponging
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.5")

13 comments:

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

Hi Donna
I always learn so much when you show your cards and like the idea of tying some bells on.
Judith

Chris said...

I love your card- the reindeer stamp is fabulous! Thank you for the great instructions!Merry, Merry!

Joy@aVintageGreen said...

Love your Christmas designs. I lost your blog address when all my links disappeared (I changed my blog address, big Whoops). Finally remembered today. Whew. Nice to be back so I can see what you are making.
-Joy

Becky said...

Fabulous card, love that reindeer.

The Mama Monkey said...

Love the traditional colors and the pop of gold music!

KarinsArtScrap said...

wow, gorgeous card donna and great embossing.
thank you for the lovely and sweet comments.

greetings karin

Connie B. said...

Love that cherry cobbler paper. The card is adorable. The little bells are so cute. Great work as always.

Gisèle said...

Beautiful card Donna! I haven't been on your blog in some time. Such wonderful Christmas cards!

Rhonda Langley said...

Not sure I could part with that card either! So pretty!

Rosemary said...

Donna lovely card you made it so elegant .....

Carrie Sampsel said...

This is such a pretty card and I really like that background stamp. I know I've said that before, but it really just stands out when embossed. And I love your reindeer. Too cute!

Pam~ said...

I completely understand why it would be hard to part with this stunning card! This is exquisite, Donna!!!

Ellen Whyte said...

Love that uppity nose tilt!