Is it really only 44 days until Christmas!!!!!!!

Happy Tuesday .......

I hope your week has got off to a good start.  

I can't believe we're in double figures already in November ........ it's only 44 days until Christmas!!!! 

Festive plans have started.  Lists are being made, we watched our first Christmas movie over the weekend, and I've already eaten many mince pies!!!  

One thing I really do need to get a move on with is making some more Christmas cards.  

Plus, its a good reason to play along with November's CAS Christmas Card Challenge.

The theme for this month is ....... Reindeer

I had a good look through my stash and found a lovely old Penny Black stamp that has hardly been used.  I say its an old stamp as it's wood mounted, something that I don't buy these days.

I decided to give the stamp an outing.  I stamped the image using a brown ink, and I must say it was a bit of 'hold your breath moment'.  

A wooden stamp ........ so no MISTI!  I had to get it right first time ...... no pressure!!!!

I don't think I did too badly.

  

As I also had the co-ordinating die, I cut the stamped image plus another one from white cardstock, and layered them together, adding a touch of glitter for a little more detail.

I then embossed a piece of white cardstock using a falling snow embossing folder, attached the reindeer using foam pads, onto the centre(ish), and stamped my sentiment underneath.

To finish off I added a touch of glitter to some of the snow dots, to add a bit of extra sparkle ...... well it is Christmas!

I'd like to say a big Thank You to the team at CAS Christmas.  My poinsettia card from last months challenge was chosen as a Top Pick which was a lovely surprise.  I will display the badge proudly.

Thanks for popping by, enjoy the rest of your day.

Cheerio until next time .......

Products used ......

Stamps ........ Leaping Deer stamp -Penny black 3057K), Sparkling Season - Gina K for simon Says                             Stamp

Inks .......  Versafine Ink - Vintage Sepia, Crimson Red

Other ....... Penny Black Cutting Die - Leap of Joy; Quickie Glue Pen; Fine Glitter - Red and Gold;

                   Falling Snow Embossing Folder (which I think was from Stampin Up!); Clear Rock Candy                    Distress Glitter