Monday, September 8, 2014

Merry Monday 125

It's Monday so that means it's time for a new challenge at Merry Monday.  This week Debbie is challenging us to use a vehicle or some kind of transportation on our card.  Well that was a stumper for me as I didn't have anything like the cute images the design team used.  But as I perused my stash I stumbled on an image that is connected to transportation in a fictional, fantasy-land kind of way.  Don't judge me!



The image you see is a reindeer.  And reindeer are what Santa use to pull his sleigh all over the world on Christmas Eve.  And a sleigh, of course, is a type of transportation.  And this particular reindeer is so good at what he does that he won first place, as is evident by the red ribbon he wears!  That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

The layout for my card comes from the latest Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge and my only regret with my interpretation of the sketch is that I wish my circle was a bit smaller.  I think it would have shown up my reindeer friend a little better.  



Thanks for stopping by and I hope you get the chance to add to your Christmas card stash by joining us this week at Merry Monday.  The design team has got some great cards to inspire you so be sure to check them out!

Supplies:
Stamps:  Christmas Carols (CAS-ual Fridays Stamps)
Paper:  Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Real Red, Brushed Silver, Ski Slope DSP (SU)
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  Pierced Circle STAX (My Favorite Things); Large Stitched Rectangle Stackable (Lawn Fawn); Christmas Reindeer Silhouette (for Silhouette Cameo); gold embossing powder



14 comments:

Katie Melhus said...

I'd ride that red-ribbon winning reindeer to deliver presents! :) Great card Jen!

LeAnne said...

I totally agree that a reindeer is a type of transportation...and what a dashing reindeer he is, with his red ribbon flowing behind him. Great sentiment too!

Debbie Henderson Debbie's Designs said...

Love the little story you're sticking to..it works for me! Truly a pretty reindeer at that!

Happy Dance said...

Had a good chuckle over this fella winning a red ribbon! Lovely card, and I totally agree; he's definitely a mode of transport!! Well done! Love your "thinking outside the box." Bev

Karren said...

Great story, Jen, and totally acceptable! This is 1/8th of a sleigh's engine so definitely transportation! Fabulous card - and great thinking outside the box!

Greta said...

Sweet card & I buy your story--LOL!

Lisa Elton said...

A perfect story and a perfect mode of transportation!! This is wonderful Jen and I like the way you think!!!

Benzi said...

Of course, your reindeer is transportation. Love your funny post and the card is gorgeous.

Susan Joyce said...

Beautiful die cut Jen, love your elegant reindeer, great Holiday card.

Notes by Nina said...

Fabulous, I love this idea and I would ride a reindeer to deliver gifts if I could :).

Kathy Schweinfurth said...

Beautiful design, Jen! I adore the reindeer/ribbon die -- so elegant! Hope you're week is fabulous!!

Deepti said...

So elegant !!

OH Babs said...

First I love your story. Second the size of the circle is just right. The card is very colorful and festive.

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

Your blog post today made me chuckle! Similarly, my stamp collection is transportationally-challenged, so I too went for a sleigh and reindeer - definitely acceptable Jen!