Merry Monday 158:

Good morning all!  I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  We bought a 20 foot tree and managed to get it into the ground yesterday - so excited that our new build yard is coming together!!!  I can't wait to see birds in our trees (we are bird lovers) =)

This week at Merry Monday, I have chosen the theme of using a STENCIL on your Christmas card:

I must tell you a secret.  I struggled IMMENSELY with this challenge.  And this is MY challenge.  I love using stencils.  I must have put too much pressure on myself as this was my THIRD attempt at a card.

I started with some texture with My Favorite Things Diagonal Stripes and Ranger Texture paste.  The die is from Avery Elle's Simply Said: Happy Elle-ments with a So Happy sentiment stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  I added some Reverse Confetti's North Pole Wishes Confetti Cuts and lastly some sequins and gems.

As always, do not forget to check out the rest of my teamies' fantastic creations at Merry Monday and come play along too!!!

Looking for more Christmas inspiration??  Come visit our Pinterest page:  Merry Monday Design Team Christmas Card Creations

Have a fantastic Monday - cheers all!