Monday Montage 180

I am not sure where the time has gone, but we are on the final count down of 2020.  Christmas came and went - no snow.  It was quiet and at times lonely.  My boy crush is on the mend from a second knee surgery and with time will be his active normal self.  I have soooo many hopes for the year to come.

One thing that comes with the new year, is a new seasonal catalog and......Sale a Bration!!!  Who doesn't love free stamps?  I opted to used Vine Designs for my card this week.

I stamped the Oh so Ombre DSP with Versamark ink using the vine stamps to give the back ground some interest.  I cut the vine design 4 times so that I could cut out the elements I wanted to layer on top.  The dies that coordinate with stamp set have everything you need to make some real pretty cards with very little effort.  

Stamps - Vine Design

Ink - Versamark, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, Blushing Bride

Paper - Whisper white, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, Blushing Bride, Highland Heather, Oh So Ombre DSP

Accessories - Flowering Vine Dies, Snail Mail Twine Combo Pack

Thanks for hanging out with the Monday Montage group - Your next stop is 

Dani - hit next to see what fabulous creation she has shared.  Or, if you are traveling the hop in reverse select the back button to see the what amazing projects Cathy  has come up with.

Monday Montage Hoppers

1.  Amy O'Neil- Not Participating
2.  Breelin Renwick
3.  Cathy Casey
4.  Charlet Mallet- Not Participating
5.  Cheryl Curtis - This Is Me
6.  Dani Dziama   
7.  Elizabeth Price
8.  Julie Warnick 
9.  Melissa Stout
10.  Wendy Weixler

Monday Montage 179

And the countdown is on....I can't believe how uneventful this holiday season has been.  I am finding people create drama's to make their lives exciting (gasp!)  I am still trying to make the holidays as normal as possible with the same traditions and treats. I made my Mama's fruitcake yesterday and yes I am one of those weirdo's that like a good fruitcake.  Lots of memories. 

Welcome to the Monday Montage Blog Hop - These are such talented crafters I hope you find something that inspires you on every page.

I love a well laid out simple card.  Sometimes you can get lost in all the little extras and lose sight of the focal point.   Early on in my marriage we decided to buy a stuffed moose every Christmas...sometimes they are abundant and everywhere and sometimes they are not trending and almost impossible to find.

We have collected many over the years and the moose has become something of a symbol for us.

Stamps - Merry Moose

Ink - Versamark

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Plaid Tidings DSP

Accessories - Moose Punch, White Embossing Powder, Stitched Rectangle Dies

My crush goes to surgery tomorrow to have his second knee surgery done.  It will be a long day, but I look forward to the results.  Crazy time to have surgery, but we have met our deductible, so it is worth it.  Not like we can or should go anywhere or do anything outside of our home anyway.  It will be a good time to really focus on the true meaning of Christmas.  A time to remember and appreciate friendships and relationships that hopefully will be renewed in person soon.

Well I hope you are enjoying yourself.  Next up is Dani - or if you are traveling in reverse, Charlet.  Hope your Day is fantastic.

Monday Montage Hoppers

1.  Amy O'Neil 
2.  Breelin Renwick
3.  Cathy Casey
4.  Charlet Mallet  
5.  Cheryl Curtis - This is ME
6.  Dani Dziama   
7.  Julie Warnick 
8.  Melissa Stout
9.  Wendy Weixler