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FMS10 – Designer Paper Tree

November 11, 2011 By Connie | 18 Comments

Wow…it has been SEVERAL weeks since I've had the opportunity to play along with the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge!  Life just kept getting in the way.  In fact, in general, I've only been able to post on my blog a couple times a week instead of my normal 5-6 times a week!  But…when I first looked at the Freshly Made Sketch, I was almost intimidated because it was SO simple!

 

 

I had an idea that I wanted to try…but knew I'd have to modify the sketch a little bit to get it to work.  I think you'll still see the "bones" of the sketch in my card…but I needed the extra room for my tree, so I made the panels go all the way across.

 

 

The basic card is really simple.  I ran the front of the Cherry Cobbler cardstock thru the Big Shot with the Houndstooth Impressions Folder.  I made a panel of Whisper White and layered it on Garden Green cardstock.  I cut a tree trunk from Early Espresso cardstock and placed it underneath the "snowdrift" of Whisper White.  Across the top of the drift I used the Dazzling Details Glitter Glue for some extra sparkle.

 

Starting up from the trunk of the tree, I cut 4 squares of Frostwood Lodge Designer Paper, then cut them in half diagonally.  They are sizes of 2", 1 3/4", 1 1/2" and 1 1/4".  You will get TWO trees from one square.  I tilted each of the triangles, growing smaller as they reach the top.  Each of them is popped up with Stampin' Dimensionals.  At the very top is a Red Glimmer Star.  Then I added a Garden Green button on one of the designer paper "branches" tied with Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine and adhered with a Mini Glue Dot.

 

I think it is lots of fun and I'm glad I got to play along with the challenge this week!

 

Many thanks to the Veteran's who protect our country today and those that have served previously…we appreciate your dedication and service to our country!

Filed Under: Cards Tagged With: Christmas Tree, Frostwood Lodge, Stampin' Up!

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 20 years and will have my 19th year Stampin' Up! anniversary in early May. I love being part of something that sparks my creativity and hear people comment, "you MADE this?" I also enjoy sharing that passion with others in my classes! If you live anywhere in the Delaware, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Hilliard or surrounding Columbus, Ohio areas, join us! I love to meet new stamping friends. Email me for a current class schedule... I'm adding new classes all the time!

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  1. Nina Riley says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:35 am

    So clever–I love it!  Gonna give it a try myself.  Thanks for sharing your talent.

  2. Lauri Ingram says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Such a fun tree!!!  Great way to use the sketch and the DSP!  Thanks for joining Freshly Made Sketches this week!

  3. Susan says

    November 11, 2011 at 10:44 am

    you're a genius to do this with a few lill' ole' sq.!!

  4. Celeste Reising says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:05 am

    What a fabulous idea!!!  So often I have left overs of dsp, now I can utilize them in a fun way!!  Thanks for sharing your great ideas with us!!!!

  5. Lesley says

    November 11, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Oh it is so cute Connie! Love how you interpreted the sketch and created the tree. I understand about being busy! We missed you and I am so happy you got the chance to join us! Thanks for playing at FMS!!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

  6. Laura says

    November 11, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Connie,
    I love it!  Thanks for your creativity! 
     
     

  7. Christy Q says

    November 11, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    Gorgeous card, Connie! Love the whimsicality of the tree and the patterned papers you used! Thanks for playing along with Freshly Made Sketches!

  8. Johanna says

    November 11, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    Wow, your card looks really nice! This tree is a great idea 🙂

  9. Linda Callahan says

    November 11, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Fabulous tree!  So simple – but so clever!  Love it!

  10. Jackie Susnik says

    November 12, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    BEAUTIFUL card Connie
    Jackie

  11. Lucia Kaiser says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Connie: Love this design.  Very contemporary! ~ Lucia kaiser

  12. Sandi Dailey says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:23 am

    What an awesome idea Connie — love it!!

  13. Tui Nathan says

    November 13, 2011 at 6:09 am

    Fabulous … what a great way to showcase that beautiful patterned paper, love the tree and that shining star up above …. gorgeous!
    Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

  14. Jen Mitchell says

    November 13, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    That is one very clever tree!  I love it and am going to shamelessly copy your idea!  Thanks so much for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

  15. Jen Timko says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    I, too, will now shamelessly copy this tree!  It is fab-u-lous!!  So glad you got to join us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!!

  16. Cindy Hall says

    November 13, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    So adorable and whimsical!  Love the DSP tree and glitter star!  Thanks for playing with Freshly Made Sketches this week!

  17. Theresa Rafter says

    November 19, 2011 at 1:12 am

    Absolutely love your tree, Theresa x

  18. Sharon White says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    I just stumbled across your blog.  I've seen this beautiful technique for fabric trees, and thought, I bet you can do it with scrapbook paper, and lo and behold….someone else thought of that too!    You have so many wonderful projects, thanks for sharing!

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