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Stamping 411 – Folded Christmas tree

November 5, 2010 By Connie | 95 Comments

UPDATE:  11/24/15:  It amazes and blesses me that so many people still visit this post on my blog to see this card!  I made this card FIVE years ago!  Thank you for stopping by!

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Time again for the Stamping 411 sketch challenge!  When I saw the sketch, I started thinking about things that could go outside the rectangle panel to frame it.  Although flowers would work, I wanted to do Christmas.  I remembered seeing a folded Christmas tree and I thought the size would be perfect!  I adapted the sketch slightly since I didn’t use the curly label under the front panel, but it still works!  Just be inspired!

 

And here is my card:

 

EDIT:  The circle is 5 1/4, then cut in half.  Use the score lines on the template as a GUIDELINE on where to fold before you press in the score lines.  If you look at the card, I think it is pretty easy to figure out how to fold, but the short side is Mountain, then Valley, then Mountain again as you are looking at the right side of your DSP (larger polka dot in my sample). 

 

This is a Word Doc…converting it to PDF caused it to lose the shape. 

 

http://inkspiredtreasures.com/wp-content/uploads/Folded Tree Diagram.doc

 

Several have asked for a PDF, so here it is, however, the size may not be the same.

 

http://inkspiredtreasures.com/wp-content/uploads/Folded Tree Diagram.pdf

 

Not a lot of stamping on it…mostly bling!  I started by folding half of a 5 1/4″ circle of Jolly Holiday Designer Paper into the Christmas Tree shape.  I like how the folds make it stand out away from the card a little!  I pierced a hole in the top and added a Gold Glimmer Brad and a small rectangle of Early Espresso cardstock for the tree trunk.  The base card is Old Olive and I ran Very Vanilla cardstock thru the Big Shot with the Petals A Plenty Impressions Folder.  I wrapped Old Olive 1 1/4 Stripe Ribbon (LOVE that ribbon!) around and secured on the back.

 

I stamped the greeting from Christmas Greetings in Cherry Cobbler on Very Vanilla cardstock and layered it on Cherry Cobbler.  I added some Rhinestone Jewels in the upper right corner for a little bling.  I tucked this panel under the Old Olive Ribbon, then tied some Linen Thread around the ribbon to gather it.  Finally I added the folded tree with a couple Stampin’ Dimensionals!

 

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Filed Under: Cards, Stamping 411 Tagged With: Folded Christmas Tree, origami tree, Stampin' Up!, Stamping 411

I love stamping cards, altering 3D items and making little favors. I've been stamping for over 19 years and had my 18th 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. Vicki says

    November 5, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    Connie — WOW! What a cute idea and fabulous card!  I'm curious — 1/2 circle seems rather small.  Am I missing something?  I'd love to case this idea if it's ok.  Thanks for sharing your creativity. — Vicki

    NOTE: Use only half of a circle…not 1/2″ circle. The circle size can be any size.

  2. Deidre Mooney says

    November 5, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    This tree is so awesome Connie…I have never seen one like it!  Great card!!

  3. Marsha says

    November 5, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    LOVE your folded tree! I will definitely use this creative idea…thanks for sharing :0)

  4. Cookie says

    November 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    dang Connie, that is sooooooooooo cute.  There goes the house cleaning and again, it's all Connie's fault…grinzzzzzzzzzz   I too was wondering about 1/2" circle.  Don't know if I could even fold anything that small….  perhaps a tutorial would help us right minded ppl…or is that left minded….  Thanx for sharing

  5. Lesley says

    November 5, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Hi Connie,
    I LOVE this cool tree technique!  Will you please share with me how you folded it?
    Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
    Smiles,
    Lesley

  6. NancyL2648 says

    November 5, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Wow…this is such a unique card idea. May have to CASE this one.

  7. Rose Kerry says

    November 5, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Wow, I love your folded tree, I'm with Deidre, I'm not seeing a half inch circle there.  Cute trick!

  8. Jackie Susnik says

    November 5, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Connie – I LOVE this folded Christmas tree.  how creative!!
     
    Jackie

  9. Candyce Mathews says

    November 5, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    Wow,  That is so cute. I was looking for a simple card I could make for my inlaws to us this year for Christmas.  I never know what to get them & they always send out xmas cards…  I think I may try this on MDS & then add the folded tree & tree topper.  Thanks for a super idea!  if you don't mind me using it.
     
    Love it
    Candyce

  10. Lynda says

    November 5, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    So creative! I love it! How did you fold the tree…amazing!

  11. Terry says

    November 6, 2010 at 12:27 am

    Lovely card! That tree is really cute and different from anything I've seen.
     
    Terry

  12. Rene from OZ xo says

    November 6, 2010 at 12:48 am

    Hi Connie, I can't for the life of me work out how you folded the circle into the tree, I love the idea.
    Rene from OZ  xo

  13. debhorst says

    November 6, 2010 at 7:44 am

    I would love to know how you folded that Christmas tree…..darling!!  Would you mind sending me some details???
    debhorst1989@gmail.com

  14. Denise M says

    November 6, 2010 at 7:53 am

    Love your folded Christmas tree but folding half of a 4 inch circle just isn't working for me.  Help!  Can you tell us your secret?

  15. Gretchen Barron says

    November 6, 2010 at 8:10 am

    OMG, Connie — I love this folded tree. Combined with the ribbon and embossing, it's a definite winner! I will be CASE'ing for sure! Thanks once again for your inspiration! Blessings, Gretchen

  16. Sue O. says

    November 6, 2010 at 8:54 am

    I love this folded tree,  Connie.  Would you be willing to share how you folded it?  I see others are wondering as well.  🙂  I love the look of it on the card.  Thanks for sharing your talent!!!!

  17. Kim P says

    November 6, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    Wow…what a creative tree!!  Gotta try this!

  18. Cookie says

    November 6, 2010 at 2:02 pm

    thanks for sharing the template….. After I finish you-know-what, I'm gonna give this a try….lol.  Thanx again for sharing your wonderful creativity and I hope you have a wonderful weekend

  19. Robin says

    November 6, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    So super cute Connie – love this idea for the tree!

  20. Donna W says

    November 6, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    Totally love that tree. Definitely will be trying that.

  21. Lee says

    November 6, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Totally awesome Connie. Love this idea and this card is too cute!

  22. Kim says

    November 6, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Thi8s is an awesome card.  Thanks for sharing your creativity7.

  23. Chris R. from Iowa says

    November 6, 2010 at 6:05 pm

    Hi!  I agree with everyone – what a great card.  I just tried a sample from your template and it actually worked!  I was so impressed!  I free hand cut the circle and had a little extra piece but it wrapped around and couldn't tell the difference!  Thanks so much for showing the template.  I totally even missed the 1/2 circle that was a mistake.  Thanks for sharing!

  24. Laura Turnmire says

    November 6, 2010 at 11:19 pm

    I love the folded tree card. It's beautiful and easy!! Thanks for all the fantastic things you share!

  25. Becky Roberts says

    November 7, 2010 at 9:59 am

    Love this idea Connie!  Thank you!
    Becky

  26. BOBBI ISERI says

    November 7, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Connie,
    Thank you soooo  much for the instructions for this beautiful tree. It is the cutest..
    My plans for Xmas cards went out the door after I saw this.  I just cut a bunch of circles with my  Cricut and am on my way to do my cards, with Clay Aiken singing Xmas songs!!! My grandaughters think Grammz is nuts>>>>  but that's ok.  I'm having fun.  And I thank you again..
    Happy holidays
    hugs, bobbi
      

  27. Lisa Althouse says

    November 7, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    This is fantastic Connie!  Thanks for sharing!

  28. Selene Kempton says

    November 8, 2010 at 2:06 pm

    Oh SNAP!  this is just AWESOME!  What a cool idea!  thanks for sharing!  😀

  29. Kerin says

    November 9, 2010 at 7:19 am

    This is just too stinkin' cute!!! Thanks for sharing how you made it too, I'm going to be needing that 😉

  30. Patti Chesky says

    November 9, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    You win the "wow" award for the week!  So cool Connie!

  31. Terry Schultz says

    November 10, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Love your card!  Amazing how a simple fold can put a big "Wow" to a project. TFS :o)

  32. Andrea L - EnchantINK says

    November 11, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Wow! This is fantastic … I guess you are expecting that EVERYONE is going to want to CASE this! I have already filed the template! Thanks so much for sharing! And … thanks for popping by my blog to encourage me! Hugs xxaxx

  33. jbeth says

    November 12, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    I just had to give it a try!!  I made my tree smaller….so that it would fit on the sketch I was working with.
    http://www.cardspaperandscrapbooks.com/cards/mojo-monday-christmas-card-made-with-deck-the-halls-paper/

  34. Brandi says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Hi Connie!

    I love your card, BTW!
    Hugs,
    Brandi

  35. Connie says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:34 am

    No…that wasn’t the one, but it is CUTE!

  36. Marisa says

    November 15, 2010 at 11:46 am

    This is fabulous!  Thanks for the diagram.  Can't wait to make one 🙂

  37. Christy says

    November 17, 2010 at 11:39 pm

    Wonderful and BEAUTIFUL!!  I'm working on this with some scrap paper.  the 5 1/4 doesn't seem to work.  I think it's because I can't figure out how much to fold the first fold.  I used your guides, but I think it only works for that circle.  So, I'm going to just trace yours.  Is there some secret to figuring out the fold lines?  I understand the basic concept.  You find the "pivot point" and go from there, but I can't get mine to work for the life of me! 🙁

  38. Meighan Wheller says

    November 18, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Love this card – the christmas tree with the using the designer series paper looks great.  I think I have to give this a go! 

  39. Nancy says

    November 18, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Such a lovely card,as everyone before me said, the tree is fabulous.  Love the way you used the designer paper, one of my favorite ribbons, the embossing folder and the matting, great design.  Many thanks for the template also,I'm sure I'll be CASEing this one!
    Thank you

  40. Robynbyrd says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:14 am

    When I opened the .doc folder, there was nothing in there…Can you please help me?? Thanks…It's adorable!!

  41. Karen says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Hi….just found your site…..and saw the folded tree card….LOVE IT, however, I left your site briefly and when I came back to it….all I see now is a red x…no photo of the card…
    I have refreshed, closed my browser, and nothing helps…checked for allowing popups…can’t think of anything else to try….

  42. Hetty says

    November 30, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Wat a lovely tree idea, Connie. Great card.

  43. Jacki says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    What a great little tree!  I love this, thanks for sharing!

  44. Edie says

    November 30, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    This idea is being used in the quilting circles to make napkins. Of course the circle is much larger and two half circles of material is sewn together to make it two sided. I love the idea of using it for a Christmas tree on a card.

  45. Monica Massanyi says

    December 1, 2010 at 9:44 am

    Very Cute!  I first saw this folded tree done in fabric as a napkin about 20 years ago, but it has come back and is now the rage in the quilting world.  How clever to use it this way too!  I love it!

  46. Kelli D. says

    December 1, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Thank you for sharing the diagram and your creativity.  I saw this posted on a blog a few months back but wasn't sure how it was done.  I will definitely be CASEing this to use of retired holiday DSP

  47. Carol says

    December 2, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Connie B.:  Thank  you so much for the folded tree and the pattern, directions and unknown author of the idea!  And thanks to Hettie for recommending your site!  Love the tree!  It will be easy and fun to make.  The tree would be fun & simple for children to make and give….Many thanks!  Carol

  48. Meredith says

    December 2, 2010 at 10:38 pm

    Love the tree, thank you!

  49. Tina says

    December 2, 2010 at 11:58 pm

    I love your idea for the folded tree.  I want to let you know that I am sharing it on my blog and also adding a link back to your post.  Thanks for the inspiration!  (http://www.livelovenstamp.blogspot.com)

  50. katou says

    December 3, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Very cute card and a so original idea.,I love so much your Christmas tree.
    Great job.
    Katou

  51. pierrotine says

    December 5, 2010 at 4:02 pm

    Génial!!! votre arbre  merci !

  52. Ellis says

    December 7, 2010 at 11:56 am

    Thanks for the diagram, I will try this later! =)

    Hugs, Elenor

  53. ombre says

    December 7, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    merci merci pour ce modèle il est trop joli !!!

  54. Lila says

    December 12, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Fantastic idea – so creative.

  55. Wendy says

    December 15, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    I am in love with this!  Totally CASEing it!  Thanks for sharing!

  56. Cigalonscrap says

    December 16, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Hi Connie!
    I'm Cigalonscrap, I'm French and I've find your Christmass Tree Diagram very beautiful! I test it if you whant to see my card with it you can come on my website: http://cigalonscrap.canalblog.com/
    I put your website adress as reference! 
    I like your scrap work! I subscrive at your news!
    Kisses from France
    Cigalon

  57. Renee says

    December 16, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    Thanks for the instructions, Connie. That size is perfect and once you have folded one with your directions, it takes nothing to fold them again and again. Really cute idea!

  58. Jana says

    December 19, 2010 at 7:39 am

    Such a cute card. Thank you so much for sharing the template!

  59. Andrea Bouchard says

    December 23, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    What an awesome, clever idea!  I love it…thank you so much for sharing with us.  You are amazing!  

  60. Maud (M Scrap & stamps) says

    December 29, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    WOW fabulous your idea for this original folded tree. Thanks for sharing Connie !

  61. Plain Jane says

    January 25, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    I found your site via a comment on SplitCoastStampers, and I wanted to say how much I like your asymmetrical folded tree! I am definitely going to try this one out…thanks so much for sharing your template!

  62. Maree Long says

    July 25, 2011 at 4:48 am

    Love the folded tree card and thank you for the template design I will be using it for our Christmas in July next weekend – I have all ready printed out some scripture verses relating to Christmas for the ladies….your template is just a little something extra and cute in their christmas stocking
    Maree

  63. Amy says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:17 am

    Thank you so much for the template!  This looks like so much fun.  I'll have to try it out! 

  64. Bette S says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    I absolutely love this card!  Always looking for something different and this is it!  This is one I'll be making for Christmas for sure.  Thank you so much for the template and directions  Thank you for sharing.

  65. Valerie says

    October 3, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Also found your site over at SCS and am so happy.  I am always expected to come up with something different each year for our Christmas Cards but this year has been quite a stressful one with our last tenants wrecking our rental home and the insurance company saying they weren't covering most of it….so thanks for the great idea and I really hope that you don't mind me using it.  I don't have a site so I can't give you credit it that way but I will direct anyone who asks over to you.  Thanks so much for sharing this idea.  You are very kind.

  66. Rene from OZ xo says

    October 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    Hi Connie, thanks for the folded Christmas tree template, this is going to be my Christmas card for this year.
    Rene from OZ  xo

  67. Sheila Wood says

    October 29, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the template! I saw this card a few Christmases ago and was dying to have a go, but couldn't find a template to make it.  This year I shall be in production, whoopeee :0)

  68. chaun says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I just printed it out, and it came out to be a 5 1/2 in. circle, which was great Sometimes it doesn't print exactly the way it was designed, but this did.
    I folded it, and adjusted the folds a bit, and it worked! It is my turn to show my friends how to make a card, and I think I will show them this card.Thanks so much for sharing!

  69. Adele says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:01 am

    So fun!  Thanks for the pattern!

  70. NatQuebec says

    November 12, 2011 at 11:43 am

    It's a very nice card and thank you for the tree tip, I will definitely try it 🙂

  71. Sabine says

    November 19, 2011 at 12:46 am

    Thank your for this wonderful idea. I will try it this weekend.
    Greetings from Germany,
    Sabine

  72. Terri says

    November 20, 2011 at 2:01 pm

    Thanks so much for the tutorial.  I love this tree and have been trying to figure out how to make it.  I think I saw it on another site, but don't remember where, I just remember I loved this tree.  🙂  Hugs!

  73. Nicole says

    November 21, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Superbe,j'aime beaucoup ça,je vais essayer de le faire.Merci pour le tutoriel c'est gentil de nous l'offrir.Bonne journée.

  74. Jaki says

    November 27, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Thankyou so much for the inspiration, I have used your tree for my card group swap 🙂 I know they will all love it and want to make their own so I will direct them to your blog.

  75. Rita says

    November 29, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    I absolutely love this tree, I am a Stampin' Up demonstator in Australia……I am using this template in my upcoming workshop….so thank you!

  76. AmyJRockstar says

    December 1, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Love this technique!  My friend Suzanne shared it with us on FCCB today and led us to your site!  Love this idea!  TFS!
    XO ~ Amy Jo (FCCB Coordinator)

  77. sandyh50 says

    December 3, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing your template! Love it!

  78. elaine says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Beautiful another great tree fold. Cant wait to try it
    Thankyou so so much for sharing it with us.
    Elaine

  79. Siskards says

    October 29, 2012 at 10:48 am

    Thank you!! You made my day!!

  80. barb hendrickson says

    November 2, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    Hi Connie, Can't wait to try this tree fold.  I hope to use it for my November stamp camp.  My ladies would love it!

  81. gwen408 says

    November 27, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Très très joli, Thanks for sharing the template.
    I'll try it out this week
    add your site on to my favs, will be back for more inspiration
    greetings from France
    gwen408

  82. Silvia says

    December 13, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Connie, love the folded tree so much! Thank you for sharing.

  83. Colleen Blakey says

    January 30, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Hi Connie,
    I'm a SU Demo in Australia. I can't remember how I stumbled across this wonderful way to make a Christmas Tree, I simply love it and wanted to thank you for sharing.  May I use it in a class, one day ? I've been a demo since 31st March 2010…so I'm just a baby in the family, hehehe. You have some lovely projects, I'll be back to get inspiration…hugs, Colleen.

  84. natalie sheaves says

    August 4, 2013 at 2:41 am

    WOW I love the folded Christmas Tree .I made 18 one afternoon so everyone will be getting the same card this year..Thank you

  85. Sarah Little says

    November 6, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    I love this card!  Very beautiful! Thanks for the great idea.

  86. Cheryl Chambers says

    December 1, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Love, love, love this card. I am using it as the inspiration for my Christmas party invitation. Thanks for sharing.

  87. Darlene says

    July 27, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I’m not sure how anyone got 1/2″ circle out of cut a 5 and 1/4″ circle in half but there it is folks. I’m sitting here trying this with loose leaf and it’s perfect. Double-sided paper is a great thing to have on hand. Some of mine is foil on one side and plaid on the other.

  88. Connie says

    July 27, 2014 at 4:29 pm

    Half of a circle, not 1/2″ circle…

  89. merry christmas cards says

    December 20, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    Good blog post. I definitely appreciate this website.
    Keep writing!

  90. Megan says

    June 30, 2015 at 1:51 am

    Hi Connie, we are still coming! I love your tree card, thank you for creating a diagram for us! I have seen similar idea using paper plates for kids craft! Have a great day…Megan

  91. Lisa Bradley says

    November 8, 2015 at 7:24 am

    hi,
    Just read the intro for this post, and just wanted to let you know, its November 2015 and we’re still looking!:-) A Fabulous card, easy to produce but has the WOW factor. Thanks for the template. Regards
    Lisa

  92. Gail L says

    May 4, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Thanks you for the instructions, this is going to be my
    2016 Xmas card 🙂

  93. Helen G says

    October 27, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    Last Tuesday I asked my instructor if she could help me make a tree like this. Her name is Annette. She started laughing and told that she knew you! Hope you make it down to Florida one of these days and I get to meet you! Thanks, Helen October 2017

  94. scrAPpamondo says

    November 19, 2017 at 2:21 am

    Amazing card! Thanks so much for sharing!! I’m in love with this idea!!

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