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Connie Babbert, Stampin Up! Demonstrator

Stamping 411 – Folded Christmas tree

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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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  1. Vicki says

    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.

  4. Cookie says

    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

    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

  7. Rose Kerry says

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

  9. Candyce Mathews says

    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

  12. Rene from OZ xo says

    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

  14. Denise M says

    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

    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

    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!!!!

  18. Cookie says

    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

  23. Chris R. from Iowa says

    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

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

  26. BOBBI ISERI says

    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
      

  32. Andrea L - EnchantINK says

    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

  37. Christy says

    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! 🙁

  39. Nancy says

    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

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

  41. Karen says

    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….

  44. Edie says

    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

    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

    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

    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

  56. Cigalonscrap says

    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

    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!

  59. Andrea Bouchard says

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

  61. Plain Jane says

    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

    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

  64. Bette S says

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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!

  72. Terri says

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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)

  78. elaine says

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

  80. barb hendrickson says

    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

    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

  83. Colleen Blakey says

    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

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

  86. Cheryl Chambers says

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

  87. Darlene says

    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.

  90. Megan says

    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

    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

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

  93. Helen G says

    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

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