When I saw the sketch challenge today over on SCS, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. It is also for the Paper Players Challenge #64 for plants or animals.
I've been wanting to do a variation of the Folded Christmas Tree card that I originally made last year. You can see it HERE. That card is the MOST viewed card over the past 4 1/2 years that I've had my blog. Even in the summer I get at least a dozen hits on it a day. There is a FREE TEMPLATE over there, too, for the full sized one I did on that card!
For this card,I used 3" circles of Holly Berry Designer Paper to make the trees and folded them according to the template. I layered them onto the three Real Red panels that I ran thru the Big Shot with the new Snow Burst Impressions Folder in the Holiday Mini. I added tree trunks and a small star from Silver Glimmer paper for their tops. The red panels were layered on Early Espresso cardstock, then placed on a layer of Very Vanilla. I stamped Season's Greetings from Stampin' Up!'s Curly Cute stamp set in Real Red along the bottom. I wrapped the Old Olive Dotted Scallop Ribbon around and tied a knot. Everything was layered on the base card of Pear Pizzazz.
Now, that was Version TWO. Here is Version ONE that I started with. This one was a little more streamlined. I used the Very Vanilla in the background behind the trees and the Real Red for the panel behind them. At the bottom, I left off the bow, but added score lines to dress it up a little. The base on this one is Wild Wasabi.
So…what do you think? Which one do you like better? Would love to hear your comments!
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Just love this card. You mention a template to fold the Circle, Where would I locate that?
Is it a full circle or half
Have just starteds my Christmas Cards this is so different.
Love your artwork…My fave is Version 2 with the red background!
Love, love, LOVE this card and your fabulous folded trees! I saw it for the first time a month or two ago and fell in love. I can't wait to do this with my girls! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Smiles are contagious!
Heather
They both are great but I think #2 stands out a little more. Thanks for sharing!
Love these, especially version one.
Love it! Version 2 is more vibrant – I like it best!
Connie this is fabulous! Me… I love them both, but think they pop off the version 1 better. I love the texture that you got onto each layer… and, now… let's talk about those trees…. S T U N N I N G! I have to go try this technique now.
So glad you joined the Paper Players again this week, I always enjoy seeing your wonderful creations!
Jaydee
Connie this is fabulous! Me… I love them both, but think they pop off the red base better. I love the texture that you got onto each layer… and, now… let's talk about those trees…. S T U N N I N G! I have to go try this technique now.
So glad you joined the Paper Players again this week, I always enjoy seeing your wonderful creations!
Jaydee
Love this card, first version with the ribbon is my fave, but both cards are fabulous! Love your work Connie!
Both are very pretty but the one with the red behind the trees really pops the trees!! Love them!
I like version one better, but the trees do pop better on version two. My thought was to try to find darker DSP for version one to make them pop too. I think the red at the bottom of version one is better overall than the other one. Thanks for sharing the pattern to do these trees. I tried it before and really like how it turned out!
Fabulous trees Connie! That folding technique is so cool–especially with our fantastic two-sided paper! Love the mix of patterns it reveals. My favorite detail might just be the glimmer stars–love the sparkle! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players this week!
Love your trees, & thanks for sharing your pattern. I prefer the one with the trees on the red bg. especially with the green ribbon as well. I checked out the one you did last year and I love that one as too!!!
~Louise
What a neat idea! I've downloaded your pdf and will give it a try! I think this dsp is showcasing those trees best on your red background of card #1. Plus, I really like the addition of your bow. I can't wait to make a Christmas card!
Connie, I made your trees last year and they were just sooo cute. I like all your versions but the one on the red background and green ribbon sure is an attention getter. Too bad I didn't have the silver glimmer paper last year but then again a gold glimmer paper would be better! Are you paying attention SU? Anyway, thanks for showing us the trees again, I may have to make some more, they are fun to make and so cute!
This card is simply stunning. TFS
Thank you for sharing your beautiful ideas with everyone! I love the folded Christmas trees and really glad that you shared the pattern with us! You are very talented! =)
This card is wonderful. I'm going to say that the second version is my favorite but when I go back and look again I'm still undecided !! 🙂 I for sure am going to try this one out. Thanks so much for sharing.
I love these, Connie but I would have to say version 2 is my favorite.
Bonnie, this card is adorable. Thank you so much for sharing the template for the folded tree.
Connie,
As usual I love both cards. If I need to pick one I would pick the red background with the ribbon. I made some of the folded trees last year and everyone that received one loved it.
OH my gosh how absolutely cute…will give this a try…so cute cute cute….thank you for sharing the details…Janet
I think I like this new version with 3 small trees…but the large one is fabulous too. Thank you for sharing the instructions for folding.
Love these! You are so amazing!! Where oh where does your inspiration come from? I have to say that version #2 jumps off the screen at me and definitely is eye candy for this 'ol Vermont girl!! TFS!
These cards are so nice, I am going to try this technique. Thanks so much for the template and instructions.
this is so adorable. love it. I use stampin up materials for most of my cards. TFS.
Connie, This is absolutely brilliant! I love your paper choice and all the dimension and texture. I have to say i am with Nance – The sparkle stars are the perfect finishing touch. Thank you for playing along with the Paper Players CAS challenge!
I love this technique, I do have it bookmarked from last year, and thought about what I could do with it this year. I like the look of three trees, and I have to say that #1 is my favorite! Thanks for having fun with the Paper Players this week.
Wow, Connie! These cards are just way too cute! I can't wait to try one! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
I love them both, but I like the one with the red embossed background! Just Lovely! 😀
#1 by a long shot! Love the red background plus the ribbon added. Way to go, Girl!! (P.S. I'm enjoying the ribbon order I got from you. Can hardly wait for bazaar next month to "show & sell" the "footnotes". Thanks.)
Love these cards that you make Connie, I remember the one I saw last year with the bigger circle…such an awesome idea!!! Thanks for joining us at the Paper Players!
This card is fabulous! I will definitely be trying this out. Love the trees. Thanks so much for joining us again this week at the Paper Players!
Wow! What a fabulous card! I'll head over there in the a.m. when I have more time to play so I can follow your tutorial! TFS!
Love card #1. I like red though, so that is not a surprise. You have a wonderful imagination. Thanks for the pdf. file
My fav is the first one. I like the ribbon. Thanks for the template. I'll try it soon.
Super cute cards! Version 1 with the red background really makes the trees pop!
thanks for sharing.
Love your site. I just found you thru Pintrest….specifically these folded Christmas cards…I love them!!! Great inspiration! Thank you. I also LOVE the leaves falling across your website…..so LOVELY!
Oh gosh! Choosing my favorite is sort of like choosing my favorite child! But, I think I like the version with the red right behind the trees, because it seems to make the trees pop a bit more. This is such a cute idea! I am going to have to go dig out my Christmas papers. I know I have LOTS buried in this "paper factory" somewhere! Thanks for sharing your creativity and template!
Found your card & template after clicking on your entry for MM215. This is such a great and simple idea and you have created some stunning cards with it.
it's beautiful
both are cute, but i like the red with the ribbon best. love the trees!!
Love the cards. I've made a few of the trees, and they are just adorable. Would you happen to have the cuttng measurements for the card mats under the trees? I'm a baaaaad judge of sizes when it comes to paper play… LOL Thanks