A few weeks ago, the Technique Lovers Challenge at SCS was making a folded tree. Couldn't be simpler -- you take half a circle and put three folds in it, and you're done. I made several of them that day, figuring they'd be useful on Christmas cards.
Sure enough, those trees are proving handy to have around as I make Christmas cards. This one fit perfectly into this week's sketch at 365 cards #277.
There's something about the trees I made that makes them look a little Seussical. I think they'd be perfect for Cindy-Lou Who, don't you? (Actually, I suspect they would also look quite elegant if done in an embossed white, and I need to try that). I happen to have a pad of Christmas dp someone gave me that also has that sort of Seussical feel to it. Personally, I like my Christmas stuff traditional, so I've been struggling to use this paper in ways I can live with. I think the little Whoville tree card with the whimsical circles and squares on the dp actually works pretty well together.
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Fun mix and matching of papers. Many thanks for joining us at 365 Cards.
ReplyDeletelove the tree :) going to have to check out SCS now!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful take on the sketch and so glad you joined us on 365 cards
Love the mix of colors, thanks for sharing at 365 Cards!
ReplyDeleteohhhh LOVE your tree!!! great colors on your card too!!! so glad you played along with 365 Cards!!!!
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