Christmas Trees Can Be ANY Color

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 I grew up with real Christmas trees. In fact, it was only a few years ago that my husband and I bought our first artificial tree. So much easier. And it paid for itself after the second use. But it's green. Just like the real ones. But over the last few years, I've seen lots of artificial tress in many different colors. It's kind of fun! I think I'd like a white one. And pink is fun, but I think that might be a little too trendy for lasting appeal. But not on cards!



Cardstock/Paper Measurements
  • Thick Basic White (5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4")
  • Tartan Foil Specialty Paper (Pebbled Path, 4-1/8" x 5-3/8")
  • Pool Party cardstock (large scrap)
  • Bubble Bath cardstock (medium scrap and small scrap)
  • Basic White Scrap (medium scrap)
  • Soft Shimmer Specialty Paper (Bubble Bath, 1-1/2" x 3")
  • Adhesive Sheet (slightly smaller than the Soft Shimmer piece)
Directions
  1. Adhere Pebbled Path Tartan Foil layer to card base.
  2. Stamp bold tree image in Lost Lagoon ink on Pool Party scrap. 
  3. Stamp the detail tree image in Pretty Peacock ink on the tree from Step 2. Die cut using the largest tree die.
  4. Stamp bold tree image in Bubble Bath ink on Bubble Bath scrap. Die cut using the second from largest tree die.
  5. Apply Adhesive Sheet to the Bubble Bath Soft Shimmer scrap and die cut using the garland die.
  6. Peel off adhesive backing and apply garland to Bubble Bath tree.
  7. Die cut the Basic White scrap using the middle-sized tree die.
  8. Emboss the white tree using the star design from the Basics 3D embossing folders.
  9. Stamp "love & joy" in Bubble Bath ink on a scrap piece of Basic White. Fussy cut around phrase.
  10. Adhere the Lost Lagoon tree and Bubble Bath tree to card base.
  11. Adhere white tree and sentiment to card using Dimensionals.
  12. Stamp tree of choice inside.
Watch the replay (it was a bit of a mess at first...I lost the one I had set up, so had to scramble to get a new stream going.



STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES

Merriest Trees Bundle (English)
$55.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$9.00
Tartan Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper
$10.00
Soft Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper
$11.00
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50
Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Bubble Bath Classic Stampin' Pad
$9.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad
$9.00
Basics 3 D Embossing Folders
$30.00
Adhesive Backed Snowflake Assortment
$8.00
Adhesive Sheets
$11.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$5.50
Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$128.00

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