Wednesday, November 16, 2011

3-D Christmas Tree Card

I think I may be addicted to these 3-D elements. I cut three of these trees from the Christmas cart (cut at 3 1/2"). If you'd like to make these 3-D style shapes, any symmetrical shape will do, if you chose to use a shape like this tree that is not symmetrical, be sure to flip one (using your Cricut or Gypsy) so you can piece them together correctly. 

For these trees I used the new Echo Park, Holy Jolly Holiday pack. The window frame came from Christmas too (I sized it to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and welded it to create the card base). The window shape is a tag from Preserves. I cut it in blue and in a snowflake vellum too.

The "joy" is from Winter Woodland. I ripped some white glitter paper into snow drifts and curled and inked the edges to give them some defination. I also inked the red frame, the blue window and the tree (using ink colors to match the layers and a finger dauber).

I used some red Studio G glitter glue to add the little accents on the tree.

Here is one last look at the adorable Christmas tree. I just LOVE the way it stands up, but can be folded down for mailing. :)

12 comments:

Charlotte said...

This is just wonderful. I love the 3D elements.

Jeri said...

Cool card. Great job on the 3-D element. Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2.

Pat N. said...

That is so neat Cheryl! Good job!--Pat N.

Curko said...

What a fabulous card! Love the pop out tree. Great job! TFS :)

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

gorgeous!!!

Rosie said...

beautiful card


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Marilyn said...

I love it! I wish I had that cart.

A Little Time said...

Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the shape of the card and that tree is so cool!! Thanks for playing with us at BBTB2!

DonnaMundinger said...

OOOhhhh FABULOUS! Love the 3-D tree! What a lovely surprise when it's opened. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. xxD

Karen Pinsonat said...

This is so pretty, I love the 3d tree! thanks for joining us at BBTB2!

Unknown said...

Oh, I just love this. I will definately have to remember this idea.
Jani
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Celeste B. said...

OH MY WORD!!!!!! I absolutely love this!!! You did an amazing job with this card! I may have to borrow this idea!! it's so creative!!! TFS!