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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Layered Christmas Tree

Hello friends, thanks so much for dropping in.  It is so quiet here today and I am trying to make the most of it - but I have so much I want to achieve and not sure where to start - do you now that feeling - or is it just me!?  I am making this post my starting point and hopefully move forward from here LOL!  I have played around with the new Spellbinders Die D-Lites Christmas Tree Etched Dies 2018 Holiday - don't you love the added dimension of popping up the layers - there are so many options with this Die D-Lite.


I have started by cutting the card front using the second largest Die from the Spellbinders 5 x 7 Matting Basics A Card Creator Etched DiesThis has been popped up onto a slightly larger white pre-cut card base using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares.  A patterned layer has been cut/embossed using the fourth die from the Nestabilities Fancy Edged Rectangles Etched Dies and popped up onto the centre of the card front, using 3D Foam Squares.  Gold Glitter Pen has been added to the debossed stitching pattern.
Next cut/emboss all of the Dies from the Christmas Tree using white card stock.  Glue the frame outline that has been created by laying the tree layers inside of the actual tree die - when this is run through the machine it leaves a thin outline frame to the Fancy Edged Rectangles Etched Dies layer.  This has been sponged using Imagine Memento Ink in Bamboo Leaves and glued to the patterned paper layer.  Next the Christmas Tree Top, Middle and Bottom have been sponged in the same manner and popped up inside the tree using Scrapbook Adhesives BY 3L 3D Foam Squares

Sponge the trunk using brown ink and glue below the Christmas Tree. Colour the Star gold and pop up at the top of the Christmas Tree using a 3D Foam Square. Adhere a ton piece of patterned paper across the card front,and below the image layer.  Wrap red twine around the card front and tie through a wooden flower, securing with a bow - add a little glue under the wooden flower.  Add faux enamel dots using Imagine irRESISTibles Pico Embellisher in Dandelion and a sentiment using Alpha Stickers.
This card is linked to the following challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday - Anything Goes
WordArt Wednesdays Anything Goes
Always Fun Challenges - DIES & PUNCHES
Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow.
Artistic Inspirations - ANYTHING GOES
The Creative Crafters Anything Goes 
Crafting from the Heart - ANYTHING GOES
The Merry Christmas Challenge - Anything Christmas Goes
Dragonfly Dreams - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Anything Christmas Goes - optional theme: Something Beginning With Letter S
Just Us Girls - Stripes
Crafting-With-Friends ANYTHING GOES
Aud Sentiments Challenge Use A 2 Word Sentiment 
Crimbo Crackers - Anything Goes
Christmas at Sweet Stampin' - Anything Goes Christmas
Crafting By Designs - Christmas
Crafty Creations - Always Anything Goes 
Creative Moments - Always Anything Goes
House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

{{{hugs}}} and happy crafting

16 comments:

  1. I totally know what you mean about having so much to do you don't know where to start! Hopefully, you were able to get a lot accomplished. This card is beautiful! I do love the dimension on that fabulous tree! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.

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  2. This a wonderful card! I love all of the layers and and the designer paper! Thank you for joining us and good luck!
    Hugs, Joy
    craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.com

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  3. This is such a beautiful work of art! Love the layers!! Your embellishments are perfect! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at PIP Challenges!

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  4. Wonderful card Linda - the dimensional layers add so much interest to the focal point.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  5. Hi Linda, completely understand so much to do, but not knowing where to start. A superb Christmas card for your stash, love the layering. Thank you for joining us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends... good luck in the prize draw... Megan DT LPoCF

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  6. Darling card. Thanks for joining us at Merry Christmas Challenges.

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  7. Love this Linda! It is really effective. Thank you for joining us at the Creative Moments Challenge. Leona xx

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  8. What a fabulous Christmas card - love all the layers!

    Thanks for joining us at International Art and Soul!

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  9. Such a beautiful card. Love that tree! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge.

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  10. Love the dimensional look on this fabulous festive holiday card. Thanks so much for joining us this time at the Crafty Creations Challenge, Elizabeth (DT)

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  11. Such a darling card
    Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments in our 2 Word Sentiment challenge.
    Julie T

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  12. Still a great card. Just coming back to say Thanks for joining us at The Merry Christmas challenge
    Julie T

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  13. Very nice!
    Thank you for joining us at Creative Moments challenge!
    Hope to see you again!

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  14. I adore Christmas cards. I think they're my favorite and I'm happy to make them year round. Cards with trees and scenes always catch my eye and your 'layered' tree is fabulous. Your little red bow around the card is a great embellishment. Thanks for joining us at Craft-Dee BowZ! --Gail

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  15. As always, your card is extra ordinary.Love the die cuts and colouring. Good Luck to you. Thank you for joining us at The Creative Crafters - DT Alka

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  16. Thank you for joining us at challenge Artisctic Inspiration
    DT Maria

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