Friday, October 23, 2009

Matchbox Tree

I had fun making this Tree! I love to make shaped cards, and that was what I set out to do ...when I began making this. I embossed my Wasabi card using my Herringbone Cuttlebug folder, then die cut the tree with my Nested Pine Trees Shapeabilities. I die cut all of the little snowflakes (using the Snowflakes Borderabilities set), then I accented the centers with Taylor's Twinkles. I adhered them on my tree with Tombo glue. At that point I began thinking my tree would be so much cuter with a stand. I thought about using my Matchbox die for the stand by cutting a couple of slits into the top of the box to support my tree. It worked perfectly! I knew I had the perfect sentiment (from Oh Christmas Tree/Lizzie Anne Designs) for my tree, then stamped and punched it out with my Modern Label punch. Now I have a cute decorative card with the gift box included. How cool is that?

Stamps: Oh Christmas Tree (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Card Stock: Wild Wasabi, White, textured Red
Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI)
Accessories: Nested Pine Trees Shapeabilities, Snowflake Borderabilities, Herringbone Cuttlebug Folder, Scor-Tape, Taylor's Multi-Colored Twinkles & Tombo Multi Glue, Matchbox Bigz XL die, Modern Label punch, Hobby Blade and Tim Holtz ruler



I can't believe it's Friday already! This week has flown...but I guess that's how it is when you're busy!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you have a nice weekend!

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21 comments:

Susie said...

Absolutely fabulous. Very ingenious. Beautiful created - love it.

~amy~ said...

Love this...very clever and fun Rose Ann!

Susan Raihala said...

What an adorable project! Love the matchbox idea, perfect for a little treat!

Anonymous said...

How cool indeed, Rose Ann! That's so clever and unique...and fun! I love the texture on the tree, as well as the bling!

Cindy Haffner said...

Oh what a fun clever idea Rose Ann, love it!!

Dawn Easton said...

Oh how sweet, Rose Ann! You are a master of creating shaped things!!! This box idea is wonderful!

Sarn said...

I agree with the others . . . ingenious and beautiful!

Broni said...

You are brilliant!!! I love this! It's so impressive!!

Tiffany Ervin said...

Oh that is darling! You're so good at making these knick knacks! I love shaped cards too! And this is functional! Can't beat that!

Deb said...

oh that is so clever I love it! Have a great weekend! hugs Debx

Marlou McAlees said...

wow !!! this is just beautiful Rose Ann, very clever, :) hugzz xx

ChristineCreations said...

Girl this is so creative and adorable! I really love the texture on the tree!

Denise Marzec said...

Oh my gosh, girl, this is AWESOME!!!!! WOWWWW!

Diane said...

Superb!!!! What a brilliant idea!
I love it!

Leslie Miller said...

This is adorable, Rose Ann, and you've got your little matchbox so you can put a surprise inside. I love it! All the things you used to create this sound like it was so much fun. Love that Herringbone folder. I'm planning a trip to EP to stock up on new folders. I just love to emboss!

Michele Kovack said...

Seriously? Could this be ANY Cuter???? LOVE THIS!!!!

Lori Stokes Wright said...

Oh my gosh, Rose Ann, this is so adorable! Love the Herringbone embossing for the tree!

Joan Ervin said...

This is soooo AWESOME, Rose Ann...I LOVE your fabulous tree and how you used the matchbox for the stand...shear genius!!!

kathleenh said...

This is so very cool! I love how you figured out how to make it stand!

Lynn Put said...

WOW this is awesome!!!
I love it! What a great idea!

Krista said...

Love this one as well. What a great idea, great job !!!