Sunday, July 31, 2011

Very Merry Tutorial

Shimmer cardstock is so pretty. I especially love using white shimmer cardstock to make snow scenes. The snowflakes just glisten.


I repurposed a worn out pair of my son's khaki pants for the fabric of my tree. Start by getting the fabric wet, put in a container, add ink and work the color through it. You might want to wear rubber gloves so you don't stain your hands and nails. Let the fabric dry.


Once the fabric is dry rip it into about 1/4" strips.

Next take white shimmer cardstock and emboss with Snowflake folder. Place Scor-Tape in basic shape of tree. Don't worry about filling it all in with the tape.


Twist the strips and press down into the Scor-Tape following the basic tree shape.

If there are any pieces of the tree that are not glued down well enough I use Liquid Glass to adhere it to the card. I randomly placed dots of Liquid Glass all over the tree then coated it in glitter. I pressed the glitter down into the Liquid Glass, let it dry then shook off the excess.


Now both the card and tree glisten. To finish off the card I tore strips of paper to make "snow drifts" Next I added glue to the edges and more glitter, popped the "snow drifts" up with foam squares  for them to lay nicely over the bottom of the tree. Last I added a bow and Very Merry tag.

I'm linking this to a bunch of sites today; Creative Belli, Craft Us Crazy, Passionately Artistic, Tatertots and Jello, Totally Gorjuss, Just Us Girls, The Kraft Journal, Papercraft Star, Simon Says Stamp and Show, Sew Many Cards, Splendiferous Creations, Joyful Stamper, Digi Doodles, Totally Stampalicious, The Paper Shelter, Deep Ocean, Party Time Tuesdays, Gingerloft, Fun With Shapes, Crafty Catz, Fussy and Fancy, CCEE Stampers, Sassy Studio, Crafty Creations, Scrap Creations, Karen's Doodles Netherlands, Craft Your Passions, Paper Creations Ink, Polly Craft, Christmas Inspirations, DIY Home Sweet Home  and Pile It On!


I hope you will take a moment to let me know you stopped by. To quote my son "It makes my heart happy" to read your lovely comments and feedback. Plus I'd love to know if you tried this technique too.
Kindest regards,
Jennifer
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57 comments:

  1. Kimberly GajewskiJuly 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a wonderful card! Thank you for sharing your tutorial as well! Beautifully done! :D

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  2. MirandaJuly 31, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    gorgeous card Jennifer, very very pretty and thanks for the tutorial that really a cool idea to make your own special Xmas tree
    thanks for joining the PCI challenge this week
    hugs
    Miranda

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  3. CARLA PREDIGERJuly 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful card and great tutorial. Thanks for sharing and thanks for joining us at Christmas Inspirations challenges. Hope to see you with us again soon.

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  4. CélineJuly 31, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    so stunning creation! thanks for the tutorial!
    thanks for playing with us at fussy and fancy this week
    hugs
    céline F&F DT

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  5. lindylooJuly 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    wow stunning creations thank you for playing along with us at the crafty catz this week with your super work linda x

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  6. CurlyJuly 31, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    OMGosh this is amazing and the tutorial is brill too, I will have to give this ago its very effective,
    Thank you so much for joining us at Crafty Catz this week, for our challenge 93 Christmas in July.

    I have some Calorie free Candy if you are interested.

    Good Luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget Crafty Catz DT :0) x

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  7. ShanJuly 31, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    What a gorgeous card. Great tutorial. Thank you so much for joining us this week for our "Christmas in July" challenge over at Craft Your Passion Challenges. I hope you have a great week and Good luck.

    Hugs
    Shannin

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  8. ReganJuly 31, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Oh, how pretty! Creative and unique! What a fantastic tutorial! Thanks for joining us at Sassy Studio Designs! :)
    {hugs}
    Regan ~ Design Team

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  9. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieJuly 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Wow, that technique totally rocks. Thanks so much for sharing. I LOVE using textiles and will definitely be giving this one a try! Your card is wonderful - I love the white CAS look along with that fabulous evergreen tree! So happy you shared it with us this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

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  10. ReganJuly 31, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS cards! I am so glad you shared the wonderful technique as well. Thank you for playing along with us at Papercraft Star!

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  11. Arts by SaraJuly 31, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Wow... what a wonderful Christmas Card! Thanks for the step by step tutorial! Beautiful Sparkle! Thank you for joining us at Paper Creations Ink! Have a wonderful week! Happy Creating! Sara

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  12. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Beautiful Creation Love your work

    Thanks for Joining us at Pap

    er Creations Ink

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  13. LoriJuly 31, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Lovely winter card--and cool technique for creating the tree!

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  14. Tanya SJuly 31, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Fabulous technique,TFS.Stunning card!Thanks for joining us at Scrap-Creations!!

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  15. Audrey PettitJuly 31, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    What a very cool technique this is! Love, love that you re-purposed some old clothing for this. It's environmentally friendly, and looks fabulous, too. Thanks for sharing this with us at The Kraft Journal.

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  16. BarbaraWJuly 31, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Pretty tree. Cool technique. Great embossed background.

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  17. Renata van MiltenburgAugust 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Cool technic and a very elegant card.

    Liefs, Karen's Doodles NL!

    Renata

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  18. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Fabulous technique and a wonderful card too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Kraft Journal!

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  19. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeAugust 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    That turned out beautiful. I will have to remember this come Christmas time. I would love for you to stop by DIY Home Sweet Home today and link up your tutorial and any other projects you would like to share. Happy Monday!!

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  20. IdaAugust 1, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wow! What a creative use of jeans and your tree just looks fabulous! Thanks for joining the BC Embossing Challenge.

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  21. MaryBAugust 1, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    How creative. Your card is simply stunning.

    Thank you for joining us at Craft Us Crazy.

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  22. dj1952August 2, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Wow, this is beautiful. I can see how this might work for several different scenes. It is gorgeous work. Thanks for the tutorial and for joining us at DDSC. Hugs, dj

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  23. Lisa SomervilleAugust 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful Christmas cards - wonderful tutorial!Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  24. SaraAugust 2, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    WOW! That is beautiful! I love how you made the tree, it is now on my to do list! Thanks for playing along with SSD!

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  25. gina gAugust 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Gorgeous card love how you made the trees. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter this week. luv gina xx

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  26. Erum TasneemAugust 3, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    wow! now this is AWESOME! what a creative idea and such a gorgeous card! I LOVE!
    Thanks for playing at Gingerloft. Good Luck!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 3, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    So wonderfully creative.Beautiful card.Thanks for joining us at DDSC.Hope to see you again next week :D
    Lisa x

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  28. Maggie LamarreAugust 3, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    thank you so much for choosing Passionately Artistic this week to link your projects.
    You are featured this week :)
    http://passionatelyartistic.com
    Maggie

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  29. Andrea MAugust 4, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    This is AMAZING! Thanks so much for sharing the fabulous tutorial on the gorgeous tree!!! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls!

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  30. Lisa KindAugust 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Wow! This really is a cool technique! And your card is so pretty! Thanks for sharing the tutorial and for playing our JUGs challenge!

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  31. Lisette MorrisAugust 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    My mouth still hangs open...this is a great and creative idea! Thanks so much for sharing and playing at Fussy and Fancy.

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  32. EliseAugust 6, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    OMG! These pieces ARE beyond stunning - I love a girl who blazes her own trail! Well done! Sorry I'm here late, but I'm DELIGHTED to see your BEAUTIFUL creation! THANKS for sharing this FINE piece of crafty fabulousness with Just Us Girls! We adore having your participate with us!

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  33. LiliAugust 9, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Fabulous Jennifer! I'll definitely try the technique you've used in your card. Thanks for the tutorial:)...and congrats on winning the Challenge @ PCS :) Liliana

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  34. D @ Shady PorchAugust 10, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  35. Markham homesAugust 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    It is very fancy creative and like to appreciate for sharing the tutorial and for playing JUGs challenge. I sure to use this technique in this Christmas.

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  36. BrandiAugust 11, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Amazing! What an unique idea. And so beautiful, too!

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  37. sonyaeverdingAugust 11, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous.

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  38. DoreenAugust 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    This. Is. Stunning! I am definitely going to try this technique! TFS your directions. :) What a great way to recycle, too. And, Liquid Glass rocks!
    ~doreen at http://whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com

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  39. JodiAugust 12, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Gorgeous card!!! Your tree is AMAZING!!!!! I love love love the idea that you used your sons pants and died them!!!!

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  40. Auntie EmSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Love your card!!! It all shimmers, sparkles and glows. What a great idea!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  41. school first aid suppliesSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Stunning card. I am definitely going to try this technique soon! TFS directions is exact way to learn a new. What a great way to recycle, too.

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  42. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Came via ScrapScene. What a fun and creative idea!

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  43. denice metzDecember 22, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    how wonderful

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  44. LageneDecember 22, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Fantastic trees, thanks for the tutorial!

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  45. Lori S.December 22, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    your card is gorgeous! thanks for the tutorial! merry christmas to you and yours.

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  46. LynneDecember 23, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    It's absolutely gorgeous, and very creative! Thanks for sharing your talent :)
    Happy Holidays....

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  47. Nancy HanttulaDecember 23, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    absolutely stunning
    !!!!

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  48. AnonymousJune 24, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Awsome card and I will be making them soon. Thanks for the great instructions. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Thanks again.

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Thank you for this great card idea. I really liked it!!!

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  50. AnonymousNovember 10, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    These cards are absolutely AWESOME!! What a very cool ideal!
    I will be trying this one! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  51. AnonymousNovember 11, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    please give your son a message for me, "my heart would be on the ground if I did not say to your mom she is a artist, and very talented."

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  52. SummDay-SummWayNovember 11, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    These cards are gorgeous and I have found them at just the right time of year(well, maybe it would have been better if I'd found them a little earlier)LOL. I will be making some for my friends and relatives this year. Thank you for sharing your tutorial and these gorgeous cards!
    Hugs, Paula

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  53. AnonymousNovember 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Love this card! Simply said!

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  54. AnonymousDecember 15, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Absolutely beautiful!!! I followed the link over from Tater Tots and Jello. If I didn't have a million projects to do already I would be making copies of your gorgeous card! I am definitely bookmarking this post for next year. Thank you for sharing!
    LilMsTiff

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  55. JennySeptember 30, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Beautiful cards!!! Every year I say I'm going to make my own..... I think I may get started on s few tonight! At least a few people will get the homemade ones. :) You have great ideas! Thank you SO much for sharing with us!!!

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  56. AnonymousOctober 12, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    your cards are beautiful and your tutorial is so easy

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  57. AnonymousNovember 26, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    This is soooo fired up!! I'm so glad that you shared your inspiration with so many fellow crafters...I can feel my spirit coming to life!! It sounds like i could even do it...we had fresh snow fall this morning, so for sure i am going to be crafting tonight!!! Merry Christmas to you!!!!

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