Easy Christmas Tree Card

You girls have to try this one! So easy!  You just need  3x3, 2 1/2 x 2 1/2, 2x2, and a 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" to make the tree.  Fold into triangle, open and fold into a triangle the opposite way. Open and pinch sides to make a flat triangle.  Fold down flaps-repeat for each layer then put a dab on Tombo and insert each point into the bottom of the next.

Distressing the edges before assembly makes the tree look more vintage

Build your card base however you'd like and you can go crazy or simple if you wanna decorate the tree 

Play around and HAVE FUN!

This music note card I just copied on cardstock from my old hymns. I picked Crown Him with Many Crowns, but a Christmas hymn is certainly appropriate!

and NOW I see my little backing off my dimensional! grrr

Ok this is the only tree that has a trunk! lol

Betcha didn't even notice!

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE Stampin' Up's Designer Series Paper?

I tried the triangles going the other way but do not like it. This maybe a happy mistake, because I believe I will try an upside down Christmas tree card!

and of course the Shutter Card! Which I LOVE to make!

Buzy Time of Year!

I can't believe how fast this month is flying by!  I am the master procrastinator, so I kicked it into high gear trying to make some different Christmas cards and ornaments! Yes..I'm the last minute person!

What to do with that little Sizzlits Merry Detail's Snowflake?

Fold in half and make a  tree!

I am loving our Christmas DSP

Bling it up anyway you want! Red rhinestones and pearls would be so cute! I woulda put a star on top but don't have a punch yet!

Gettting into the Holdiday SPIRIT!

So I am anxiously awaiting my UPS man tomorrow and trying to make do with some scraps I have and learning some new paper crafting ideas, while nudging myself into the holidays! So hard sometimes, I know! Here is what I did today...a few snowflakes and stars.

Craft room disaster!

I don't know how it happens, but after I do a card OR any crafting thing, my craft table ends up looking like a F-5 went through it! Sooo bad!
I haven't taken any pics of my current creations because I don't even have a pretty space to do it in! lol!
Judge for yourself!!!

 My work in progress...

 The disaster...

Soo need to get organized! IKEA??? Here we come! lol!!!

Here Is Nathan's Christmas Card! Thought I'd share! I've done this one before so some of you may have received it for Christmas! lol
Enjoy

This is a old SU stamp set, but you can put anybody in those windows! Have I mentioned how stinkin much I LOVE LOVE LOVE our dazzling diamonds glitter! You can't tell in this photo-but it's so beautiful!
AND YESSSS I need a light box for picture taking! The shadow and bad lighting is killing me, but Nathan will get this in person I'm sure he will be very excited!

                                                  OK girls! Tri-fold Shutter Cards!!! So much fun!

Card Stock 
Whisper White 100730


Designer Series Paper
Twitterpated 125406


Ink
Old Olive  126953

Punches

Large Scallop Circle 119854
Small Scallop Circle 118874
Large Oval 119855
Cupcake Builder  121807

Sentiment/Stamp
Create a Cupcake 121982
Bordering on Romance 125482 Similar

Measurements for the TRIFOLD Shutter Card~

Base 5 1/2" x 12"

Desinger Series Paper: Twitterpated

(2  end vertical panels) 

1- 3/4 x 2- 1/4

(4) 1- 3/4 x 1 1/4

(1 center panel) 3- 3/4 x 2- 1/4

(2) 1- 3/4 x 2- 1/4

(2) 3- 3/4 x 1- 1/4

SCORE
at the 2, 4, 8, and 10.  Then cut at 1 1/2" from score line 2 down to 10. Move base to the 4" line and repeat cut from the 2 score down to 10.
Using your score lines then fold over under on the front. Over under from the back, then push the center panel out. It's a little tricky might be easier to put the DSP paper on first then fold and embellish last.

Embellsihments

Pearl Basic Jewels 119247

Rhinestone Basic Jewels 119246

Linen Thread 104199

Shimmer Paint Champagne Mist 116806

Going to Women of Faith Fri-Sun so excited! Hoping to come back refreshed and rested!
I'll keep ya'll posted!
For now I have a project for you.  There is a little  boy named Nathan Norman who lives in VA and is battling brain cancer.  His family is celebrating Christmas right now! The neighbors have put up their Christmas lights and decorations too everybody in their town is trying to get in the spirit.  I found out about him through another Stampin' Up demonstrator.

If you can make a card or send a card to him now for Christmas--give him some cheer and prayer, that would be awesome!!

Nathan Norman
81 Dunivan Drive
Rustburg, VA 24588

Bless you,
Kari

First Project-Christmas Ornament

Now Realize, I am totally winging it here!  Just got my kit in, and FYI I am in LOVE with the new ink pads! Foam is the way to go people!
Hard to tell in the pic, the shimmery from the glitter--
I omitted  the bakers twine, didn't like it but think I'm gonna make more with tinsel instead of twine, and maybe some lace for a vintage look.
I was on a roll and decided to make a pumpkin while I was at it.  I went outside to collect leaves so I could trace and make paper leaves for the pumpkin and use the rest for my display.
Hope ya'll enjoy!
Kari

Opening New Starter Kit!

So super excited to share what's inside that box!  Have fun unpacking with me!

Don't let that little box fool you!

What can brown do for you??

Oh YEAAAH-- I know, crazy!

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You THOUGHT I was just joking!

Watch out UPS man here I come!  I've got some stamping to do!

My Precious Package

Hey UPS man, I'm your latest stalker!  My package is in West Sacramento now! Can you please hurry up! It's like Christmas in October--or like the old Mervyn's commerical "open open open"
I can't wait to OPEN my Stampin' Up box! 

Seek Ye First- Kari's arrangement

Stampin' Up Here I Come!

Ladies, I am officially a Stampin' Up convert! 

I have let go of Creative Memories to embrace a brand new, exciting and super fun hobby!  Paper Crafting!
Stay tuned for some pics!  Kit comes in this week!

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HEYYYYY  I'm so excited to tell ya'll that my new Stampin' Up Kit has already shipped and is on its way from Utah! 
For those of you who don't know...I did Creative Memories for a very long time, and have converted to Stampin' Up because I fell in love with the art of paper crafting. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Stampin' Up designer series paper and that I can use ALL of their product to continue with my scrap booking! It's a win win situation...not just for me but for you!!

What brought me to Stampin' Up over just shopping at my local craft store is that ALL of the paper, ink, stamps, punches, die cuts, ribbon, EVERYTHING color coordinates!
No way you can make an ugly card!  They carry fabric now and have a whole digital online studio where the possibilities are endless! I am hooked!  Anything you could ever dream of is all in one place and all the guesswork is gone! So now I can get down to the fun stuff...crafting!

So all you scrap bookers who are afraid of Stamping and paper crafting--Don't be! Look at it as an extension of what you already are doing. You'll be glad you made the leap!  When you choose to jump please remember to get in touch with me:)) I Would love to work with you!

I know a lot of you former scrap booker's felt like me...very overwhelmed with what to do. I'd go into the stamp store and be blown away by all of the choices! Which paper should I use, what card stock goes with what pretty paper and what color ribbon should I use? The list is eternal and my mind was full of questions!

Stampin' Up let's me enjoy crafting without all the hassle and worries!

If you'd like to see what stampin' up is all about you can go to their website:
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Choose your demonstrator! You can type my name in the field Kari Schmier-Jackson-CA 95642
that will take you me:)

Click view website and voila! I should pop up! Remember you need a demonstrator to purchase Stampin' Up products--so please don't be shy and order from me!   Doesn't matter where you live, everything can be taken care of online these days! Crazy I KNOW!

I'm also on Facebook at:
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Here are a few of the last card's I did at a stamp class and some that are random!  Remember these cards below are NOT Stampin' Up-can't wait to show you what happens when my kit arrives! First thing I'm going to do is the GORGEOUS Holiday Ornament's!
Just in time for you all to make for Christmas!
Stay tuned for that

Thanks for stopping by! Stay Inky my friends:))))
Kari Schmier