I was inspired by a card I saw at the Stampin' Up! Regional Seminar in Cincinatti. The card featured a tree made from a 1/2 circle that was then folded to create a Christmas tree. I decided to use my Scallop Circle Bigz die to give the edges a fun pattern. I chose Merry Moments Designer Series Paper. Since I'm a visual learner, I decided to make a quick tutorial to show how to make this tree from your Scallop Circle die.
First, the finished card.
To make your tree, die cut your paper with the Scallop Circle Bigz die, then cut in half. If you aren't good at eyeballing the 1/2 mark, count 15 scallops.
Now you'll start folding. The scallops provide an easy road map for making your folds. Your scallops will end up in rows of 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1. The first fold will be at 5 scallops.
Now count the next 4 scallops and fold in the opposite direction.
Now fold at the next 3 scallops in the opposite direction.
And the last is at 2 scallops.
To secure my tree folds, I used Snail adhesive. I wanted mine to be flat for mailing. If you'd like more dimension to your tree, well, use Stampin' Dimensionals :) The finishing touches on the card include a Word Window punch trunk, Small Star punch tree topper, Scallop edging and a Modern Label Punch and Word window punch sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes. Leave a comment if you enjoyed my tutorial and have fun making your own trees!
Supplies: Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set, Scallop Circle Bigz die, Sizzix Big Shot die cut machine, Merry Moments Designer Series Paper, So Saffron, Whisper White and Chocolate Chip cardstock, Chocolate Chip classic ink, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Scallop Edge punch, Small Star punch, 1/4" Chocolate grosgrain ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, Snail adhesive.
Excellent, excellent tutorial. I've seen this tree all over and I think yours is tops using that DSP and scalloped circle die. Thanks so much for posting!
Posted by: Celia Cawthon | December 23, 2009 at 10:24 AM
I've been wanting to make one of these trees and your directions were the first I've seen. TFS
Posted by: Linda Tarolli | December 24, 2009 at 06:12 AM
What a cute tree and so easy. Thank you for posting the tutorial!!
Posted by: stampinmore | December 24, 2009 at 02:48 PM
So cute, thanks for the directions. I never would have figured out that this was folded from just looking at the card.
Posted by: Kathy Anthony | December 25, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Very clever and cute! thanks for sharing. I've got to try this now.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Linda
Posted by: Linda Willman | December 25, 2009 at 08:19 AM
This is JUST too cute!! I've gotta try this NOW!! TFS!
Mel
Posted by: Melanie O'Donnel | December 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I'm looking at this 2 days after Christmas. I think I need to start on next years cards NOW.
TFS.
Posted by: Julie | December 27, 2009 at 04:28 PM
How cute! The tree has a lot of impact for being a simple fold. Thanks for making a tutorial. I am a visual learner as well.
Posted by: Brenda (Qbee) | January 29, 2010 at 10:49 PM