How about a Clean and Simple PPA Challenge this week? This week's Pals Paper Arts Challenge (PPA112) suggests only one detail . . . lace. Add a pretty lace ribbon or use a punch to create a decorative "lace-like" border." I opted for the Stampin' Up! Lace Ribbon Border Punch (122362). Use your imagination as you play along this week . . . use any brand of products you want!
See Pals Paper Arts Design Team Cards and Inspiration.
STAMPIN' PRETTY TIPS:
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This tree offers so much WOW in so little time! I stamped the tree from the Pennant Parade stamp set three times and cropped using the Petite Pennants Builder Punch. The tree flattens so that it fits in an envelope. - Score each tree down the middle, bend and adhere. The Stampin' Up! Simply Scored Scoring Tool made getting the tree scored in the perfect spot a breeze.
- For a reliable hold when adhering the tree, I like Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755).
- Love the look of the tiny red rhinestone? That's a Stampin' Up! Jewels Basic Rhinestone colored with a Sharpie. For a visual reference, watch my video tutorial.
- Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Terry Wise introduced me to the adorable 3-D tree during the Founder's Circle Swap. Her card and my inspiration are below. Thanks, Terry!
NEED A LITTLE STAMPING INSPIRATION? Check out my Stampin' Up! cards and ideas in my Stampin' Pretty Photo Gallery OR head to my Tutorial Library to try something new!
Stamp Set: Pennant Parade (W122740, C122742)
Paper: Letters to Santa Designer Series Paper (122349), Old Olive (100702), Riding Hood Red (111348), Early Espresso (119686), Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Old Olive 102277), Early Espresso (119670), Daffodil Delight (119667)
Cool Tools: Petite Pennants Builder Punch (122361), 1 3/8" Circle Punch (119860), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861), Lace Ribbon Border Punch (122362), Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die (120903), Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Paper Snips (103579), Simply Scored Scoring Tool
The Perfect Touch: Jewels Basic Rhinestones (119246), Old Olive 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon (111368), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Other: Stampin' Up! Note Card and Envelope set (107311)
Terry is my demonstrator! We got to make this card at our last club. She is such a wonderful person and I am glad you got the opportunity to meet her. She has such a big heart and patience like you wouldn’t believe.
Thanks for sharing her card
HELLO MARY, WOW, I’VE JUST SPENT A LONG TIME LOOKING THROUGH YOUR LOVELY CARDS, SUCH GREAT IDEAS YOU HAVE & BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED ;-). I KNOW I WILL ATTEMPT TO USE LOTS OF THESE. THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ALL YOUR GORGEOUS CREATIONS!! SINCERELY, KAROLYN HAARALA
HELLO MARY, WOW, I’VE JUST SPENT A LONG TIME LOOKING THROUGH YOUR LOVELY CARDS, SUCH GREAT IDEAS YOU HAVE & BEAUTIFULLY EXECUTED ;-). I KNOW I WILL ATTEMPT TO USE LOTS OF THESE. THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE ALL YOUR GORGEOUS CREATIONS!! SINCERELY, KAROLYN HAARALA
This is SUCH a cute idea Mary! I am sure a lot of us are going to have these on our cards this year! 🙂
soo clever!
I LOVE THIS CARD!!! I am SO CASEing this idea. Just give me a simple Christmas tree and I’l all over it! Wonderful!
Mike
Hi Terri: Just finished a new WOW video. Your wish is granted! I’ll post it on my blog tomorrow (and Twitter and Facebook shortly).
Hugs, M
Wow, that tree is awesome.
Very clever!
Very nice, Mary!
Great idea – can’t wait to try it!
I LOVE the 3D tree! I was trying to figure out how to do it and couldn’t figure it out. But I hadn’t used the frilly pennant – it just didn’t look good with the straight edged one. Thanks so much for sharing – I will be changing my class card and CASEing this 😀
Mary – you are unbelievably creative. This is just the perfect card for Christmas. The 3D effect is fantastic and it will be easy to mail. The recipients can just “fluff” up the tree once the envelope is opened.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this card Mary – the 3-D look gives this card that WOW factor for which sooooo many of your cards come from. Thanks for sharing and would love to see this one in person (wink-wink!-Maybe like next Wednesday…..).
Cute! Love the 3D tree!
This is delightful, reminds me of an accordion tree we learned at Regionals a couple of years ago (sample at www.idyllwildestudios.blogspot.com December 10, 2009). The striped paper gives it some real pop!
Super Cute!
Adorable, Mary! I can’t wait to try this!
How clever and cute! I just love it! I need to get this set!
Hi, I like the card and know I’m thinking of buy the punch and stamp set to do thanks a lot:)
Love this! What a great idea!
Love this card but am having difficulty figuring out how to do the tree. Would you be willing to do one of your one minute to wow video’s on this?
what a beautiful idea with the 3Dtree…perfect for christmas 🙂
Mary, how precious! That would make a great tag on a smaller scale… must remember!!! Hugs…
Adorable! Love the 3D tree! hugs
Oh, how sweet! Love it! 🙂