I’ve been making paper Christmas trees from scraps and using them to create Christmas cards. I’m sharing here for Kate’s monthly ScrapHappy day.
It’s been a fun process cutting slivers of paper at an angle, then arranging them on two-sided sticky paper. I started making them in August. When I have enough, I use a metal die to cut the shape. Each tree is unique.
Included in the mix is a handful of Christmas trees made from vintage postage stamps. I think of them as scraps, too.
For the cards themselves, I embossed white paper using an In the Pines embossing folder, then matted it with another green paper scrap.
I placed the trees in the center of the card in some cases and to the right of the center on others. I couldn’t decide what I liked better, so I did both.
Full disclosure: the vellum stamped with “Peace on Earth” isn’t technically a scrap, just part of an open package, but I like the effect, and I know we all appreciate the sentiment.
If you would like to share your own crafty creations, please get in touch with Kate.
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Exquisite, as always!
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Thank you so much.
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Laurie Graves here! Somehow my exquisite comment was tagged as “Anonymous.” Not sure why. The mystery of WordPress. ;)
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Laurie, thank you for letting me know it was you, and always, for your gracious comments. WordPress!
I hope your writing and editing are going well.
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Love these cards!
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Thank you, Sharon. I really enjoy creating with stamps and scraps. It’s a fun challenge.
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Wonderful creations, Alys, I think you make the best cards! 🌲
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Thank you, Eliza. You’re a day-maker!
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👏🏼 💕
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Beautiful cards, and the recipients will love them.
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Thank you so much, Judy.
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These trees (cards) reflect the peaceful wishes you’re sending to others.
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Thank you, Laura. Nicely stated.
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Alys, You Are So Talented! Each Christmas Tree Card Is A Work Of Art & The Sentiment Across The Card Is The Most Wonderful Sentiment Of All….Peace On Earth! So
YOU To Choose That As Your Christmas Wish!
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Is this Carrielin? Thank you for your kind words, dear friend. I love making cards as you know, and Peace on Earth is a message to be spread far and wide. xo
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Oh my goodness I love those trees! Nice use of paper scraps and you are the Card Queen!
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You are too kind. Thank you, Tierney!
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Those are lovely and such a clever idea for making the trees!
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Thank you so much.
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Your cards are each tiny works of art, reflecting your wishes for peace, The stamp ones are precious – how did you come up with so many green stamps?? Beautiful.
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It is interesting that I have also become anonymous – Jean, onesmallstitch.
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WordPress can be quite tedious. Today you’re “someone” so I’m glad you’ve shared that its you, Jean.
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Jean, you’re too nice ! It’s not interesting, it’s bloody annoying when that happens.
But I think all Alys’ followers are well-bred and polite people. :)
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MR you’ve planted a smile on my face. Thank you.
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Thank you! These trees have been a joy to create.
As for the green postage, a friend of mine passed on a huge collection of vintage postage, long-stored in her attic. When she learned that I enjoy creating with stamps, she brought me an album of stamps, along with a shoe box filled with stamped letters and cards. It’s taken some time to get through them all, soaking the stamps, sorting by color or theme, and then storing in a way that makes sense to me when I create. I’m fortunate to have a huge stash now at my disposable.
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Alys, of all the incredibly clever, beautiful things I have known you to make, these are some of my most favorites. Just love them!
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Laurie, you are a day-maker. Thank you so much. I’ve had a lot of fun making these trees. xo
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The trees are really beautiful, and I am so impressed with your creativity, Alys. I am really tempted to see what I can do to follow suit! I think it would be relaxing to me. 😉
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Debra, crafting cards is a joy. It’s immersive, relaxing, challenging, and fun, and when you’re done, you have a card to mail or give to a friend. Please let me know if you give it a go.
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I found you via our wonderful Marilyn’s Midnight Knitter blog, and loved your latest comment thereon. :)
And now I see the beautiful Deb follows you too – you must be a special person, Alys !
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Thank you so much. Welcome.
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Beautiful and so original cards Alys. And such dedication to creating things… I am so impressed with all the detail, and that you started making Christmas cards in August too! Well done!
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Thank you so much, Cathy. I knew if I didn’t start early, I wouldn’t have cards to send, so my discipline paid off, even if it is strange to be crafting Christmas trees in the August heat.
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Wow, these might be the most impressive homemade cards I’ve ever seen! They’re just delightful, and the fact that you made them with love and care makes them even more special. Happy Holidays!
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Beth, you’re a day-maker. Thank you so much for your generous comment.
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What a treat to see your beautiful Christmas cards. And today I learned a new word from you; ‘day-maker”. Alys, you are definitely my day-maker today.
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