Oct 24 2007
Oh, Christmas Tree
It’s been a while since I let a week go by without posting a Christmas card so I guess there’s no reason this week should be any different. I decided to finally use this scruffy little tree from Flourishes. It’s the O Christmas Tree set. I had decided upon a really cute piece of designer paper to use with this, too. It would have been perfect. I seem to have somehow lost it. Now, how does that happen, I wonder? Could it be because I cleaned and reorganized my stamp room? I thought that was supposed to be a good thing. I think in the end I like these backgrounds better, though.
I pulled these three background pieces from my scrap drawer. There’s Flannel Plaid (that I used on my husband’s BD card the other day), Canvas and Linen. It was nice that they all happened to be faux fabric backgrounds and worked very well for the homespun look I’d decided upon for this tree.
I didn’t do much with the tree. There’s not even any presents under it. The folks who put up this tree don’t have a lot of fancy stuff and probably won’t have many presents, but their Christmas spirit is intact. They’ll wait for the little ones to fall sound asleep before placing their few precious parcels under its branches. Remember how hard it was to fall asleep on Christmas Eve? It was a near impossibility for me. I knew morning would come in an instant if I could just fall asleep… The single strand of baubles is colored with blue and purple markers and then dotted with Crystal Stickles. The dimension and the sparkle are wonderful in real life!
Well, that’s it for Christmas this week. I know it’s never too soon to get the cards done but, gosh, I’ve got Halloween and Thanksgiving to think about, too. Have a super great day! We’ll meet here again soon!
Stamps: O Christmas Tree, Flannel Plaid, Canvas, Linen
Paper: Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Kraft, Close to Cocoa, Mellow Moss, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, markers in Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red, Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Creamy Caramel, Ballet Blue, Elegant Eggplant
Accessories: Ribbon, buttons, linen thread, Stickles, dimensional mounting tape
I absolutely love your tree!!! Love your pretty garland and how you did the yellowish shading and floor — great backgrounds as well and LOVE those buttons — beautiful sponging on the edges, too!!! Love this!!! I love this tree more and more as the days go by - LOL!!!
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This is so cute! I love the flannel bg with the little buttons. By adding the garland and ribbon this tree has a old country Christmas feel:) I love it! BTW how in the world did you tie the tiny knots on those buttons? You must have perfect eyesight and very steady hands:)
You know, everything you create is wonderful. Love this tree and all of the extras. AAahhh, Christmas morning- what a precious time.
Love that tree!
So pretty Leslie, LOVE the gorgeous layout and design. Jennifer
Ohhhhh I love this it feels warm and snuggly –a special tree–for a special time and day! So great.
Lovely!!!! Love all the traditional colors in your buttons andd ribbon! Beautiful card!
No spring chicken here, but you bring back memories of my Christmases past with your storytelling a if they were yesterday. “Believe”.
I LOVE IT LESLIE! way too cute - well now you know I am gonna HAVE to get that set!
Like the homespun look, great bg to your stamp!
Man, you rock. Every card is delicious.
oh thanks, Leslie, for guilting me further! I haven’t even begun Christmas cards yet! In fact, I still haven’t done any Halloween cards! LOL! But I have been getting stuff ready for a holiday craft sale at my office - does that count for something?! And your card is wonderful. What a sweet little tree. Reminds me of the ones I had when I first had my own apartment.
oh - and BTW - thanks for not having “naked” buttons! That absolutely drives me crazy!!! LOL!
LOVE IT! This is beautiful! So warm and cozy!
I think your tree is perfect as it is!! No presents needed! This is so beautiful, Leslie! Love your decorative strand for the tree, and those cute little buttons.
What a beautiful card!
The string of ornaments looks great. They look so real that I thought they might all be brads.
Very successful card at capturing the homey and homespun feeling. Love those buttons, and the bright ribbon is wonderful! Linda
Gorgeous as always Leslie! Also, I’ve tagged you!
Love your blog!
Oh I love this too! Your coloring is awesome, and I love the little buttons. Funny, this is the name of my post for today!
Beautiful!!! I love the pieced backgrounds, they all work perfectly! Your coloring is gorgeous!
The dimension and sparkle are evident in the picture, too, Leslie! I love the painted look of this!
Love this little tree and how you embellished it, Leslie — just adorable!
I *love* this Christmas card!!! It is so homey looking. I definitely have to get the flannel plaid background stamp! The garland on the tree looks so dimensional that I thought you had put beads on it!