Now as we were assembling Christmas Tree # 2, the next light bulb went off that we could also make a beautiful tree using the Tonic Holly Corner Punch and Shamrock Green Cardstock from Worldwin. The corner punch would round off the square and create a beautiful diecut as well. To make Christmas Tree # 3, you will need a 2 7/8" x 7 7/8" styrofoam cone and 59 - 2" x 2" squares of Shamrock green cardstock. Next punch one corner of each square with the Tonic Holly Punch. Turn your square 45 degrees and place the punched corner at the top (north) now gently roll in the eastern corner and the western corner, do not crease, glue these together to make a cone shape. Note: these cones are slightly harder to make into cones without creasing them. Follow the directions from Christmas Tree #2 to assemble your tree. For a finishing touch I added a red rhinestone from Kaiser Crafts to the tip of each bough branch for a little bling. SInce my tree was primarily red and green, I used my Copic Airbrush system and R29 to airbrush my snowflake red. What I loves most is that the snowflake still shimmered even after I airbrushed it.
Check in tomorrow to see the next tree in the forest!! For this tree I added a gold doilie for a tree skirt. I am still trying to decide which tree I like best. Which tree do you like best?
Beautiful trees! I think I like the first one best so far. Of course, it may be because it looks easier than the others. Thanks for sharing! I might have to make one of these to add to my Christmas decorations!
Posted by: Kim | October 28, 2007 at 10:32 AM
I love all of these trees. My favorite is #5. You are so-o-o-o talented and creative.
Posted by: Judy Lamp | October 31, 2007 at 08:33 AM
All your trees are beautiful but my vote is for #3. It is simple but a very creative use of materials.
Posted by: Sandy | October 31, 2007 at 09:59 AM
I love all the trees too! They are all awesome and so creative. I am in a tie between tree #1 and tree #4! I would love to try to make one for my mother in law who absolutely loves Christmas decorations! Maybe my friends and I need to get together and have a "tree making day"! Thanks for showing them!
Posted by: Debbie Speed | October 31, 2007 at 01:15 PM
this is just so sweet ..this is the one I will make this year for family and friends..it gets my vote
Posted by: Debbie Tremaine | October 31, 2007 at 02:39 PM
I absolutely love the tonic holly punch tree. I may just have to try this one! Last year I made one from a NC pine cone. (they're large) That was fun, but this one is so dainty! You're so creative!
Posted by: Kathy Frye | November 01, 2007 at 05:51 AM