Sep 22 2007

Simple Saturday - another holiday design…

Published by Julia Stainton at 10:49 am under Card Designs, Holiday

Simple Saturdays and simple holidays…scrappin style. I’ve been having fun with a scrappin style of cardmaking lately. I’m always trying out new things. They are fun and it is good to stretch your design box a little.

Red Christmas Tree Design

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I just love this Stamping Up Cherise paper…same designs as Charbon. I’m not usually a red person so this was fun to create. Love the red paired up with ivory…gives a little different slant than the usual red and white candy cane look. The trees were created by making long rectangles, finding the middle point and then trimming on an angle. I sponged the edges with Real Red classic ink and added cute buttons from My Mind’s Eye to the top. I was going to tie them but couldn’t find a matching ribbon. I actually think they look ok without…kind of goes well with the simple homespun look. My sentiment is from the beautiful Peace set from Flourishes. I quickly stamped it onto some vanilla cardstock, sponged the edges and stapled it to my card. A quick fun card and one that would be very easy to mass produce for the holidays.

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Autumn Saturday. I’m off to help out with the renovation…this project is going to be huge! Sigh….but I can’t wait until it is done! :)

9 Responses to “Simple Saturday - another holiday design…”

  1. # Darlene Gabrielon 22 Sep 2007 at 4:23 pm

    Beautiful! I love your Christmas trees and the buttons add the perfect touch.
    Thanks for all your inspiration.

  2. # Shel9999on 22 Sep 2007 at 7:09 pm

    VERY cute!!! Love those trees with the buttons on top!!

  3. # Kellyon 22 Sep 2007 at 7:37 pm

    Julia, this is FANTASTIC! What a great, simple Christmas Card! I love it! Thanks for once again inspiring me!

  4. # Heather P.on 22 Sep 2007 at 7:56 pm

    This is so pretty! I ~love~ your trees!!

  5. # trudeeon 22 Sep 2007 at 8:18 pm

    Super cute, J! Love the simple “trees”!

  6. # Bevon 23 Sep 2007 at 8:36 am

    Great Christmas card and I love how you made the trees. Neat paper.

  7. # Kathy Won 23 Sep 2007 at 8:59 am

    Love the simplicity of this card and the fun design of the paper. I was eyeing this DP since I enjoy the Au Chocolate DP…how fun and unique using the buttons on a holiday card. Thanks for sharing such a great card.

  8. # Melon 24 Sep 2007 at 3:07 am

    This is stunning. I love the bright monochromatic colour and the buttons on top of the trees are just too sweet! :0) Mel

  9. # Rose Annon 24 Sep 2007 at 4:22 pm

    Very pretty! I love your trees, and the beautiful papers you used!

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