Folded Paper Strips Christmas Tree Layout by Paige Evans

I made a layout (WITH A PROCESS VIDEO!) just for fun using my Sugarplum Wishes collection! I love patterned papers and I love repetition and this layout features those two very things :)

I was inspired to create this full 12x12 layout based on a smaller version I made last year for my December Daily 2013:

Check out the process video to see how this page came together:

My tree uses about 125 folded patterned paper strips. To make them I cut three or four 3x1/2" strips from all 12 patterned papers (front & back) plus extras from the different patterns of the tags printed on Paper 1, some of the cards in the Boxed Cards with patterns that don't appear anywhere else in the collection, and from 17 papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad (all but the first tags paper). I folded all the strips in half and glued them together. I ended up with a lot of extras so to save time maybe only cut 2 strips from every paper.

I created a faux winter scene with hills made of white cardstock and silver glitter paper and then started to build my tree beginning with the very bottom and top pieces. From there I worked my way down tucking folded paper strips up underneath each other until I had a big and beautiful tree!

After that came photos tucked under the right side of the tree, a sprinkling of snowflakes (from the foam stickers, cardstock stickers, and sticker book) across the top, and presents, houses & cute icons to complete the wintery scene!

Here are two more ideas using folded patterned paper trees which I'd love to try in a 12x12 format:

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a very merry Christmas!!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock

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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Layout by Kelly Daye

Merry Christmas dear friends! It’s Kelly Daye here with a new layout using Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and three of her cut files: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas from the 25 Christmas Stitching Cut Files, the same non-stitching title cut file, and her Stars Background (supplies are linked at the end).

 I paired the title cut file for stitching with the same non-stitching cut file to make pop-up letters from various bits of Sugarplum Wishes in my stash. Using a simple backstitch and DMC floss, I stitched each letter onto white cardstock then chain stitched a border around it all with variegated DMC #4502. Once all my stitching was completed I cut it out, cutting as close to the outline as possible. I laid the title over a Stars Background cut from white cardstock and instead of gluing the stars down completely, I flipped up the points to add texture. I added three small vignettes with ephemera from the collection to finish it up!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut Files: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas from the 25 Christmas Stitching Cut Files, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, and Stars Background by Paige Evans

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Let's Go on an Adventure Layout by Paige Evans

Hello scrappy friends! I know we're just 3 days away from Christmas but I'm having fun sharing pages made with Adventurous too for a little variety! Here is a layout I made for the virtual Scrap & Learn event this summer.

This layout features a fun checkerboard border of patterned paper squares turned 90 degrees to become diamonds and some are popped up with foam dots to create a really cool dimensional page! I also did something I rarely do: mixed a bunch of sizes of photos! There are five pictures on this page, three different sizes. Fun fun fun! We loved swimming with the piggies in The Bahamas :)

Be sure to follow along with Scrap and Learn for when they announce more virtual events with and without kits!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, Thickers: ADVENTUROUS

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Holiday Cheer Card by Paige Evans

Here is a quick & easy, fun & festive card I made with my Sugarplum Wishes collection from last year!

This card is a great way to use up all those paper scraps you don’t want to throw away but never know what to do with! Little squares folded in half to make triangles are the perfect element for paper piecing Christmas trees.

1. Trim a block of green sentiments Paper 4 to 8 ½ x 5 ½” then fold in half to create the card base.

2. Cut a rectangle of teal plaid Paper 3 to 4 ½ x 1” then cut the top edge into waves. Distress the top edge then adhere it to the bottom of the card. Trim off any excess.

3. Add a sentiment cardstock sticker to the top of the card.

4. Punch (16) 1” squares from scraps of patterned paper and fold them all in half diagonally to make triangles. 

5. Adhere the triangles in pairs staggered down the card front to paper piece two Christmas trees.

6. Place a yellow star from the cardstock stickers and sticker book at the tops of the trees.

7. To finish, trim off the ends of a gingerbread sentiment die cut and add at the bottoms of the trees for trunks.

Additional ideas: You could use a larger square punch to make one single bigger tree or a smaller square punch to make more smaller trees! If you don’t have square punches you could always just use your paper trimmer. Adapt this same technique onto a 12x12 layout and create a forest of patterned paper trees!!

I made a page in my December Daily 2013 Album with the same folded paper squares technique, only this time I decreased the sizes of the squares as I continued up the trees to make them more realistic!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts: SUGARPLUM WISHES

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Elf on the Shelf Layout by Inessa Persekian

Hello friends! It’s Inessa Persekian here today and I’m so excited to share my newest layout with you! I combined Paige's Elf on the Shelf from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2021 with the beautiful Sugarplum Wishes collection (supplies are linked at the end)!

I used a variety of patterned papers from Sugarplum Wishes to back the cut file, layering it on white cardstock measuring approximately 11 x 11". This was then framed with green stars paper and the ornaments paper from the 12 x 12 Paper Pad. To add dimension, I popped the cut file up with foam tape. For extra detail, I splattered pink Nuvo Mica Mist across the background, added cardstock stickers, a sprinkle of sequins, and the epoxy sweater embellishment from the sequins and embellishments pack. I’m so happy with how this page turned out! Backing the cut file was absolutely worth it. If you’re planning to create something similar, I recommend starting with the poinsettia, then the ornament, followed by the elf, and finally working on backing the books. See you next time and happy holidays!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut file: Elf on the Shelf from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2021 by Paige Evans

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Oh Deer Layout by Heidi Lewis

Hello friends, it's Heidi Lewis back on the blog to share a playful Christmas layout made with Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and two of her cut files (supplies are linked at the end).

I started by cutting and hand stitching the letters "O" and "H" from the A and B sides of Paper 7 using the Uppercase Alphabet for Stitching Cut File. Paige has a great tutorial on how to create a chain-link stitch HERE. Next I cut out the Reindeer from white cardstock and colored it with alcohol markers using colors that coordinate with Sugarplum Wishes. I only wanted the antlers, so I cut off the rest of the deer. I arranged the title, photo, and antlers on a piece of plain white cardstock creating a visual pyramid on the page. I used Thickers to create the rest of the "Oh Deer" title. I added Washi Tape borders to the top and bottom of the page for an extra pop of color. Naturally, I had to include some reindeer Ephemera Die Cuts to match the theme of the page. Some star-shaped Cardstock Stickers add a touch of whimsy to the page while a floral wreath and stickers add some extra detail to the title. I also layered Mini Puffy Stickers onto the sleigh. Of course you can't have reindeer without Santa, so I added a Santa Paper Clip to my photo as a final detail. Thanks for stopping by to learn how I made this playful reindeer layout come together!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, washi tape, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut files: Uppercase Alphabet for Stitching and Reindeer from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2019 by Paige Evans

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Merry Christmas Layout by Audrey Mutschall

Hello friends! Audrey Mutschall here with another Christmas layout using Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and her Merry Christmas Lights from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2023 (supplies are linked at the end).

I started by cutting the design from white cardstock and backing it with a variety of papers from the 12x12 Paper Pad, the 6x8 Paper Pad, and the Boxed Cards. I also used a silver glitter cardstock for the lightbulbs. Then I got to work creating a background winter scene for the cut file. I cut snowy “hills” from polka dot Paper 5 and lilac colored cardstock and then added a border of backstitching in embroidery floss along each layer. I arranged the hills onto an aqua colored cardstock splattered with white acrylic paint. I used foam tape to adhere the cut file onto the background and added my photo in the foreground. Lastly, I embellished my winter scene with Die Cuts, Cardstock Stickers, pieces from the 8-Page Sticker Book, Mini Puffy Stickers, and a Washi Tape bow. I hope this inspires you to dig out your Sugarplum Wishes collection and use it for your Christmas projects this season!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut file: Merry Christmas Lights from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2020 by Paige Evans

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Snow Cute Layout by Ashley Neu

Hi friends! It’s Ashley Neu here for the sharing my next project featuring Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and her Snowflake Wreath cut file (supplies linked at the end).

I began the layout by die cutting the Snowflake Wreath from a piece of light blue cardstock. I adhered it onto a piece of white cardstock and layered my photos on top. To build the title I used a combination of tile stickers from the Sticker Book and the Thickers. They just paired so well together! To bring in some color, I used florals and glittery snowflakes from the Floral & Snowflake Die Cuts. I created a cluster around my title and three other clusters on the Snowflake Wreath. To add some interest around the title, I found wintery items from the Sticker Book including a pair of gloves and a cute ugly sweater! Lastly, I added a few more snowflakes around the layout that I found in the Foam Stickers and Seafoam Pops of Color on the snowflakes to jazz them up a bit and to finish off the layout. Thank you for stopping by Paige’s blog and have a wonderful day!!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Seafoam Pops of Color; Cut file: Snowflake Wreath by Paige Evans

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Holiday Happiness Layout by Paige Evans

Hi scrappy friends! I made this Christmas-themed layout with my Sugarplum Wishes collection from last year and it has 8 little photos, perfect for capturing a big event like a staycation at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel at Christmas-time!

Instructions: trim off the barcode strip from the quilted and colorful Paper 12. Adhere a 2½” square photo over eight of the blocks as shown. In the center square, layer a sentiment die cut with foam adhesive over a wreath die cut and top with numbers from the sticker book for the year (I can't believe these pictures were taken 3 years ago! Time flies!). Draw journaling lines and write journaling with a pink pen at the bottom of the title die cut. Use foam squares to attach an embellishment to the center of each of the remaining squares. Done and done!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES

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The Joy of Christmas Layout by Yui Oku

Hello everyone! Yui Oku here with my last layout for the Paige Evans Cut File Design Team - it has been an amazing 3 years but we are now moving back to Japan :) I used Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and her Tags from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2021 which has 11 tags and I used 7 of them. (ALL SUPPLIES ARE LINKED AT THE END.)

First, I backed the Tags with papers from the 12x12 Paper Pad. I chose traditional colors for the candy cane, circle ornament, and tree. Then for christmas stocking, present, star, and pointed ornament, I used bright colors. I put enamel dots on the patterns of ornament - so cute! The patterned paper with knitted patterns is perfect for the Christmas stocking. Then I stuck a photo on the back of a wreath die cut. I threaded the tags onto red baker's twine and arranged them in two rows. In between I added cute icons and tags from the die cuts and cardstock stickers. The Santa and the leaf bouquet with ribbon were cut out from the tag patterned paper. And don't forget to add cute charm paperclips! For the title I used three kinds of alphabet stickers.  Last I added five bird stickers to match the title because we are a family of five.

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut file: Tags from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2021 by Paige Evans

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Favorite Christmas Movies Layout by Valerie Bisson

Hi friends! Valerie Bisson here today and I’m so happy to be back on the blog to share a new page featuring Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and her Movie Reel from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2023 (all supplies are linked at the end).

I thought it would be a fun addition to add the Movie Reel to my December 2023 album including lots of the movies we love to watch around Christmas time. For this I used Paige’s 6x8 Album from Sugarplum Wishes. I cut the Movie Reel at 8.5" from white cardstock and backed it with papers from the 6x8 Paper Pad and my photos. To make the tiny photos of all the movies I used the Print to Size app and added them all onto one 4 x 6" photo at 1 x 1.2" each (you might have to adjust this size depending on what size you make the cut file and what printer you are using). Next I added a 5 x 7" photo in the center of watching my favorite Christmas movie. For my page to fit in the album I cut 1" off from the left side of the Movie Reel. After completing the cut file I added ribbon around the outside edge for pretty detailed texture. I embellished with pieces from the Foam Stickers, Enamel Dots and Sticker Book. Finally, I hand stitched outline around the movie reel to complete my page!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, stickers, die cuts, enamel dots, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut file: Movie Reel from the Movie Reel from the 25 Christmas Cut Files 2023 by Paige Evans

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Happy Holidays Layout by Sophie Delorme

Hello friends, it's Sophie Delorme here and I am sharing a festive and easy layout with you today! I used Paige's Sugarplum Wishes collection and her Christmas Tree cut file (supplies are linked at the end).

I selected four of my favorite patterned papers from the 12x12 Paper Pad to back the Christmas Tree. I added branches with a punch from my stash on each section of the tree, making sure that I adhered only the base of the branches so that they could come out of the tree a little bit. I also added foam adhesive on the back of the tree to make it stand out and be the star of the layout. I placed a black & white photo of my dog Fiona tucked underneath and embellished the page with die cuts and a few foam snowflakes. I tore the base of my white background and placed the beautiful Paper 7 under the page. I love that gorgeous Christmas Tree! Adding punched shapes with matching patterned papers on a backed cut file brings so much more interest and dimension and it's so simple to do! So grab your punches, your favorite cut file, and have fun!

SUPPLIES: Patterned papers, die cuts, stickers, embellishments: SUGARPLUM WISHES; white cardstock; Cut file: Christmas Tree by Paige Evans

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