This project is sponsored by JOANN.
I found the Blue Noel paper pad by Die Cuts with a View in my local JoAnn store and set about creating a Christmas tree made of die cut branches in monochromatic colors!
Watch the process video to see how this layout came together from start-to-finish:
I started by cutting 2" paper strips from all of the double-sided patterned papers in the Blue Noel paper pad and placed them on a brand new super sticky Silhouette mat so they wouldn't slide around. I designed a branches cut file and then cut lots and lots of them.
I also used my Silhouette Cameo 3 to die cut a Christmas tree from white cardstock and then arranged the branches into piles in ombre order - darkest at the bottom going up to lightest. I used Tombow Liquid Glue to attach the branches one at a time, starting at the bottom and working my way up the entire tree. Also, I only applied glue to parts of the branches so they would bend up and create depth & shadows.
If I were to remake this layout, I would create the mixed media background first! To do this I applied a coat of white gesso to the background paper (I chose one that looked like snow from the Blue Noel paper pad) and let it dry. Then I added pools of water on top. While the water was still very wet, I came in with Prima watercolors and dropped them in place, mimicking the ombre effect of the tree. I also splashed black watercolors and gold spray mist around.
Then I did some hand stitching. First I added round snowflake stickers included on a sheet in the Blue Noel paper pad staggered across the top of the page. Then I used a pencil and drew a straight line from each snowflake to the top edge of the page. I pierced a hole every 1/2cm along the pencil lines and then erased the pencil. I created a chain link stitch using all six strands of white DMC thread.
The title is made from "peace" and "joy" stickers and I wrote journaling with a black Precision Pen inside the "o". To finish I scattered more round snowflake stickers on top of the Christmas tree! I hope this layout inspires you to pick up some fun supplies at your local JOANN store or in the online shop!
SUPPLIES: Patterned paper, stickers: Blue Noel paper pad by Die Cuts with a View; Die cut machine: Silhouette Cameo 3; Silhouette cutting mat; Precision Pen; Tombow Liquid Glue; Prima watercolors; DMC thread; white gesso
I started by cutting 2" paper strips from all of the double-sided patterned papers in the Blue Noel paper pad and placed them on a brand new super sticky Silhouette mat so they wouldn't slide around. I designed a branches cut file and then cut lots and lots of them.
If I were to remake this layout, I would create the mixed media background first! To do this I applied a coat of white gesso to the background paper (I chose one that looked like snow from the Blue Noel paper pad) and let it dry. Then I added pools of water on top. While the water was still very wet, I came in with Prima watercolors and dropped them in place, mimicking the ombre effect of the tree. I also splashed black watercolors and gold spray mist around.
Then I did some hand stitching. First I added round snowflake stickers included on a sheet in the Blue Noel paper pad staggered across the top of the page. Then I used a pencil and drew a straight line from each snowflake to the top edge of the page. I pierced a hole every 1/2cm along the pencil lines and then erased the pencil. I created a chain link stitch using all six strands of white DMC thread.
Wow wow wow!! This is GORGEOUS! LOVING that tree, the ornaments, the stitching and those photos!!!! So BEAUTIFUL!!!! You are amazing!!!!
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