By: Lorraine Revalee, Artistic Guide

 OH CHRISTMAS TREE

Finished size:  5.5" x 4.25"

I just purchased a new stamp and was eager to use it.  New stamps seem to get the creative juices flowing and what better time to try it out than the Christmas season. My card is based on Regena's December 2012 Trail Map.

Supplies:
Stamps:
Tree (Magenta)
Inks:
 Warm Green chalk ink (Colorbox)
Papers:
Glossy mixed gold base cardstock and red (Marco's Paper)
Green and white (The Paper Cut)
Other:
Die Cut (Sizzix)
Border Punch  (EK Success)
Peel Off (Dazzles)
Stickles Star Dust (Ranger)
Ribbon - Artist's stash

Directions:

1. Stamp tree on white cardstock and cut to size.  Layer onto dark green panel and add Stickles to white swirls.
2. Punch edge of a 1.5” red strip and adhere to base cardstock.
3. Adhere green panel and add green ribbon using E-6000.
4. Add red circle to outline green and attach gold/green peel off.

Enjoy the Season and don’t forget to sign your artwork on the back!