Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuesday Challenge and some DT News...

Another belief of mine; that everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise. -Margaret Atwood
Hello Out there in Blogland!!! I had a busy weekend, lots of housework, took my son to the movies, shopped a little and made quite a few things, Christmas Gifties, Cards...but all of it has to wait, to be revealed later. I woke up yesterday morning in SO much pain...usually my HAE only flares up every month or so, but this attack came just 2 weeks after my last one...seriously pisses me off! I lose 1-2 days everytime, just laying in bed curled up in a ball in pain or drugged up! UGH! Good news is while I still hurt today O am sitting up, so things are looking up at least!
Today is Tuesday, so that means it is time for a JBelle Tuesday Challenge! This week we were to make something with a Snowflake or Christmas theme...Easy enough! I just recently received my Dec MS Living and it had the cutest paper tree in it, so I decided to take a stab at it. I want to make more and see if I can be more precise in my folds, but I do like how this one turned out!
I used my Snowy Jo Snowflake Soiree (by Imaginisce) paper for this one, I think I may do a green one and display them together on my Hearth...
To make your own:
  • Using an adjustable Circle Cutter make 1 each 2, 3, 4 , 5 and 6" circles
  • Fold each circle in half 4 times using a bone folder (I foulnd the fourth time to be difficult, so I unfolded it and made the fold between each previous score line)
  • Place smallest circle on the pointed end of a wooden skewer, secure with hot glue gun
  • working your up the sizes add each new layer and secure with glue on the underside
  • insert bottom of skewer in a spool (I used a small wooden pot I painted and decorated with ribbon and buttons) measure and cut skewer so only the spool is visible, secure skewer in spool with glue
  • add a dot of glue to the top of the tree and add a decorative bead
Now, for the Design Team News!!!
Visit the JBelle Blog for Details on how to apply to be
a part of this Fun and Delightful Team!!!

The current team has served their 6 month term
and Lindsey is holding an open call for
the next 6 month term!!
Thanks for stopping by!

14 comments:

  1. Now that's an interesting way to make a tree...pretty paper you chose, awesome job Rach!

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  2. I'm glad you are starting to feel better now! This is super cute and will make a darling holiday decoration!

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  3. Rachel I love this!!! I need to try one - thanks for the inspiration.
    LOSTie Debbie

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  4. This is an awesome paper tree!

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  5. This is WAY cool, Rachel! Love that cute tree!

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  6. Wow!1 This is Fabulous Rachel!! Love those papers:)

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  7. OMGOSH Rach! This is TOOOOO cool! Awesome tree dude! :)

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  8. Shit! That's not Lynda...it's me! LOL! Lindsey! LOL!

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  9. I'm glad you're better. Love this tree! I am not going to have a big tree this year, only a small fake one, and i have been looking for some small trees to make. Tanx for the instructions too.

    Kiss kiss
    Jane

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  10. Love your creative 3-D tree!!!! yes, you need another for your mantel...

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  11. This tree is fabulous! thanks for sharing the directions. I can't wait to try making one for myself.

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  12. What a great project. I can't wait to try make one.

    Tammi
    http://3littlebitdz.com

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  13. What a great project and it is just lovely. Your instructions are great too!

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