Monday, July 4, 2011

Celebrate the Occasion Challenge #21: Christmas in July

Happy Tuesday!  I hope your holiday weekend was WONDERFUL!!!  There's a new challenge up at Celebrate the Occasion.  This week's challenge is to create a Christmas project without using the color red.  Here's what I came up with:


This is an A2 sized card (4.25" x 5.5").  I got the tree from Winter Frolic, but I changed it up a little bit.  I wanted a more fringy-looking tree, so I cut 1" strips of two colors of paper and punched them with my Martha Stewart grass punch.  Next, starting at the bottom of the tree, I layered the punched strips, alternating colors.  Then, I just turned the tree over and trimmed off the excess.  Finally, I added on all of the decorations, Stickled them like crazy, and added a little gem with my iRock.  I really love how the tree turned out! :o) 

The sentiment came from Pink By Design's Christmas Wishes Stamp Set, and I got the twine from the Divine Twine Assortment Pack (also from PBD).  By the way, the background paper looks a little red in the photo, but I promise is really just dark pink. :o)

So, I really hope you'll head on over to Celebrate the Occasion to see what the other Design Team members created and join in on the fun yourself.  I can't wait to see what you come up with!


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21 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 4, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Great job on your card.

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  2. Tanya~Studio 5380July 4, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Lisa, this card is just adorable! I love all those wonderful colors you used...gorgeous! And that tree....WOW...love it!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 4, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Lisa your card is so cute... love it.. great job ..

    tfs


    Ivette

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  4. Melanie - The Paper RetreatJuly 4, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Great card! I love that you used a grass punch to make the tree - very creative! I love all of the stickles you used too. Melanie
    http://inlovewithabug.blogspot.com

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  5. GiGiJuly 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    This is so cute! I love the grass punch on the tree! It looks so cool!

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  6. DIANA L.July 5, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Nice job! I love your combination of color choices and the tree came out fantastic.

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  7. Sherrie K.July 5, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    I love your very creative tree! I will have to try this out:) The details are awesome. Love it! Thanks for sharing!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  8. SarahJuly 5, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I bet the blog world is gonna blow up with your fabulous tree creation :) Love it!

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  9. katieoJuly 5, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I love the fringe idea and the colors

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  10. Diane HodrickJuly 5, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love this idea.....the tree looks fabulous with it's "grass skirt"!

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  11. Paper Panther and RaynaJuly 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Seriously, I am in love with the old fashioned style of your tree- just amazing!! Great job again. Paper Panther

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  12. MelissaJuly 5, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Very pretty!

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  13. Pat N.July 5, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    That's adorable, Lisa. I like the way the tree turned out too. Very neat idea!--Pat N.

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  14. girliaJuly 5, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Wow this is very creative. I love the grass punch on the tree--Amazing!

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  15. CherylJuly 5, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the dimension!

    ~Cheryl~
    Stop by my blog to check out my blog candy!

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  16. AimJuly 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Lisa, this is GORGEOUS!! That grass punch was a PERFECT idea!! LOVE IT!! :)

    Thanks so much for sharing your DT talent at Celebrate The Occasion this week!!

    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com
    CTO DTM

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  17. Pink CricutJuly 5, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I love how this tree turned out!! What an awesome idea!

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  18. LindaJuly 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    GENIUS!! Great job, Lisa!! LOVE IT!! :)

    Linda :)
    www.fancyframework.com

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  19. GeorgianaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    I love how you used the grass punch for your tree. Super creative effect! I am getting ready to make a few holiday cards too. Looking forward to it!

    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  20. MaryJuly 6, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    The tree turned out fabulous!! Great job:)

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  21. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Ooh...I like this tree! It would also work using WHITE for those snow pics...reminds me of ice hanging down!

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Thank you so much for your sweet comments! They really make my day! :D

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