Friday, November 30, 2012

LYB and May Arts Holiday Blog Hop

 
Looking for some home decor ideas for the holidays?  This 3-dimensional 8 x 10 framed Christmas Tree makes a great mantel or side table decoration.
To make the accordion style tree, I cut ten 6 x 8 rectangles from Little Yellow Bicycle's Once Upon a Christmas collection Let it Snow/Green Medallion patterned paper.  I used a scoring tool to make a center fold in each rectangle and stapled them into a little booklet. Then I used the scoring tool to fold each side of the booklet into the shape of a tree.  HERE is a great tutorial for making this type of tree.
I wrapped the May Arts red packaging twine around the tree like garland and then made little bows to trim the bottom of the tree from a sheer red ribbon.  To create the shape of the tree at the bottom, I ripped the corners off for a more rugged effect.  
 
The LittleYellow Bicyle Chipboard Shapes were great tree trimmers.  I used the Chipboard Shapes - with foil ornaments and stars to finish off the decorations.  The sentiment for the project is from the LYB Cardmaking Stickers -with foil and the snowflakes are from the  Fabric Favorites.


Hop to the following blogs to find more fantastic ideas for projects with May Arts ribbon and LYB's Once Upon a Christmas.



Liz Qualman (You are here)





Leave a comment here, at each Biker Chick blog and a comment at the Little Yellow Bicycle blog telling them what you saw on the hop, and you will be entered for a chance to win some of our Once Upon a Christmas collection.  Don't forget to leave a comment at the May Arts blog too for a chance to win goodies from them too.

Have a wonderful weekend!


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35 comments:

  1. Traci PenrodNovember 30, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Really cute idea Liz! May have to scrap lift this one :)

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  2. Melinda SpinksNovember 30, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Oh excuse me... this is just too clever indeed! Love it Liz!!!

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  3. PamNovember 30, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Very cute idea ! would make a great gift too.

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  4. {VICKI}November 30, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Love the twine for the garland!
    Great idea

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  5. Lillian ChildNovember 30, 2012 at 7:51 AM

    Love the dimension of your accordian tree ... Sweet project! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. AngelaNovember 30, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    That is so pretty and fun! Great card!!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 30, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    I love home decor projects and this one is so clever! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Dana D.November 30, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    oh my, this is so creative. Love it!

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  9. Wendy November 30, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    That's a really cute tree!! Thanks for the tutorial..what a fun idea!

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  10. BNovember 30, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Great idea and great inspiration....I love it...thanks for sharing!!

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  11. connieNovember 30, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    great idea! love the tree.

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  12. Miriam PrantnerNovember 30, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    This is so cool! I love the dimension and the garland!

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  13. Lori WNovember 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    that 3D tree is AWESOME!

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  14. JeanNovember 30, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    This is just gorgeous!

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  15. {Jennie}November 30, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Very pretty! Thanks for the idea!

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  16. KellyGNovember 30, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Awesome tree, love it!

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  17. Crafty Aunt DeeNovember 30, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    really cute tree and I love it being fraqmed as home decor, Great idea.

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  18. cghundleyNovember 30, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Very cute tree! Thanks for sharing.
    Carla from Utah

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  19. Sue DNovember 30, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Great 3D tree and I like the garland and bows.

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  20. Robin B.November 30, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Wow, I love this, thanks for the inspiration.,

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  21. CarolNovember 30, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Very clever idea!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. Denise BryantNovember 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    LOVE your 3-D tree! Thanks for sharing the tutorial link... I'm on my way to check it out!
    Great papers and trim, and fabulous idea to frame this sweet project!
    DeniseB

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  23. JackieNovember 30, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    This would be perfect for that spot you need something for. I like the tree trimmings!

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  24. Anelsie RamosNovember 30, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Your project is stunning!!! Thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win!!!

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  25. Beatrice LawsonNovember 30, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    That is so original and gorgeous!! Perfect gift!

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  26. MarciaNovember 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Amazing design that would look great on any mantle.

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  27. idahorhodesNovember 30, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I loove that tree! Thanks fort he great ideas!

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  28. LeeDecember 1, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    Fabulous project! I love it in the frame! thanks!

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  29. Dame Jeanne MarieDecember 1, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Very clever card - Love it!

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  30. karennarelleDecember 1, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    love this idea, will be looking up that tutorial for sure.

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  31. Kim HDecember 1, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    love the 3d wall art, great for any room in the house. thanks for sharing.

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  32. OlesyaKDecember 4, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    love the tree - such a fun project!

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  33. Izzy AndersonDecember 5, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    This is one of those projects that I look at and love and say, "Why didn't I think of that?" LOVE the accordian tree. Super cute, Liz, and I so want to make one now!

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  34. Kathy MartinDecember 6, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Oh my gosh....how cute is your tree?!?!?! Love it! I might have to try that one! :)

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  35. Monique LiedtkeDecember 7, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    What a super cute tree!! Love the idea!!

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