This cute Love Note sized card features a fun technique that will have you thrilled with its thriftiness. Try it with different scraps of Designer Series Paper, different Embosslit Dies or one of our Textured Impressions embossing folders.

SUPPLIES:

CARD STOCK: Crumb Cake (120953), Cherry Cobbler (119685)

PAPER: Deck The Halls Designer Series Paper (120810)

TOOLS: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (113439), Thanks Embosslits die (115957), Paper-Piercing Tool(116631), Mat Pack (105826), Sanding Block (103301), Mini Glue Dots (103683)

ACCESSORIES: Designer Buttons-Neutrals (119743), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut Crumb Cake card stock to 3" x 6", score at 3" and fold in half to create 3" x 3" card base.

2. Cut Cherry Cobbler to 2-1/2" x 2-1/2". Using paper-piercing tool and mat pack template, paper-pierce a border along all four edges of Cherry Cobbler. Attach to card base using Stampin' Dimensionals.

3. Insert a scrap of Designer Series Paper (approx. 2-1/4" x 2-1/2") into embosslit and run through Big Shot.

4. Using a sanding block, lightly sand over the embossed image using a circular motion. (The paper has a white core, which you will begin to see as you sand.) Sand gently just until the embossed image is white.

5. Attach to centre of card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

6. Cut a very small sliver of Cherry Cobbler card stock about one inch long. "Thread" the card stock through the button holes to create faux thread. Turn button over to the back and fold ends of "thread" outward and place a mini glue dot in the center of the button, securing "thread". Snip excess "thread" ends.

7. Attach button to card using a tiny piece of Stampin' Dimensionals for added height.

Thinking ahead...this is a fun project - create your own little forest of trees to decorate your mantel or your dinner table!  See the Tool Time for hints on using the Circle Scissor Plus.

Supplies

Paper: Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper #120810, Brushed Silver Card Stock #100712

Accessories: Circle Scissor Plus #112530, Glass Cutting Mat #112531, Silver Glass Glitter #120995, Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755, Basic Rhinestone Jewels #119246, Bone Folder #102300

Other: Wooden Dowel, Styrofoam base, card stock or other material of your choice to cover dowel stick and base

Instructions

· Cut five circles from designer series paper (or card stock, if you prefer) using Circle Scissor Plus. Start with the largest circle to space appropriately on your paper. The circle sizes are 2", 3", 4", 5" and 6".

· Fold each circle in half, in half again, and in half again. Use your Bone Folder for each crease. If you can fold your circles with even more creases (opening and refolding in half each time), you will get a tighter look.

· Punch a small hole in the center of each circle.

· Slide each circle onto the dowel, spacing as desired, and adhere with Multipurpose Liquid Glue

· Pinch the creases so it will look like a tree.

· Decorate with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Glass Glitter for a garland, add Rhinestones here and there, and place a silver card stock star on top.

· Insert dowel into styrofoam base; cover base as desired (cotton batting, cardstock, designer series paper...)  Enjoy!