tutorial # 2 for visions of sugarplums!

PAPER TREES

Today is day 3 of Lori's Visions of Sugarplums christmas event and my second tutorial!  So I'll be showing you how to make these very simple little paper trees.. or stars.. or hearts.. or whatever shape you desire!

All you need is some christmasy, colorful two sided scrap book paper, some good glue, I always used fabri tac because I love it and you'll need some string a bead and some stickles in what ever color you like!

Step one.. make a pattern.  I folded a piece of paper in half and drew half of my tree and then cut it out so that it would be exactly the same on both sides.

Step 2:  cut out 6 to 8 pieces I like to use 8, it makes a "fuller" tree.

Step3:  fold each piece in half.   fold half of them one way then the other half the other way.

(I love this glue)

step 4, glue the half sides together, 
alternating the sides of each piece 

when you get to the last piece glue down both sides.

step 5: add a string for hanging and top with a little glued on bead!  You don't have to make these into ornaments, you could  make a whole garland of these.. you could alternate trees and stars for a garland.  The trees are also free standing and could be used in a little vignette.

step 6.. trace over the edges of the tree with stickles and let dry!

Ta dah!  

now be sure to visit the rest of the blogs that are participating to see what they're making today!  and every comment you leave on any of the blogs is entered into the drawings for the daily prizes!

have a happy day my friends!

Lori -http://lorihairston.blogspot.com/

Maria - http://asimplefive.blogspot.com/

Debbie - http://www.papersweeties.com/category/blog/

Lisa - http://minkimpressions.blogspot.com/

Sandy - http://simplysandy-sandy.blogspot.com/

Beatriz - http://iralamija.blogspot.com/ 

May - http://mayshappydaze.blogspot.com/

Ignacio - http://nicecranedesigns.blogspot.com/

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                  $20 gift certificate  - Nicecrane Designs - http://www.nicecranedesigns.com  

 have fun!