Thursday, December 17, 2009

Welcome to the Purple Cows Blog Hop!

Howdy y'all!

Welcome to the Purple Cows Blop Hop! I made a table decoration to share with you today.

Tools:
Purple Cows 1060 Trimmer
Purple Cows Free Style Mouse
Purple Cows 1049 Decorative Blade Pack
Scissors

Materials:
Core'dinations card stock
Imaginisce Polar Expressions patterned paper
Glue Arts tape runner
Star paper punch
Floral wire

You can make this Christmas Tree any size you like.

1. Cut a half circle from card stock. Glue two edges together to form a cone.

2. Cut four 3x12 inch strips. Now use the FreeStyle Mouse with the decorative blade of your choice to make partial cuts randomly across each entire strip. Also use scissors to make small cuts across other edge of strips.

3. Glue strips around cone, layering as you move up the cone.
4. Punch out two stars. Cut small length of floral wire. Glue two sides together with floral wire in center. Use this to place star on tree top.


Enjoy your decor!!

Or if you feel like making a layout for easy scrapping of those Christmas pictures this year. Here's an idea using more Imaginisce Polar Expression.


I'm in the holdiay spirit and would like to give away a RAK to one randomly drawn visitor. So please leave me a comment by 12/20 and I'll draw a winner on 12/21!

Now hop along to Paula Nelson-Hart's Blog to see what she has in store for you. Happy Holidays to everyone!!!

54 comments:

Michelle said...

what a fab idea that tree is ... me thinks I will have a play!!

Kim said...

I love the non-traditional colors on the tree!

Donna VW said...

The tree is such a cute idea!

Kryssi said...

wowness!

JustYolie said...

Well, wonderful and easy enough! :)
http://justyolie.blogspot.com/

Tricia said...

both projects are gorgeous. That tree rocks! thanks for the great idea! hopping along...

leighann said...

Oh I like this tree, cause I don't have to go buy a foam cone for the center. Great idea!

Moni said...

Stunning, thank you for the tutorial. Fab project! Husg,moni

jan williams said...

LOVE LOVE the tree idea girl!! Thank You!

Robin Gibson said...

Cute tree~ & love how you embossed the top of your holiday layout! Whole thing is precious!

Kidlib said...

That tree would be a great project for kids! Thanks for sharing.

Samantha said...

wow Vicki, not only did I learn how to make your cute tree, i learned how to make a cone! Beautiful projects thanks for sharing

Colleen said...

Can't decide which I like better the layout or the tree. They are both so cute.

Blooberry56 said...

wow! awesome! so pretty, seems like something fun to do with the fam.!

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

Very cute table decor, i will have to do this one.

Sandra Wilson said...

Very cute!

BabyBokChoy said...

Love the idea, will need to try it this weekend.

StacyC said...

Very, very cute!!!

Badalicat said...

love this, thank you for sharing

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Cute lo and love the tree, very festive!

Merry Christmas!

Rissa said...

that tree is a fabulous idea! thanks for the instructions :) and the layout is very cute!!

Caroline said...

what a great idea! I'll be making one of those this weekend.
thanks

laterg8r said...

love the tree - you could totally use those as place holders at christmas TFS :D

Me-Ma Kim said...

AWESOME idea! Thanks so much for sharing, off to the next blog! I am having SOOO much fun! Happy Holidays!
Me-Ma Kim

Teribelle8 said...

This is a wicked cute tree! So creative! tfs!

judkajudi said...

GFeat tree! I think I could do that! Thanks for the work you put into sharing!

TanishaRenee said...

fabulous projects Vicki!

Chark said...

love these projects!

connie said...

Vicki love the tree and LO!

Chark said...

am emjoying the hop--great things everywhere!

Tarnished Rose said...

Wow, neat idea - never would have thought of that!

Marilyn

Tate said...

Way cool! Love the tree and it is perfect of using up scraps!...SBQ

Miss Tami said...

Such a fun idea!I can envision several in a variety of sizes and coordinating colors on a mantel!

Would love to win RAK!

liana suwandi said...

Wow... i like this idea:)

Chark said...

cute idea!

Jodi said...

love that tree! very creative!

Elisa K said...

totally cute and love the layout. Hugs

kate blue said...

I like how ya'll scallop edging isn't TOO MUCH, it's very subdued...maybe I'll make a few trees this weekend! tfi!

Nitasha said...

Tree is terrific and I'm lovin' the layout! It's perfect for this busy season!

Anneliese Grassi said...

Very cute tree. I might attempt it this year!

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Sweet project!!!!

Lyneen said...

Cute Idea for the tree.... I can see a forrest of different sizes!!!!

StampinCathy said...

Cute tree and thanks for a great tutorial! This would be great for kids to make. Thanks for a chance at this sweet givaway too!

iluv2scrapbook! said...

What a cute tree!

Amy Teets said...

Cute idea!

Brittney said...

what a great little tree!

Angi said...

beautiful work! Thanks so much for sharing!

Scrapfaire said...

That tree is CUTE! TFS!!

fairyrocks said...

Very nice projects and tutorials

tallulah1 said...

I love that layout!! The bear and the flowers. May have to scraplift that one!
And the tree - that is cool - so different fro all the other ones I have seen - I think I will try that one as well!!!
Great blog!!
I'm a follower!
Janelle

Anonymous said...

Pretty tree and pretty layout!!! I love them both. TFS!!!
-Samantha
http://www.ascrapaddictsblog.blogspot

Jacqui Bourne said...

Such a cute idea! and so easy....!!! perfect idea for my DD's to make as a table decoration! Happy Holidays!!!

gocanucksgo said...

Wow, your creations are fantastic. I love the look of the tree (great idea).

Regina said...

both are super cute ideas!