Scrap Series Thursday Folded Christmas Tree Cards

These folded Christmas Trees use up a nice piece of double sided scrap paper. You can use another scrap as the card layer - Win/Win! And, You don't need Christmas paper to make a beautiful tree card. Template pic at the end for you to make a copy.
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[@sabrinaharris6538]

Thank You, this was so helpful, I will definitely be making these. Thank You for sharing your time, and your talent with all of us.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Sabrina - You are so welcome! These are always fun to make - Just play with them a bit and you can make them wide or narrow depending on how many folds you work in. Have Fun with it!!

[@thegrandfernalley9146]

These are so beautiful! If I HAD to pick a favorite, it's the yellow one. It's like sunshine on a card!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

It was!! I like to use some non-traditional colors at Christmas just to keep from being boring LOL!!

[@donnanusbaum2991]

The yellow one is my favorite.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

It was very bright and cheerful!

[@cherylpollack7827]

My favourite is the pink & green. It’s nice to get away from traditional red & green colours

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Cheryl - Wasn't that one fun?! And somehow the yellow worked also!!

[@carolinemcburl2003]

Like them all, except the yellow. You do great work

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you.

[@claudiarose4139]

I love making Christmas trees and these are great! I'm going to make a forest of them! LOL. I do love that skinny tree with the pink background. Thanks again for all you do!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

I think I finally figured out the math - 45 degrees makes 4 sections/3 folds, 30 degrees makes 6 sections/5 folds. The total has to equal 180 degrees in order for it to work perfectly...So go find your protractor!!

[@tami1796]

Thank you for sharing your videos

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Tami!

[@lauramoore4064]

These are so adorable. Love the skinniest one the best because of the colors.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Laura! Those trees are a lot of fun to make and a great use of scraps!!

[@lauramoore4064]

​@@SeniorSusieStampsthe hardest part for me is finding double sided paper. Most of mine are only 1 sided lol

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Sadly this technique needs double sided paper. You could always glue 2 pieces together!!

[@lauramoore4064]

@@SeniorSusieStamps I actually thought of that lol. Bit I found some interesting double sided papers I'm going to try after work. Thanks for all the great ideas.

[@joniheath6722]

Love the spotted tree best fun and type for the template

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Isn't it fun how you can be Christmas festive in yellow polkadot?! LOL

[@morgendittburner5103]

Love love love the yellow one!! Thanks for always sharing. ❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are so welcome! That was a very cheerful card!!

[@hillsjanhan]

Hi Julia. I have been watching your videos and really enjoy them . I had ago at making this tree card . I had to play the video several times to get the folding right. I did manage it in the end. I am in the UK. Looking forward to more videos. Hilary

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Hilary! That tree is a lot of fun, but you do have to be willing to fuss with it some. I make them different widths, and heights so they all end up being individualized. But I have found that if you make a few, the concept gets easier and easier to figure out with a size change. Happy crafting!! Julia

[@teagranny7]

Adore the tree and the way you fold it. Have to try it.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

These are fun and don't be afraid to experiment a little with the number of folds you put in. It's a scrap after all. The skinny tree is my favorite and it was just trial and error. And Welcome to My Channel!!

[@SugarRayCrafts]

pretty cards, i like the narrow one

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Me too!

[@kayebrown2440]

Hello Julia. You always come up with the best ideas! I like the one with the little dark pink gems on it as I like pinks/greens muted Christmas colours. In saying that though the narrow one has muted tones too! 😊 You certainly are giving us lots of good ideas every week.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Kaye - This little template has been around for several years, but I wanted to share it again in case anyone missed it...Glad you like them!

[@BlessedtobeMimi]

I love these! I wanted to see how you fold the skinny tree cuz that’s my favorite!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

You are not alone in that. Sometimes, when you modify a piece, you just have to take it in your hands and fuss with it until it looks right. Those skinny trees have an extra fold or 2 and you do have to play with them a bit...hope that helps??!!

[@sybilmccullers6291]

This is great. As usual. You have the best ideas. I may try making one of these using my Cricut to cut a big scalloped circle. I will have to look for some double sided paper though, most of mine is white on the back. I like the skinny tree best, but the others are adorable too.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Sybil - The easiest skinny tree is 30 degrees instead of 45 which should give you 6 sections and 5 folds. Post some pics over on facebook page so I can see. Using you Cricut is a terriffic idea, I just don't have one, and so I used my candle cover LOL!!

[@sybilmccullers6291]

@@SeniorSusieStamps That helps! I will see what kind of paper I can find and I will try the skinny one. I like it so much. THANKS AGAIN!!

[@ahtijansson9283]

acetone will clean up the gummy stickyness from sissors. if you use parchment/baking paper and stick strips of foam tape onto it you can cut the strips to whatever size and they peel right off whick meams less gunky sissors

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Ahti - Thank you and Welcome to My Channel - I typically put strips of foam on lable release paper and have for years. It is a wonderful trick. I just ran out stock this video. I appreciate your input on the cleaning. I usually use Undo, but will try the acetone for sure.

[@elsieb3176]

I really like these, especially the narrow tree, which I'm going to try after I finish my Thanksgiving cards this week. Thanks for your videos.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

That one is my favorite too! Just cut one out of copy paper and fold it until you get the desired outcome. Then draw your lines for a template!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Julia. I loved how your cards turned out. BUT I will Have to go back and re-watch tomorrow when I am a little more alert. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Get some rest. I posted the template over on the facebook page if you want a still pic to look at. facebook.com/photo?fbid=191299500092430&set=pcb.191299583425755 Happy Crafting!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

@@SeniorSusieStamps Hi Julia, is there another way you could get the template to me. I am not on Facebook.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@brendaelainewaddell1682 Sure I can email you pics in a attachment if you send me a request to [e-mail]

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

@@SeniorSusieStamps thanks so much Julia. I will email you from my hotmail email account. 😊

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@brendaelainewaddell1682 Got it and replied just now.

[@jaynemoss3409]

Look forward to Thursdays. Love your ideas 😊

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Jayne! These are easy and the template is too.

[@carolinemcburl2003]

❤

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Caroline!

[@darlingagarcia]

Love them all! I like the narrower one too.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Darling - That's my favorite I think...

[@elizabethrussell9831]

What a lovely set of Christmas cards - well done and thanks for sharing 🙏

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kathleens7898]

GREAT Christmas Tree cards!!! Always amazed what can be made from scraps!!! LOVE the small dies you used inside the cards!!! TFS!!!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thanks Kathleen - An oldie but a goodie!!

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

Hi there Julia..., or should I say G'day! WOW Julia, you never cease to amaze me, and todays video I was amazed. How cute were these Christmas trees, and how easy they are to make. When I saw the half circle I was wondering where you were going especially with all the folds, but the Christmas tree reveal was amazing! I have done my Christmas cards for this year, but I will have to keep this one in mind for next year for sure. My favourite cards were the pink ones as I love pink. I was approached by a lady at my church, and she asked me if I could make birthday cards for all the people who attend church, and then send them throughout the year... starting from next year. I agreed, and thought it was a lovely way to bless members of my church. My only dilemma is that I don't know how to do masculine and children's cards... especially children's cards, and now I am feeling a little stressed. It looks like I will have to study up on KZbin videos for those cards to get some inspiration. Also, I might have to go to my online craft suppliers to see if I can find suitable and versatile stamps etc...! Actually, she wanted me to start straight away, but I said no, not until the New Year as I want to concentrate on Christmas first, and also, I want to make a start on building up a supply of cards to start sending next year. This will be the first time that I might have to make easier single, or two-layer cards in mass production... argh... I don't know how to do that!!! Julia, did you get your TH trimmer? I was naughty and extravagant... I recently purchased a Misti, and some accessories to go with it including a grid mat, sticky mats and the creative corners set. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, they are expensive in Australia, but on saying that they would be expensive everywhere! Wishing you a wonderful day in your craft studio my dear friend. God's blessings, prayers, love and hugs from your Aussie friend, Gloria! 🥰🎄🎁☕🍰💐💖💕

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Howdy Gloria! LOL isn't it funny how our world is so varied in greetings?! Now, BRAVA YOU for accepting the card making challenge for your church. When I start looking for inspiration I always do a simple Google search and then look at "images". For example this is what I found on a search for "Handmade Childrens Birthday cards" and some of them are very cute!! www.google.com/search?q=handmade+childrens+birthday+cards&rlz=1C1CHZN_enUS964US964&sxsrf=ALiCzsZtUPzml_QOv3nUEELi0W417n8_Jg:1667559615448&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjl2JTUr5T7AhXhK30KHTH_BpwQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1536&bih=722&dpr=1.25 I am thrilled you gifted yourself a Misti and accessories! Such a wonderful tool. You will be using that on these cards for sure. Oh how I wish we lived close, I have a great collection of stamps for kids and men. There are wonderful older sets on ebay if you have that available. Such a shame shipping is so high, or I would send you some of mine to use. But I have every confidence you will rise to the challenge and make beautiful cards - I am just so proud of you!! Have a wonder filled week and take care of yourself! Julia

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

@@SeniorSusieStamps Hi Julia, thank you for the encouragement as I am feeling overwhelmed as I really don't know how many I will have to make throughout the coming year and beyond. I am awaiting a list of names, ages and addresses! You can see that I have NEVER done anything like this before. I have always taken my time making a card, and sometimes I ponder over a card for days, and sometimes weeks. I find this is going to test me to my limits, and if you can make hundreds of cards for your seniors' homes etc... why can't I make some birthday cards!?! It was fun looking at the children's cards, and in fact that is my biggest concern. I will certainly keep you up to date with my progress... maybe through your email address if that is okay with you as you gave it to me a while ago. Blessings, love and hugs from your Aussie friend, Gloria! 🥰☕🍰💐💖💕

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@gloriaonesimus6244 Absolutely use the email address and send me some pics!!!! Reach out to me any time and I can perhaps help you work on streamlining some cards. In the mean time I will keep my eye open for some nice men's cards too. Remember deep breaths and one card at a time. I have a birthday list by calendar date and make next month's this month. Get them all sealed up and put the date where the stamp will cover it. Then I send them about 10 days early so they get to the recipient on time. How large is your church congregation? Keep me posted, Hugs!! Julia

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

@@SeniorSusieStamps Hi Julia, I am replying to your above message via email. 🥰

[@elizabethrussell9831]

Best wishes for your next years BIG challenge Gloria, I have just read that you were looking for ideas..I mostly make Christmas cards up - but for little children I find they like their birthday number on their card..you could do that ( if you are told their their age) it’s easy and can be streamlined with colourful papers, best wishes and I hope it all goes well 🙏

[@cwest496]

Your cards are very nice! Thank you for sharing such a fun and cute idea 🙂 Hoping to make a few soon!

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Thank you and I hope you have fun making some soon!

[@gregsgirl23au]

These are fabulous Julia what a great idea ☺️. I might also make some for gift tags or to use on my scrapbook pages. Thanks for sharing with us 💖

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Oh I know they will make lovely tags, I have done that before and they are very nice. I would love to see what you make over on the facebook page...

[@gregsgirl23au]

@@SeniorSusieStamps sorry Julia not on Facebook social media is not my cup of tea 😁

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

@@gregsgirl23au I completely understand!

[@gregsgirl23au]

Julia I forgot to ask when you drag your ink pad over the embossing folder do you do it on the raised or not raised side? Thank you 😊💓

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

Hi Lindsey now on these I drug the ink across the paper after I finished embossing not the folder. That technique I used on Sunday's video was different. If you want to do it that way, put your ink on the raised side. On Darice it will be the side without the label. Experiment and see what you like. Post some pics over on Facebook so I can see too. I love to see what everyone is making!

[@claralebsack6077]

I love your paper trees. Where did you get your scalloped circle? I would love to make these trees.

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

I used decorative edge scissors to hand cut the circles.

[@claralebsack6077]

Thank you ❤

[@user-vz6jj3ve8h]

What size square did you use to get the narrow tree shape?

[@SeniorSusieStamps]

That was a circle. I just folded it more times, making it narrower.