Friday, December 10, 2010

~*~ Holiday Blog Hop ~*~

Welcome to the Paper Secrets Holiday Blog Hop.


I made a couple of things to share with you today.

I created this lovely paper tree by punching a LOT of 1 1/4" circles of Mistletoe Paper, then used pearl floral pins to secure them in rows to a styrofoam cone.  As I neared the top, I had to use some adhesive so that they did not flare out, but sit in the cone shape.  At the top, I stamped 3 stars and adhered them to the top of the cone. 
Supplies:
Styrofoam cone
Pearl Floral Pins
CTMH Mistletoe level 2 paper
CTMH Mistletoe Creative Basics paper
D1320 Shining Star Stamps


I created a second paper tree using instructions from Tracey Mason.  I created an accordion flower with a stamped sentiment for my topper on this one.  


Supplies:
Styrofoam Cone
CTMH Mistletoe Level 2 papers
K& Co paper
D1380 Just for the Holidays Stamps



I created a total of four paper trees to sit upon my mantel!  The "subway art" was a free printable from eighteen25.  I changed the colors to match CTMH colors and the rest of my decorations, then printed and framed. The "JOYFUL" decoration was created by me- check it out HERE.  
My grandmother made the stockings for me 3 years ago, to match Pottery Barn Kids ones.
Do you see our ELF???  He wanted to help out too!
VOILA!



And here are some fun Christmas cards to share with you :)





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2- Leave a comment here
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C1371 Holiday Jingle

Your next stop will be CRYSTAL CANTU's blog.


In case you get lost, you can find a complete list of participating blogs here...
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Happy Holiday Hopping :)

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80 comments:

Anonymous said...

oh i just love all the project but my fav is the paper trees...hmm thinking a good xmas gift for a teacher perhaps...thanx for the inspiration...:)

Kathy Carr said...

I *heart* all your projects!! Thank you for sharing. I just became a follower and appreciate the chance to win some CTMH stamps!! (I don't have this set)

silvia said...

Hi Jen! I am a follower and just joined your mailing list.I just LOVE the trees!! They look wonderful on your mantle!! Thanks for sharing the link to the subway art~ I soooo need it! :)

Anonymous said...

I just love all your projects...TFS!!
reanie@valornet.com

Rochelle Spears said...

super cute!!! Love the trees!!! I wish mine looked that good!! lol

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your tress and your mantel looks so festive! Beautiful cards too!

RockinReddRobin said...

Wow! You did some fabulous projects. I'm getting in the mood to decorate...

~Robin Redd
http://robinredd.typepad.com/west_coast_scrapper/

Unknown said...

Your fireplace looks awesome with all those beautiful projects!!

Susan L said...

I just love these projects and your mantle is gorgeous! TFS it :)

Happy Scrappin'

Sue B

http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

Susan L said...

I have signed up your email list too. Don't want to miss a thing :)

Happy Scrappin'

Sue B

http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/

pattyk said...

Your paper trees are wonderfull--Love the colors. thanks millierose651@aol.com

Kristi B. said...

Your trees look so good! I've made the paper loop ones & believe me, I know how long those things take to make. Your mantel looks so pretty & festive! :)

jennyplace2 said...

OH Jen... your fireplace looks amazing. Beautiful projects. TFS

Marie said...

What cute Christmas items. I'm going to make the tree with the circles this weekend.

Paper Sewn Visions said...

Very nice looking trees. The cards are wonderful. Thank you for sharing

Oma said...

Love your projects! I became a follower. My niece, Krista Ristskes is a CTMH consultant.

christys_scrappin said...

I am a follower.....love ALL your Christmas projects! Great job! Hope you can follow me too! :-)

http://christysscrappin.blogspot.com/

CuteCuteWorld said...

following.. Love those trees!!

Pamela said...

These are all great! Love the picture with all the projects in it! :)

Nancy D. said...

Loved all your projects Jen!

Jessica Navarro said...

Wow, your trees and mantle are just adorable! Thanks for sharing.

mabiegamble said...

LOVE the trees! So cute and look fairly easy. lol Thanks so much! I'm now a follower!

Sharon said...

Beautiful Christmas fireplace!! Love those trees and cards you made! Also love the subway art.

I have been a follower and I subscribed. Thanks!

Vickie said...

Wow! You got busy!! Love the trees and the cards. Your mantel looks so festive and pretty!

Unknown said...

I love your trees...your mantle is so fun! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to scraplift some card ideas for next year...all done this year. I've been following your blog for a while...love to visit and see your great ideas. ksjennings at gmail dot com

Minta's Creations said...

I'm your newest follower..Would Love it if you could check out my blog.
Thanks for the chance to win..Love your Tree and your cards..
Minta

mintab@gmail.com

http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

Theresa said...

I love everything, but thos trees are wonderful..thanks so much for sharing

Scrappin_3rdeeschik said...

What a fabulous idea. A little paper and foam cone can go a long way :0)

Scrappin_3rdeeshik@yahooo.com

Shana Dilldine said...

I have completed 1- Become a follower of my blog (or tell me you are already)
2- Leave a comment here
3- Join my mailing list (link on left side) for a bonus entry!

Great blog, thanks for sharing

Monica S said...

Hi, new follower here. Great trees, thanks for sharing!!

Jodi Geers said...

Hi Jen! I just became a new follower and added myself to your mailing list. Thank you for the cute tree ideas!

scrapaholicjen said...

So many beautiful projects! I am a huge fan of CTMH!! I have a consultant sister who enables me big time! Love the Mistletoe paper.
I'm your newest follower!
qtme2003 at yahoo dot ca

Shirley said...

Your mantel is gorgeous! I am now a follower on you blog too! I can't wait to come back and see what else you will be making!

Anonymous said...

loved the trees!! I've become a follower. I've also started my own blog, would love for you to stop by!

www.scrappyzeni.blogspot.com

Cathie w said...

love the trees

cathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com

Shelley said...

The trees are great and can't wait to make my own "joyful" decoration. I am also a CTMH consultant.

Scrappers' Ranch said...

Hey Jen

Everything is so picture perfect! Very festive and cheerful!
I am already a follower of your blog and have subscribed to your blog.
TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

Simply AJ said...

The trees are awesome. Super neat how you put them together! Your mantel looks beautiful and festive! Thanks so much for sharing and you have a new follower. Glad I found you thru the Blog Hop. AJ - aj_822@yahoo.com

Lynnette Davis said...

I can only imagine how many circles you had to punch out for that first tree you made but it's well worth it in the end isn't it? It came out beautifully! I'm happy to be a follower!

Tina Connolly said...

Fab projects, and your holiday decorations look fantastic. Very clever

FiKenward said...

Wow, those trees a super cute. Lovely cards as well

Renee V said...

I love the trees & the floral pins - so cute! Your mantle is beautiful!!!!! I'm a follower now!

Lindy said...

Beautiful projects Jen. Love your mantle. You have been one busy girl. I'm already a follower and an e-mail subscriber. Happy Holidays!

Lisa aka Raining said...

I adore your trees! What wonderful projects!!!!
I love your blog too! Happily a follower now as well as getting on the mailing list!

Perfectly Unperfect Cards said...

I love your mantel it so inspiring now I want a fireplace :D Thanks for sharing your amazing ideas.



perfectlyunperfectcards@gmail.com

Vicki said...

I'm a follower. Love your cards and decorations.

Kelly Pyron said...

I love your projects...really helping me get into the Christmas spirit! :) Thanks for the inspiration!

tallulah1 said...

Roxy - LOVE your projects. I made a tree last year but used a whole lot more strips. I like the way yours looks, think I will have to try again ! lol Also your cards are great. I am already a follower, but I joined the mailing list and bookmarked your blog - I want to come back and look areound !

Anonymous said...

Cute styro trees. I have a small styrofoam tree waiting to be decorated and yours looks like a great pattern to copy.

Thank you for the inspiration.

Carol Froehlich

MissLou said...

Waou your christmas tree are so beautiful, I can't imagine the time you've get to create them !!!

Brittney said...

Gorgeous mantle - you did such a wonderful job on those trees.

And, I'm already a follower =)

Unknown said...

pretty trees - I'm a follower

Holly said...

I love those trees! Gorgeous! I'm now a follower and signed up for the mailing list.

Denine said...

very cute trees. May have to just create one for my table. TFS

Shelley said...

WOW! What a lot of work you have put into this holiday season. Beautiful trees and cards.

th4eachday said...

Very creative ideas for your trees,and your cards are nice too.

whitneymaryann said...

Fun trees. Lots of possibilities with all the beautiful DP's out there.

Karen said...

The trees are my fave - very cute!

Kathryn said...

The trees are so very pretty. You did a fantastic job with the cards. TFS

I am also doing a hop, come by and check it out if you can.

Kathryn
www.wamfamily.blogspot.com

Jean Marie said...

Your Mantle decorations are so festive and cute!
I follow all your great projects!
Happy Holidays!

scrappin' kitty - Bronwyn Velazquez said...

I adore your mantle. It's soooo festive!! CUTE.

scrappin' kitty - Bronwyn Velazquez said...

Following u now!!! I love the stamp set. :)

Laura said...

What great trees....
lauraleed48atlivedotca

Rosie said...

your trees are very cute, i will have to try them.

Caroline said...

Those trees are adorable!! Love the one with the wispy ends!! I'm a follower too!!

* Shell B.* said...

Cute idea on the trees!

Shell~Alaska♥

Gab said...

Wow those trees are just beautiful!

Shari said...

Love the circle punched tree and the curled one reminds me of a tree from Whoville - ADORABLE!!

Nancy B said...

Love the trees! Your mantel looks lovely!

Unknown said...

Looks like you had fun creating! Love the cards- thanks for sharing

Ava Gavloski said...

really cute trees, look beautiful on the mantel
ava
cottagerca

Tee McNeil Art said...

I love your Christmas Trees! Adorable

Sister of Scrap said...

I really like your mantle. Thanks for sharing such great ideas. I am now a follower & on your mailing list. Merry Christmas!

Anonymous said...

I love those adorable trees that you made! have a merry Christmas :)

Crystal Alderete said...

Those trees are so cute. I really like your cards too. I am now a follower and joined the mailing list.

Luisa said...

What great ideas to use Mistletoe Papers and circle punch. Love CTMH Products too.
Am following you now and of course want to receive your newsletters!
TS

Jerri at Simply Sweet Home said...

Your trees are so cute! I love the cards too!

Hope you can come by for my Holly Bloggy Recipe Party on Thursday!

Random Memories said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these beautiful trees! And, the cards! You've been very busy and they are all amazing. Thanks for sharing! Just became a follower so I can get more scrappy ideas later on! Thanks for the blog candy opportunity! How fun.

Az Scrappin Sisters said...

I am a follower and joined your mailing list.I just LOVE the trees!! Funny how projects from long ago or even a few years can be just as interesting almost nostalgic even.

Az Scrappin Sisters said...

My email disappeare as I signed in to google acct. Yes, Ia am a follower of your blog anad enjoy seeing the older projects....redone with modern DSP papers.

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