Rocking Christmas Trees

This is the card I first envisioned when I bought this die set. I knew I wanted them to dance and wiggle!

Card Size: 4x6

Featuring:

• Trinity Stamps, Happy Little Tree Farm Dies [TRI]

• Sentiment from Sassy's LLC Christmas Greetings 2022, Simple Strips Compatible

  • Taylored Expressions, Simple Strips [TYE]

  • Taylored Expressions, Simple Strips Backer [TYE]

• Distress Ink, Pine Needles [SBC]

• Glossy Accents [SBC]

• Scrapbook.com Glitter Brush [SBC]

• MFT, Slip and Slide Disks [MFT]

Process:

To make them swing, I create a pendulum for each tree. I used the MFT Slip and Slide disks. I used a small circle circle die to create three holes in the card front. I then adhered the disks to the tree tops, aligned the disks through the holes, and then adhered a circle of cardstock to the other side of the disk.

In order to keep the tree tops from just spinning around, I attached a strip of acetate to the paper circles and added a weight at the bottom of each. You could use a penny (they were really too big here) or a washer. I used some metal elements I think I bough at Archivers a decade ago.

I created a cardstock pocked/side panel on each side of the card to make sure the pendulums wouldn't stick to any foam tape. I used cellophane tape to make sure there weren't any catch points for the pendulum on the pocket/panel. Finally, I used a double layer of foam tape on the top and bottom.

Everyday Tools:

I've been making cards for over ten years and there are a few things that get used on a daily basis. They make cardmaking more joyful for me. I hope this list is helpful for you. Some items are listed with an affiliate link which offers me a small commission at no cost to you (items noted with an asterisk), while others are linked here just because I think these products are the best!

• Ergonomic Bone Folder, Dress My Craft [SCB]*

• Scor-Pal, 1/8” Scor Board [SCB]*

• Misti Stamping Tool [SCB]*

• Craft Pick and Embellishment Wand--Trinity Stamps Pickup Stick [SCB]*

• Cottontail Embossing Powder Tool [RHD]*

• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Manual Cutting Machine [SCB or SPL]*

• Tim Holtz 8.5” Mini Guillotine Trimmer [SCB]*

• Gemini Jr. Electronic Die Cutting Machine [SCB]*

• The Absorber Shammy Towel (Stamp Cleaner) [AMZ]

• Big Momma Foam Tape Roll [SSS](1mm thick, which is about half the thickness of most foam tape)

• Accent Opaque 120 lb. Cardstock [AMZ]

I'm entering this cards into a couple of challenges:

• Simon Says Challenge

• Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers: J is for Juvenile

• Unicorn Challenge: Christmas is Coming

• ABC Card Challenge: X is for Xtra Special

Thanks for checking out today's project! I hope you enjoy!

-Sara Lihz