Ruffled Christmas Tree Card

I've seen these adorable little ruffled Christmas trees (my name for them) around online and I really wanted to try one. I was so glad when Linda's card-making gathering included one. They are so easy once you get the hang of it.

This was such a fun card to make.  I love this embossing folder, because it's great for all year.  It can be snowflakes for winter/Christmas, but it would make a great background for Forth of July, or other star-themed creations.  The card has more bling than can be seen in the photo, but the star is punched from SU's new glitter paper (gotta have me some of that!), and the polka dot paper is embossed with a touch of glitter too.

I hadn't used my new frame embossing folder yet, so I was happy to get the chance to play with it. I really liked Linda's idea to put the red background inside the frame.  Nice color contrasts to the tree.  You can see the ruffles of the tree better here.  Just start with a half circle.  Begin folding so folds line up as you build the ruffles upward.

Anyway you look at it, Linda's design is fun, fast and about as cute as they come.  Thanks, for another great inspiration Linda.  I had a blast with all your cards, but was totally pumped about the tree!  You are ALWAYS on target.  Love your designs.  Girlfriends...you gotta check out her schedule.  She's worth driving a bit if you live in the Kansas City Missouri / Kansas City, Kansas area. 

 Blessings on your day!