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Friday, December 9, 2011

Christmas Cards: Funky Tree


I've been making cards for Christmas. First, I prepared a mylar stencil of a Christmas Tree sketch. It's a little bit funky.






the mylar is placed over a card and the opening dampened






first some green





then some blue



the mylar removed to show the tree






the drips and splotches add to the effect




some dried cards




different color combinations


some look fat





some are colorful


some are just a little weird












The cards are ready for the next step..........



a little gold here and there











Once dry, I added some glitter glue, and more gold on the edge to make the cards look like this:




















Now I have to send them on their way to family and friends.

It's fun to make my own cards

Hope you receive many wonderful cards this Christmas Season.
Thanks for visiting.
Hugs from Suz
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37 comments:

  1. maxDecember 9, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    very very nice look !
    tree of card beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 9, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Suz, i do love these trees...very FUNKY!! They look like they're painted on silk.

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  3. DortheDecember 9, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Suz They are wonderful, what is Mylor ? they are looking great--

    Hugs,Dorthe

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  4. CindyDecember 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I love your cards - homemade Christmas cards are the best!
    ~Cindy

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  5. SuztatsDecember 9, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Max, I thank you. They're certainly a little different, aren't they?


    Thanks, Judy. They are such fun to make, too. I've thought of doing them on cloth and making fabric Christmas cards. Hmmm, maybe next year.

    Dorthe, glad you like the cards. Mylar is a plastic material one can buy in rolls at the art shops, which cuts easily, and I use it to make stencils. I'm sure it has other applications as well since it's available in transparent or opaque surfacing.

    I think so, too, Happy Bluebird. I have a few friends who make their own, and I love to receive them!
    Hugs

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  6. FoxDecember 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Clever you! Those trees are the best!
    Fox : )

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  7. SuztatsDecember 9, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Thanks, Fox! They're just a little weird....kinda like me. lol
    Hugs

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  8. MargieDecember 9, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Hummm, fabric Christmas postcards would be nice. Make that a note for next year for me. Not finished with this years list and am already starting next years list!!!

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  9. SuztatsDecember 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Oh, good for you, Margie, planning ahead like that...! I think fabric cards would be quite unique. Now, if I could only remember this idea...........
    Hugs

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  10. SandyDecember 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wonderful trees.

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  11. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I love your cards, Suz, thank you for sharing how you did them! I think you had a fantastic idea with these. Mylar stencils... hmmm, tuck that idea in my tool chest LOL :)
    Not sure if I can manage to do these this year, but there's a whole year of cards ahead to do!

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  12. GinaDecember 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    These are fab!

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  13. Mosaic MagpieDecember 9, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Suz,
    These are great and I love the variation in all of them!
    Deb

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  14. Judy S.December 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Fun cards, Suz. Thanks for visiting my blog. I've been looking through yours and enjoying seeing all the different things you like to do. You sing in a choir...what part? This is the time of year for lots of fun singing, isn't it?

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  15. KarenDecember 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    sigh.......you even make your own Christmas cards...is there no end to your talents? and can I just check...how many hours are there in your day???

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  16. jenclairDecember 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Great idea and so many variations!

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  17. JillayneDecember 10, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love 'em! They're fun and funky and perfect. What a great idea!

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  18. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks, Sandy! Hope your Christmas tree isn't quite so funky!
    Hugs

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  19. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Hey Stacie! It's fun and easy to make the mylar stencils! I know that you'll create some unique cards whenever you try this technique. So glad you like the idea.
    Hugs

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  20. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks Gina! What I really like about this idea is the unlimited design possibilities using the mylar. It's quick, too. Thanks for your comment.
    Hugs

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  21. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thank you, Deb. That's one of the really fun parts about using the mylar. Every card is different, even though the basic design is the same. Thanks for commenting.
    Hugs

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  22. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Judy, and thanks so much for your comments. I'm a mezzo soprano but right now I'm singing Alto 2. Do you sing, too? We've just finished our Christmas concert series, so now it's time for a little more relaxing.....I hope! Being in the choir and performing the Christmas music really helps to get me in the Festive spirit.
    Hugs

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  23. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Well, Karen, I only show the 'good' stuff, and there's so much I don't do..........hmmmm like shopping (well, okay...food and art supplies).......and the number of hours in the day? Aack! Never enough!!
    Hope you're filling your hours with lots of delightful stitching!
    Hugs

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  24. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Yes, Jenclair, the possibilities are endless, and it's so easy! Thanks, and hugs

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  25. SuztatsDecember 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Thanks, Jillayne. They're fun and fast, and a little fascinating to do since there are so many possibilities. Hope you've had a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs

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  26. CreateologyDecember 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Your cards are beautiful and extra special because they are handmade by you! Jingle Bell Joys...

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  27. SuztatsDecember 12, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Thank you so much! Here we have about 4 inches of snow so things are looking very Christmasy.
    Merry Christmas!
    Hugs

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  28. DianneDecember 13, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Love how the trees have turned out so whimsical and cute. Well done. Di.

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  29. SuztatsDecember 13, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Thanks, Dianne! Hope you're having Happy Holidays.
    Hugs

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  30. EmmaDecember 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    These are just fabulous, I owe you an email!

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  31. SuztatsDecember 15, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Emma, I'm so glad you like them! They are so fun to make. Hugs

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  32. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    I am just catching up with your blog and I love the trees
    Love Linda

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  33. JennyPennyPoppyDecember 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Your cards look wonderful and receiving a handmade one is always special :)

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  34. SuztatsDecember 19, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks, Linda! Hope you'll be having good news soon. All the Best for a wonderful Christmas Season!
    Hugs



    Thanks Jeanette! I'm glad you like them. They're so fun to do, too.
    Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas!
    Hugs

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  35. WinnieDecember 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Great cards!

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  36. WinnieDecember 19, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Great cards!

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  37. SuztatsDecember 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks Winnie. Sometimes I add a tatted border to them, and that makes them a little different. Happy Holidays!

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