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Friday, September 30, 2011

Operation Write Home Christmas Blog Hop



Welcome to our Operation Write Home Christmas card
blog hop/link party!
  
I really enjoy making cards for our troops to help keep them in touch with home. It's a very small way to say thank you for your service to our country and the freedoms I enjoy.


I've been doing a little reflecting on my blog lately, you know looking back to see how far along I am in my card making journey.  In November 2007 I did my very first tutorial on how to make a folded Christmas tree for a card and I thought it would be fun to try my tutorial again and re post the tutorial.  You can find it here.


Here's a side view of my card so you can see how puffy the tree is.  I used Basic Grey designer paper for this tree, it's a nice heavy text weight and made a substantial tree.  

If you aren't familiar with Operation Write Home I have links for you.  Helping Heroes Keep In Touch With Home -

To help cover the cost of OWH shipping -



Enjoy the rest of our Christmas link party and thanks for visiting my blog today!

Challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty - Anything Goes
Scrapalicious - Anything Goes
For Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes

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52 comments:

  1. CoraOctober 1, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Lovely card Jan. Thanks for the tutorial

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  2. JoOctober 1, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    WOW Jan! this is brilliant, I shall have to try this myself, thank you :)
    Have a great weekend!
    Jo xx

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  3. Bridget LarsenOctober 1, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I saw the fold on another card, unfortunately they didnt share the tutorial so I am so glad you did because I so wanted to do a card like that, it just looks so awesome

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  4. Cindy's Card CoOctober 1, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Jan I totally love this card. The colors are so woodsy. I checked out your tutorial last night and just may have to try it. Have a great day hopping.

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  5. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    I just love how your tree came out!

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  6. Lori BOctober 1, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    As always I love your cards. The brown and green look great together. I think my computer has more of your cards saved to it than any others. I have copied many of them with great results. You are a master at coloring and color combinations. Thanks for sharing your work!

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  7. Jen MOctober 1, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Gorgeous, Jan - I'm going to try that tree fold later today if the ankle biters cooperate!

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  8. Zingaro SkoolieOctober 1, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Love the tree, Jan!

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  9. AJsArtsOctober 1, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Love the tree, great job :) Thank you for sharing :)

    Manda :)
    ajsarts at gmail dot com
    www.ajsartsanddesigns.com
    www.ajsdigishoppe.com

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  10. Kathy V.October 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Love your card Jan. That little tree is so darn cute and adds such dimension to the card. I would never have thought to use "camo" on a Christmas card, but it really works! Very creative.

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  11. Cathy P in AZOctober 1, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Wow, friend - this is FABULOUS! Such a BEAUTIFUL card! There's a tutorial for that wonderful folded tree?! GOTTA HAVE IT. LOVE. :)

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  12. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Love love love origami in cards. Haven't seen your tree so thanks for sharing! Nancy

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  13. Paper LoveOctober 1, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Your card is very cool! Love the origami. :)

    Lauren, Paper Love
    readysetlove@me.com
    www.readysetlove.me

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  14. Paula S.October 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Cool tree Jan! I think this could be used for 'guy' cards all year long too. Thanks for the tutorial link. I don't usually have patience for paper folding but the steps look pretty clear and easy and I'm looking forward to giving this a try.

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  15. scrappernicOctober 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Love your tree, Jan!!

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  16. MarshaOctober 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great card. Thanks for the tutorial. Will try it.

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  17. Michelle (aka Meechelle)October 1, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    That folded tree looks amazing! Going to have to try that one.

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  18. LeanneOctober 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Wonderful job, thanks for playing our Anything Goes Challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks! TFS!

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  19. StefanieOctober 1, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    That tree is gorgeous! Love the dimension!

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  20. RufusOctober 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial, I've bookmarked it. Love the tree in the circle. Thanks for supporting OWH!
    R/

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  21. ThePurplePlaceOctober 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Jan,

    I just LOVE this tree and I tried it last night after I found the tutorial! I guess I'm doing something wrong on my folds, because mine won't work!!

    Maybe you'll do a VIDEO?? That would be very cool!!

    Happy World Cardmaking Day!!

    Lisa

    PS: I have BLOG CANDY on my home page too! Stop by!

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  22. CindyOctober 1, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Very cool card. Love the dimension. Thanks for the tut--I need to try one now :-)

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  23. andreaOctober 1, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    What a look! The tree adds an element of surprise to the card...thanks for the tutorial, it's been years since I've done anything llike this...time to try it again!

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  24. Lee MaeOctober 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    That tree is awesome - thanks for the tutorial. Thanks for sharing another one of your cards. Into my CASE file it will have to go!

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  25. CAROOctober 1, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Love this 3-Dimensional card... the tree is just lovely... and thanks for sharing how to make it.

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  26. KathrynOctober 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial, Jan. This is a clever design!

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  27. Rhonda MillerOctober 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Oh, what a great card. I love the tree. TFS.

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  28. Nancy MOctober 1, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    WOW--TFS this COOL technique for the tree--love that and hope I get to try it for myself!! You always do such a nice job!!

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  29. adele holcombOctober 1, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Love this dimensional tree!

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  30. Jen TimkoOctober 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I love making these trees and you have chosen the perfect paper! So elegant and the colors are lovely!

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  31. grandmaleeOctober 1, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I've never tried one of these Christmas trees before, but they look great! You always have fabulous creations! It's hard to believe that you started with this intricate style! I was lucky to match papers back then! Thanks again for all that you do for OWH!!!

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  32. Ronda SOctober 1, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I can smell the pine trees in the woods!!! Can't wait to try your tutorial!

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  33. TraceyOctober 1, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Very cool, love how you made the tree, :)

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  34. Paper Therapy PonderingsOctober 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    love the tree.

    thanks for all you do for OWH

    Barb Housner

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  35. KellyRaeOctober 1, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    The tree is great (and what a great way to use up scrap patterned paper). Thanks for the tutorial and I will definitely be trying this soon.

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  36. Dixie CochranOctober 1, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Beautiful card, Jan! I'm going to come back later for the tutorial. I like that it's poofy but will flatten to go in an envelope.

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  37. LaurieOctober 1, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Wow - that is so neat! Very creative.


    Thanks for sharing with OWH!

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  38. Shelly SchmidtOctober 1, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    What a great card- love the Christmas Tree and the link to the tutorial. I have never made a folded tree- love this!!! Great OWH blog hop!

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  39. ChickieChirpsOctober 2, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    This is a fabulously classic looking card Jan! Perfect for when you don't feel like colouring! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

    Arabella

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  40. AnnOctober 2, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Great card Jan. I love your tutorials, I have learned so much from them. Thank you!

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  41. Carol LOctober 2, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Your folded tree card is fabulous Jan! Now that I've seen this two times, I'm going to have to sit down and make one too! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  42. My Need 2 CraftOctober 2, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I love this. I am to watch your tutorial. :)

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  43. Megan O'DOctober 2, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous card...great balance, colors, and texture! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. ~Antoinette (inspired stamps)October 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Jan,
    Love the card and love your passion for our troops!! So thankful God placed you in my life! Blessings!

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  45. CherylOctober 2, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Fabulous card! I love this oragami tree.

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  46. papertrails leaverOctober 2, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    what a fabulous card! Thanks for joining us at Penny's for our anything goes challenge. :-) Amy

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  47. Shannon WhiteOctober 2, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Wow Miss Jan! This is just Fabulous! Love your Wonderful Christmas Tree! And I checked out the tutorial too! Just might have to try this out! 8-) Love this!

    Hugs
    Shannon 8-)

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  48. Nancy KellerOctober 2, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Still slowly hopping along! I love your tree, Jan! I'm off to watch the tutorial and then it's bedtime for me :) thanks for sharing!

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  49. StampTrampsOctober 3, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Great card! Thanks for the tutorial, I'm anxious to try this one!

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  50. Sherry HickeyOctober 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Hi Jan, I love that the edges of the tree overlap the circle in places. You're a great designer! This is a fab card for a guy or anyone who loves the outdoors!

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  51. JulieOctober 3, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Awesome tree, Jan! I have a feeling it will be coming soon to a tutorial near me :)

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  52. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    What a cool tree! I like the three pearls/brads too.

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