Pencil Tree

Create a pencil holder shaped like a Christmas tree.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Stamp scalloped borders.

   

2. Step 2

   Die cut stamped borders and colored card stock with scallop border die. Adhere stamped and solid cardstock borders together, allowing the color to peek out at the bottom of stamped border.
   
   Die cut cardstock with largest Spellbinders Lacey Pennant die.

   

3. Step 3

   With pencil draw the inner pennant triangle shape onto patterned paper using the metal straight edge of the die for your guide. Cut out triangle.

   

4. Step 4

   Take borders, place on hand cut triangle to determine where to trim border side edges. Trim and create three borders to use as tree garland.
   
   Secure sides of borders to underside of hand cut triangle to resemble tree garland allowing room for the pencil.

   

5. Step 5

   Run Scor-Tape along the back of cutout triangle tree, this will also secure the folded over garland edges. Remove tape backing and place onto Lacey Pennant Die Cut, pressing along edge to secure.

   

6. Step 6

   Insert Pencil and add embellishments (Silver String Bow on pencil base & Gems to stamped border garland).

   

7. Step 7

   Your pencil tree is completed.

   

Video!

Variations

1. Change it up a bit:
   
   • Add string to top, allowing Pencil Tree to become a tree ornament or package tie on
   • Add lettering for personalization
   • Add additional embellishments such as ribbons, lace, glitter, sequins etc

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Pencil Tree. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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