Wrap Up Your Memories in This Christmas Layout

Tis the season to be scrappy! With golden tones and beautiful trees, this layout adds a warm touch to your memories. By using the designer papers from the Christmas Charm collection, you can create cutomized trees you’ll find absolutely dashing.

Layout by **Melissa Ullman** — CM Independent Advisor

To create this layout you will need:

Step 1: Use a piece of Bright White Cardstock for the base of the layout.

Step 2: Cut a piece of yellow stripes paper to measure 12” x 8”. Adhere to the top portion of the layout.

Step 3: Create the left tree:

Cut a piece from argyle paper to measure 3-1/2” x 5-1/2”. On one end of the piece mark with a pencil at 1-3/4”. Cut from the outside corners to the pencil mark to create the triangle. This will be the base paper for this tree.
Cut a piece from floral filigree paper to measure 3-1/2” x 5-1/2”. On one end of the piece mark with a pencil at 1-3/4”. Cut from the outside corner to the pencil mark to create a triangle. Then, cut off ½” from one side of the triangle. Adhere to the base triangle.
Cut a piece from ornamental stripes paper to measure 3-1/2” x 5-1/2”. On one end of the piece mark with a pencil at 1-3/4”. Cut from the outside corners to the pencil mark to create a triangle. Then, cut off 1” from one side of the triangle. Adhere to the previous triangle piece.
Adhere this whole “tree” to a piece of Avocado Cardstock, then trim around the edges with the trimmer, leaving ¼” around the tree.

Step 4: Create the center tree:

Cut a piece from holly +pine paper to measure 4” x 6”. On one end mark with a pencil at 2”. Cut from the outer corner to the pencil mark to create the triangle for the base of the tree.
Cut a piece from red plaid paper to measure 4” x 6”. On one end mark with a pencil at 2”. Cut from the outer corners to the pencil mark to create the triangle. Then, cut ½” off from one edge of the triangle. Adhere to the tree base.
Cut a piece from green plaid paper to measure 4” x 6”. On one end mark with a pencil at 2”. Cut from the outer corners to the pencil mark to create a triangle. Then, cut 1” off from one edge of the triangle. Adhere to the previous triangle piece.
Adhere this whole tree to a piece of Avocado Cardstock, then trim around the edges with the trimmer, leaving ¼” around the tree.

Step 5: Create the right tree:

Cut a piece from trees paper to measure 3” x 5”. On one end mark with a pencil at 1-1/2”. Cut from the outer corners to the pencil mark to create a triangle for the base of the tree.
Cut a piece from the sparkles paper to measure 3” x 5”. On one end mark with a pencil at 1-1/2”. Cut from the outer corners to the pencil mark to create a triangle. Then, Cut ½” from one side of the triangle. Adhere to the base tree piece.
Cut a piece from the red tonal stars paper to measure 3” x 5”. On one end mark with a pencil at 1-1/2”. Cut the outer corners to the pencil mark to create a triangle. Cut 1” from one side of the triangle. Adhere to the previous triangle.
Adhere this tree to a piece of Avocado Cardstock, then trim around the edges with the trimmer, leaving ¼” around the tree.

Step 6: Adhere all three trees to the layout along the bottom left side of the yellow stripes paper, placing one of the trees using Foam Squares or Foam Tape.

Step 7: Cut photo mats from Avocado Cardstock to measure: (3) 3-3/4” x 3-3/4” and (1) 4-1/4” x 4-1/4”. Adhere to the layout.

Step 8: Cut photos to measure: (3) 3-1/2” x 3-1/2” and (1) 4” x 4”. Adhere to the photo mats.

Step 9: Adhere border stickers along the top edge of the layout, and along the bottom edge of the trees/yellow stripes paper.

Step 10: Adhere the remaining stickers as desired.

Step 11: Adhere Write On Sticker strips for journaling.

Step 12: Journal as desired.

Did you have fun making your own trees?!

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