O Tannenbaum X2...

Here's, not just one, but TWO different tutorials to keep the Christmas spirit shining bright! It is the same concept, but different technique for each tree.  

I hope these pictures are okay... my Nikon wasn't charged so I resorted to using the iPhone. 

Here is what you will need:

• Scrapbook paper
• Styrofoam cones (this will be your biggest expense, but I got both of mine for under $12)
• Scallop punch
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun or straight pins

It is pretty straight forward; punch out your scalloped circles.  Start at the bottom and overlap each scallop as you pin them in.  You may also choose to hot glue them.  

Warning: it will sizzle and smell funny, but it does go a lot faster. 

When you get to the top, wrap two scallops around each other to form the point at the top of the tree.

Tannenbaum #2

For this tree you will cut 1 inch strips.

 Use the scissors to curl the paper, just like you would curl ribbon.

Cut the curled strip into small rectangles. They do not have to be the same length.

Again, start gluing around the bottom. 

Overlap the small strips as you work your way to the top. 

For the top of this one, I glued one piece flat on top before I glued the top row.  

 And there you go, two trees for the price of one!

Click here or here for other holiday decoration tutorials!

~Happy Holidays~

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Another WORD for Christmas

Noel (also spelled Nowell or Noël) is an alternate word for Christmas.

 I'm sure you have all seen this tutorial out there in blog world, but I thought I would give a few quick and easy tutorials this week to get in the Christmas spirit.  It started with my holiday wreath, which has been moved to it's new home, hanging from the mantle.  We now have a gorgeous, fresh L.L. Bean wreath hanging on our front door that was just sent to us in the mail. Thank you Aunt Lee!

Here is what you will need:

• Thick cardboard letters that can stand ($2.49 at Hobby Lobby)
• Holiday Scrapbook paper (.59 cent each BUT they are 50% off this week)
• Mod Podge or Spray Adhesive
• Brush
• Pencil and Scissors

 Lay out your paper.  Think about the colors and patterns... Then decide which paper will go on each letter.  Place your paper on the letter, flip it over and trace the letter.

Cut out your letter. 

Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge on the cardboard letter. This is the "glue" that holds your scrapbook letter in place.

Add Another thin layer on top. This is optional. It will just give the letters a shiny coat when it dries.

So simple and the possibilities are endless!

~Happy Noel~

Check back tomorrow for some cute scrapbook paper trees!  Don't forget to "like" Pocketful of Poise on facebook or tell your friends to follow the blog. I have an awesome giveaway when I hit 50 "likes" or 50 followers!