Washi Wednesday - Christmas Tree Decoration

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Week 2 of Washi Wednesday brings us another holiday craft of my own creation! I started off with the vision of making a washi tape ornament, but after playing with it for a bit I came up with something a little more unique. With just two pieces of cardstock and about 20 minutes, I made this lovely little Christmas tree for my shelf. Here are the supplies you'll need to make one for yourself: 2 Pieces of 5x7 Cardstock - The size isn't so important, as you can make these in all sizes, just make sure it is a strong paper, since it will need to hold it's own weight upright. Red and Green Washi Tapes Scissors Instructions after the jump...   Instructions: Step One Cut two triangles from your cardstock as shown. You'll want them to be tall with a wide base, just like a Christmas tree. Step Two   Alternating colors in the pattern of your choosing, use the washi tape to make horizontal stripes across one side of the first triangle, cutting off the excess on the edges. Repeat with the second triangle, using the same pattern of tapes. Step Three Turn your triangle over and repeat the same pattern of tapes on the other side, cutting off the excess. Repeat with the second triangle. Step Four Take one triangle and make a cut in a straight line down from the pointy tip to the center. Take the other triangle and make a cut from the center of the bottom to the center of the triangle. When making these cuts, it is better to make a shorter cut at first and cut farther as needed, because if the slits are too big, the two pieces won't fit together snugly. Slide the two pieces together using the slits. Step Five This part is the trickiest, and not so simple to explain. What you are doing here is using the washi tape to help the tree hold it's shape, without changing the pattern. Take the washi tape that is second from the top (in the picture, the green with flowers), and, using small pieces, tape each side to it's adjacent side, and cut off any excess. If done properly, your finished piece should appear just as striped as it was before. And there you have it, a lovely washi tree. Make one, make two, or even make a whole forest in all different sizes! But first, check out this week's featured washi shop, MooseArt! the Post Content. Week 2 of Washi Wednesday brings us another holiday craft of my own creation! I started off with the vision of making a washi tape ornament, but after playing with it for a bit I came up with something a little more unique. With just two pieces of cardstock and about 20 minutes, I made this lovely little Christmas tree for my shelf. Here are the supplies you'll need to make one for yourself: 2 Pieces of 5x7 Cardstock - The size isn't so important, as you can make these in all sizes, just make sure it is a strong paper, since it will need to hold it's own weight upright. Red and Green Washi Tapes Scissors Instructions after the jump...   Instructions: Step One Cut two triangles from your cardstock as shown. You'll want them to be tall with a wide base, just like a Christmas tree. Step Two   Alternating colors in the pattern of your choosing, use the washi tape to make horizontal stripes across one side of the first triangle, cutting off the excess on the edges. Repeat with the second triangle, using the same pattern of tapes. Step Three Turn your triangle over and repeat the same pattern of tapes on the other side, cutting off the excess. Repeat with the second triangle. Step Four Take one triangle and make a cut in a straight line down from the pointy tip to the center. Take the other triangle and make a cut from the center of the bottom to the center of the triangle. When making these cuts, it is better to make a shorter cut at first and cut farther as needed, because if the slits are too big, the two pieces won't fit together snugly. Slide the two pieces together using the slits. Step Five This part is the trickiest, and not so simple to explain. What you are doing here is using the washi tape to help the tree hold it's shape, without changing the pattern. Take the washi tape that is second from the top (in the picture, the green with flowers), and, using small pieces, tape each side to it's adjacent side, and cut off any excess. If done properly, your finished piece should appear just as striped as it was before. And there you have it, a lovely washi tree. Make one, make two, or even make a whole forest in all different sizes! But first, check out this week's featured washi shop, MooseArt!

Week 2 of Washi Wednesday brings us another holiday craft of my own creation! I started off with the vision of making a washi tape ornament, but after playing with it for a bit I came up with something a little more unique. With just two pieces of cardstock and about 20 minutes, I made this lovely little Christmas tree for my shelf. Here are the supplies you'll need to make one for yourself:

• 2 Pieces of 5x7 Cardstock - The size isn't so important, as you can make these in all sizes, just make sure it is a strong paper, since it will need to hold it's own weight upright.
• Red and Green Washi Tapes
• Scissors

Instructions after the jump...

  Instructions:

Step One

Cut two triangles from your cardstock as shown. You'll want them to be tall with a wide base, just like a Christmas tree.

Step Two
 

Alternating colors in the pattern of your choosing, use the washi tape to make horizontal stripes across one side of the first triangle, cutting off the excess on the edges. Repeat with the second triangle, using the same pattern of tapes.

Step Three

Turn your triangle over and repeat the same pattern of tapes on the other side, cutting off the excess. Repeat with the second triangle.

Step Four

Take one triangle and make a cut in a straight line down from the pointy tip to the center. Take the other triangle and make a cut from the center of the bottom to the center of the triangle. When making these cuts, it is better to make a shorter cut at first and cut farther as needed, because if the slits are too big, the two pieces won't fit together snugly. Slide the two pieces together using the slits.

Step Five

This part is the trickiest, and not so simple to explain. What you are doing here is using the washi tape to help the tree hold it's shape, without changing the pattern. Take the washi tape that is second from the top (in the picture, the green with flowers), and, using small pieces, tape each side to it's adjacent side, and cut off any excess. If done properly, your finished piece should appear just as striped as it was before.

And there you have it, a lovely washi tree. Make one, make two, or even make a whole forest in all different sizes! But first, check out this week's featured washi shop, MooseArt!