Washi Tape Christmas Card

Ok, the writing came out backwards in the photo, but you get the gist.

You will need:
Green(ish) washi tape
Other colour washi tape
Stamps or stickers to write merry Christmas
Folded card, any light colour
Optional embellishments, e.g. stars or glitter

Cut out strips of the green, with diagonal edges, in descending size order, ending with a triangle. Stick down your widest strip, around the lower middle of your card. Continue to add the strips, as pictured above, until you get a Christmas tree shape. I used seven strips, but a shorter or taller tree is fine. Then add  trunk in 'other colour'. Stamp/sticker beneath and add any embellishments. Write and send!

Christmas Card Round-Up

Free:

A lovely collection of cards.

Brilliant letter writing paper.

More gorgeous cards. Really pretty.

Cheap:

The snowy city here is close to my heart, and these cards are in aid of Shelter

A classic collection of beautifully designed cards

Indulgent:

At a slightly more luxurious £3, lovely mitten cards from my old favourite present and correct.

Rather fancy, but very festive, some gorgeous die-cut cards

An almost Ardman-esque style on these playful cards really will make for a stylish Christmas.

The Joys of Pen-Palhood

Normally I write letters to friends when I have news, but not in any systematic, formal manner. Pen-palling, now an official verb, as declared by me, is a much more structured letter writing timetable, I have been pen-palling with someone met on holiday for the a few months, and I love it. It shows that when you need to, you can always find something to write about. We write once every couple of weeks, and sometimes include photos and drawings as well. It is a brilliant way of keeping in contact with an old friend, or acquaintance, and also keeping your letter-writing juices flowing. Due to the regularity of writing, it is harder to find creative ways to write, but it really doesn't matter, it is just nice to keep in contact in the classic, old-fashioned way.

Pinteresting Again

This is actually a wedding invite, but I love the style

Loving this, a 3D card, with sound.

I know Easter isn't for a while, but this is top of my project list.

Letter Love-Present and Correct

I really love Present&Correct, it is just brilliant.

This is the most festive postcards I ever laid eyes on. Gorgeous.

And what better accessory than a gorgeous vintage stamp?

Even More Pinteresting!

Make your own stamp out of a rubber! Genius.

A gorgeous speech bubble stamp, on etsy.

I'm forever blowing bubbles...

Mission Randomness

Five random objects, found on my desk. Turquoise washi tape, a random badge, some slightly naff Cath Kidston envelopes and some 3D woodland animal stickers. 

So, I had to make a letter out of it. First, I dotted my paper with a handful of stickers, and added speech bubbles, in which I later wrote some extra messages, in addition to the letter's main body. Then, I wrote out my letter in a favourite pen. Then, at the bottom, I added the badge, and a little note saying enjoy wearing it etc. then I sealed the envelope with the washi tape and addressed it. Then I sent it. Only one problem. No stamp. What will happen to my letter? The badge was quite nice, and I'd hate it to be in a post office bin, so does anyone know?