08 December 2009

Two In One Special

I'm in full Christmas card writing mode! My desk has everything I need -- colored pens, greeting cards, envelopes ready to be addressed as Christmas carols play in the background. This year, I'm giving out a mix of cards -- the boxed variety and some that I made myself. After all, what's Christmas at my house without some blah to Tada!?

I was inspired by this pretty-patterned tissue paper that was used as a liner for one of the gifts I received last year. It reminded me a lot of origami paper and that got me thinking, "Why not make some origami?"

I cut the paper into squares (6 inches by 6 inches).

Then I folded each square into a Christmas tree!
You can get the instructions here.

I sewed on a piece of thread at the tippy-top and made the origami tree a cover for a Christmas card (held loosely by clear tape).

Inside the card are a personalized greeting plus instructions to detach the tree and turn it into an ornament! How's that for a two-in-one special?

Please stop by again tomorrow!
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13 comments:

  1. VanessaDecember 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    You're so creative and clever! It's a card and gift in one. I love it!

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  2. Susie - secondhandsusie.blogspot.comDecember 8, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    I made my christmas cards this year too! Yours are very nice, I like how you can detatch the ornament!

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  3. Claire Mercado-ObiasDecember 8, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Thanks so much for visiting Vanessa!

    Hi Sooz! So nice to "see" you today :) Hooray for handmade cards! I know you did a good job on yours!

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  4. Erin @ SYL: Slipcover Your LifeDecember 8, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    I love the plaid background to the card!

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  5. Very VeroniqueDecember 8, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I make my own greeting-holiday cards too. I always use old wrapping paper and whatever I can find:) I like urs:)

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  6. Claire Mercado-ObiasDecember 8, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks Erin -- this plaid background is really cardboard I recycled from a discount flyer I got in the mail. Have a nice day!

    You rock MsVeve! Thanks for visiting :)

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  7. the shoppe ownerDecember 8, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    claire, you never cease to amaze me :O) this one is definitely a tada!

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  8. Claire Mercado-ObiasDecember 8, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Awww Susan...you're so sweet! Thanks dear :)

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  9. thedoodlegirlDecember 8, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    You're amazing. Amazing. LOVE these fun Christmas ideas!

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  10. Danielle and ClintDecember 8, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    I LOVE making my own cards! What a fab idea! You are full of them :-)

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  11. Claire Mercado-ObiasDecember 8, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Hi there Doodle Girl and Daniel & Clint! Thanks for the visit...more thanks for the compliments! They really made me smile :)

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  12. NoreenJanuary 5, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    I love the way you re-create things! You do it in such a way that the end result is something everyone would want to use. Great ideas!

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  13. Claire Mercado-ObiasJanuary 6, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Thank you Noreen for your sweet, sweet note!

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