Mixed Medium: Oh Christmas Tree with Shari Carroll
It’s Christmas Eve!!! I’d like to take a quick moment and wish you all the very best the season can bring. I hope that all your wishes come true and you have a chance to enjoy time with your family and friends; cherish the moments and don’t forget to take pictures!!!
I thought it would be fun to create a bright and cheery mixed medium project where the happy just pops! I’ve used some new product that I’m absolutely in love with. It’s by Jane Davenport. The papers and pieces make collage so easy. You may think I painted the background, but it’s actually Jane’s paper! Woah…. right??
I started off by covering the Tim Holtz Small Tag Thickboard with paper using her Medi-Yum. From there I added tissue shapes, Fantastical Washi Tape, Journal Tape strips and Self Adhesive Tissue shapes.
Then I went to town cutting strips of white paper and Jane’s paper for my tree. I added Rock Candy Distress Glitter to the white pieces and stapled the pattern pieces on top. Then I added colorful buttons (from my stash) and some Tim Holtz Baubles for decorations.
Once I had my tree decorated I added some wording. I used the Tim Holtz Christmas Remnant Rubs for my small messages and the Simon Says Stamp Believe Die for my main title.
I filmed the complete process which you can view below, or on our YouTube channel HERE.
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Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a blessed holiday!
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Oh wow, this is so cool, I love the mixed-media look of this Christmas tree. My in-laws actually built a very similar tree as their home decoration this year – not colour wise, but shape wise ;-)
MERRY CHRISTMAS SIMON SAYS STAMP & all the team!
This came out really pretty!
Such a beautiful and happy project! Love the artsy look and the combo of elements!
Very cute – I love the colours, and it has a very whimsical look to it.
What a lovely idea. xx
LOVE this mixed media tree, Shari! Jane Davenport has some awesome stuff out now; loved seeing you use it in the video along with some of Tim’s, too. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones.
Totally love this!
What a wonderful project. Just love it. Cheers.
You always knock it out of the park! This tag is SO you. Of course I love it and your creativity to think outside the box. Hope your injured arm is better by now and that your CHRISTmas is VERY Merry!
Cute tag! Love how textured it is!
Hi Shari, Just Beautiful, I LOVE it. I love Jane’s products, I think I own almost everything she makes, she is awesome. Merry Christmas!!
So love that button Christmas tree.
This is really lovely! I don’t want to stop creating for Christmas now!
The tree is adorable!
This is so beautiful and bright and happy! And so
creative. I love this. Merry Christmas!
Oh what fun! Great idea!
Shari this turned out beautiful. Especially love the paper by Jane. Thanks for the ideas.
That paper is awesome & so is your project, Shari! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Superdun, love your tree!
This is stunning– a little piece of art.
This tree is a true beauty. I love the bright colors.
Oh my goodness this is beautiful!
Very pretty project
Merry Christmas to all. This is just fabulous. Although it’s eclectic, it still reads as a Christmas tree. So many beautiful colours.
What a fun tree.
Good way to use up all those old
buttons that are hanging around.
thanks for sharing – wish I’d seen
this a couple weeks ago.
Merry Christmas.
Very unique and pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Fun idea… the paper crafter’s version of a Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
Fantastic way to create a Christmas tree! I love all the buttons and pearls.
This is so pretty! I like all the non-traditional colors.
Stunningly beautiful project! Love it! The paper is gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration! Merry Christmas!
Everything about this just grabs me! The color, sentiments, buttons…. love, love, love it!!
Wow!!! It’s so cool!!! Great protect!!!
I love these colors and all the dimensions. Those pearls highlight just enough of the buttons to give the project extra pizzazz!!
This is so not me but I LOVE IT!!!
Love this project. Building the background was really interesting!! Will have to try this! Fun!!!!!
WOW such an amazing piece of art!!!
This project is absolutely stunning!! Always love Shari’s creations:)
Wow that’s a lot of work!
Oh, beautiful Christmas tree! This is stunning! Merry Christmas!
What a wonderful project! I should have instantly known it was a Shari Carroll! : )
Are the tree “branches” adhered to Tim/Ranger watercolor paper? That’s the only white paper I see, and thought maybe it was used b/c it would hold up to the wet medium.
So pretty and fun!! On my list to make!! Happy Holidays!
WOWZA Shari, I LOVE Mixed Media and this tag is FABULOUS! Thanks for sharing your awesome tutorial.
Really Beautiful!!!
This is fantastic – I love it! Thanks so much for sharing and Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!
You are so creative, I love the inspiration
What a stunning tag, I love that Christmas tree and all of the texture, beautiful papers too!
That’s a really cute and colourful tree!
I’m always intrigued by mixed media projects! Still haven’t figured out how to do them myself so I enjoy seeing them! Happy Holidays!
Happy Christmas! Waht a festive tag …
Wow…love this! The colors and techniques are great! Thank you for sharing and wishing all at SSS the happiest holidays ever!