Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Peppermint Tree







The Merry Monday Christmas Card Club Challenge #82 is to use Red, Aqua, and White with circles. I found a small wooden peppermint stamp that happens to be a circle. I don't know the name of the stamp and can't find it. I stamped and punched out the peppermint circles with a Recollections 5/8" punch. Then, I shaped the circles into a tree and hand cut a tree trunk. The trunk was distressed with an embossing folder, Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes.
 
I'll also enter the  Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge-Anything Goes
 
Dynamic Duos two color challenge is real red and Bermuda bay. I subbed with Cherry Cobbler.
 
 Twisted Tuesday has a FREE for ALL-Anything Goes challenge-who doesn't love those.
 
The rest of the recipe is below:
 
Stamps-Stampabilities/Swirly Happy Holidays, unknown peppermint stamp
Paper-PTI white cardstock, SU chocolate chip for tree trunk
Ink-Stampin'Up! Bermuda Bay and Cherry Cobbler
Accessories-aqua gemstone, dimensionals

37 comments:

Basslady said...

gosh, this is so sweet!

i love the peppermint-tree-idea so much!

thank you for this gorgeous inspiration!

hugs and kisses from cold germany,
silvi xoxo

Carla S. said...

What a cute and creative idea, Brenda! Love the peppermint tree! Very eye-catching design!

jimlynn said...

Benzi, this is awesome! VERY creative and love that little peppermint stamp! SUPER cute and perfect for the challenge.
Lynn

Bonnie said...

You've had a busy morning! I LOVE this peppermint tree! What a wonderful, creative idea! So glad you shared it with us at Merry Monday!

Beebeebabs said...

Sooooo cute and such a great idea love it tfs!!!

Laura Sterckx said...

Brilliant card! Creating a Christmas tree with peppermints is so creative! I love the clean and simple design, too! :) Very pretty! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog!

vic said...

Oh I love this it's gorgeous :) what a beautiful christmas card !!!

Vic x

Shelia said...

What a cute Christmas tree you've created!! Love it!

Sue said...

What a great idea gorgeous card huggles Sue xxx

Loll said...

Hi Benzi. Fabulous design! Very creative way to use those fun Christmas candies! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday. Loll xx

Marisa said...

Soooo stinking cute!! Love it!

Julie Gearinger said...

Love your peppermint tree!! The colors look fabulous together and the festive look is perfect for Christmas! Thanks for sharing with us at the Dynamic Duos :-)

Carol L said...

You are just too clever for words!! What a sweet Christmas tree in yummy flavors of peppermint and spearmint! This is just "delicious!" :)

Linda Callahan said...

Yummy - nothing like a sweet holiday tree! Clever and cute!

Kristie Goulet said...

What a sweet tree! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Cuteness!!!! And so so creative love it!!

Martha Herrera said...

Oh, you are so clever! This is fabulous.

Anonymous said...

How fabulous! What a gorgeous tree and so clever of you to think of this :)
Hugs,Nessa xx

Stef H said...

i love, love, love this! what a stunning card and fabulous idea. i may have to CASE this if you don't mind!

:)

Marcia Hill said...

This is just too cute...love it! :0)

Maria said...

Wow! How CUTE is that peppermint tree?! So colorful and FUN! So creative, Benzi...love it!:-)

Darnell said...

This is so much fun, Brenda!! I just want to reach inside my monitor and pop one of those candies in my mouth!! Hugs, Darnell

Anonymous said...

Brenda ~~~ this is FABULOUS!! I have to agree with my buddy Darnell ~~ I just want to eat your yummy card right up!! LOL

I saw it @ Merry Monday and thank you so much for your sweet comments on my MM card!! xo

I have some new candy on my blog if you are interested... http://nicolescraftnook.blogspot.com/2013/11/candy.html

LeAnne said...

Adorable! What a clever idea! Thanks for playing with us this week at the Merry Monday challenge!

MaryH said...

This is such a clever way to use that candy stamp. So bright & cheery is this tree, and really loved the idea of the Cbug emboss on the tree trunk. Oh I do like this card! TFS & Hugs

Sassy Raggedy said...

How wonderful this is. Very creative Brenda...I may have to borrow this idea...Hugz,,,joann

nwilliams6 said...

Awesome idea! Candy on trees and in decorations is so big this year and I love your candy tree! So well done! I am getting in the Christmas Spirit already just looking at your blog! Fun stuff. Hugz!

Ellen Taylor said...

Stinkin cute!!!! Love everything about this one!!

NanaConnie said...

Perfect use of the colors for a Christmas card, Benzi! I'm not sure I would have thought Christmas without seeing this first but it's glorious. Wonderful inspiration.

hollybeary creations said...

Okay how cute is this tree.. What a fun idea to use the mint images for. Thanks for joining us at Dynamic Duos.

Shirley said...

So hard to keep up with you. This is so fun and beautiful too!! It is so 'sweet'!

Wendy said...

Oh wow, this is so adorable, Benzi! Love the peppermint swirls made into the tree! Awesome idea!!!
Thanks for playing along with us this week over at Merry Mondays! :)

Lynne in NI said...

Mmmm love your peppermint tree ... is it lickable?!!!

Notes by Nina said...

What a fun card Benzi, I love the little tree made of candy. Thank you for playing along with Merry Monday

Lesley said...

What a super idea for a Christmas card, Benzi. Love your take on the colours and the "sweet" design! Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!

Colleen Dietrich said...

This is adorable! And yummy, to boot. :)

Carol Hurlock said...

Oh my goodness this is adorable. How fun and fabulous. I would request a "chocolate tree" for myself.....lol This is so cute!
Bear Hugs,
Carol