Creating a Tree Embellishment with Trudi

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Today we have another fantastic technique to share with you.  Here's guest designer Trudi Harrison to tell you all about it...

To create the tree embellishment as seen on my layout 'Happy Home':

Use the template created to trace and cut around from a piece of patterned paper.  Draw a tree trunk on a piece of paper.  I wanted a fairly large tree and it measures approximately 11" in height.  Once you are happy with the design and size, cut out.

To add a little definition, you may like to ink around the edges.

Punch out some leaves from patterned papers - I used a Martha Stewart punch.  This is also great way for using up some scraps.

Now attach leaves to branches to recreate a tree canopy.

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