Monday, August 20, 2018

Dim Sum Christmas Tree

I decided to try and enter some challenges. I went for a fun, clean, Christmas card with minimal embellishments.


I feel like I made a winner because who doesn't like Dim Sum?

First of all, I love dumplings. I live near China Town and frequently hit up a few different Dim Sum places. They are all so, so, so, so good. I don't really have a favorite, and it feels like I just roll around from place to place some weekends. The concept of this card was that some people order chinese food on Christmas and I have always wanted to do that- not that I don't like my mom's Christmas ham, I just really like chinese food too. 

I also like using my small stamps to make larger images. 

The little dumplings from this Mama Elephant stamp are perfect, and the sentiments were funny- I had to use it to make my Christmas Tree.

I took three pieces of tape and removed some of the stickiness by putting it on the table and pulling it off. Some people might use their arm, but since I have hair there, I found the table works just fine for me. Art should be a fun experience right? I don't want to start my project with my eyes welling up.

Anyway, I took the 3 strips of tape and made a triangle on a piece of paper, forming my tree. I stamped the food images using the Mama Elephant Dim Sum Fun set all over. I also used some fortune cookies from Mama Elephant's Lunar Extras stamp set to fill in some of the gaps. I thought about masking some images, but I tried to follow the clean and simple challenge directions. 

The sentiment: "Dim Somebody Say It's Christmas?" is from two sentiments that I pieced together.

I colored the images using a few Copic Markers. I removed the tape and the green marker bled underneath a bit. It actually didn't look horrible and I thought about keeping it because it resembled the jagged edge of a real pine tree, but I thought it would look better if I trimmed it down into a perfect triangle. I also cut out my "star": a tasty little rice ball, and glued it on top. 

I stamped the wooden tray and colored with brown copic markers to make it look like an authentic bamboo steamer. I think it makes the perfect trunk for my Christmas Tree. 

Thanks for checking out my idea!

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47 comments:

  1. Vickie YAugust 20, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    Very creative! Thank you for sharing with us at The PIP Challenge.

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  2. Christine AlexanderAugust 21, 2018 at 12:25 AM

    fun Christmas tree, I agree who doesn't like dim sum. Your steamer makes a perfect Christmas tree trunk and water tray :)
    thanks for joining us at CAS Christmas, it's always fun seeing new participants in our challenge.

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  3. LollAugust 21, 2018 at 1:10 AM

    That is the most creative Christmas card I've ever seen!! And perfect for anyone who loves Dim Sum (that SHOULD be every one, right??!!) The tasty treats make fantastic decorations. Great work, John! Thanks for sharing your fun card with us at CAS Christmas!

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    1. CoolPaperArtAugust 21, 2018 at 7:16 AM

      Thanks so much!! I agree and wish I had some right now lol

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  4. stampwithsandyAugust 21, 2018 at 8:18 AM

    John, your Dim Sum Christmas tree is so eye catching! It really stood out to me in the gallery. Clever, clever use of stamps - I love it!

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    1. CoolPaperArtAugust 21, 2018 at 8:39 AM

      Thanks so much! I have made lots of big images out of little stamps but this is one of my favorites b/c it was so funny to me :)

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  5. Barb GhigAugust 21, 2018 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful Copic coloring and I love your clever design...Such a fun Christmas card!

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  6. CoolPaperArtAugust 21, 2018 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you! I attended YouTube University and tried to pick up a few things :)

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  7. BonnieAugust 21, 2018 at 7:30 PM

    How creative and fun, John! I love your Dim Sum Christmas tree! Fantastic coloring and a fun sentiment! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Christmas!

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  8. CoolPaperArtAugust 21, 2018 at 8:03 PM

    Thanks very much!!

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  9. Trina P.August 21, 2018 at 10:05 PM

    I agree with my teammies above... so fun and creative! Superb way to stretch your stamps, too! Thank you for joining us at CAS Christmas Tree challenge. x

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    1. CoolPaperArtAugust 21, 2018 at 10:32 PM

      Wow everyone is so nice, thanks so much! I thought it would make people smile and I’m stoked it is a success :)

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  10. Papercraft BoutiqueAugust 21, 2018 at 10:47 PM

    What a cute and fun Dim Sum Christmas tree card, John! It just makes me smile! :-) Filling in with the tiny fortune cookies is a great idea! Love that you used the wooden tray for the tree pot and the rice ball for the star to make all the elements cohesive. Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Christmas! Hoping to see your cards again in our gallery. Hideko xx

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  11. CoolPaperArtAugust 22, 2018 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks very much, yes I'll try to keep up!

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  12. InkyfingersAugust 26, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    What a fun and creative Christmas card. I'm leaving with a big smile on my face!
    Thanks for sharing with us at Happy Little Stampers.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  13. Terri WinskeAugust 26, 2018 at 6:25 PM

    Really enjoyed reading about your card! How clever and creative! Love the tree topper and the other small stamps - works perfectly! Thanks very much for sharing your creation at PIP Challenges!

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  14. NanaConnieAugust 27, 2018 at 8:55 AM

    Delightfully clever details, John, and I love the pun sentiment! :-D Thanks so much for playing in our "Anything Goes" challenge at Crafting with an Attitude this month but I think you forgot to link up to our challenge. :-(
    NanaConnie DT

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    1. CoolPaperArtAugust 27, 2018 at 10:33 AM

      Thanks very much! I am sorry, I think I added it and updated it now :)
      Thank you for the heads up, I am trying to learn quickly :D

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  15. DIANA L.August 28, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    Wow I love your Christmas tree. Thanks for following me.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes AUGUST 2018 Linky Challenge. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER

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  16. Jackie TAugust 28, 2018 at 11:57 AM

    Hi this is a stunning Christmas card. Thank you for joining us at Not Just Cards Challenge Blog for August challenge Anything Goes. Hugs Jackie DT

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  17. Sam Squires - A Crafting NicheAugust 28, 2018 at 1:38 PM

    Wow John, I love what you have done with decorating the tree. It's fab. Thanks for taking part in the "My Time To Craft" challenge. Sam x

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  18. Inspired 4 U CraftsAugust 29, 2018 at 6:03 AM

    Such a great idea. making me feel hungry though. Thank you for playing along at Creativ Fusion Arts & Crafts. Angela DT

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  19. Darlene August 29, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    What a clever idea ... looks awesome! Thanks so much for playing in our Merry Little Christmas Challenge! Good Luck and I look forward to seeing you again next month!

    Darlene
    Merry Little Christmas DT
    MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS Please come for a visit.

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  20. Aimeslee WinansAugust 29, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    Hello John, what a clever humorous way to mashup your love of Dim Sum with Christmas! Santa will surely know what to bring you! Thanks for playing along with us in The Merry Christmas Challenge, Aimeslee @ TMCC

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  21. crafty-stamperAugust 29, 2018 at 2:48 PM

    Very creative love the little stamps you decorated the tree with-great sentiment and your reason behind making it---Thank you for joining us at Daisy Chain
    Carol DT x

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  22. cassAugust 29, 2018 at 11:56 PM

    Wonderfully creative, fun Christmas card. Thanks for joining us at the CHNC Christmas Weekly this week for our "Anything Goes, include a Reindeer"Challenge.

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  23. PriyaAugust 30, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    Very neat.
    Lovely Card.
    Thank you for joining us at Scrapping4fun.
    Priya DT

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  24. Scrapping4funChallengesAugust 30, 2018 at 8:54 AM

    Hello John, welcome. I love your Dim Sum Christmas card, you really did a great job. Glad to hear you still have hair on your arms ;-)
    Thank you for your entry at Scrapping4funChallenges
    Rachelle DT
    https://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com

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  25. RenateAugust 30, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful card, John.
    Thank you for joining us at Scrapping4fun
    Renate DT

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  26. Janis LewisAugust 30, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful. Thanks for joining us at My Time to Craft.

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  27. Wendy Nicola JacksonAugust 31, 2018 at 9:44 PM

    Quirky, fun and fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous creation with us at Christmas at Sweet Stampin', I LOVE what you did for it. Hugs, Wends xoxo CaSS DT

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  28. MajdaSeptember 1, 2018 at 5:44 AM

    What fun and how incredibly beautiful!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our challenge over at Scrapping4fun.
    Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well.
    Majda DT

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  29. Paper Scissors GlitterSeptember 1, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    Love this Christmas card John, very creative and fun. Thanks for entering this month's challenge at Creative Inspirations and good luck Jayne DT

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  30. HeatherSeptember 1, 2018 at 4:51 PM

    CAS and really cute!! Those little images are adorable and paired with that sentiment are just too fun! Thanks for playing with The House That Stamps Built.

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  31. foleysfriendSeptember 2, 2018 at 11:02 PM

    Adorable! How clever - love the sentiment and the dim sum images. So super cute. Thanks for joining us at The Merry Christmas Challenge.

    sue n.

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  32. Esther AsburySeptember 3, 2018 at 8:12 AM

    What a fun and creative Christmas card! Thanks so much for playing along in the Anything Goes challenge over at The House That Stamps Built!

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  33. cohennaSeptember 7, 2018 at 2:06 AM

    Beautiful. Thanks for playing along with us at Patties Creations :)

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  34. marziaSeptember 7, 2018 at 3:07 PM

    lovely card. thank you for joining with us - Marzia Dt Creative Crafters

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