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If you are
making a
complete
round tree,
gently remove
the book’s
cover while
keeping the
spine that
binds the pages intact. You only need 150-200 pages, so you can remove the extra pages now or later. If you are making a half tree with backdrop, you can leave the covers on.
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Unfold and tuck the point into the larger fold for a clean finish.
1
2
Begin fold- ing, starting from the first page. Take the top right corner and fold to the center of the book. Crease well.
Fold the angled
edge of the 3 page to the
center, lining up
with the spine.
Crease well. If
you are going
to place your
tree on a stand
or pedestal, you
can go to step 6.
6
4
If you want a straight edge for the bottom, continue folding the
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS:
• old book, paperback or hardcover with at least 130 pages
• candlestick or container for base
• paper folder
• clips or clothespins for holding the folded pages
• tacky glue
• low-temp glue gun and glue sticks
• craft knife
• decorations for tree, optional
You can also make a half tree in the center of the book and use the pages on either side as a backdrop. Paint or decorate the backdrop. You’ll need to
calculate about 8 100-120 pages
for the tree in
the center of the
book to find the page to start your folding.
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Time was, selling a home meant that everything got a fresh coat of white paint! These days, the concept of “staging” has caused us to re-think the “white sells best” concept. A couple of years ago, I read an interesting article in the Old Republic Title News Digest. The article took an interesting look at colors and the messages they convey. Jamie Jackson, then
an interior designer with Pacific Home in Honolulu helped explain the psychology of color.
Basically, each color palette paints a picture of a different lifestyle. For instance, it’s no accident that white conveys cleanliness. It’s the
symbol of peace (dove), purity
(bride) and elegance. Jamie says white, especially in Hawaii, can be used as a “blank canvas” upon
which an owner can build. Contrary to popular belief, blue is a calming color not a depressing one. Jamie says that blue can be a reflection of the ocean. It’s great with contrasting colors and neutrals such as reds or rich dark browns.
In my personal experience, blue is a color that evokes strong emotion; people love it or they hate it. Green obviously is a color that paints our island landscape. It can be a spring color symbolizing “renewal and growth” or it can be a calming color. Lanai areas are typically green focused areas. Be careful with “Paniolo Green” houses, however. I’ve found that only homes built in the original style can get away with such strong exterior paint. Lemon yellow “represents harmony and optimism”. Jamie suggests that painting only one wall a “golden yellow will make a room appear larger”. Although citrus yellows may reflect the sunlight, I don’t find many amateurs using it successfully in their staging efforts. Like yellows, “dessert” colors such as tangerine, are considered joyful colors. Because they tend toward the warm range,
I have seen them used quite successfully. I recently visited a home with purple bedroom walls. Children love the idea but unfortunately, children aren’t normally the ones selecting the home. Jamie says that purples and pinks
represent the “feminine side” but in Hawaii, they are also reflections of our tropical flowers. Apparently, a little goes a long way. Jamie suggests using them as accent colors. During
a past REALTOR® caravan, one home that evoked a very positive response was painted a combination of warm colors with white as an anchor. The use of color definitely turned an otherwise basic home into a showpiece. Giving up all white can be scary I’ll admit but there’s no need to “go where no man has gone before” in order to achieve great results. It’s fairly simple to find homes on-line that have used color to the fullest advantage. Your agent can likely recommend good home stagers, decorators, and designers. Whatever color palette you choose, here’s hoping it all turns out Merry and Bright! Merry Christmas everybody!
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OAn In-‘tree’-guing Way To Save Well-used Books
ne of the things that I cherish is when I looks from other passengers before). a flat bottom, you’ll end up doing more folds. You have time to read. I love reading fiction, Why am I telling you this? Well, because I want can also choose to make a half tree that sits in the and when I find an author I like, I binge- you to know how much I love books and mean middle of the book. Then you can use the pages on
read all their books. them no harm when I tell you about this week’s either side as a backdrop for a scene.
My problem is that sometimes the storyline is so good, I can’t stop reading and will stay up into the early morning to finish it.
project.
Some of you may even remember making trees
You can find this project sheet and many more at benfranklinhawaii.com.
For some people, when they watch a tearjerker movie, it makes them cry. For me, a good book can do the same. Now, I try not to read Nicholas Sparks on plane rides anymore (I’ve gotten weird
with the old huge phone books that got delivered to our homes every year.
Have fun making these festive trees for the up- coming holiday, and don’t forget to send photos of your finished projects to joyofcrafting@gmail.com. If I share them here, I’ll be sure to send you a Ben Franklin Crafts gift card.
Continue folding the pages
of the book. As you fold the pages, you may need to use clips to hold the already-folded pages together, making it easier to fold the new pages. The folded pages/spine will start to curl, making the folded pages form a circular shape for the tree.
If you kept
the points on
the bottom
of your tree,
you will need
to elevate
the tree and
attach it to
a base such as a candlestick, wood block, container, etc. You can leave your tree as is or decorate it.
For this craft, you’ll make two to four simple folds on each page. The number of folds depends on what you want your tree to look like. To have
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page point sticking out over the bottom of the book. Crease well.
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