Christmas Tag Card Idea

 

Mass-produce holiday cards easily by creating large "gift tags" to use as card panels! 

I used the "Retro Ornaments" background stamp for this project. This background stamp is part of the October 2021 NEW STAMP RELEASE, but any background stamp would work great!

Create tags easily by trimming out the background-stamped area to about 4" x 3" (or whatever size you like). Then, LIGHTLY FOLD the rectangle in half (but be careful not to crease). While holding the folded paper, cut the corners off of one edge and unfold. Magic! Keep the cut corners and use on other projects!

Ink the edges of the tags, and add embellishments and sentiments of your choice. For this project, I used the "Snowflakes Set of 9" and a little ribbon and patterned paper from my craft stash.

I also used some snips of green scrap glitter paper instead of ribbon at the top of the tag. And I used one sequin instead of a brad... just because. 😊

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Here's a look at the finished card:

Thank you for looking! 

Day 28 of Technique Junkies 30 Days of Christmas

I've been having fun with the 25 Days of Christmas Tags ... so today I'm combining that inspiration with the 30 Days of Christmas at Technique Junkies.

Remember, all Christmas stamps are 20% off (and you can use my discount code TJ10Stephanie for another 10% off your order).

I started with a tag inspired by this lovely tag by Tracey McNeely's Tag from Day 12.  I liked the stamped background and the contrast of the red with the neutral background.

For my reindeer background, I used Reindeer Names stamped in red on ivory cardstock. and then die cut it with a Tag Die.

The tiny sentiment is from a set called Santa Says.  Instead of gold cord, I used gold ribbon to tie a bow around the red ribbon.

For the second tag, I took my inspiration from this lovely tag from Day 11 by talented Tracey.

I stamped the smaller poinsettia from Technique Junkies Poinsettias (set of 4) three times in red ink on white cardstock. Then I detail cut each flower and attached them to the top of my tag.  Since I didn't color my blooms, I used a red tag to get similar contrast to my inspiration tag.

I added a sentiment from Technique Junkies Victorian Greetings and a few white enamel dots.

Hopefully I've inspired you to use your Technique Junkies stamps for some fun Christmas tags.

Take Another Shot!

Hello All Lanette Here!

I just wanted to share a fun mixed media tag that I created using one of this months new releases. 

TJ Products Used:  Technique Junkies Like a Camera 

Other Produst Used:  Watercolor Pencils, Lindy Stamp Gang Magicals, Crackle Paste, Modeling Paste, Ranger Archival Ink, Golden fluid Paint and Maya Road Wood Veneers.

A few details just for fun..

Here is a better look at the stamp I used today...

I am so in love with this set its the perfect must have for any card maker!

LIKE A CAMERA

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

I hope that I have inspired you in some way!

Trust your Journey...

Hello All Lanette Here!

To day I wanted to share a quick tag that I created using a few stamps from this months new releases!

Products Used: Technique Junkies Trust your Journey &Hillside Pines,  Art Anthology Minx Ink, Art Anthology Colorations, Twinkling H2O, Tim Holtz Distress ink,  Archival Ink, Misc Ribbon, Button, wood veneer & Twine

Here is a closer look at the stamps I used today...

Hillside Pines

Trust your Journey 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

I hope that I have inspired you in some way!

Make a Wish

Hello All Lanette Here!

Today I wanted to share a quick tag with you that I created featuring stamps from the March & May Release and lots of Art Anthology!

Products Used: Technique Junkies Growing Wild & Weed or Wish Stamp, Art Anthology Minx Ink, Art Anthology Sorbet, Art Anthology Colorations, Art Anthology Stencil, Petaloo Flowers, American Crafts Wood Veneers, Ranger Tag and Archival Ink,Misc- Embossing powder,Lace, Twine, Ribbon and Buttons.

I just love the verse on the Weed or Wish Stamp..

The Growing Wild stamp is perfect for any nature background!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

I hope that I have inspired you in some way!

Mixed Media Sass!

Hello All, Lanette Here!

I'm just stopping by to share a sassy little tag using on of this months New Release Stamps!

So let's take a look.....

Products Used:  Too Many Options Stamp, Art Anthology- Colorations Spray, Minx Ink & Sorbet, Versa Mark Ink Pad, Embossing Powder, Melissa France Wood Embellishment, Beads, Wire & Rhinestones.

I started by stamping & embossing my "Too Many Options Stamp" 

Next I colored my tags background with a bit of Art Anthology Colorations Spray, I used Granny Smith and Glorious. 

 Next I added a bit of doodling using my White Uniball and a few splatters of Art Anthology Minx Inks. 

And just for a bit of dimension and sparkle I added a bit of Art Anthology Sorbet though a stencil. 

Finally I added my embellishments, a piece of wood from Melissa Frances, a bit of wire and beads and just a few rhinestones for a bit of extra bling. (I colored my wood embellishment with Plush & Gilead Gold from Art Anthology)

And there you have it easy peasy, a fun sassy tag!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope that I have inspired you!

Valentine Mixed Media Card and a Tag

Good morning Junkies!  I've got a couple of items to share with you today.  So without further ado, here they are:

I started with a 4x6 watercolor mixed media card (the kind you use with Project Life).  I inked up Le Tour Eiffel with Memories Delicate Rose ink and stamped it in the center of the card.  Next, I punched out some hearts and embossed them with red and white embossing powder.  I added a die cut cupid I had laying around in my stash.  Finally, I stamped a fitting sentiment from Mae West Sentiments at the top and bottom of the card.

For this large #12 tag, I started off by stamping Batik Flourish on a smaller, scalloped tag and embossed the flowers with Lindsay's Stamp Gang Angel Wings Mauve.  Next I painted my embossed image with Art Anthology Vegas Gold & Chocolate Sorbets and Silks Emerald Green.  I then added the circles from Batik Elements Set of 6 and painted them the same colors as my flourish.  Once the paint was dry, I sprayed the tag with Art Anthology Wild Orchard Colorations.  I then set the tag to one side.

I sprayed a #12 tag with Art Anthology Plush Colorations and let it dry.  I then stenciled with one of the Art Anthology Off The Grid Stencils (they come in a set of three) and Gold Texture Luxe.  Using my scalloped tag to figure out placement, I used some floral die cuts from a Tattered Lace die and adhered everything down.  I stenciled DREAM using the Art Anthology Soliloquy stencil and Black Leather Jacket Sorbet.  Finally, I flicked some watered down Tuxedo Velvet across the tag.  Yes, it was a very involved tag.

Hope you enjoyed today's projects.  Until later..........................

Marilyn

Bookworms

Good morning Junkies!  Hope your new year is off to a wonderful start.  For your viewing pleasure, I have a tag that can also be used as a bookmark (what I'm considering using it for anyway).

I started out by saturating my tag with Art Anthology Peacock Feathers Colorations.  Just spray a puddle on your mat and drag the tag through it until it's covered.  I then used a baby wipe to add the white "clouds".  Next, I stamped Birds on A Fence in black Versafine ink (my fave) and embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I then stamped a quote from the Bookworms set at the top left of the tag.  I finished it off with some blue and black fiber.

Nice and simple.  Anything I tried to add just detracted from the tag.

Until later..................

Marilyn

Winter Wonderland Tag

Good morning Junkies!  Since Winter has officially arrived, I thought I'd create a tag that was appropriately wintery looking.

1)  Stamp Whimsical Winter on a large tag using Azure Sky and Sooty Blue ink.  

2)  Mask of your stamped image then stamp Star Power with Versamark ink.  Sprinkle with silver embossing powder and heat emboss.

3)  With the Whimsical Winter image still masked off, spray the entire tag with Art Anthology Ink Spot.  Dry and then wipe with a baby wipe.  The silver embossing will resist the ink.

4)  I wanted my trees greener and sparkly so I painted them with Art Anthology Parakeet Sorbet.  When dry, add snow using Cotton Velvet.

5)  Stamp Winter Wonderland from Winter Wonderland Sayings Set of 3 with black ink then clear emboss.  Add to the top of your tag.

6)  Run blue sparkly fiber around the edge of your tag.

7)  Paint wood stars with Splashed Sorbet and then scatter them across your tag.

8)  Finish with some variegated blue fiber and white eyelash fiber.

This tag does take a bit to do, but I think the end result was worth the effort. 

Until later......................
Marilyn

Merry Christmas Santa

Good morning Junkies!  Since Christmas is right around the corner, I wanted to create a Christmas tag.  In fact, this tag is being turned into an ornament and will hang on the Christmas tree where I work.

1)  Stamp Winter Foliage onto tag with a mixture of Tomato Sauce and Snowy Evergreen ink.  You can use a deep red and and a deep forest green if you don't have the exact colors.  Emboss with clear embossing powder.

2)  Stamp Father Christmas with Tomato Sauce and Snowy Evergreen.  Paint all white parts like the cuffs of his robe and the fur on his hat by dabbing Art Anthology Frost Sorbet. You want it to look fluffy.

3)  Paint the berries on the Winter Foliage with Art Anthology Ferrari Sorbet.  Dry well.

4)  Spray tag with Art Anthology Granny Smith and Avocado Colorations.  Dry slightly then wipe off excess.  The embossed areas and the areas painted with Ferrari will resist the spray.

5)  Stamp Merry Christmas 2 with black Versafine ink and emboss with green embossing powder.

6)  Adhere Santa and Merry Christmas to the tag.  Outline Santa with sparkly green ribbon.

7)  Top off with a wooden star that has been covered in silver glitter.

I hope you enjoyed today's tag.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Marilyn

Oh Christmas Tree

Good morning Junkies!  Today I have a couple of projects to share with you using two of the brand new September Releases.

First up is a tag:

I stamped silver ink all over a white tag and then sprinkled Stampendous Chunky White embossing powder over the ink and heat set.  Since the ink I used was fast drying dye ink, only random sections were embossed (which is what I was aiming for).  Next I stamped Flourished Christmas Tree onto a piece of mixed media paper and cut it out.  I painted the swirls with Art Anthology Velvet in Shamrock and Desire and then went over it with Gold Metal Effects.  I then stamped the Merry Christmas sentiment from the Winter Wonderland Sayings Set of 3 in Tomato Sauce ink and added it to my page.  Finally, I stamped out a few more of the stars and scattered them on the tag along with different snowflake embellishments and finished up with some red and green fiber.

I then decided to create a quick and fun Christmas ATC.  I stamped one of the trees from Christmas Trees Set of 6 in green ink and then fussy cut it out.  I added a piece of sticky foam to the back to "pop" it out and placed it on an ATC covered with Christmas-y paper.  A few foil stars, a couple of presents, some Christmas lights, and a fussy cut Merry Christmas 2 sentiment in Tomato Sauce ink and it was done.

I hope you enjoyed these two projects.  They were a lot of fun to make.

Until later..............

Marilyn