I've been wanting to make these since the dies came out! At last I found a few minutes to play. The idea is pretty basic, but what you do with it can be exceptional! I chose the Capitals, Double Stroke (link is below) and opted for using chipboard. I knew I wanted to use the leafy ribbon for a garland.
I found out very quickly that Distress inks bleed on the chipboard, so there is no point in using it for work with detailed stamps. I was happy with Versafine Olympia green as well as some other pigment inks, but chose the Versafine because it had the best green! I did use Distress inks for sponging around the outside edges of the tags.
I wanted to do a vertical garland, but this looks awesome as a swag garland as well! For the vertical version, you might want to use some strategically placed Glue Dots and hang it against a wall so it doesn't twist. The leafy ribbon is a bit of a free spirit! On the other hand, you can make two of each tag and glue them back to back with the ribbon running between. Then it won't matter which way the garland twists. The bells at the bottom give it some weight so it hangs straight.
Here is a close-up of the bottom tag. I used Distress Markers and a Gold Gel Extreme for the dots. The buttons are threaded with 4-Ply Waxed Linen Thread which makes it easy. The buttons are held on with my beloved Glue Dots.
Here are some tags made for gifts.
This tag was stamped and clear embossed. The Holly motif is from I'm Telling You He Comes Down the Chimney stamp set and coloured with Distress Markers.
Unfortunately, this one doesn't show that it is glittered! I re-inked my Essential Glue Pad, stamped the letter and then added Glitter Ritz from the Vintage Christmas set. Then I didn't touch it for 24 hours. I even burnished it a bit with my fingers. Gee I wish it showed in the photo!
This tag is embossed with Gold Embossing powder and embellished with the little copper bells. Pretty darn easy!
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ReplyDeletethis is beautiful
Lovely Suzanne - this example would almost do for my family :) I have a 'D' an 'S' and we're all 'M's' - great idea, thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely tags/garland or whatever you want to call them. Love the little added doodads on some of the letters.
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I like the idea of combining tags with ribbon to make a garland. The tags are great! Maybe my mantle could use a monogrammed garland this year. Nice idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea Suzanne! I just love your creativity.
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