Tagapalooza 2.0...As Promised

Hi folks! I know today is almost over but I just didn't get here earlier like I had hoped. I hope you still want to see some tags though! So, without further ado...

Tag Set #1-

This set is for Valentine's day, obviously. I made a similar set last year that sold very quickly so when I came across the striped paper in my scrap box, I decided to bring it back for another round on Etsy. The black panel is embossed on the Cuttlebug and that heart is a really old (discontinued) heart embossing folder by Sizzix. The tie is a multi colored fiber.

Next set...

I love paisley and every time I happen to notice my paisley Cuttlebug dies, I want to use them for something. This color combo was one I made note of in my inspiration journal so I gave it a try here. My hub was not a fan LOL. He said they were too busy but I like them. I know they are not for everyone's taste. I included a white panel on the back because many of my Etsy customers request a spot for text on my tag sets.

Moving right along...


This is another set made of a scrap that tickled my fancy. Since it is getting to that point in the year with no big holidays (for card giving), I decided it was time to build up my stash of birthday items. I try to that in the slow months so that when Christmas and Halloween roll around, I have enough birthday goodies made ahead. These were cut on the Cricut...the gift boxes anyway. You might be able to see in the photo but just in case you can't, they are booklet style tags that are blank inside.

And my final set for today, since Blogger is starting to stumble on all these photos I have embedded here, is another Valentine's set.



I sell a lot of this type for holiday treat bags or to folks who give multiples of the same small gift to several people...as in an office situation. The heart is from a Cricut cartridge and the lettering is a Sizzlit font. I cut the paper buttons from a Sizzlit die as well. I wanted the button to lay relatively flat here so I "sewed" them on with tiny strips of paper. I like the look! The stripe paper is an older Doodlebug print.

Well guys, I think that is it for me tonight. Sorry again about getting here so late. I hope you enjoyed a little change of pace from my endless parade of cards. Sometimes, it is fun to make something different. I tend to get in ruts. Don't forget about the blog candy drawing tomorrow night. I will select a winner at 8pm and then post by 9pm. My supply list for these tags would be huge so just ask me if you have any questions about what I used. Have a wonderful night!

Tagapalooza

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday! It is a dreary, rainy day here in my neck of the woods. I have to work today and I bet it will not be a busy day. Everyone will want to stay home, warm and dry like I would really rather do myself. How about some cute tag pictures before I head out?

I stopped the eternal card making process that is the norm at my house and made some cute tags for the holidays. I love making tags. You use up leftovers and itty bitty scraps that have no other purpose. I also like that you aren't worrying about some sentiment or photos fitting into a sketch or scheme when you make tags. They are just fun! So take a look at a few of the sets I whipped up!



These were made out of a very tiny strip of striped paper left from a scrapbook page I made. I used a QuicKutz flourish and a Sizzix snow flake die to give a little pizazz. I haven't decided whether to keep these for myself or to sell them. And some more...


These used a little piece of an ancient plaid from Hobby Lobby. It has been in my scrap box for years. This set could be for Christmas or even on some project with an outdoorsy theme. The trees are a Cuttlebug die. And one more set...


I love this set! The colors make me happy. I know they aren't holiday-ish but everything doesn't have to be about Christmas, does it? The plaid background is an older Bo Bunny print and the ribbon was one from Hobby Lobby several springs ago. I had exactly 8 of those somewhat "showy" flower blossoms left over from an assortment of silk flower embellishments. I almost tossed those in the give away pile when I opened the package because I couldn't see myself using them. I am glad I didn't though because they are perfect here. I guess you just never know!

My supply list for these 3 projects would be a mile long so if there is something you are wondering about, just ask. I will try to pin it down for you. I hope you enjoyed my little trip off the card track. I will be back tomorrow with another holiday card. It has a cute little reindeer that I bet you will love. He is adorable! Have a great day and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Bye!

A Little Something Different for a Change

Hi guys! I have something a little different to show you today. I have been playing with a few new projects and they aren't cards. I still love cards, of course, but I wanted to play with something else for a change. I used to make more tags and such for my Etsy shop than I made cards but since blogging, I have focused mainly on stamped greeting cards. So, you wanna see?

Here ya go!
And here are a few close-ups...

I used my Cricut, supplemented with a few punches, to cut most of the components of the tags. I was striving for a very stylized, simple but cute look and I think I found it. I forgot how much fun my Cricut cartridges are too! I just don't use it as much as I could when I am not scrapbooking or making tags. Other than the cost of consumables (blades & pads), I can't think of a downside to this machine. The cartridges are pricey but you get a lot of bang for your buck with all those images per cartridge.

I'm off for now but please stop by again tomorrow. I have another non-card project to show you and the day after that, a new fall card that I really love. I was very happy with my results. I used a Lockhart stamp and it is to die for! Your fingers will itch to color it just like mine did when I saw it in the store. Have a great day!

Papers- misc card stocks (textured are all Bazill). Inks- Tim Holtz tea dye distress sponged on acorn. Tools- Cricut Doodlecharms and All Mixed Up cartridges; Paper Shapers mini spiral punch; EK 1/2in & 1in circle punch; Cropadile; Sizzix Playground Sizzlits alphabet. Embellishments- misc colors of Making Memories 1/8in eyelets; misc 1/4in organdy ribbon. Font- (happy fall y'all tag) 18pt CAC One Seventy.

Hello, Baby!

Well, hello there! I know I am a little late so I'll just jump right in. I decided to play along with the Our Creative Corner Challenge this week. They have asked us to make a card using a tag. I figured that was within my realm of possibilities so I made my contribution as a baby card. I printed the sentiment for my tag on the computer in MS Word using the tweed font in 20pt bold. I love this font and I seem to go to it a lot lately.

The rest of the details for this card are below. If you are interested in purchasing this card, it will be available in my Etsy shop very soon. In a hurry? Send me an email or a comment and I will list it quickly. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Thanks for stopping by!

Papers- Scrapbook Wizard (stripe); DCWV (blue, yellow, green) CS. Stamps- SU Baby's Firsts. Inks- Versafine Onyx. Tools- SU Scallop edge punch; CB Swiss Dots folder; paper piercer; EK(1 1/4, 1 1/2in) circ punches. Embellishments- Blue 1/2in organdy ribbon; DMC #6131 embroid cotton; MM springtime button brads. Pens- Copic (E00, B23, B91, YG13, C1, Y11, RV11, YR65); Sakura Jelly Roll white. Font- tweed 20pt bold (RGB= 97-134-205).

Let's Do Lunch!

I am sorry to say that I didn't finish today's card in time to post it here for you. I am off for a day of scrapping, stamping, chatting and lunch with a buddy today so I will work on it and get it ready for tomorrow's post. Since I slacked, I decided that I could show you an older project of mine instead. New to you, right?

About a year ago, while making sack lunches for my kids, I thought about working on a set of stamped notes with goofy sayings that could go in their lunchboxes everyday. Well, it took me several months to get the idea firmed up but I finally did and Lunch Box Love Notes were born. I used every cute image from my stash and dipped into my idea book for every pun that could go with the stamps. You know the puns I mean...Orange you cute and I love EWE!...that kind of thing. I love to color line image stamps so I thought I could have a ball making these notes and my kids would get something from me to perk up a dreary school day too. Win, win. And what if I made enough to sell on Etsy...

So, I made the first set of 12 and listed them in my Etsy shop. It sold in an hour. I made 6 more and they sold in 2 days. And so on. I have since created 2 more sets of 12 and they continue to fly off my Etsy shelves. So maybe, they are something you would like to see here. They are corny and probably too cutesy but kids seem to love finding them in their lunch everyday. I am sure cardmakers have seen every variation of the puns I used but my kids don't seem to mind. Here is set #1...Set #2 and #3 soon followed...



















For materials, I used good ole Tsukineko Graphite Brilliance on Ga Pacific White CS. They are colored with my Copics and a few Zigs. If you have a question abut an image in particular, leave a comment or email me so I can tell you what I used. There are way too many sets to list here though. If you want to know about a Copic color used, just ask I will try to narrow it down.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you'll be back tomorrow for a new card!