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Mini December Tags

December 8, 2023

Hi everyone! I’m back with another project and this time I create a couple of mini tags from some old Graphic 45 and Authentique cardstocks that I had in my stash (both are now retired). I love to create tags, to me, they are easier than cards to make. Once made I place them on a jump ring so I can go back and look at them. Anyways, I didn’t do step out photos but enjoyed the creating process and wanted to share the finished results.

First, I cut the largest tag from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits from the Graphic 45 cardstock. The other Graphic 45 cut-a-part I used an assortment of those and a Santa cut-a-part from the Authentique cardstock along with bits and pieces of cardstock, diecuts and a bow. I used chalk ink lightly over the edges of the tag to age it. I also placed Foam Pop Dots to the back of the Santa image before placing onto the tag.

Second, the back side of the tag I used more scraps of patterned cardstock, a Christmas tree cut-a-part from the Authentique and a fussy cut holly from Graphic 45 which I shaped with a Stylus before adding to the tag.

Third, the next tag is actually from the Graphic 45 cut-a-part. I added a game ticket to the side of the tag. I punched a hole at the top. I cut and embossed a label from the Everyday Tags and Labels Thinlits(only at Scrapbook.com) and glued three of the edges to the tag before adhering the “Happy Holidays” sentiment and postage stamp to the pocket.

Fourth, I placed two tags from the Graphic 45 cut-a-part inside the pocket.

Fifth, the other side of the tag since it already have a Santa image I only added a “ho ho ho” image and a fussy cut poinsettia, that I added foam pop dots to the back before placing onto the tag. I finished off by adding a bow made from thread.

Here’s another idea on how to use tags if you don’t want to keep them on a ring like I do. They can be added to journals or attached to a gift.

If you have any questions or comments about this project please leave them below.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Everyday Tags and Labels Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Graphic 45 Christmas Calendar Cardstock (retired)

Authentique Christmas Calendar Cardstock (retired)

Various Scraps of Cardstock

Scissors

Stylus

Paper Cutter

Foam Pop Dots

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull, Scrapbook.com and A Cherry on Top Store Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

Bountiful Harvest Tag

November 22, 2023

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick tag I created. I had found this cardstock in my stash and since November is almost over I figured I ought to knock out a tag with the two 8″x8″ pieces of Graphic 45 cardstock I had. I enjoyed the crafting process so there’s no step out photos.

I used the largest tag from the Tag Collection Thinlits and cut a tag from the Graphic 45 cardstock. The other sheet of cardstock was cut a parts. I used an assortment of those and layered and glued to the tag base. The illustration of the children I added Foam Pop Dots to the back and placed onto the tag.

I cut leaves and pine needle sprig from the Funky Festive Thinlits. I know this set of diecuts are Christmas themed but I figured I could pull off an autumn vibe. I added a bow and loops of cording, sequins and a button to the leaves to finish the front of the tag.

The back side of the tag I kept it simple. I layered several of the cut a parts other than the “ohhhh Autumn” sentiment which I added foam pop dots to the back before placing onto the tag base. I finished this side off with sequins and a bow make from cording.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving (if you celebrate this holiday) and if you have any questions or comments please leave those below.

Supplies

Graphic 45: Calendar Collection (retired)

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Tag Collection Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Funky Festive Thinlits

Foam Pop Dots

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Cording and Sequins

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Wednesday is great and enjoy creating!

Summer is a State of Mind Tag

June 29, 2022

Hi everyone! I found an 8″x8″ Children’s Hour Collection Paper Pad (retired) by Graphic 45 in my stash of cardstock and I decided I would squeak out a tag before the month of June ended. So let’s get started!

I pulled the two sheets that were labeled June collection from the paper pad, cut a tag 7 7/8″x4 1/8″ from the patterned cardstock and cut a part the sentiments and images from the other sheet of cardstock.

I matted the image of the children with a patterned cardstock and added Foam Pop Dots to the back before placing onto the tag. I adhered the June calendar,, postage stamps and the sentiments to the children image and tag.

I cut out flowers and foliage from the Floral Garden Thinlits by I-crafter. I shaped the flowers and foliage with a Stylus, added gems to the center of the smaller flowers before placing onto the tag.

I glued lace and loops of thread to finish off this tag. I’ve already pulled the two July sheets of cardstock from the paper pad since July is only days away to start thinking about what I want to create…maybe another tag then again I’m not sure?

Supplies

I-crafter-Floral Garden Thinlits

Graphic 45: 8″x8″ Children’s Hour Collection Paper Pad (retired)

Foam Pop Dots

Diecut Machine

Scissors

Paper Cutter

Stylus

Lace, Gems and Thread

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Cherry on Top, I-crafter and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is awesome and enjoy creating!

Eileen Hull: Love Notes Card

June 19, 2018

Hi everyone! I’m back with another project I created this past January for Eileen Hull’s newest diecut collection called Book Club Chapter 2 to display at Creativation. At the time I made this card Valentine’s Day was around the corner but this could be used as an anniversary or just because I love you card too. To get started I folded a piece of 6″x12″ patterned cardstock in half to create a 6″x6″ base for the card.

First I layered different pieces of cardstock to the card base before adhering to the card along with a gold paper heart doily.

I cut two strips of cardstock 2″x6″ and 3″x6″ and with a decorative punch I punched a border along the length of each piece of cardstock. I found the center of each piece of cardstock and cut down the center leaving about an inch from the bottom not cut.

The 3″x6″ piece of cardstock I adhered the sides and bottom to the card base. I did leave an inch on each side not glued to the card because this will need to be “rolled”. Complete the same steps on the 2″x6″ piece of cardstock as the 3″x6″ piece.

Before “stuffing” the pocket I cut one of the Heart Journaling Card Dies from white cardstock, lightly inked the edges and adhered to the card base along with a piece of vellum.

I used the Graphic 45 Mon Amour Tags and Pockets and Mon Amour Decorative Chipboard embellishments also on the card. The G45 envelope I added one of the mini hearts from the Heart Journaling Card Dies as a closure to hold the envelope flap down.

To finish I added tulle, gold thread and pearl sprays to fill the inside of the pocket. Be sure to stop by Eileen Hull’s blog to see the latest Book Club Chapter 2 projects from the Inspiration Team! You can find those posts HERE and HERE. As always if you have any questions about this project please let me know.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

To Find the Perfect Tree Train Case

December 15, 2015

Hi everyone! I am here to share my Eileen Hull’s Inspiration Team’s Art with Heart project for this month using the bottom half of the Train Case diecut.

I cut the bottom from mat board and covered it with Graphic 45’s cardstock from the Gilded Lily collection. I know it isn’t really Christmasy but I wanted more of a wintery/snowman feel for my project since my house is decorated more in those colors. Plus I thought the little girl with the tree was prefect because I can keep this out and enjoy it in the winter months ahead.

The snowman I made from a 1″ and 1 1/2″ SmoothFoam balls. I gessoed and painted with an off white paint and once dry I put together and applied Antique Mod Podge and covered with glitter. I had baked “carrot noses” from Sculpey clay according to directions on the package. I adhered the nose and two dew drops to the snowman and added more glitter to the face. The “arms” are cut from wire which I rolled to make hands and then inserted on either side of the body and then added a little glue to secure.

I filled the inside of the case with tissue paper, adhered the bottle brush trees to that and the snow girl image I printed from the internet. I fussy cut out and adhered to one of the trees and added the snowman.

The silver snowflake is an ornament that I had bought in a package of snowflakes and this one was deformed so instead of tossing it I decided to use as a back ground of sorts.

I worked tulle in and around the decorations and edges the ends with the gesso and glitter.

I finished off with snowflake sequins, paper flowers and thread. Be sure to hop over to Eileen Hull’s blog and link up your Favorite Things creation and see what the rest of the inspiration team has created!

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Altered Pages: Fairy Babies

June 27, 2015

Hi everyone! II am here to share my Pocket Letter which is my very first one I created. I used a variety of printables, Graphic 45 and Glitz cardstock to create this fun page.

For more info and photos please hop on over to Altered Pages blog and check out my blog post. 🙂

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Saturday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Circus Love

February 10, 2015

Hi everyone! I found these scalloped cards I cut out from the Sizzix Scallop Card diecut several years ago along with a 4 1/2″x6 1/2″ pad of The Great Circus Company from Paper Studio. The set of Graphic 45 Cling Le Cirque 3 rubber stamps I had purchased at a great price at Tuesday Morning (2.99). Which of course I couldn’t pass up. 😉 I couldn’t decide on if I wanted to do Valentine’s Day theme cards or just wanted to keep them generic and finally wound up doing generic theme. So far this is what I came up with…I have a couple of more to do. 🙂

I stamped and used pastel chalks to color the images and then set the chalk with hairspray. Also I printed the sentiments from the computer and I inked all the edges with brown chalk ink.

I added sequins for a little bit of fun bling to the cards. Plus it is flat and should mail easily.
If you have any questions about these cards please let me know.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!