I created these three vintage Christmas tags using images I found in my box of vintage and antique ephemera. I used the same design for all three tags but they're all different because of the shape the images were already cut into. I'm not even sure where the images came from (some auction) but it didn't take long for inspiration to hit since I am in need of lots of Christmas tags this year.
Here's a closer image of each of the individual tags.
If you're a regular visitor of my blog, the design of the tag will look familiar as I made THIS TAG FOUND HERE using a Crafty Secrets image.
I'm entering these tags into the following challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge,
Word Art Wednesday Challenge,
Simon Says Monday Challenge,
Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge.
Thanks so much for looking! Enjoy the blessings of this Christmas season! ~ Birgit
The Paper Players is having a fun
Tic-Tac-Toe challenge
As you can see from my card, I went with the three across the top, tree, transport and white to make my card. Hope you like it!
I'm also entering this into the Simon Says Monday Challenge,
Whimsy Stamps Challenge,
and the Word Art Wednesday Challenge. Thanks so much for looking! Blessings~ Birgit
Good Wednesday morning to you! Today's card is going into the challenges over at Merry Monday Christmas Challenge, Word Art Wednesday and Simon Says Monday challenge. So birds and words are my theme!
The sweet Chickadee image is from Sweet N' Sassy Stamps. They have so many lovely bird images. If you like birds like I do, you must check them out! I added a little white detail to the chickadee using a white gel pen and added the little holly leaves from Boutique Borders Christmas Stamp Set from PTI, to the image as well. The sentiment is from the same Boutique Borders set.
Thanks so much for looking! Blessings to you for a joyful Christmas season! ~ Birgit
Good morning paper loving friends! There's a new challenge up at the Curtain Call challenge blog using this lovely image for inspiration:
So pretty! Right?
The CLASSroom is also having a 12 Tags of Christmas "with a feminine touch" that I'm really enjoying!
So in light of both challenges, I made a card / tag using the colors from the Curtain Call challenge. Here's my project:
When I first saw the inspiration photo from Curtain Call, I immediately thought of trying to fill a mason jar image with Christmas baubles. I used various circle shapes with patterns on them and embossed them using silver and sparkly blue embossing powders. I then covered it with a clear acetate die cut image of the mason jar to give make it look like the balls were inside the jar.
I was totally inspired by Jennifer McGuire's tag that had a flip open card to add a message in. I also really enjoyed the design of her tag so that part is completely CASED.
I used various sets from PaperTrey Ink, Simon Says Stamp and Just Rite Stamps.
I'm also entering this into the Simon Says Monday Challenge.
Thanks so much for looking! Blessings~ Birgit
Hello and Happy December! Christmas is almost upon us and I've been busy, busy working up some fun Crafty Secrets projects for the December Linky Party.
I'll start off with my tutorial on creating a little desk calendar that I made using Crafty Secrets FREE 2015 printable calendar found HERE. There are two styles to choose from. I used the white version and printed it onto my own parchment paper to save on ink.
Let's begin! I used Smokey Shadow cardstock, which I referred to in my tutorial as "Black" for the sake of easy typing. I also printed off some design paper from Crafty Secrets Digital Kitchen Memories.
When folded flat, it will fit right into a regular A-2 envelope. This is a perfect little gift idea for a teacher, hair dresser or for someone's computer desk.
My next projects are just projects, no tutorial.
This is a little frame that I switch out seasonally. For winter, I used one of the images from Christmas Creative Scraps and made this sweet home decor piece.
Is this little winter sweetie cute, or what?
Next up is a sweet little gift tag that I can tie onto a gift bag.
The next is a little treat bag, just waiting to be filled with holiday sweets!
And finally, my last card uses the new Vintage Santa images that Sandy just released.
The sentiment is also from CS.
Now it's your turn to join in on the Crafty Secrets December Linky Party Visit each of the design team blogs listed below. Then create a NEW project of your choice featuring Crafty Secrets product and link it up to the Crafty Secrets Blog no later than 11:59PT Sunday, December 7th. You do not need to follow this month's theme to play along. If you do not have any Crafty Secrets goodies, check the FREE PRINTABLES located in the sidebar of the Crafty Secrets blog. One lucky player will be randomly selected to win a $40 Gift Certificate to Crafty Secrets. Each player who participates will receive a FREE gift. Thanks for playing along and good luck!
CRAFTY SECRETS DESIGN TEAM
Kathy Clement, DT Leader
Darlene Pavlick
Diane Hover
Elizabeth Lincoln
Gloria Stengel
Melody Clement
Michele Kovack
Shantaie Fowler
Sheila Rumney
I'm also entering this into the Simon Says Monday Challenge.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Blessings~ Birgit
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