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12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 12

today's the last day of the Reveal.  It's kind of sad and even sadder that I didn't finish my 12th tag as planned.  It's still sitting in several pieces and not fully assembled.  

So instead, I'm sharing a duo I made using a couple of new word stencils that can be used for lots of different occasions on both cards, wood and canvas and even in a new journal I plan to start after the first of the year.  I'm looking forward to exploring some new ideas in that area in 2022.  


I pre-treated the wood by brushing on a light coat of Mod-Podge and let it dry overnight. Then using the stencil, a foam brush and some tube paint (it's thick), I created the stenciled piece.  I love how they turned out and I'm excited that there is a set of these now hanging on the tree.  

12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 11

another faux corrugated cardboard snow dude.  He was a fun one to make too.  Added a little brown ink this go round for a different look.  Everything cut on the Skycut using SCAL 5 Pro.  The paper crimper by Fiskars is definitely a tool I'll be keeping around for the long term.  

This particular guy is a a great scrap buster too!  

Holiday Thank You

Do you still send Thank You cards after the holidays?  I try to get a stack of cards done before the holiday rush and have them ready to mail right after Christmas. Getting them done early this year was a must since surgery #2 is scheduled for Christmas week.  

You'll find all the details at https://www.creativefabrica.com/the-artistry/card-making/layered-holiday-thank-you-card/  Also, this card can be created in a photo editing program and doesn't require a cutting machine.  You can print the card as a single layer and trim with your paper trimmer, adhere to a card base and voila!  You've got your thank you card ready for personalizing and sending off.  

12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 10

Hard to believe that we're coming to the close of this year's tags.  I know mine have lacked a bit this year... but I'm blaming it on lack of energy and surgery!  

At any rate, here's tag 10 -- a 2 layer pine cone.  Both layers were cut in the lighter paper.  Using Timber Brown Staz-On ink pad, I swiped the top layer with the ink.  Adhered the 2 layers together and topped with a bit of mica dusted on it. 

12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 9

Really hoping today's tag doesn't jinx the storm that is supposed to be here a little later this morning.  We're actually expecting some white stuff called SNOW today.  

The sentiment is foil quilled on a tag from the Library.  The snowman is 3 circles of different sizes unioned together.  The hat is made using basic shapes as are the other decorative elements.  A little bit of shading with the edge of a marker for a little more definition.  I also added an arrow shaped reinforcement at the hanging hole.  

Super simple and quick tag.  Next time, I'll use a color or designer paper for the tag.  It wasn't a particularly good "eye" day when I was making this one.  Will be very happy when surgery 2 is done and the healing cycle has completed and I can get my new glasses.  Mid-January isn't too far away, is it?  

12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 7

Had to remember what day it was.  They're just speeding by with so many last minute things to get done in the next couple of weeks.  

Today's tag - 

didn't quite turn out as planned.  Creator error.  I didn't use the correct setting on the printer and the ink didn't dry like it should have on the transparency.  Oh well, it still adds a little bit of charm to this simple tag.  The base is embossed and some turquoise Staz-On ink is dragged along the surface to highlight the embossed snowflakes.  

Tag shape from the library, Buffalo check from CreativeFabrica, Embossing folder from Provo Craft

My cutting machine was acting up a bit so doing the print 2 cut option didn't go quite as planned, so I just stuck the transparencies to the cardstock with a tiny bit of vellum tape where it wouldn't be particularly noticeable.  

12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 6

I love using cardboard for projects.  It's a great way to recycle those boxes and pieces added to protect product.  Sadly, my machine doesn't like to cut it -- so we changed things up a bit and used a paper crimper and glued the crimped pieces to a base.  

Basic shapes, back minus front to create the hat and brim.  Love using raindrops to make carrot noses.  Swipe all the pieces with some white ink and you're done!  Holly and berries are from an old punch that I wasn't sure was still going to work!  But it did.  That punch is over 30 years old!  

2021 Christmas Tags - tag 5

Adding a sentiment with the Foil Quill, cutting and then heat embossing and adding a few "gems" are all that this tag needed. 

I love this technique of wiping the versa-mark ink across the card and then heat embossing with silver embossing powder.  It's fast and has an interesting effect.  You can also add another layer of extra thick clear embossing and place the gems in that layer if desired for more adhesion than some glues offer.  That technique wasn't used in this tag, but it is an option.  

A scrappy wood project

WE initially thought maybe painting some gnomes on these pieces, but then again, the trees won out.  They were so fun and easy to do.  A bit of staining, a little painting and a fun stencil.  Files from Creative Fabrica and the stencil kit is from Ikonart Stencil.  Definitely a must have in my crafting room for a long time to come.  

You'll find all the details for creating this on The Artistry.  

2021 Christmas Tags - tags 4

 

Penguin Fun.... distress ink background in Galaxy colors.  A spritz of mica for a little sparkle. The penguin is a find from Creative Fabrica.  Reduced to about 2 inches high to fit on this mini tag.  Inset shadow on both base pieces set to a stitch line.  All pieces cut using SCAL 5 Pro and the Skycut.