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2021 quick review

While 2021 was filled with lots of ups and downs, it was also a new start in many ways.  

My Top 9 projects created for Creative Fabrica:  

Over the course of the year, I was able to explore new techniques, use new products and explore a new cutting machine and put a twist on a few of the old techniques.  

To explore any of the photos in the collage above, go to my Author page at Creative Fabrica.  You'll find it here.  All of the articles for the year are posted there.  My crafting stash came in very handy and while we made a few new purchases, for the most part, we were able to stick to a pretty austere crafting budget over the course of the last 12 months.  

I'm looking forward to exploring additional techniques and creative play in 2022 and hope you will be able to do the same.  Keep nurturing that creative part of your being in the months to come!  It's time!

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 8

This tag is a little different.  it's definitely dimensional.  

The frame file is from Creative Fabrica - designed by the Gentleman Crafter.  Christmas Dictionary words and a retired stamp from SU.  The background plaid paper is from an old stack - 

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.  

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.  

2021 Christmas Tags - tag 3

I love using the Foil Quill.  It was perfect for this use on this tag.  A flourish from the library adds the perfect accent.  
 Font used was SLF JellyBean.  The snowflake is from my stash.  Tag shape from SCAL library.