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2025 Spring Tags Reveal - Tag 2

As I reflect on this year's tags, most of them have an Easter theme...  I guess I'm really looking forward to the holiday this year.  While a couple of the upcoming shares aren't specific to Easter, I love how they turned out as well.  

Tag 2 (above) uses another rabbit image from the Bine Brandle collection.  They are super cute and quite a few to choose from!  
Again, this is a simple tag - I used another shape from the library (I created a blackout shadow of the egg found in the Spring folder).  The rabbit and egg are colored using pencils and the tag base is light inked along the left edge for a little more contrast.  The egg the rabbit is holding is popped up using a foam dot.  The sentiment stamp is from a retired Stampin' Up! set.  

The base for this tag is a leftover from a previous project.  I stamped the back side of the photo paper printed tag with a black staz-on ink pad as the back of the glossy paper was still a little "slick."  I did add some pastel color using some other ink pads and blended them.  Once the ink was set, I used another print 2 cut digital image from the same collection used above and popped it up on the tag.  

AC cardstock 80 lb, Neenah 110 lb, and glossy photo paper were used for these tags.  Print 2 cut images were cut using SCAL 6 and the Skycut.  

it's time for the 2025 Spring Tags Reveal

It's been an interesting week working to create the tags for this year's reveal.  A few of the test runs won't be used for this year's challenge since they don't meet the criteria -- but all of them were fun to make.  

Let's start with the first tag that will be used in this year's Reveal.

Tag #1:  Super simple tag... using a tag shape from the SCAL library, I used the rabbit is a black and white digital image from a collection by Bine Brandle colored using pencils and the polkadot strip is made using a dotted stencil cut on the Skycut and then I used Nuvo drops to "fill the dots".  I like the way it turned out and that little bit of sparkle is perfect!  I did use an old punch for the cut at the bottom of the tag.  The tag and rabbit are cut using the Skycut and SCAL software.  

One of the tags I didn't use:  


This tag uses some leftovers from a previous project.  The flower is a die set from the Greetery.  The oval is a cut using a spellbinder set of oval dies and is paper from a retired stack.  The rabbit is a digital image from the same set used above - a print 2 cut using the Skycut and SCAL.  

Tomorrow's post will also feature  2 tags again -- one for the reveal and another I chose not to use.  I can't wait to see what the rest of the group shares this week!  

Hoping you've set aside some creative time this week.  Enjoy the day!  

1 month down...

I've spent a good part of the month organizing my "new to me space" again.  It took a while to get the paper moved from the downstairs studio upstairs and find space for it all.  Let's just say that when that mission was accomplished, it felt pretty good.  I knew there was a lot of paper --- but it was hard to fathom that there was "that much!"  Now that paper organization is out of the way for a "little while," it's definitely time for a little bit of creativity.

This is a combination of a couple of files from Simply Crafty SVGs.  I changed the Bunny Crate box into a box card by removing the bottom from the file.  I used the bunny butt from the Bunny Butt Treat box and the carrots are from the Easter Truck box card.  


I wanted to do another Layered Shadow Box project and found this one.  I used the same color scheme as the sample -- it was fun and easy to create!  This file is from DrizyStudio.com  


And one more that I can share at this point in time.... The Egg box file is from Simply Crafty SVGs.  I've used this file before and it's super easy to assemble and accessorize.  Some dry embossing, inking, sanding finish off the egg.  The added "floral corsage" with some ribbon ends, adds the finishing touch.  Daisy from Simply Crafty, filler flowers and ferns from Maison Gregoria.  


Ministering cards for the month of February are done and should be arriving at their respective new homes today.  I was inspired by a watercolor drawing I found on Instagram.  I used Procreate to "draw" a faux watercolor image to use as a focal image on the fun fold card.  



That's about it for this month.  I've still got a few pics to take of some other projects... we'll have to see how things move forward next month.  

Hope you get some creative time over the next few weeks.  Enjoy the time nurturing your soul.   

 

a stack of cards

This is one that I chose not to use digital stamps for, but did bring out a couple of retired stamps from Fun Stampers Journey that I still have in my stash.  The coloring is done using pan pastels and the border is drawn using a fine liner pen (winsor newton) No need to stay within the lines either... I like the slightly out of the line look for this card.  

Originally inspired by a find on Pinterest.  I chose to use the Pan Pastels because I used some regular 110 lb cardstock for this stack of 20 cards.  Things need to be quick and replicable in a short amount of time.  All but 4 of the cards have been delivered.  Hoping they were well received.  

Tag 5 - The Sweetheart Tree

Not sure if the title of this tag brings the song to mind or not, but when I thought about making this, it came to mind and of course, that means we need a sound module and the song to play too!  



This tag is oversized.. it's just over 5 inches tall.  The tag shape is the result of some added elements found in the SCAL library and combining those shapes to make the top of the tag.  The tree is in the library as are the hearts.  I cut all of the elements from white paper and added color using alcohol markers.  Complete the tag front and set aside.  

I altered the sound module slightly to fit into the interior of the base tag.  The sound module also has an extended pull tab that was glued to the one that comes with the module for a little more stability. 

Record the module BEFORE securing to the base tag following the manufacturer's directions found here.   Add three layers of foam tape around the perimeter of the tag as the sound module has some height and you need to accommodate for that.  

 

  Thanks for stopping by this week.  Hoping your weekend has some crafting time built in.  Enjoy!  

Tag 4 - CAS

Clean and simple and all white.  This tag has a few things that set it apart from other tags.  It lights up!

I used the score board to score the background circles for this tag.  They are taped securely to the back of the front tag.  A simple circuit was created for the light using a chibi white light - 

Two layers of foam tape was sufficient for the depth of the battery (CR2016) used in the circuit.  Once the circuit was complete and working with slight pressure, secure the top tag to the base.  Details on creating a circuit and finding materials used, can be found at chibitronics.com

The flower file was in my stash (designer unknown) and it cut nearly perfectly after being resized down a little more than 75%.  

A pop of color on the flower finishes the card.  

EDITED:  
I decided to switch out the flower head and used a pressed paper flower and sequin to finish off the tag - I do like it much better this way.  




Thanks again for stopping by.  You've made my day!  Hoping you have an awesome day too.  

Tag 3

We're now in the middle of the week and it's day three of the reveal.  It's going quickly!  This tag was inspired by one seen on Pinterest.

I thought that creating the dotted layer would be more difficult than it was -- overthinking again.  LOL  However, that's not the case.  I think the results were just as I anticipated.  The tag is my design made using shapes from the library.  Digital paper fills the shapes and was from the FQB Hey Cupcake NitWit Collection. The flower shapes were from the SCAL Library.  The banners were created using basic shapes and the sentiment uses Arkina Sans from Creative Fabrica and was set to print 2 print only and filled with a color very similar to the Kraft color used for the back tag.  The back tag is loose so it can be personalized if desired.  White embroidery thread was used for the hanger.  

Thanks again for dropping by on day 3 of the reveal.  Enjoy the shares on our Facebook page -- you'll find it here.  Keep on creating!  

Tag 2 of 2024 Spring Tag Reveal

Yesterday, I shared the chick tag with you.  Today, I have two smaller tags that are print 2 cut and could be personalized for any occasion, season or theme.  

Both tags use the same base and inset shadow.  I created the shape using some basic shapes from the library in SCAL.  I really like how they turned out.  The digital paper is from Polkadoodles Spring into Easter paper bundles.  SCAL makes it so easy to add patterned paper to a shape, set it to print only.  I didn't add the inset shadow as an extra cut - however, you certainly could.  I did add a shadow to that inset shape using a fine tipped marker after printing.  The sentiment uses the Arkina and Arkina Sans font duo from Creative Fabrica and are also set to print to cut.    The "shadow tag" is cut separately and could be personalized for the recipient.  The Skycut is spot on when it comes to print 2 cut images.  I never have to worry about a miscut.  To finish the tag, I added an eyelet to the front tag only - If desired ink the outside edges in a coordinating color with your digital paper OR the color you used for the shadow.  No glue needed for these tags either!  

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you're creating this week.  Enjoy every moment!  Be sure to drop by the Facebook page to see what the rest of the group is sharing.  

Is it Spring yet?

Mother Nature isn't quite willing to let Spring show her grandeur.  But I'm hoping we'll see more signs very soon!

Maybe one way we can make that happen is to share a few Spring Tags this week.  It's our Spring Tag Reveal week over on Facebook...  I'll post the link to the page at the bottom of this post.  

I decided to start off the week with this simple tag.  It's a shaped tag and slightly oversized.  

The chick is from the Library in SCAL, and I added a rounded triangle using the Union command for the tail.  The base is cut from a grey colored cardstock and is crimped and painted for a weathered look.  The body is also crimped but with the lines running horizontally.  I added some dimensional glaze to the eye.  The flower is from the Library in SCAL as well.  It is drybrushed with some white paint.  A glittered brad holds the layers together.  I used some baker's twine around the neck and for the hanger.  Sweet and simply!  

Hope you'll stop by and see all the other tags that have been made for this year's reveal.  You'll find them here.  Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek today.  Hope you have some creative time built into your week to nurture your creative soul.  

2023 5 Tags of Spring - Day 2

using some Pastel Digital paper from Nit Wit collections,  as well as the floral image used in the framed areas of this tag, this tag was a fun make.  I used the faux glassine technique used in the Valentine Tag project shared in this project. 

The Tag is made of a simple rectangle with equal sized and spaced circle cuts. The hanger element is created using a round rectangle and half circle and the Union command in SCAL 6 was used before adding a smaller circle for the twine to go through.  A little bit of antiqued cheesecloth and a word strip were used to finish off the tag.  

I really like the spring colors and hoping they brighten your day as well.  Spend a little time in your creative space this week!  Enjoy!