Tags That Sparkle

Let’s Stamp Our Way Through The Holidays

Welcome back. I have SO! MUCH! ZEAL! for the Thanksgiving and Christmas and Holiday Season and I am excited to share it with you. This is my second year of doing a series for the holidays. This year, I am partnering with the amazing Tina and Robbie. The first week of every month, now through December, you can count on getting NEW FREE projects. Here is the line-up:

September 8th – Something Fun and Wow!
October 6th – Bags
November 3rd – Boxes
December 1st – Cards

On the weeks in-between, I will be sharing just a little bit more! Last week, I shared a Tag Box. You can see the blog post here, and the YouTube video here. This week, I will continue with the theme, sharing close-ups of Tags That Sparkle.

    Tags That Sparkle

    Measurements and Colors

    I really encourage you to let your creativity and individuality shine. That is the beauty of the Mix & Match products – everything coordinates, so you just can’t go wrong. Here are a few general measurements to keep in mind:

    • The tag box is 2 1/2″ wide, so try to keep the tag (plus embellishments) no wider than 2 1/2″
    • The Stampin’ Up! “Tags For The Season” Pack (listed below) fits perfectly in the box, and matches perfectly with Stampin’ Up! “A Little Bit Festive” Specialty Paper
    • Follow along with the sketches found on page 16 of the Mini-Catalog for maximum impact
    • Store ribbon, gems, Glimmer Paper, and Mix & Match tags and ephemera in one easy-to-access box

    Let’s Create

    See photos below for helpful hints for each tag, and watch the video to see step-by-step instruction and close-ups

    Use Mix & Match ephemera to make this simple tag. HINT: Squirt some glue on your glass mat, drag your “Joy” sentiment through the glue lightly and adhere to tag. Don’t forget to wipe up the glue from the glass mat right away!
    Cut Glimmer Paper to 2 1/2″ wide and adhere to tag. Die-Cut largest banner from Nested Essentials, and adhere Mix & Match holly to it. Cover up all the little berries with Pearl Gems. Add a little gold bow to your mistletoe!
    Cut Glimmer Paper to 2: wide, and punch with the Snowflake Punch. Place all your ephemera (taking inspiration from the tag punches on page 16 of the Mini), then tear the bottom of the paper for a snowy look. Dies are cut from Stylish Shapes. Bow was made with retired ribbon, and adhered with a mini-glue dot. The star atop the tree is from the Festive Pack, and was added with a mini-Stampin’ Dimensional.
    I love this tag – it’s made by rolling two of the smallest pockets from the Pocket Thoughts dies. Roll the front out from the xx Specialty paper, and roll the back out from Gold Foil. Adhere the seams together on the inside, and you’ve got a beautiful, shiny tag/pocket. Place another tag inside, and adhere to your gift for an elegant presentation.
    Here’s the back
    Here’s the tag I put inside the pocket. Super simple to make, and the small tag in the back is perfect for signing your name with love.
    Here is the box, filled with tags.

    Come back on 9/22 when I continue the series with a focus on more tags!

    Here is a video, with specific step-by-step instructions:

    Shopping List

    Product List
    Sentimental Wishes Cling Stamp Set (English)
    $23.00
    A Little Bit Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper
    $10.00
    Snowy Scenes 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper & Sticker Sheet (English)
    $17.00
    Sentimental Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
    $12.50
    Berry Burst, Old Olive & White 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Specialty Paper
    $6.00
    Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Glimmer Paper
    $12.00
    Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
    $13.00
    Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
    $11.50
    Tags For The Season Mix & Match Specialty Ephemera Pack
    $9.50
    Joyful Images Mix & Match Specialty Ephemera Pack
    $9.50
    Joyful Sayings Mix & Match Ephemera Pack (English)
    $9.50
    Iridescent Faceted Gems
    $8.50
    Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack
    $9.00
    Iridescent 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Striped Trim
    $8.50
    Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Satin Ribbon
    $8.00
    Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
    $7.50
    Pocket Thoughts Dies
    $31.00
    Stylish Shapes Dies
    $30.00
    Nested Essentials Dies
    $34.00
    Sparkling Snowflakes Tag Topper Punch
    $27.00
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