Today’s product features Happy Easter Gift Tags that came about by sorting through products on the shelves in my stamp room. Have you ever wanted to make a project only to realize you did not have a stamp set with the sentiment or images for the theme? That’s exactly what happened to me when deciding to create an Easter project – no bunnies, no chicks, no Happy Easter sentiment stamps. So, it was time to get inventive and creative with products that I had available! After some searching, I was able to create a sentiment using word dies and found stamp sets that could fit the theme. Plus, scraps of cardstock were used for most of the project which is always a win-win. What do you think of the “outside the box” ideas for Easter themed gift tags?
Using the largest of the Tailor Made Tags Dies, cut the tag base from Basic White Cardstock.
Die cut the words, Happy & Easter (using the Word Wishes Dies), from Flirty Flamingo cardstock. Optional: prior to cutting the cardstock, add a piece of Adhesive Sheet to the cardstock. This makes it easy to attach to the tag.
Next, stamp one hen and two chick images onto scraps of Basic White cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad.
Color the hen using the following Stampin’ Blends: body – Daffodil Delight Light & Dark, beak – Pumpkin Pie Dark, Comb & Wattle – Poppy Parade Light.
Color the chick using the following Stampin’ Blends: Body – Daffodil Delight Light, beak & legs/feet – Pumpkin Pie Light, hat – Bermuda Bay Light
Using the nest stamp from the Birds & Branches Stamp Set, stamp the nest onto a scrap of Granny Apple Green cardstock using Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad – stamp off once before stamping onto the cardstock.
Use coordinating dies from the Birthday Chick Dies to die cut the stamped hen/chick images and the fence from a scrap of Crumb Cake cardstock.
With the Birds & More Dies, cut the stamped birds nest and and 3 eggs from a scrap of Very Vanilla Cardstock.
Use a sponge dauber to lightly apply Sahara Sand to the edges of each of the die cut eggs.
OPTIONAL: using Blending Brushes, color a sky using Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Pad and color grass using Granny Apple Green Classic Stampin’ Pad.
Assembly of tags:
For the Hen/Chick tag: Add the Happy Easter to the top section of the tag leaving room for the hen. Next, attach the fence to the lower portion of the tag. Finish by adding the Hen and Chick with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
For the Chick/eggs in nest tag: Add the Happy Easter to the top section of the tag. Adhere the nest to the bottom of the tag leaving a gap at the top to insert the eggs. Then, trim the overhanging section of the nest so that sides and bottom are even with the tag. Insert the eggs into the next using Mini Glue Dots to hold in place. Complete by adding the chick with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Note: many of the products for these tags are on the recently released Last Chance Products list (i.e. retiring products). Be sure to check out the list and order the items while they’re still available. Plus, many of the dies are on SALE!!! Products are only available while quantities last or until May 2, 2022.
And if an item is no longer available – get creative and see what you can use as a substitute!
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This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!
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Earlier this week, the Playtime with Paper team met for our quarterly meeting. Part of the meeting focused on practicing different coloring techniques. One technique was to use Blender Pens with ink pads for coloring and shading. The Honeybee Home gift tag was the end product. When learning to color with Blender Pens, I recommend selecting a simple design and limiting the number of ink colors. This helps prevent becoming overwhelmed! By using the elements from the Honeybee Home Stamp Set, it was easy to practice coloring and shading. And since I am a fan of making gift tags, using the Tailor Made Tags to cut a base for the images made it a quick project to complete. Below is the list of materials and a video with coloring tips plus tag assembly.
Here’s another option for the gift tag…add it to the front of a note card.
REMINDERS
The Savings in Bloom Promotion offers 20% savings on the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and select compatible bundles. Click here to see items in the promotion.
This coastal collection includes an inspiring set of stamps and detailed dies, both early-release products from the upcoming 2022–2023 Annual Catalog. Plus, a pack of paper made from images of hand-poured paint, blue-hued foil sheets for a sea of shine, and radiant rhinestones for a splash of sparkle—each an exclusive product you can only purchase during the promotion period!
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Just a reminder: for orders over $150 you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. (please confirm that it says you’re shopping with Margaret Knight) Thank you for selecting to place your order with me. I truly appreciate your business.
Thanks for stopping by today. Happy crafting!
Project Materials:
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It’s the second week of Christmas in July 2021 and today features Poinsettia Gift Tags. Last holiday season, I saw Poinsettia Gift tags created by other demonstrators and made a mental note to use the set for gift tags in the future. So this year, I am making Poinsettia gift tags for some of my holiday packages. The Poinsettia Dies are perfect for creating the poinsettia embellishment for the tags. The first tag is a poinsettia gift tag design using non-traditional Christmas colors. The 2021-2023 In Colors are some of my favorite colors and so I selected Polished Pink for the poinsettia. It will be perfect to for use this Christmas on one of my granddaughter’s gifts. In addition, I’m sharing another poinsettia gift tag using stamped poinsettia layers which are cut with the coordinating dies. The color scheme is more subtle (crumb cake on very vanilla cardstock).
Project Materials:
Polished Pink Poinsettia Gift Tag:
Poinsettia Dies
100 Fluid Watercolor Paper
Cardstock:
Polished Pink Cardstock (2-3/4″ x 4″)
Soft Succulent Cardstock (scraps for leaves)
Basic White (1/2″ x 4″ – trim to approximately 3-1/2″ after stamping)
Polished Pink Classic Ink Pad
(Optional) Polished Pink Stampin’ Blends
Sponge Daubers
Spritzer with water
Soft Succulent Classic Ink Pad
2021-2023 In-Color Shimmer Vellum
Scalloped Contours Dies
Frosted Gingerbread Stamp Set #156314 (for sentiment) in the July-Dec 2021 Mini Catalog – available for ordering August 3
Optional – Artificially Inked Stamp Set (for background dots)
Basic Rhinestone Jewels
1-1/2″ Metallic Mesh Ribbon
Hole Punch
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Stamped Poinsettia Gift Tag:
Poinsettia Petals Stamp Set
Poinsettia Dies
Very Vanilla Cardstock
Crumb Cake Cardstock (2-1/4″ x 4″)
Crumb Cake Classic Ink Pad
Tailor Made Tags Dies
Banner Year Stamp Set (for to/from)
Gold Foil Sheets
Gold Fine Art Ribbon
Simply Elegant Trim (gold)
Metallic Pearls (gold)
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Glue Dots
Assembly video tutorial…
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Check back this Friday for another Christmas in July 2021 project with a video tutorial. Projects will post at noon EST.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting…
Project Materials:
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As mentioned in my last post, I am enjoying using the Sweet As A Peach bundle. In addition to last week’s card and others to share, I have a quick and easy gift tag featuring the Sweet As A Peach Bundle. Not only does it feature the stamp set, it also highlights the beautiful You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper and the Tailor Made Tags Dies. Trust me, you’re going to want to add the tags dies to your “must have” list! The dies include two tag shapes in three sizes so you’ll have the ability to make tags for a variety of package sizes.
Creating the Sweet As A Peach Gift Tag:
Using one of the largest tag dies from the Tailor Made Tags Dies, cut one tag from Pale Papaya cardstock. Cut another tag from the You’re A Peach Designer Series Paper. Align the tag tops and overlap the designer series paper tag. Adhere the tags together using a glue dot to hold the designer series paper in place.
On a scrap of Basic White cardstock, stamp the sentiment from the Sweet As A Peach stamp set using Pale Papaya Classic Ink Pad. After stamping, cut shape using the Tasteful Labels Dies (or a die shape of your choice).
Embellish the sentiment by stamping the small leaves (from the Sweet As A Peach Stamp Set) using Pear Pizzazz. Color Basic Rhinestone Jewels with Dark Calypso Coral Blends and add to the leaves.
Add the sentiment to the tag using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
You can use the gift tag on a variety of packages. As you see in the photo, a 3-1/8″ x 3-1/8″ acetate card box is filled with treats. Pale Papaya & White Ribbon is wrapped around the box and before tying the bow, a strip of Pale Papaya Open Weave Ribbon and a strip of White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon are added. The Sweet As A Peach gift tag is inserted under the bow and attached to the box with glue dots.
Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing more “peach themed” projects.
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The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! has arrived! In these kits all the design and preparation are done for you. The kits are ready to assemble with precut pieces and easy to follow instructions. You can view the Kits Collection here.
Margaret’s Customer Loyalty Program: Download the form (Customer Loyalty Form) for program details and start tracking your orders. Plus for orders over $150, you’ll also receive rewards from Stampin’ Up! Thank you for placing your order with me. You can order by clicking this link: Margaret’s Online Store. I sincerely appreciate your orders.
Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!
Project Materials:
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