Dec 07 2007
Christmas Tags with a little “Zig”!
Earlier last month, I had shown a version of these to my Stampers’ Club, trying to model easy & quick ways to create your own Christmas gift tags. This week, I took my own advice, and decided to get some tags ready for the “Tex” family gifts. They aren’t necessarily intended to match a certain wrapping paper, but I tend to wrap in reds or golds, or somethings kraft mailing paper … so these will easily be assimilated to the packages.
The size is gauged to be similar to the purchased “sale” tags. However, I created these by cutting a size that felt pleasant to me, then using my SU Tag Corner Punch. Tex’s Tip: Instead of adding another layer of cardstock, I added the extra faux layer lookwith my Zig Painty Pen … I just love that pen. After about 4 or 5 years, I’m just now on my 2nd Zig. Keep it in a drawer lying horizontally and it’s ready to go for many, many projects! Click the image on the side for a larger view if you like.
For the tag tops, I cut 1/2″ strips of cardstock in red, artichoke, and burgundy. Fold each in half and adhere to the top center of the tag. Now punch with a larger circle hand-punch. (Mine is generic … from former classroom supplies.) Most ribbons will work with ease, and it has the more authentic “old style tag” appearance. The image on the right will enlarge when you click on it for a better view. Hope you enjoy! It is definitely not too late to make up a batch of these tags for yourself or to share! Merry Tag Making!
Card Recipe: STAMPS==> (All SU) All Holidays, Holidays & Wishes, Peaceful Wishes; CARDSTOCK/PAPER==> Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Bravo Burgundy, Real Red. INKS==> Always Artichoke, Old Olive, Real Red, Stampin’ Write Markers Artichoke, Olive, Real Red, Burgundy. ACCESSORIES==> generic hole punch, variety ribbons, Zig Painty Pen.
21 responses so far
these are gorgeous, Beverly!!
These are beyond words – how do you do it? It is so not fair!! (Stomps off pouting!)
These are going to be great addition to your Christmas packages – I am sure your family will enjoy them!
These are beautiful, so elegant.
These are so beautiful!!
Bev, these are great tags! It was fun making a tag like this with you last month.
Oh Tex these are gorgeous!!! I love that Zig pen too and I soooo need to make some tags! I’ll try not to copy you too closely when I do *wink*.
Good golly! Here I sit waiting for a few days now for hubby to remember he said he’d bring out my Iris Cart of Christmas sets; serves me right for betting a high storage closet. And, guess what, the only set I have sitting right here by the computer is Peaceful Wishes. DUH. I’m sitting waiting for the tags sets and no light bulb moment here. TFS for sharing this – I can actually do something this morning. …called CASE 😀
Beautiful tags Tex. Just one question tho…How did you get the pen to make such straight lines? Did you use a ruler? I have trouble when using a ruler, because of the residual paint I get on the side of the ruler. Makes a huge mess. Any suggestions? Thanx for sharing your ideas!
These look awsome!
These are wonderful. Love the gold edge. I need to use that set more.
Wow….Bev, your tags are soooo beautiful!! I love ’em all!!
Gorgeous, Tex! I’d forgotten all about my zig pens…I think I’d better dig them out!
Beautiful tags! You did a great job 🙂
WOW! These are gorgeous! I’m going to try a batch! Love your blog…so many great ideas!
Shawn K.
I love your tags!!! The gold around the edges is a great touch!! : )
Gaw-jus tags, Bev!! Your family will feel very special receiving a gift with these tied to them! That reminds me, I need another Zig myself — they are fabulous, aren’t they?!!
Bev, these tags are absolutely beautiful!! I have been making tons of tags, but yours have given me renewed inspiration. Thanks for sharing all your beautiful creations with us.
Ooooh Bev, these are beautiful!! Maybe next year….. I have no time to make these.
I’m a month behind!!
Just gorgeous! LOVE them!!! In fact, I love them so much that I cased them. Thank you so much for the beautiful inspiration.
These are just beautiful…….Peaceful wishes is one of my fav stamp sets. Will have to try these for next year.
Beautiful tags Bev! It sounds like you had a great Christmas. Happy New Year to you!