It’s Thursday, and time to play with the Pals at Pals Paper Arts! Our challenge this week is PPA#125: Tags! You simply need to create a tag or use a tag on your card. As for me, I opted to make a set of tags with the Christmas Lodge set. When this set was first previewed at Convention this past summer, several of my fellow Pals looked at me and said, “Ann, this set is so you!” They were so right! It is my favorite set from the Holiday Mini! These are tags which will be quick enough and easy enough for any last minute Santa to make!
Finished Tag: 2-1/2″ wide x 4-1/2″ long
- Flower Power! A Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding rose is sure to elicit a “WOW”!
- Sparkle! Dazzling Details add a hint of shimmer to the rooftop of this fabulous lodge!
Finished Tag: 2-1/2″ wide x 4-1/2″ long
- Pearls A-Plenty! Basic Pearls, colored with a red permanent marker, adorn a Dazzling Details tree! More pearls accentuate the small “To-From” tag and the bottom of the main image.
- Double the fun…with the Two Tags Bigz Die! Just a simple crank of the Big Shot produces two tags in the blink of an eye! Cherry Cobbler and Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Markers are used to selectively ink the “Merry Christmas” sentiment. Once again, Basic Pearls are the perfect accent!
- Go from “Blah” to “Ah”! Dazzling Details on the branches, along with red-tinted Basic Pearls, transform this plain tag, created with the Two Tags Bigz Die, into this stunning creation!
Of course, these tags were distressed using a Sponge Dauber and Soft Suede ink. A few select Crumb Cake Waterspots, courtesy of the French Foliage set, and a few spritzes with the Color Spritzer Tool enhance the vintage flair!
I hope that you enjoyed today’s creations, and that you will join us in our last challenge of 2011. Next week will be our annual Best Dressed List! Of course, at Pals Paper Arts, we welcome any products…so please join in the fun! As always, your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one. And remember, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create, or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
Stamp Sets: Christmas Lodge, French Foliage, Winter Post, Lovely As a Tree; Inks: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke, Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Write Marker; Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler; Tools: Two Tags Bigz Die, 1/2″ Circle Punch, Big Shot, 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Large Tag Punch, Sponge Dauber, Color Spritzer Tool, Glitz and Glam: Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Quilted Satin Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Always Artichoke Seam Binding, Dazzling Details, Linen Thread, Chantilly Crochet Lace Trim, Antique Brads
Great collections of tags! I just wouldn’t be able to part with any of these!
I love your assortment of tags Ann. How great for a receiver to have these sitting on their gifts. Good luck with your dog also, I hope everything turns out okay.
Simply stunning! Now I wish I’d bought the set! Your eye for detail never fails to delight! Merry Christmas, my sweet cyber friend!
WOW..these are fantastic Ann…Love how there simple yet elegant and antique looking. Gorgeous!
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GORGEOUS tags!!!! You just continue to outdo yourself, Sweetie!
What a fantastic set of tags! I love the way you have combined the Lovely as a Tree set with the Frostwood Lodge set for some stunning projects. I can’t get enough of the FL set. And, just think; we can use it all winter!
Quick and easy my foot! These are just gorgeous. I guess I gotta cave in and get this set. I have a friend who would adore these.
I was up most of the night with some other problems so I said several prayers for you and Brody to get through this. Please keep us informed on how he is doing as well as yourself! Hope all is going o.k.
Chris R. from Iowa
P.S. if you are wondering, my favorite is the tree with the little tag with it and all the pearls!
P.P.S. Hugs to all.
These tags are gorgeous! Love to you and yours this Christmas and big hugs to the twins and lots of sloppy kisses from Miss Daisy to her boyfriend – oh and a few for her girlfriend!
Yes, Ann, that set is definitely you. Love your tags.
Simply delightful Ann. And want to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a happy holiday season! HUGS!
Beautiful set of tags, Ann. My favorite part is that lovely rose! Merry Christmas, Pal!
Wow, those are all gorgeous!!
Beautiful tags, Ann. So much work goes into making them look so simple, I don’t think people always realise! Happy Christmas to you all, and thankyou so much for all the inspiration, I’m so glad I found your blog.
These tags are GORGEOUS, and are gifts in and of themselves!
Ooh! Ann, I love these beautiful tags! Just one more way to use this wonderful set.
These are stunning tags….all I can say is WOW! Thanks for the great ideas.
Such beauty and creativity! These “one-of-a-kind” tags are sure to bedazzle any receiver. I believe the gift is in the tag.
Beautiful tags Ann. You always put your heart into everything you make. I am sure that that the person receiving the gift with one of these tags attached will be very pleased. Have a Merry Christmas and my best to you in 2012. I will be waiting to see your magnificent creations.
What wonderful tags! I wish I had time to make some like that. If I make any at all they’ll be quite simple. All the packages are wrapped so I hope to make a few today and tomorrow. Yours are beautiful!
The Christmas Lodge tags are beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing!
Merry Christmas!
Jennifer
Ann – I love them all. Each is Absolutely gorgeous! So hard to give away. Here’s what I do…when my family member opens their package and tosses the tag I grab it to use again next year on their package.
WOW, these tags are fantastic!!
Hugs, M
these are really beautiful! Love the way the Cherry Cobbler pops. A little rustic and very elegant. I vow to make my tags next year. 🙂
What a beatiful set of gift tags! I, too, love this set. And as you have shown, it is quite versatile: not only to be used on cards, but gift tags as well. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Hi Ann! SO pretty! What a great set of tags you have made. These will look wonderful on your packages! Hope you have some sunshine today. Thinking of you.
Just beautiful. They will definitely please the recipient as much as the gift.
Ooooooo….these are GORGEOUS tags!!!! Maybe since we’re snowed in today, I’ll make some like it, too!! Or maybe I’ll just pack for our trip to California! :O/
Oh, my goodness Ann – these are amazing!
Have a wonderful and merry Christmas!
I love all your tags. I have some special gifts that I want tags for so I just may be casing some of these. Thanks for the inspiration! I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas.
These tags are so beautiful
Just gorgeous, Ann! All my tags are finished but I will have to keep these in mind for next year! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful, you give such attention to detail! The tag is gift enough for me!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
You know, I didn’t care for this stamp set until I saw the great ideas you have done with it. So of course, I had to have it. Still haven’t gotten anything made with it, so maybe like Diane said, I can start now for next year! Love these tags, Ann! You always do super work! Hugs to you and the twins! Merrry Christmas!
Kathy
Stunning, Ann!
Gorgeous tags! Nothing like that to be found at my house for sure! Have a great holiday! See you next year 🙂
O. M. G.
That is all…carry on…
Ann these tags are gorgeous! Love how you used the Christmas lodge for this project… so cool. I really love the vintage feel and of course the spritzer was the finishing touch. Just beautiful.
PS: I really wanted to make tags this year, but the time just got away from me… I should start now for next year!
Have a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look forward to your very special 2012 Inspiration!
Hugs
Oh my goodness, these are absolutely gorgeous! These are definitely keepsake items that if I were to receive one would go right in my curio cabinet for display! So beautiful! Thinking of you!
Beautiful! I know these would be ss well liked as the present they are on. Such a nice keepsake!
Hope you are having a better day!
Oh, what Gorgeous tags.
I just gotta get me that stamp set.
Thanks 4 the great Inspiration
ColleenB.
Gorgeous, Ann! Absolutely gorgeous!
Gorgeous tags, Ann! Anyone would love having one of these tied on their package! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
Delicious!
Ann, your tags are beautiful & practical. I love the way you thread ribbon thru the hole & then tie a bow with a different color! Great touch. I love this SU stamp set too. Very elegant.