Monday, December 21

Gift Tag Time!


My daughter and I LOVE to have
Christmas craft days!

We turn the house into an artists dream...
ONE BIG STUDIO!
We have rubber stamps here~
mounds of paper scraps there~
punches n' paints~
ephemera and photographs~
fabric n' buttons...
GLITTER!!!!
a nightmare for anyone else who lives here!


These cute mini file folders will be
the perfect size for wallet portraits...


Double sided papers are sweet for these...


Last December I made buttons & tags
with tissue papers...
This is a different look...


Thin coat works best...
Try not to move it around once it is in place
tissue paper becomes very weak...


I put a solid tissue layer on the back...
Once it dries I will write a Christmas message
with a fine tip black marker.


Held to the light...


This tag is going on an antique glass trivet.
They hang their colorful trivets against windows...
The light flows through them so beautifully.

Hope you're having time for some holiday fun!

6 comments:

  1. In the Light of the MoonDecember 21, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    I just love that mini folder die.Its perfect to share such a wonderful time with your daughter.Happy Holidays to you and yours.Warmest Regards,Cat

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  2. kristinDecember 22, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    i've been having fun peeking around your very creative and very inspiring blog. these tags are so pretty! and a photo corners punch? what will Martha think of next?

    and all your lovely vintage christmas cards...sweet. have a merry christmas! xx

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  3. AnonymousDecember 22, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Hey Michelle! I used to make those cut-outs look like stained glass to hang in the window! Fun, isn't it!
    Nothing like making a fun mess! Bet your kitties and dogs are all glittered up for Christmas!

    Where do you find those adorable mini file folders? Are they from your Sissix machine? They think of everything!

    Hugzzzz! Diane

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  4. TracyDecember 22, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    great project! I have not carved out nearly enough creative time for myself this year, so it's fun to see what you're up to.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family! ♥

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  5. Barbara JeanDecember 22, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    This is such a sweet and unique idea I have not seen before.
    Lovely.

    Thanks for coming by to visit my place.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  6. Kim at Thistle DewDecember 23, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Michelle, your tiny file folders are so cute! Our home is currently a Santa's Workshop too... hope we get the craft supplies and cookie dough cleaned up before Friday!

    Love your blog!

    Kim :-)

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