“I only have Pies for You” happy day tag

August 29, 2022August 29, 2022Leave a comment

"I Only Have Pies for You" tag.

My sister-in-law loves to bake pies.

When it comes to Thanksgiving, there is almost a pie-per-person ratio.

It’s not just pumpkin, but peanut butter (my favorite),

cherry, and chocolate pies. (To name a few.)

So, when I saw the new “I only have pies for you” soap from Bath and Body,

I knew I needed to pick it up for her.

It’s not only perfect, but it smells wonderful too.

"I Only Have Pies for You" tag.

Since her birthday is right around the corner,

I thought I’d make her a special pie tag to go with it.

The Hey, Pumpkin Stamp & Die Set* from

The Maker’s Movement was just the die to make the tag.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement*. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

"I Only Have Pies for You" tag.

Materials Used: (*Affiliate Links)

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"I Only Have Pies for You" tag.

Two of my favorite hardworking little machines.

Before I die-cut all the small pieces, I ran the cardstock through the Xyron Create a Sticker Mini*. It makes all the die-cuts into stickers and that makes assembling the card easy.
The Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine* makes quick work of die cutting. And it doesn’t take up a lot of space.

"I Only Have Pies for You" tag.

A special tag for my favorite pie maker.

DIY Reusable Fox Canvas Gift Bag

August 23, 2021August 20, 202110 Comments

Reusable Fox Canvas Gift Bag

How to Make a Reusable Fox Canvas Gift Bag.

I recently received some beautiful suede ribbon and embroidered patches from Gwen Studios

to create with. After rummaging through a “box of stuff” and finding a piece of canvas material,

I decided to make a reusable canvas gift bag.

Gwen Studios Ribbon is Available at Walmart.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Gwen Studios. I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Reusable Fox Gift Bag

Materials Used:

10″ x 14″ Canvas Material
Sewing Machine
Embroidered Iron On Fox Patch (Gwen Studios)
24″ of 3/8″ Black Double Face Satin Ribbon (Gwen Studios)
14″ of 5/16″ Black Suede Ribbon with Stars (Gwen Studios)
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*
Twine, Tag and Brass Leaf Embellishment

Reusable Fox Gift Bag

Directions:

Fold-down the top of the canvas (lengthways) approx. 1″ and sew a seam across the top leave a 3/4″ pocket.
Fold the canvas in half and sew the remaining three sides closed.
Trim excess canvas and turn the canvas inside out to reveal the bag.
Sew or glue the suede ribbon on the bottom of the bag.
Iron Fox Embroidered Patch onto the front of the canvas using an iron set on the cotton setting.
Cover the embroidery with a damp cloth and iron for 60 seconds.
Turn bag over and iron until dry.

Reusable Fox Gift Bag

Cut two small slits on the top pocket of the bag on each end.
Cut two 24″ pieces of black satin ribbon.
Attach a small safety pin to the end of a piece of ribbon. Thread the ribbon through the top of the bag, remove the safety pin, and knot the ribbon.
On the opposite end of the bag, thread the second piece of ribbon through.
Pull both ends of the ribbon to gather and close the bag.

Reusable Fox Gift Bag

Cut two small layered tags out of burlap and cardstock.
Stamp or handwrite a small greeting onto the tag.
Tie the tags along with a small brass embellishment onto the top of the bag with twine.

Reusable Fox Gift Bag

The reusable canvas bag is a simple project to make for all seasons.

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Using Stazon Ink on Acrylic

May 23, 2021May 28, 2021Leave a comment

Using Stazon Ink on Acrylic

How to Create a Multi-colored Acrylic Tag using StazOn Ink.

I tried this technique last year and have been wanting to recreate another project

so that I could share the process with you all. (I’m not sure what took me so long.)

And with so many different acrylic sizes and shapes available, the ideas are endless.

Every Moment Counts Acrylic Tag

StazOn Ink is a permanent ink that is archival-quality.

It dries very quickly and can be used on porous (cardstock) and non-porous (glossy paper, vinyl, glass, acrylic) surfaces.

Using Stazon Ink on Acrylic

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Acrylic Tag*
StazOn Inkpads: Gothic Purple*, Blue Hawaii*, Cactus Green*, Orange Zest*
White Extra Fine Sanding Block*
Deco Art White Birch Multi-Media Acrylic Paint*
Deco Art Acrylic Sealer/Finisher (Matte)*
Paintbrush
Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*
“Every Moment Count” SVG File available at the Silhouette Store
StyleTechCraft White Glossy Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Clear Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*

How to use Stazon Ink on Acrylic

Directions:

Most acrylic pieces usually come with a thin protective covering on both sides of the acrylic. Remove protective covering off only one of the sides. You will be working on one side at a time so only remove the protective cover off one side. If your acrylic doesn’t have a protective covering you’ll need to make sure to protect the other side.
Give the acrylic piece a quick once over with a sanding block. This helps ensure that everything adheres.
Rub the StazOn ink pad directly onto the acrylic to add the first color.

How to use Stazon Ink on Acrylic

Continue adding additional colors to the tag.
You can experiment with different swipes and swirls to find the pattern you like.

Using Stazon Ink on Acrylic

Paint one or two coats of light multi-surface acrylic paint over the ink. The multi-surface paint is perfect for surfaces like acrylic. The paint makes the colors of the ink pop and not as translucent.

Using Stazon Ink on Acrylic

For added protection and a scratch-resistant tag, I sprayed the tag with a matte acrylic sealer. (the color won’t be coming off my tag)
After everything has fully dried, turn the tag over and remove the second piece of protective covering from the acrylic.

Using Stazon Ink on Acrylic

For the other side of the tag.

I created a saying using an SVG file from the Silhouette Store and cut it out of white glossy adhesive craft vinyl using my Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*.
I used the vinyl tools to remove the excess vinyl in and around the letters.
Cut a piece of Clear Transfer Tape* slightly larger than the word.
Using the vinyl scraper tool, gently rub over the letters to make sure they have transferred.
Lift the word off the white backer paper.

Apply Craft Vinyl to Acrylic Tag

Center and position the words over your acrylic tag and gently rub over the transfer paper with the vinyl scraper tool.
Carefully remove transfer paper from the acrylic tag.
Add ribbon or twine through the hole of the tag.

Makes a great inspirational bag tag.

Every Moment Counts Acrylic Tag

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Simple Vintage Garden Tag Album

August 17, 2020August 20, 2020Leave a comment

How to make a Simple Vintage Garden Tag Album.

In keeping with the pretty in pink theme, I created

a sweet little tag album made with the Simple Vintage Garden District Collection

from Simple Stories and several tag dies from The Maker’s Movement.

(To say I love this collection would be an understatement.)

*FTC Disclosure… “This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

Here’s what I used: (*affiliate link)

Directions:

Cut two large tags out of thin chipboard using the Crossover II Die Cut Machine for the front and back cover of the tag album.
You may need to run it through the roller twice before picking it up the tag to make sure it cut all the way through.
Cut additional tags using decorative scrapbook paper for the inside pages.

The Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System* has adjustable rollers and pressure settings. It adjusts for multiple layers and allows you to be able to cut a variety of thicknesses. It can cut fabric, faux leather, craft foam, chipboard, felt and, several other materials.

You will need to use four tags for the front and back of the tag album cover.
Place the tag design side up on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the tag through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back of the tag.
Remove tag from the protective liners and adhere to the front and back of each chipboard tag.

(FYI…I used the 5″ Permanent Adhesive Refill Cartridge* in the Xyron Creative Station.)

I used a lot of dimensions to create the front cover.

Cut a small banner from thin chipboard, cover it with decorative scrapbook paper the same way as the front and back covers.
Cover the small metal rimmed tag with circles cut from scrapbook paper.
Use twine to tie around the banner and a small teapot charm to hang from the book ring.
Create a “bloom” word sticker using the Xyron Creative Station and a small piece of off white scrapbook paper. Use the bloom word die from the “In Full Bloom” stamp and die set and cut it using the adhesive paper.

Decorate and embellish the inside pages using pieces from the ephemera set, and banners.

This page was created using the Library Pocket Die Set and the Nested Square Tags Die Set.

Using pieces from the Simple Vintage Garden District 4″ x 4″ elements sheet*, I created a hinged tag that I adhered sideways. The scalloped edge sticks out the side of the album, adding additional interest and dimension.

Fill your tag album full of fun memories and use it as a sweet gift for someone special.

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Message in a Bottle Shaker Tags

July 21, 2020July 23, 2020Leave a comment

In continuing with the Beach Theme for July…

I’ve got a couple of cute projects using the Message in a Bottle Stamp and Die Set from

The Maker’s Movement to share with you.

MSD222 Message in a Bottle Stamp and Die Set

*FTC Disclosure… “This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

Message in a Bottle Pirate Ship Shaker Tag Directions:

Stamp the ship on white watercolor cardstock.
Color the ship with Tombow Art Markers.

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Align the ship die over the ship image. Place a piece of washi tape or removable tape over the die to keep it in place. Run the die through the Crossover II Die Cutting Machine* to cut out the image.

Aren’t these are the cutest little ships?

You can add a skull and crossbones to the sail, or a sweet little heart. (included in the set)

You will need to cut out several pieces to create the Message in a Bottle Shaker Tag.

Cut a bottle shape out of clear acetate and a wavy-look scrapbook paper.
Place a small piece of distressed woodgrain look scrapbook paper into the Xyron Create-A-Sticker, Sticker Maker* to add adhesive to the backside of the woodgrain paper. Die-cut the woodgrain paper using the Bottle Frame Die. Creating a paper bottle frame sticker makes it easier to use when it comes time to place on the acetate.
Cut a second Bottle Frame using the double-sided adhesive foam sheet.

Remove one side of the protective blue coating from the acetate bottle.
Align and stick bottle frame sticker onto the acetate.
Remove the second side of the protective blue coating from the acetate.
Use a dryer sheet and rub on the blue wavy bottle die-cut to eliminate static created from the acetate.
Align and stick craft foam bottle frame onto the blue bottle die-cut.
Adhere die-cut ship in the center of the bottle.

I found a paper that replicated the look of cork. I used that paper and cut several layers using the cork shaped die and glued them together to create a thick dimensional cork. I made the cork the same thickness of the foam.

Cut a piece off the top of the craft foam bottle to make room to place the cork.
Add Ice Cube Sprinkles (from the mixed drinks shaker sprinkles) into the well of the bottle frame.
Remove the protective coating of the craft foam frame and carefully place the acetate frame over the bottle.

Stamp your message on a piece of white cardstock and cut out using the banner die.
Punch a small hole at the end. Tie the banner die cut around the neck of the bottle with a piece of red and white twine.

If you’re not into Pirates and Pirate Ships…

the Message in a Bottle Die also makes a perfect Congratulations tag.

Use it for a Wedding, Anniversary, New Home, or Retirement.

Red, White and Blue Star Shaker Tags

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Star Shaker Tags

I love making cards and tags that move and shake.

Generally, making Shaker Tags are fun and easy to make.

But I sometimes tend to make things harder than they need to be?

That was the case with the Star-shaped Shaker Tag.

After working on it and getting frustrated because the vision I had wasn’t quite working out,

I set it aside and went for a simpler version.

As you can see, I did finish the Star Tag and like how both of them turned out.

How to Make a Star Shaker Tag for the 4th of July

The Maker’s Movement Products Used: (*affiliate link)

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Additional Products Used: (*affiliate link)

RD8914 Freedom 12″ x 12″ Scrapbook Paper* (PhotoPlay Paper)
RB8918 Land of the Free 12″ x 12″ Scrapbook Paper* (PhotoPlay Paper)
Red Cardstock
Xyron Tape Runner*
Imagine’s Tear It! Double Sided Crafter’s Tape*
Black Inkpad
Acrylic Mounting Block for Clear Stamps*
Twine: Blue and White Twine*, Red and White Twine*
Crop-A-Dile Punch*
Red Pleated Ribbon
Patriotic Embellishments
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*
Removable Painters Tape*

Directions:

Cut two tags using the Nested Tag Die Set. The larger out of red cardstock and the smaller out of red, white, and blue floral print.

Adhere the tags together using the tape runner.
Die-cut both layers with the star die. Once happy with the placement, put a small piece of removable painters tape* over the star to keep it from moving when it is die-cut.
Lay banner die onto the tag to help figure the correct placement for the star hole.
Place the tag and die onto the Crossover II Die-Cutting System*
.Place clear acrylic protective plate over the dies and crank the handle to run the die through the machine.

Cut a small piece of acetate to fit over the star opening. The acetate comes with a protective liner on both sides. You will need to remove both sides before adhering it to the tag.

Pick out Red and Blue Shaker Sprinkles, from the Rainbow Sprinkles, to use for the inside of the shaker tag.

On the back of the die-cut tag, place tear it tape adhesive around the opening of the star.
Remove protective liner off the tape. Place acetate over the star opening.
Cut a second red tag. Place strips of adhesive craft foam around the star to make a well around the star. Add additional strips around the bottom and top.
Add red and blue sprinkles in the well around the star. Remove protective liner off the back of the foam strips and adhere to the second red tag.

Center two star together, place a piece of removable painters tape* on the dies to keep them from moving. (The smaller star is the same size as star opening.) Run the dies through the Crossover II die-cutting machine to create a star frame.

Adhere star frame over the star opening.
Cut a banner out of plaid paper.
Stamp “Celebrate with a bang!” (from the Home for the Holidays stamp set) Trim down to fit onto the plaid banner.
Glue pleated ribbon around the bottom and top of the tag.
Punch hole in the top of the tag. The Crop-A-Dile Punch* easily goes through all the layers.
Tie twine together and loop through the hole.
Glue small star and flag embellishments onto the tag.

Close up of the Star Shaker Tag

I used the largest of the Nested Star Die for the outline of the star.
What made the process a little more difficult for me was that I also cut a foam star the same size. I had problems getting the foam star to line up and had to set it aside momentarily.
A small star cut out of foam and scrapbook paper was used as the dangler on the tag.
I cut several banners to use on the front of the tag.
You can find the small banner instructions here.

Here’s another tag that I made for The Maker’s Movement using the Nested Star Dies.

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Easter Tags with Xyron and Photoplay Paper

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019Leave a comment

Even when the kids are all grown up you’re never too old to have fun.

This year I’m trying something new.

After the Easter Egg Hunt with the little ones,

I plan on having another Easter Egg Hunt for the Big Kids and Grown Ups.

(We’re all just big kids at heart.)

For the Easter Egg Hunt…

I decided to whip up a few quick tags to go along with some of the prizes using my

Xyron Creative Station* and Xyron Mega Runner*, a few sheets of paper from

Photoplay Paper’s Easter Blessings Collection along with a few simple embellishments.

When I want to make quick work of any project, I grab my Xyron Creative Station*.

Did you know that you can interchange the Xyron 9” Creative Station Permanent Adhesive

Refill* with the Xyron 5” Creative Station Permanent Adhesive Refill*?

Being able to use both sizes of cartridges with the Xyron Creative Station* is super convenient

when working on both big and medium sized projects.

Just lay your paper design side up onto the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run

the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station* it adds

adhesive to the back side of the paper. Easy to use and it doesn’t need electricity.

To make the tag…

I layered and trimmed the 3″ x 4″ element cards from the scrapbook paper and embellished it

with a thin strip of paper and prima flower*. Tie tag with a simple sheer ribbon onto the bag.

I added a few enamel dots from Waffleflower on the tag and a little “small talk” sticker from

Tim Holtz idea-ology.

With a little more candy for the plastic eggs and I’ll be ready for fun.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Makers Program I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Shine from Within Mini Tag Album

March 26, 2019February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Shine from within Mini Tag Album…

I love the sweet pastels of Graphic 45’s Garden Goddess Collection*, it just screams Spring.

So…after using the Garden Goddess paper pad on a special project (coming soon),

I decided to make a Mini Tag Album with the remaining paper.

When it comes to making Mini Albums I like using the Xyron Creative Station*

because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

And…your album stays together!!!

Products Used on the Shine Within Mini Tag Album: (*Amazon Affiliate Link)

How to make the Mini Tag Album (*amazon affiliate link)

Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the *Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper. Easy to use and it doesn’t need electricity.
Cut two pieces of chipboard to use as the front and back of the mini album. Cover the front and back of both pieces of chipboard with the decorative scrapbook paper.
Cut covered chipboard using a Tag die-cut or cut into a simple rectangle tag shape.
Because the chipboard is tan and the core of the paper is white, I inked the edges of the pages with Vintage Photo Distress Ink*and a ink blending tool*.

When adding adhesive to smaller pieces I like to use my Xyron Create-A-Sticker Mini, my newest toy. (less waste)

Adhere the smaller graphic in the center of the tag front to a piece of chipboard for added dimension.
Cut two small circles and adhere to the metal rim tag. Cut a new hole on the top of the tag.
Embellish the front of the tag album using bits and pieces from the Garden Goddess Paper Pad.
Glue flower embellishment to front of mini tag album cover using craft glue.

Cut extra tag pages and small tags for the inside of the mini tag album.
Assemble the mini tag album using a small book ring.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Makers Program I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Christmas Magic Mini Tag Album

December 3, 2018December 1, 2018Leave a comment

How to Create a Christmas Magic Mini Tag Album…

I decided to create a mini tag album using the left over paper and stickers from my

Creating A Miniature “Christmas Magic” Room with Graphic 45 and Xyron project.

It’s a cute way to show off a few of your favorite holiday photos. (It also makes a nice gift.)

How to make a Christmas Magic Mini Tag Album (*amazon affiliate link)

Create a chipboard tag by running two pieces of Graphic 45 Christmas Magic* paper through the Xyron Creative Station*. Cover both sides of the chipboard with the paper.
Cut Chipboard using a Tag die-cut to use as the front and back cover of the album.
Accent the edges of the covers using a Gold DecoColor Paint Pen*.
Create small tags by placing a sticker on a small piece of chipboard. Add a coordinating piece of paper onto the back of the small tag. Trim around tags.
Cut extra tag pages using the die-cut and Christmas Magic paper.

Embellish the cover with stickers, ribbon, wood snowflake, jingle bell and additional tags.
Add a medium sized book ring to hold the album together.

Graphic 45 Christmas Magic 12×12 Collection Pack*

If you haven’t seen my Christmas Magic Mini Room you can see the full tutorial here.

Products Used:

XYRON 9″ Creative Station* Graphic 45 Christmas Magic Collection Pack*

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Elegant Monogram Wedding Tag

September 23, 2017July 24, 2019Leave a comment

Create a Custom Monogram Wedding Tag for that special couple.

You’ll be sure to impress.

Monogram Wedding Tag Products used: *affiliate links

There’s a lot of dimension on this tag.

I used white letters which are dye-able. I mixed a drop of ink into a mini spray bottle filled with water and spritzed the letters to tint them.
Emboss your cardstock, trim part of it into a tag shape, and punch a circle from another part. Glue the letters onto the circle – use the couple’s last name in the center and their first names on the sides.
Die-cut a decorative border for the circle. Use the foam squares to adhere the circle to the tag and embellish with a mini flower and trim.
You can find Joy® embroidered, iron-on numbers and letters on sheets or individually in a variety of fonts, colors and sizes at your local craft store.

The Monogram Wedding Tag was created for and sponsored by Joy®.

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