Tag (You're It!) Tuesday

So I saved a little bitty piece of my project from yesterday to show you today...the TAG, of course!

I love to make white CS pop off a Kraft background when making tags.  This lovely wreath image found on the Merry, Merry My Acrylix stamp set is just perfect for achieving that effect.  The gold embossed pine cones are just icing on the cake!

Need a homemade gift idea this Christmas?  How about a collection of handmade gift tags?  I used a simple 3 x 4 Picture My Life pocket card as a sort of  "intro" to what's inside.

Just one piece of advise...

If you should happen to use this type of gift for a family gift exchange (the sort with stealing and opening of gifts) you may find yourself rescuing it later from a not-so-knowledgeable single-male recipient.  LOL!!!  ;)

December brings a close to the items available in the Holiday Expressions Idea Book, so get these Christmas themed products while you can!

Holiday Expressions Idea Book

Cut Above Boughs and Berries Kit

Cut Above Deck the Halls Kit

White Pines Paper Packet and embellies

White Pines Picture My life Scrapbooking Program

Tag (You're It!) Tuesday with NEW Close to My Heart Puffies!

I almost made this a Throwback Thursday style post.  Why?  Because as a child of the 80's, these new Puffies from Close to My Heart stir memories of my sticker collection from back in the day.  Come ON, you KNOW you had one too!  Some of my favorites were the puffy stickers...but they didn't have sparkle like THESE!

Junebug Puffies

Inspiration struck quickly for using these cuties on a little gift tag along with the birch tree background in the Season of Thanks My Acrylix...

As you can see, I am still in full-swing Christmas crafting mode.  I thought I would use the gold bird for my project, but I decided on using Kraft CS for the base and soon realized I needed a RED bird to use for my gift tag...UGH!  Actually, not even a problem!  I just grabbed my ShinHan Touch Twin Alcohol Ink Markers and...

Presto-Change-O!

Carmine ShinHan Alcohol Ink Marker

How perfect is that!?

I used my circle punches to make a quick snowfriend and added a few Sparkles as some snowfall to complete the scene.

Quick and easy, who could ask for more?  :)

December is quickly coming to a close...but stay tuned to my blog this week for more Christmas crafting and a special treat just for my customers!  

O Christmas Tag, O Christmas Tag!

You have probably noticed that I adore making Christmas gift tags this time of year.  :)

I have so many to share that I will need a few more days than Tuesdays to get you through them and making some of your own in time for Christmas.  Here we go!

These two tags were made with leftover cuts from other projects that I have finished.  I keep all my extra cuts, and reach for the drawers often in search of inspiration.  Extra tag cuts are always great to have on hand for split second creating.  :)

This one features the retired Avonlea Scrapbook Workshop on the Go My Acrylix set and a cut from Artiste.  I added a red bow of shimmer trim for a bit of sparkle.  Done!

This next tag was fun to play with for a while.  The Ho, ho, ho cut from the Artiste Cricut Cartridge has been in the drawer for a while, and this seemed the perfect time to use it!  I used the Dakota scraps on my desk for the Santa hat, the new Magical Days My Acrylix for the image with the 25, and had some Cricut Artbooking chevron leftovers from yet another past project that I used at the bottom.  That is strip of silver washi sandwiched in between them...

And just one more with that same Ho, Ho, Ho from Artiste...AND a cutie pie little Washi Santa Hat!  I used the Season's Tweetings My Acrylix for this one.

Tags are really great, small canvases for some speedy crafting.  It just seems natural to combine my leftover scraps to make some wonderful and quick creations!  Do you like to make Christmas gift tags too?

Tag (You're It!) Tuesday: It's Easy with Artiste!

I have some more Christmas tags hanging out around here, so let me show you just how easy it can be to make your own!

I used the Close to My Heart Cricut Artiste and Artbooking Cartridges along with my Cricut Expression cutting machine to make this great dimensional tag.

The Topiary CS bow is a cut found on Artiste.  I backed it with a simple square of Sparkle and Shine Paper, and used a tiny strip of shimmer trim to bling it up a bit.  My shimmer trim has been feeling a bit neglected lately, but my hubs is doing GREAT with his new hip and is finally back to work--so I have been able to spend a bit more time with it lately.  ;)

The tag shape is found on Artiste as well, and I used my Kraft paper for a great neutral background.  This allows me to cut several tags at a time and use them at a later date with many different colors!  What a great time-saver!  Use birthday themed papers for these same cuts, and you have another super tag!  :)

Tune in for more tag inspiration tomorrow!  :)

Tag, You're It! Capture the Date!

Happy Cyber Monday!  I have been getting into the Christmas Spirit and making some festive projects.  Here is a simple, yet unforgettable tag to help you find your Christmas Mojo!   I used some retired Close to My Heart paper and ribbon that I just couldn't resist stocking up on when they left.  BUT, I also used current products including this month's Stamp of the Month, Capture the Date.

The snowflake is cut from the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge available exclusively through your Independent Consultant (like me!)  I used the Snowflakes My Acrylix Stamp set to stamp the image that perfectly fit the shape my cricut cut out.  This snowflake looks fantastic with the paper in our  Sky Ink.  I love adding the Bitty Sparkles to just about anything this time of year!

Guess what?  You can get the Stamp of the Month I used for this tag right now for only $5 with a $50 purchase from my website!  Guess what else?  You can also get ANY stamp set of your choice for 1/2 off when you do!  AND GUESS WHAT ELSE???  My Black Friday sale is STILL ON!!!  Check this out!

Spend $25-$34.99 before tax----------------->   Get a free Monogram Stamp of your choice A-Z!

Spend $35-$49.99 before tax-------------------->  Get a free Ink Pad of your choice!

Spend $50-$74.99 before tax------------------------>  Get a free size A stamp set of your choice!  OR GET YOUR STAMP OF THE MONTH SET FREE!!!! (contact me to place your order!) PLUS you qualify to get the Stamp of the Month: Capture the Date for only $5 if you don't take it as the free item PLUS any other Stamp Set for only HALF PRICE when you do!!!

Spend $75-$99.99 before tax-------------------->  Get a FREE Paper Packet or size B Stamp Set of your choice, PLUS you can add the Stamp of the Month, Capture the date for only $5 and any other stamp set for HALF OFF when you do!

Spend $100-$149.99 before tax------------------------------>  Get a free size C stamp set of your choice!!  PLUS you can add up to two Stamp of the Month, Capture the date sets for only $5 each and any other stamp set for HALF OFF when you do!

 Spend $150 or more before tax----------------------------->  Get a FREE size D stamp set of your choice,  $25 of qualifying hostess rewards, AND you can add up to three Stamp of the Month, Capture the date sets for only $5 each and any other stamp set for HALF OFF when you do!!!  YOU MUST contact me directly to order so that you can receive your free hostess rewards!!!  You can find my contact information on my website.

BUT WAIT!  There's MORE!!!  Every person who orders through "Amie's Christmas Card Workshop" link on my Close to My Heart website will be entered to win a FREE Workshop on the Go of their choice!!!  Yep!!!  I will draw the name on Sunday, December 2nd and announce the winner on my blog, right here!

WHEW!!!  You may place your orders directly through my website (unless the offer says to contact me) and remember to join Amie's December Christmas Card Workshop to qualify for the drawing above.   Click HERE to do this now.   I will contact you personally for your free item choice as outlined above.  If you are coming to my Christmas Card Workshop, bring your wish list and I will get it all taken care of there (as well as enter you in the drawing.)  I am so excited to be a business owner on my very first Cyber Monday!  ;)  I hope you all enjoy your shopping and saving, and good luck in the drawing!