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?

Season's Tweetings Gift Bags

Hi everyone!  I decided to show you a sneak peek of some of the things I have been making for a Christmas Craft show.  These gift bags are made from an adorable kit in the new Close to My Heart Holiday Gift Guide Called Season's Tweetings Gift Bags.

I want to have a wide variety of items to sell at my booth, so I didn't want to spend eons on designing.  I simply used the guide that came with the kit for the tags...and then added my own twist to them!  Slate Striped Twist Ties that is!

I added some color and bling to the tags as well, like the cute little washi Santa hat on this birdie.

You have to admit that they are all that much more amazing with a touch of sparkle!

I have a few more left to make, so hang tight for the next creation!  :)   Thanks for stopping by!

Tag (You're) It Tuesday Meets the Close to My Heart Holiday Wish Guide!

The time has come!  The time is NOW!  The time has come to GO SHOP NOW!  ;)

I hope you liked my Dr. Seuss impression!  Well, I am only half kidding!  Today is the official release of the Close to My Heart Holiday Gift Guide...and it is full of amazing new products to make all your Christmas crafting a breeze.

Today, I am highlighting a few of my favorites, including the Sparkle and Shine Washi trio!

This first tag was super easy with the washi and an ornament tag shape from the Cricut Artiste Cartridge.  I added a fussy-cut tree called Tree Delights--only $2.95!!! 

I stamped the tree in Versamark Ink and added some silver embossing powder before shooting it with my heating tool.  Then I used my Alcohol Ink Markers in Pear and Ruby to add some color.  A bit of bling, and it was ready.  Doesn't that Silver Washi SHINE!!!?

These crazy little poms are made with another cut found on Artiste!  I rolled the twine into the inside and adhered it with some bonding memories glue and a little strip of Silver Shimmer Trim.  Don't they make the cutest little tag tie toppers?  :)

In the next tag, you can see all three new Sparkle and Shine Washi tapes...

This stamp is from the Magical Days My Acrylix set that is specially made for counting down to Christmas!  I couldn't resist adding a little Santa Hat from the Season's Tweetings Gift Bag Kit!  I love playing with my Liquid Applique this time of year!

Speaking of Season's Tweetings, here is another tag I used this great new My Acrylix set for...

I fashioned this Santa hat out of Red Shimmer Trim and Opaques instead!  :)

There are so many amazing new products in the Close to My Heart Holiday Gift Guide, so head on over to my website, and check it out!  :)  It will be hanging around until Dec. 31, but some of the popular products may sell out before then, so pick up your favorites while you can.  There is an amazing promotion where you can pick out a free STAR item for every $100 of product that you purchase from both the Holiday Guide and my website!  Contact me today if you would like your own paper copy of this guide!

PLUS!  Don't forget the Stamp of the Month for October, Scandinavian Wishes!