Hi lovelies! Today I'm popping in with a handmade, and vintage feeling, Christmas tag! A few simple supplies and a classic color palette and voila! Tags! This is a quick and easy project to replicate. Make a bunch to use for your gifts...or box 'em up for a small gift! I used a big, gorgeous stamp from a stamp set sold by my artist friend Lexi! I've linked it in the supplies. She is amazing! The other supplies are from Tim Holtz and Sizzix...can't go wrong with that. Let's look!
Here's my big, beautiful tag! It's a STAG TAG! Lol!!! Isn't he majestic??
This is one of the big mama mixed media tags from Ranger and Tim. I stamped the image in black ink using my MISTI (He barely fit on the MISTI!) I let that dry and got out the Distress Inks...
I used Distress ink and a sponge dauber to generously ink around the edges of the tag. I also splattered some brown ink onto the tag. After the brown splatters were dry, I splattered white ink over the tag also.
I die cut the 'merry' word out of silver cardstock and glued it onto the bottom of the card. I also deckle edge trimmed the bottom of the tag. The raised 'snow' you can see on his antlers is rock candy distress glitter - lots of it!! Gives a really nice effect. If you don't have this in your crafting arsenal...you need some!
That big stamp is really so gorgeous and detailed!
Here is my desk view - getting organized... That ribbon I bought years ago at a vintage market!! I have never used it. Today was the day! It looks perfect at the top of the tag along with a little red bell for a pop of color.
I almost stopped here - because this is perfection. Seriously.
So, I am very lucky that my husband is super patient and ready for a crazy idea from his crazy wife. I had a vision for my photographs of this tag... Which involved my husband going to the local park to pick me some redwood branches!!! He just gets in his truck and goes. Doesn't ask a lot of questions! LOLZ. One time he went to Starbucks to get me some roasted coffee beans!!! He's the best.
Recipe called for 1/3 cup of fake snow also! Hahahaha. When people ask me about how I take my pictures, I just laugh. If you could see the behind the scenes you would laugh at me too.
That's it for today's project! Every project doesn't have to be long and involved. Today's was quick and easy. I'll be back soon! I'm guest designing for Concord & 9th this month - can't wait to share that all with you! Take care! XOXO
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supplies used in today's project! (Affiliate links used).
Such an awesome tag designed by a wonderful lady with a very supportive husband! Beautiful photo- and as my hubby says, “what’s not to like?”. 😊💖
Posted by: Stephanie Clapper | 12/09/2020 at 07:58 AM
This is one serious stag... love your tag and you sure are lucky to have Mark! What a guy... love your snow and I am glad to report we don't have any yet. Putting the finishing touches on my xmas cards today so I can mail them on Monday!!!
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 12/03/2020 at 03:16 PM
What a fantastic image!
Great tag, Wanda!
Love all your inspiration!
Also love your hubby for being such a great help!
Thanks
Posted by: Connie | 12/03/2020 at 10:14 AM
WOW, WANDA!!! LOOOVE your tag & vintage ribbon! WHAT A GORGEOUS IMAGE!!! I showed my hubby & he LOVED IT TOO! It even has a vintage touch to it! It's DEFINITELY an image my hubby would LOVE to have too! He does leather work & would LOVE that image for that! (THANK YOU for the link!) LOVE the size of it too for home decor ideas! AND my hubby is JUST LIKE yours in being SUCH A HELP to me too! When you've got a good one, KEEP HIM!!! LOL HOW FUN TOO, to be Guesting over at Concord & 9th! I'll be watching for the posts!;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 12/03/2020 at 06:03 AM
He is a handsome tag for sure! I need quick answer easy now as I am behind on Christmas cards ( as usual)! Thanks for the tag inspiration!
Posted by: Jules L | 12/03/2020 at 05:12 AM
Such a beautiful vintage-feel tag, Wanda! Love that stamp!
Posted by: Mary Lou Hemstreet Marshall | 12/03/2020 at 02:08 AM