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by Jane P and Penny
Last time we showed you some ideas based on the ever-popular Tag Art. Here we have a few more suggestions to throw into the pot!
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This is a complete tag card made from card cut into a tag shape.
The card itself is cream and measures 8 x 15cm and has the two top corners cut off to give the tag shape. Cut two pieces the same so you have a separate front and back.
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The back of one piece has been covered with a pretty paper, while the other three surfaces have been coloured using a mixture of Adirondack Paint Dabbers. The lined piece has had lines applied by swiping the edge of something like an old credit card across the surface of a black ink pad. This is then ‘stamped’ randomly on the tag.
The other surface is randomly stamped using the following Artifacts stamps – Orchid Border D015 and the Collage Swirl B060. The words are from an Artifacts Unmounted plate – Butterfly Kisses UM007. These are stamped onto a piece of paper that has been coloured with inks. It is then torn out and the edges have been gold embossed before attaching it to the tag.
The butterfly and heart are Grungeboard elements. Both have been covered with gold embossing and the heart has then had the Orchid Border stamped into the hot, molten embossing powder.
- The front piece is further decorated with the same stamps as above,
- The large Butterfly and the words are stamped in black VersaFine ink onto white paper that has been given the Paint Dabber treatment. The images are then torn out, edged with ink and then applied to the tag.
- The card front and back are held together with Grungeboard hinges that have been inked with black ink. While this ink was still wet, a little gold embossing powder has been sprinkled on and heated to give them an aged appearance.
- Add a few fibres through holes punched at the top of each tag and you are done!
- Finally, a few ideas tied in with Tag Art, to give some inspiration for your work. Some are fairly obvious, others we hope will spark off new ideas!
Attaching tags to your cards
- Insert a brad (round or shaped) into the hole on the tag to attach directly to your project. Try attaching multiple tags with multi-coloured brads for an interesting look.
- Attach an eyelet through the tag to a hole punched on your project.
- Attach an eyelet to the tag hole, then thread fibres, decorative thread, twine, etc to attach the tag to the card.
- Attach a tag very simply by using double-sided tape or foam tabs.
- Don’t attach a tag! Try stamping one on your project instead! Then create a mask and decorate around the tag.
Where to attach tags
- Try a layout of three tags across a 10.5cm high x 14cm wide card. You can layout in a straight line or stagger them.
- Use small tags and write or stamp a word or image sequence on the tag. Attach to your card in a row so that they line up to convey your message.
Stamping on Tags
Use some of the Texture stamps on your tags to give an interesting base to them.
Outline the inside border of tags with metallic markers or gel pens. Use markers to put a unique handmade touch on the edges of the tag, such as slash lines or dots.
Tag Ideas
Use your tags to hide a message or to make a cool invitation. Cut out two or use two of the same size tags. Decorate or stamp a special message or invitation details on one of the tags. Lay the tags on top of each other, with the special message tag on the bottom, then layer onto your card. Use a paper piercer to poke a hole through all three layers. Insert a brad to hold in place. This will allow your invitation or special message to be viewed by moving the top tag layer.
- Tags can be stamped and layered with coordinating images. Stamp and decorate each tag, then attached to your card with ribbon or raffia. Try using different tags sizes.
- Create a Mini Tag Book. Trace a few tags onto the folds of cardstock. Cut out and layer together. Attach tags to each other using string or staples. You can use a paper piercer to punch small holes in the fold, then thread your string through with a needle.
- Tags that are cut on the fold may also be used as a layer on a card. You will then have a place to include a small note or secret message.
Various embellishments, bards, eyelets etc, are available on The Stamp Bug site.
The Finished Piece!
Enjoy playing with tags. You will come up with some fantastic ideas and work!
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