T wo pretty gift tags made with Stampin' Up! products.
Project Recipe
Cut cardstock, Foil Sheets, Glimmer Paper, and designer paper pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
For the Merry Christmas Tag:
- 3" x 3-7/8" of gold diamonds on red background design from Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper, cut so the diamonds are horizontal on the horizontal rectangle
- 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" from Gold Glimmer Paper
- 2 pieces each 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" from Whisper White Cardstock
For the Roses Tag:
- 3" x 3-7/8" of dark green filigree on lighter green background design from Christmastime Is Here Specialty Designer Series Paper
- 3" x 4" from Whisper White Cardstock
- 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" from Whisper White Cardstock
- 1-1/4" x 4" from Gold Foil Sheets
For the Merry Christmas Tag:
Pick out the smooth oval die that cuts out an oval that is 2-5/8" wide from the Layering Ovals Dies. Put it on top of the designer paper rectangle on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool. Run through the tool.
As you are ready to stamp using the Christmas Rose Photopolymer or Snowman Season Photopolymer Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the "Merry Christmas sentiment from the Christmas Rose Set on Block D. Ink it up with the Golden Glitz Delicata Metallic Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of one of the white rectangles. Tip: The Delicata Metallic Inks dry almost instantly, so no need to heat set or wait for them to dry.
Mount the "To: From:" sentiment from the Snowman Season Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Golden Glitz Delicata Metallic Ink Pad. Stamp it on the left side near the center of the other white rectangle. Make sure you clean the stamp!
Pick out the larger, slightly oval label die from the Roses Dies. Put it on top of the stamped "Merry Christmas" sentiment on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool so the sentiment is centered. Run through the tool. Leave the die out.
Put the larger, slightly oval label die on top of the stamped "To: From:" sentiment on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool so the sentiment is on the left side. Run through the tool.
Pick out the large grouping of diamond shapes trellis die from the Roses Dies. Put it on top of the Gold Glimmer Paper on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool. Run through the tool. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces. Keep the big lattice work piece and 4 small diamond flourish shapes.
Cut the trellis cut out in half down the center vertically.
Lay the half pieces of trellis cut out on the front of the designer paper oval cut out so they are centered across the horizontal oval. Use small strips of Tear & Tape Adhesive to hold the trellis cut out halves in place. Make sure the Tear & Tape will be hidden by the sentiment cut out.
Remove the protective backings from the Tear & Tape strips and add SNAIL to the back of the "Merry Christmas" sentiment cut out. Adhere the sentiment cut out to the center of the front of the designer paper oval cut out.
Use Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the 4 small diamond flourish shapes cut outs in a rough diamond shape on the right side of the sentiment cut out next to the "y" in the word "Merry."
Adhere the "to: from:" sentiment cut out to the back of the designer paper oval cut out so it is centered.
Use the small hole punch to punch a hole through the matted tag at the top.
Cut a 6" piece of Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon.
Slide one end of the ribbon through the hole in the top of the tag and get it even. Tie the ends together using a half knot. Trim the ends.
For the Roses Tag:
Pick out the smooth oval die that cuts out an oval that is 2-5/8" wide from the Layering Ovals Dies. Put it on top of the designer paper rectangle on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool. Run through the tool.
Mount the large roses and greenery outline image that is cling from the Christmas Rose Set on Block F. Ink it up with the Mossy Meadow Ink Pad. Stamp it in the center of the 3" x 4" white rectangle so you get the roses near the center.
Pick out the smooth oval die that cuts out an oval that is 1-7/8" wide from the Layering Ovals Dies. Put it on top of the stamped white rectangle on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool so the roses are centered in the oval. Run through the tool. Leave the die out.
Touch the tip of the Blender Pen to the edge of the Golden Glitz Delicata Metallic Ink Pad to pick up some ink. Color in the folded over parts of the rose petals and the holly berries on the stamped oval cut out. Remember to stroke in one direction only or the cardstock will tear and pill up. Get more ink of the tip of the Blender Pen as needed. Tip: The Delicata Metallic Inks dry almost instantly, so no need to heat set or wait for them to dry. Tip: Scribble on Grid Paper until no more color is coming off the Blender Pen to clean it.
Pick out both fleur-de-lis flourish dies from the Roses Dies. Put them on top of the Gold Foil Sheets piece on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool. Make sure the dies do NOT overlap. Run through the tool. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the flourish cut outs to the back of the stamped and colored roses oval cut out so the flourishes stick out a bit in the center of the long sides of the oval cut out.
Add more Dimensionals to the back of the roses oval cut out as needed. Remove the protective backings and adhere to the front of the designer paper oval cut out in the center. The flourish cut outs should stick over the edges just a bit.
As you are ready to stamp using the Snowman Season Photopolymer Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the "To: From:" sentiment from the Snowman Season Set on Block A. Ink it up with the Mossy Meadow Ink Pad. Stamp it on the left side near the top of the 2" x 3" white rectangle. Make sure you clean the stamp!
Place the smooth oval die that cuts out an oval that is 1-7/8" wide on top of the stamped sentiment white rectangle on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool so the sentiment is near the top left side. Run through the tool.
Adhere the sentiment oval cut out to the back of the designer paper oval cut out in the center.
Use the small hole punch to punch a hole through the matted tag at the top.
Cut a 7" piece of Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and a 3-1/2" piece of Gold 1/4" Shimmer Ribbon.
Slide one end of the tulle ribbon through the hole in the top of the tag and get it even. Tie the ribbon in place using the shimmer ribbon tied in a knot. Trim the ends of the ribbons at angles.