I know it is only September but if we are going to hand make things for the holidays now is the time to do it so we have time to enjoy the holidays. I liked the Oxford paper, but didn’t have any school related pictures to scrap. The burgundy and green colors made me think of Christmas so I made extra large tags. These could be used in several ways -- for those really big boxes that a small tag just doesn’t do the trick, on cards or as decorations. Another thing I love about making your own tags is that you can mix and match what you have and they all coordinate. Reindeer
I cut the tag and a cooridinating shadow tag with the Cricut using Oxford paper. Christmas needs a little shine in my view so I spritzed both the tag and shadow tag with Sun Sisters Glimmer Mist. I cut a tree and painted it with Dirty Martini Glimmer Glam. Using plain cardstock I cut out a reindeer and a star for the top of the tree.. I embossed it three times with gold embossing powder. I added BoBunny Zoology Jewels for eye and collar. You could also use jewels or buttons to decorate the tree. Tie with a ribbon and you are done. You could make several of these in no time at all.
Snowman The approach was similar to the reindeer tag except I used Silver Glimmer Mist on the tag, shadow and the snowman. I left the tree plain. I embossed the snowman’s hat. The eyes and buttons same from the Bo Bunny Jewel set. The Bo Bunny Father Christmas buttons would also be great. There are hearts in the set that would be adorable on a snowman. Again, add a ribbon and you are done. Scrapbooks Plus has a great supply of ribbon.
Since I’m in France now, I may decide to carry the French theme all the way to Christmas and make some holiday tags with the Eiffel Tower! Another idea is to add a picture of that special person. That’s the advantage of making your own tags – they can be uniquely yours.
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