This week a few of us were challenged to do something fun with the Handmade Holiday collection 3 x 4 Sn@p Cards. They are so stinkin' cute and just like the collection title, inspire handmade projects. I could not help but think that I should get a jump on gift ideas...
I thought the Sn@p cards screamed, "Make me into a gift tag!" So, in my favorite Simple Stories style, I made some very SIMPLE handmade gift tags.
These were super easy to make and only required a few products and supplies. I used the Handmade Holiday 3 x 4 Sn@p Cards, the 6 x 6 Patterned Paper Pad, chalk ink, adhesive, a corner rounder punch and some twine. Simple, right?
The 6x6 pads are my favorite because it is all of the same 12 x 12 papers but with reduced patterns and sentiments. It is the perfect size for cards and smaller projects.
It took me 30 minutes to make 6 tags, but honestly by the 6th tag I was cruising and could have probably made the next 6 tags in half the time. It took me the most time to figure out how I would pair the products for the deisgns than it took to actually put them together.
I like the slightly "off color" twine because it contrasts nicely with the palette of the collection and makes the tag look even more handmade.
Adding foam tape between the layers of the 3 x 4 Sn@p Card and the reduced 4x6 journal card from the 6 x 6 Patterned Paper pad adds some dimension and makes the sentiment "pop out" a little more.
There
were so many cards and sentiments to choose from that the possibilities
for the tags are endless and the backs of the 3 x 4 Sn@p cards are
printed too. I think they would look terrific on plain brown paper gift bags, which has the earth friendly recycled feel to it.
I love this plaid pattern and how you can write a person's name or short note in the top right corner of the tag.
Hope you are inspired to start making your own tags, especially since they are so simple. I have 6 down and a gazillion to go...but at least it won't take me forever. And SIMPLY put, since I have already started, I will be ready for the holidays.
Have a wonderful and crafty day!
Awesome ideas...love Simple Stories:)
Posted by: Sue D. | September 10, 2012 at 07:59 AM
LOVE these!!! Thanks for the ideas :-)
Posted by: Barb in AK | September 10, 2012 at 08:06 AM
Super cute, super ideas, super simple to make in a flash! Thanks for the SIMPLE STORIES IDEAS!!
Posted by: Nicole marsh | September 10, 2012 at 08:10 AM
Love them! They can sure come in handy this way.
Posted by: Jennifer Ciriano | September 10, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Really cute tags!
Posted by: Karen L K | September 10, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Love the tag and how quick they were to make.
Posted by: Dorina D | September 11, 2012 at 10:24 PM
These are amazing! I love that they come together so quickly! Thankfully, nobody I'd make them for follows your blog so I can copy and nobody would be the wiser! Thanks for making me look so good;-)!!!
Posted by: Ruth G | September 12, 2012 at 09:59 AM