Hello friends! Happy Tuesday! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas…is it too early? Well…it’s never too early when you’re a maker!
This is the best time to get a jump start on all those making projects and Tim Holtz and Simon Says Stamps has got some goodies for you to start with. Holiday Coordinating Wafer Dies that match previously released stamps by Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous and are an exclusive from Simon Says Stamp. There are 6 sets with new matching wafer dies in this release.
Today, Simon Says Stamp is hosting a Blog Hop to share the new products and some beautiful inspiration, so grab yourself a mug full of hot chocolate, find a comfy spot and follow along. You won’t want to miss all the inspiration we have is store for you… your next stop on the hop will be over to Barb Engler.
Here is a complete list of all the participants in the Blog Hop with links.
Simon Says Stamp Blog, Nina-Marie Trapani, Cheiron Brandon, Nichol Spohr, Emma Williams, Heather Hoffman, Tami Bastiaans, Tina Smith, Jenn Shurkus, Jean Doeringsfeld, Stacy Hutchinson (me), and Barb Engler
Today, I am sharing a group of tags that I created using the Holiday Postmarks CMS323 and coordinating Wafer Die Set. They are so perfect for tag making!
Here’s a peek at the set of stamps and wafer dies that were used to create the tags.
Aren’t they the cutest? I love the Holiday postage theme..so perfect for gift giving!
To create the tags I used a few colors of Distress Ink that included Candied Apple, Peeled Paint and Rustic Wilderness to create the backgrounds using the postal stripes and varying the colors. In this one you’ll notice that I used the wavy stripes pattern. I coordinated all of my little postal pieces using that same combo of colors but also used Black Soot Archival Ink when I wanted to color the little pieces.
The backgrounds were created, trimmed to a small size, then I stitched around each one using my sewing machine.
I then I began cutting the postal pieces using the wafer dies, and began building the tags. The pieces were adhered to the backgrounds using foam adhesive to add depth.
After the tags were complete, I punched holes, added some eyelets and tied the tags together using green and red bakers twine. The postage edges of each of the tags were cut using “old school” postage edging scissors.
Once I had the bakers twine tied to each of the tags, they were complete!
Thanks so much for stopping by today and be sure to hop on over to Barb Engler’s blog by clicking on the link HERE. Have a great day!
The products used to create this project are listed below with links to Simon Says Stamp. Thank you so much for supporting me through shopping through them. I appreciate it so much! – Creatively yours, Stacy
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Oh, I think this is my favorite on the hop. Love the Holiday Postmarks and these are beautifully designed. Love the colors.
I really love the tags you created.
These are just darling Stacy! So elegant and beautiful xxx
Looks gorgeous i wouldn’t mind opening that card to display
Clever idea for the background on the cards.
Love the tags and love this stamp set too
Liking the vintage postage. Sure wish pkg cost would be vintage amt. Mailed an 11oz box and cost was $11!
Oh, MAN, Stacy!! Now I need the Holiday Postmarks or whatever the name of this set is. I already wanted like three others. My house is going to need to be heated this winter and I am trying to figure out the balance between Tim Holtz and heating costs. LOL These are fantastic!!
Lori S in PA
Love that you can see the impression the die cut left, so fun!
Thanks for the inspiration, your tags would be a great ad to any gift!
I love all of these colorfully, beautiful tags!
Really Fabulous tags!!! Your backgrounds look so cool!!
Very pretty tags! So colorful and festive!
Such cute tags here! Love the layout you created and the colors. Fun!
Love how you created a variety of tags using the same colors. Love it
O my goodness! These are so stinkin’ CUTE!
Such cute cards! I love the stitching you added.
Such a beautiful whimsical design! Love it!
Very clever designs on all the tags. Love the colors too! Thaks for sharing. Happy Holidays to you and Yours!!
Creative colors and compositions!
Wonderful tags and so cleverly done!! A crown to each present with these gorgeous tags! So fun with the old-fashion eyelets and twine!! Delightful!
Interesting way to use the postage stamp set-as backgrounds. Your cards and tags are very pretty.