Christmas Tag Tutorial

Hello friends, I want to share with you a tag that was inspired by Tim Holtz, my favorite crafter and creator of some of my most favorite products!!!

On Tim's blog he is featuring his annual 12 days of Christmas tags! Every day for 12 days he has been sharing tutorials on how to make gorgeous tags and great tips on using his products! I hope you visit his blog and take a look at his beautiful and inspiring tags!

Now this is the tag I will be sharing with you today!

Start by printing this vintage card and cutting out the window.

Cut a sheet of white cardstock 3 x 6 inches. You can get 8 tags out of a 12 x 12 sheet of cardstock

Cut the corners and punch a hole for ribbon.

Then I took Tea Dye Distress ink and my foam blending tool and slowly started adding the ink to the edges and then spreading over the tag. You can also use foam makeup sponges for blending ink.

Now I want to start adding layers to my tag. I am starting by adding a few brown snowflakes.

I want to really age my tag by roughing up the edges which can be done by running your scissors over the edges of your tag or using a distressing tool such as this one by Tim Holtz.

Now I will start adding darker Vintage Photo Distress Ink to the edges of my tag which will give it a really dark almost burned look.

Now I added another layer by taking a sheet music stamp by Prima and stamping down one side of the tag.

I am also adding flourishes with the Weathered Wood Distress Ink.

Now it's time to glue my window on.

I am using my favorite glue stick for this.

Now I want the snow to stand out on the tree branches so I took Picket Fence Distress Stickles and just lightly covered my branches.

See how it sparkles?

I found a glittered chipboard flourish which can be found at Michaels and used my favorite tacky glue to add to my tag.

Michaels carries these lovely glittered chipboard by Making Memories in brown, blue and silver.

I then added a stamp of the number 25. I also took a small red brad and metal photo corner to add deminsion to my holly stamp.

And here it is finished!

I hope you enjoyed seeing how I made this tag!

Be sure and come back tomorrow for another crafty idea from Twyla.

Have a great Thursday, Lindsey