Building My Stash

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All this month we are going to be showcasing original art and crafts featuring die cut images and laser cut chipboard. 

Today I have for you a giant tag that I created for when I need a little something extra to add to a gift bag, package or hostess gift, such as a bottle of bubbly.  How cute would this be tied to a bag of specialty coffee beans?  Put the bag of coffee in an oversized mug and who would not love to receive that?  

Here is how I started...

I have a large metal book ring that I keep tags in all stages of doneness on.  Today I grabbed a tag from that ring that I created a backround on long ago.  For this tag I used tissue to give it some texture.  I also used inks in green and rust as well gold and copper metallic paints for a base of color.  This really spoke to me for a Fall hostess tag.  I also gathered some lace, ribbon, a chipboard letter S and the star of the  show a die cut embellishment in a circle flourish pattern.  I also grabbed a few charms but did not end up using them.  They can always be added later if I choose. 

So, here you can see the tag looking almost leather-ish.  The photo really does not do it justice.  I also have a large piece of lace that I fussy cut.  I added copper and gold paint to the die cuts.  I had planned on painting the blue "S" completely, but I really loved that little bit of blue shining through the copper.  So, I only gave that one coat of copper.  Oh and in this pic above you can see another plain tag there.  I used that tag as a base for doing my painting.  So I am already starting on another backround.  I used up the last of my paint from my palette and that tag now has a beautiful copper base for future use and bonus - no paint was wasted. 

I adhered the lace with a Aleene's tacky glue.  A great happy accident happened...when I added the Tackly glue it reactivated some of the inks I had previously used and it began to colorize the cream colored lace, which I LOVE that result! 

Next, I hot glued the die cut circle to the tag and then the "S' to the circle.  I also added a gold metallic bow to the top for hanging.  

I really love the look...and there are so many uses for it to step up your gift giving any time of the year.  Tags and die cuts are just great to have a stash of.  I think it is a great idea to have on hand ready to go original "mini" art creations to give along with a store bought gift.  This tag could even be arranged in a greeting card format.  

Here is that ring of tags with the newly painted copper 

tag right on top.  ;-) 

I just love making tags...they are  quick, original art and have so many uses.  

DIY Design Studio has everything you need to make your own!

Thanks so much for jointing me today!

Stephanie

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