13 January 2013

CHRISTMAS IN THE BANK (#1A)

Our project challenge this month is to build our holiday stash creating tags (see January 12th post).  I am sharing another idea that you can create in just a few steps and I hope using what you have on hand. I hope to provide inspiration and encourage you to let your own ideas flow!

I am not a "birder" but I think this shape is at least like a swallow LOL

I glued vintage sheet music  on the front and back of a sheet of plain cardstock, traced the pattern with a pencil and cut it out.  I marked the pattern for you with placements for both a hole to hang the tag and where to put an eye :)  I used Enamel Accent in black for the eye, edged this one in gold stickles and used Walnut Stain Distress Ink (the next ones I used Vintage Paper Distress Ink which is light and seems like the obvious choice after the fact!).  A bit of gold rick rack for the ribbon hanger.

 

In my stash I have a booklet of labels from the French General, I used one on the back to provide a bit of clear writing space.



Here is the pattern template for you, don't forget to right click and save the 2nd larger image. I printed out the pattern out once but sized it so that 4 would fit on an 8" x 10" which makes a nice size for a simple tag.  I am going to try a couple at twice this size, I think they would make a pretty spectacular treatment for gift wrapping.  Have fun and be sure to show off all your ideas!

 

8 comments:

  1. Thank you so much for the bird image.I do love birds now, as I get older strange things like that keep happening to me :) I still enjoy visiting your delightful blog.Blessings to you and those you love. Denise of Coffeeberry Cottage

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  2. This is a lovely shape, I have a sizzix die cut which is similar, so perhaps I will try it with that! Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Gorgeous Sandi!! I'm hoping to get some tags done too - love your idea for Xmas in the Bank!!

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  4. Well this is a pleasant surprise! I wasn't expecting a 1A. Great tag idea and thanks for the template!

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  5. what a great idea Sandi- I love the idea of a stash in the bank all ready for Christmas, these swallow tags are perfect, love the gold trim and old music sheets, Debi x

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  6. So pretty! I made a bunch of gift tags this past Christmas using Tim's ornament dies, but did not make more than needed for this year! You have my little brain a thinking!

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  7. Wonderful idea and I love the paper! Thanks for the template, I didn't even get my cards finished for this Christmas but I think I could do this. It's great to 'see' you!
    Starr

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  8. Hi Sandi, I just scoped out your blog, marvelous and fun! I'm going to join you on your quest, I love the idea! Thanks for stopping by today.

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