I’m back with tags for Days 7-11 for Tracey McNeeleys “25 Days of Christmas Tags.” Going out of town definitely got me behind, but I managed to catch up over the weekend, before falling behind again this week due to a crazy schedule. Here’s a look at all the tags together.
Each day Tracey posts a group of tags from which you can choose one as an inspiration piece. Some days are much easier than others, not because there aren’t beautiful tags to choose from each day, but because you might not have any stamp or die that seems to fit the bill. That was true for Day 7. Nearly all the tags were created with beautiful and intricate dies of Christmas ornaments. I own not a single stand-alone ornament die. But I was inspired by the neutral color and beautiful gold of Desiree Kuemmerle’s ornament.
Ivory shimmer and gold mirror cardstock; “Winterland Tree” die by Memory Box, Papertrey Ink’s “Stitched Tag;” banner sentiment from a past December Daily kit.
Here’s a better look at the shimmer and gold:
Day 8: Inspired by Beverly Brown.
Cardstock: vellum, glitter paper; Patterned paper:My Minds Eye “Comfort and Joy” ; Dies:Papertrey Ink “Tag Sale #6- and W+9 “Hand Lettered Holiday”
Day 9: Inspired by Carol Maynes. I ended up making two tags on Day 9. When I stamped the trees the first time, I didn’t place them high enough, so the cute polar bear covered too much of the trees. Didn’t want the tag to go to waste so I colored it with Copics for a more modern look.
Both tags: Papertrey Ink “Tag Sale #10;” Neenah cardstock; Copic markers
Tag 1: Papertrey Ink “Warmest Wishes” and Hero Arts “Happy Holly Days”
Tag 2: Papertrey Ink: Warmest Wishes
Day 10- Inspired by Joyce Mehlberg. Once again I didn’t have any stamps that were much like the cute images on the tags for Day 10. Joyce’s tags featured houses so I turned to an old favorite from Papertrey Ink – “Winter Hills.” I was also inspired by the window in one of Joyce’s tags.
Dies: Papertrey Ink “Tag Sale #10;” Stamps: PTI “Winter Hills” and Simon Says “Merry and Bright.”
Here’s a closer look at the dimension.
Day 11: Inspired by Kelly Griglione
Premade tag; Stamps: Papertrey Ink “Spruce & Sprigs;” Dies: “Spruce & Sprigs” and Papertrey Ink “Bold Borders: Flurries;” washi tape, red glitter paper, Wink of Stella glitter pen
One of the best things about this challenge is using so many of the Christmas stamp sets and dies I’ve accumulated over the many years I’ve been stamping. Off to work on the next few days of tags!
Really nice. You know these could well serve as Day tags for a December Daily project (wink wink, nod nod, say no more …) Of course anything with the word joy on it catches my attention but my favourite (I think) is the embossed swirl tree – oh my that is SO elegant.
Fabulous tags! Being inspired is all about using what you have, and you have done this perfectly. Thanks for joining us at Tracey’s 25 Tags event!
Oh these are lovely – yes I have to remind myself that inspiration doesn’t mean needing the same stuff and instead I should use my stash!
Your tags are so awesome, but that Winter Hills one especially stole my heart. Looks like a beautiful house in the heart of Pittsford :)! Love how it just “peeks” through the frame. Your polar bear is too cute in his multicolored sweater. I just made my first tag for Tracey’s challenge so that should make you feel better. Felt like staying in today after yesterday’s snow, and made Michelle’s white chili for dinner, yum!
Fabulous tags, Karen! I love the modern colors on the trees!
A lovely set of tags! Love that first one Karen!
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