Christmas Tags

Today I'm sharing a few Christmas tags. I used Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Christmas Digital Kit for the images and patterned paper backgrounds.  

These images with the red and green borders are in JPEG form on one sheet but it is easy to separate the images and use them individually.

  

For each of these tags, I used a tag in the kit for a mask and then layered the papers and images, adding drop shadows to the images. Then it was on to printing and fussy cutting the tags. I used the Silhouette Cameo to create a layering mat cut with solid cardstock.  Then it was time to pull out the bits and bobs and embellish!

I'm linking this to the Crafty Secrets November Linky Party.

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Less is More

 This is true. A clear concise thought is more powerful than a verbose statement. And a CAS card often makes a stronger impression than one with many layers and embellishments.  Not that I favor one over the other. It depends on what mood I am in. I mean I am a Gemini with that dual nature and attraction to opposites.  I have been intrigued with cards that are white on white with the only color coming with the focal point. I thought the latest Just Us Girls challenge to use dry embossing would be a great time to use this plan. I pulled out some of my metal stencils, light box, and stylus along with an impression plate.

I used PTI's Linen Impression plate on the upper portion  of a 5 1/4x 4 piece of card stock. (You may need to enlarge the photo to better see the texture.) Using the light box and stylus, I embossed the focal point on the bottom portion. Remember, running a piece of waxed paper over the cardstock, makes it easier to emboss with the stylus.

The focal point is a metal stencil from a local company, Country Stencils.  This company has some lovely designs. If you are a quilter and attend quilting shows, you may  see a Country Stencils booth; if so, be sure to stop and check out their products. Of course you can also order online.
After embossing, I stenciled the image using Lavender Moon dye ink and Spring Moss pigment ink. Use stiff bristled brushes and blot brush on a paper towel, so that the brush is fairly dry before stenciling.
Next I added  the rick rack border which I ran through the Cuttlebug with the impression plate after I cut it with PTI's rick rack die.  Finally, I attached the panel to the card base.
I like the light summery mood of this card.
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