Tags For Holidays, Gifts & Beyond!
Hello G45ers,
We can't get enough of beautiful handmade tags! You can do so many things with tags and they are so fun to create! You can give tags in place of cards, string them together to create a pretty banner, use them as festive decorations and much more! Today we've got three incredible ideas for one-of-a-kind tags. You'll see an amazing Steampunk Spells tag by Olga Struk and a bright and beautiful Bohemian Bazaar tag by Romy Veul. Then Rhea Freitag will share a fantastic Typography tag collection with a gorgeous altered box! We're going to have a lot of fun today! It's time for some breathtaking inspiration!
First we wanted to remind you all about this week's amazing blog contest! Just leave us a blog or Facebook comment this week for a chance to win a Mother Goose 12x12 paper pad, Chipboard Die Cut, cardstock Banners, Tags & Pockets, Regular Tag Album Staples and Metal Clothespin Staples! That's a $45 value! We will announce a randomly chosen winner on tomorrow's blog so stay tuned!
And now it's time for our tag party! Here we have an incredible Steampunk Spells tag that Olga created. This tag is absolutely perfect for Steampunk Spells, complete with working gears! Plus there's a surprise, this tag has wings! This is such a brilliant example of "thinking outside the box" when it comes to tag-making! Check out this amazing video tour of Olga's whimsical tag! Get inspired to create your own fun-filled tag with Steampunk Spells!
Video Tour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCLDnKC7qGk
Supplies:
- Steampunk Spells 8x8 Pads
- Steampunk Spells 6x6 Patterns & Solids
- Steampunk Spells Banners
- Regular Tag Album
Here is another inspiring tag creation! This is Romy's bright and beautiful tag featuring Bohemian Bazaar. This is such a fun collection! The bright colors are perfect for birthdays and other special occasions. You can see how Romy created some amazing dimension in this tag by layering fussy cut elements. Pretty ribbon and Graphic 45 Metal Keys make the perfect embellishment to this sweet tag. Here is what Romy had to say about it.
"Bohemian Bazaar is such a
gorgeous collection. Working with these fun and festive papers is a real
pleasure. To make this tag, I fussy cut some of the lovely patterns from the
papers and layered them on top of a chipboard frame. The sentiment
is from the coordinating sticker sheet." -Romy
Supplies:
Ornate Metal Keys
May Arts ribbon
Next up is this amazing idea by Rhea for tag storage! She altered an old box and turned it into a breathtaking tag inspiration box with our Typography collection! This is a brilliant way to store your tags! Altered boxes like this one also make amazing gifts! Make every day an inspiration with this clever idea by Rhea! Here is what she had to say about it!
"I simply love scouring resale shops, flea markets and estate sales for things to alter. The starting point for this Typography Inspiration Box came from one such find at a Goodwill thrift store. My little box was fifty cents and it was quickly transformed into vessel for a few inspirational tags. I creatively used the Ornate Metal Key Holes in groups to emulate feet along with lots of other Graphic 45 metal staples. The rich warm tones of the Typography line are just absolutely luscious!" -Rhea
Supplies:
May Arts Ribbon
Petaloo Flowers
Copper Gilders Paste
Tissue Tape
E6000
Scor-tape
Black Gesso
Black Soot Distress Stain
We hope you all got inspired to create a beautiful tag for yourself or someone you love! There are so many options for breathtaking tags when you use Graphic 45 papers and Staples. Let your favorite collection inspire you! Big thanks to Olga, Romy and Rhea for their stunning creations today. We hope you will all stop by and see us tomorrow for more amazing craft inspiration and fun. Don't forget to leave us a blog or Facebook comment today for your chance to win that fantastic Mother Goose prize pack! We will announce our randomly chosen winner tomorrow. Have a terrific day, G45ers, and thank you so much for joining us!
With Love and Pretty Paper,
Your Friends at Graphic 45
I love tags. You can never go wrong with a good tag. Love them.
Posted by: Amy Kluchesky | November 07, 2013 at 05:12 AM
Amazing, love the projects, especially the box of tags...so fun...TFS
Posted by: Pam Bray | November 07, 2013 at 05:13 AM
love the steampunk spells tag, especially the wings!
Posted by: kim h | November 07, 2013 at 05:14 AM
So beautiful!!!
Posted by: Dorothy McCarthy | November 07, 2013 at 05:23 AM
Okay, now you're just showing off.....and I love it!!!!!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | November 07, 2013 at 05:27 AM
You guys are the gift that keeps on giving! Thank you for all the inspiration!
Posted by: Kitty Strydom | November 07, 2013 at 05:28 AM
Oh My, absolutely stunning, amazing!! Love the SP tag & adore the box, what a great way to use both pprs (need me some more Typography) & metal staples!! :))
Posted by: caroline | November 07, 2013 at 05:29 AM
Wonderful projects today! Olga is not only a creative paper artist she is also a talented video maker!
Posted by: Mary Jane W | November 07, 2013 at 05:32 AM
These tags are fantastic! Can't wait till break to make one (or three!).
Posted by: Nancy Gaumer | November 07, 2013 at 05:34 AM
Amazing things this DT can do with a tag!
Posted by: Katie Hurley | November 07, 2013 at 05:47 AM
Wonderful as always!
Posted by: {vicki} | November 07, 2013 at 05:48 AM
That steampunk tag with moving parts is incredible! I love the tag storage box too.
Posted by: Lynn Hardy | November 07, 2013 at 05:50 AM
All 3 projects are stunning. Love Olga's moving parts tag...
Posted by: Jocelyn Cazier | November 07, 2013 at 05:55 AM
Those tags are just amazing. Fabulous creativity.
Posted by: Jeanette Morgan | November 07, 2013 at 05:58 AM
Great creativity! LOVE G45!! WOW!! Just beautiful....
Posted by: barbara f | November 07, 2013 at 05:59 AM
I never cease to be amazed at the creativity of the designers...the inspiration keeps me going! Gorgeous!!
Posted by: SUZI Q | November 07, 2013 at 06:00 AM
Stunning work
Posted by: Mary | November 07, 2013 at 06:01 AM
Love the techno wizardry of the Seampunk Tag and the background Steampunk music .... http://www.abneypark.com/
Posted by: janet R | November 07, 2013 at 06:05 AM
Fantastic tag ideas! Olga, you wowed with your Steampunk tag and then knocked my socks off with your video!
Posted by: Sharon Young | November 07, 2013 at 06:36 AM
I love tags. It's something you can finish in one night. Your designers are so creative!
Posted by: LuAnn M | November 07, 2013 at 06:48 AM
Love all these fabulous tags. So creative!!
Posted by: Mary | November 07, 2013 at 06:48 AM
So awesome! These ladies have such unique styles! Loved all the projects today!
Posted by: Melissa Divelbiss | November 07, 2013 at 06:57 AM
I love to make tags and use them as Christmas cards to send to friends and family. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Linda from Lockbourne | November 07, 2013 at 06:57 AM
Great tags. Love Olga's tag. I like the metal look.
Posted by: marylouh | November 07, 2013 at 07:18 AM
i love all of these tags, i also love putting them in sctapbooks they are soooo much fun!!
Posted by: jessica | November 07, 2013 at 07:20 AM
Amazing project!
Posted by: Anna Chulkova | November 07, 2013 at 07:32 AM
Loved Olga's tag when I saw it at Scrapfest, and still love it! I'm another "thrift store find" crafter! Just love finding something inexpensive and bringing it back to a useful and pretty life!
Posted by: Kim R | November 07, 2013 at 07:42 AM
The tags featured today are amazing! And the box...totally awesome! Feeling very inspired right now to go create!
Posted by: Susan Hirsch | November 07, 2013 at 07:46 AM
I'm almost speechless over these amazing tags today. Wow!
Posted by: Linda H. | November 07, 2013 at 07:51 AM
Never made tags - but now I know I should!
Posted by: julie | November 07, 2013 at 07:54 AM
You've taken tags to a new level.
Posted by: Carole Carlson | November 07, 2013 at 08:01 AM
loving the tags! would love to win, too!
Posted by: lisa annette lee | November 07, 2013 at 08:11 AM
great tags
Posted by: Linda B | November 07, 2013 at 08:13 AM
I LUVA LUVA LUVA THE TAGS! Thanks G45 for the wonderful inspiration and bright spot in my dreary snowy morning!
Posted by: Wendy Wakefield | November 07, 2013 at 08:17 AM
Love all the tags but I love Rhea's repurposed box. What a great idea.
Posted by: Susie Stover | November 07, 2013 at 08:22 AM
Your blog never fails to amaze me!
Posted by: snazzy jj | November 07, 2013 at 08:38 AM
Love the interactive steampunk tag! Can't wait to try!
Posted by: Jennifer Cardwell | November 07, 2013 at 08:50 AM
The steampunk tag is out standing! I like them all!!
Posted by: Jackie QH | November 07, 2013 at 08:51 AM
The tags are wonderful; the mechanics of the Steampunk one is incredible. I would love to win the Mother Goose collection!
Posted by: Linda Eckels | November 07, 2013 at 08:56 AM
Beautiful work. Although I have never made a tag, finding cards more practical and user-friendly, I must say Olga Struk's tag makes me rethink my position. The mechanics remind me of childhood hanging pull-string paper figures with moveable arms and legs. As Olga shows, it's a really adaptable concept. Thank you G45 for waking up my brain this grey, rainy morning!
Posted by: Danielle | November 07, 2013 at 09:24 AM