2/05/2013

Ribbonista Valentine's Day Blog Hop- Day 2!

Welcome to the May Arts Ribbonista Blog Hop! If you came here from Christina's Blog today, you're on the right track! If not, make sure you hop back to the beginning today and start at the May Arts Blog! If you haven't been hopping with us all week long, be sure to stop by the May Arts blog  for the full hop order for each day this week and a chance to win some ribbon for yourself! 

I made a cute little Valentine Tag to share today.  This would make a great Valentine project to make with the kids or even a great one to give to that special someone this Valentine's Day! 

Start with a #8 manila tag and some mists. Fold the end of the tag (about 2 inches) and staple sides to form a pocket. 

Spritz entire tag with multiple colors of  mists (I used Imagine Crafts Fireworks in Angel Pink, Rose Bud, Lady Bug) and let dry or apply heat gun to speed dry time. 

Ink edges of tag with ink (Memento- grey flannel) and an ink blusher or dauber. 

Punch shapes from patterned paper (tags, regular & scalloped circles). Ink edges of all shapes. 

Take a plain white ribbon rosette (393-25-01) and spritz with the multiple colors of mist. Dab with paper towel to absorb some excess ink, sit aside to dry.

Cut the ribbon from behind the rosette once it is dry, add ribbons to the tag. You can also add your paper embellishments and some coordinating stickers.  



Thanks for stopping by! Now hop right along and see what Sandy has to share today! 

Products Used:
May Arts- 393-25-01, AW17, RT14, JP10, 384-58-01
Authentique Paper- Lovely Collection: Patterned Paper, 8x12 Elements Stickers
Imagine Crafts- Fireworks:Angel Pink, Rose Bud, Lady Bug Memento Dew Drops: Grey Flannel

28 comments:

Unknown said...

Great idea with the pocket on the tag, a gorgeous tag.
Chris x

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

I love that you turned the tag into a pocket! How fun! And gorgeous colors!

Chrissy said...

So colorful and adorable! I love how it looks like a mini gift bag.

Miriam Prantner said...

So pretty! Love the tag turned pocket!

Gigi said...

I think I would hang that on my wall for Valentines Day. It's perfect!

C said...

Lots of ribbon goodness...love it.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful tag. Anybody would love to have this tag on their present. Keep it on display so you can always think about the person who made it for you.

conil said...

Your tag is just precious...what a lovely gift to give.

Emily Keaton said...

Your tag is just darling! I love all the beautiful trends you used.

sharon g said...

The spraying looks great. I need to remember to do that.

Natasha G.P. said...

What pretty papers you chose for the tags. I also like the inks. You are very artistic.

Sue D said...

Very pretty--I like the misting.

Wendy said...

Lots of work there for a lovely project :-) x

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Love love love!! Great idea to spray the white rosette ribbon rose, and gorgeous ribbons you chose for this!

Anita Braddock said...

very Sweet tags. I love the colors and the embellishments thanks for sharing.

Lucy Newton said...

Emily what a lovely card you made!!!

Sandra said...

Emily- your work is always so pretty and creative. Love your tag! The fold to make a pocket is a great idea and your embellishments really make the tag! Lovely!

Beth Stel said...

Just gorgeous, love the different elements that combine to make your tag so beautiful!

Verna Angerhofer said...

That is a beautiful tag. I love the tutorial showing how you made it too. TFS

Jennifer said...

I love how it starts off so plain and then pow it turns beautiful!

Pat Y said...

Great tag. I love the elements you chose. They all go together so well.

Chris said...

Love this project and I love that ribbon!

Kathy said...

Wow...SWEET tag!

Ashley Newell said...

Very pretty!

Connie L. Riley said...

You obtained such lovely colors for you tag. Excellent use of ribbon and paper for embellishments to give it different textures. Thanks for the inspiration.

Janet said...

This looks like so much fun!! I love messy techniques like misting and such. Great job!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Wow!!!

Barbara H said...

Beautiful tag, like the instructions on the inking of it and your ribbon choices which happen to be some of my favorites.

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