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How To Hand Make A Christmas Gift Box at Home | Facebook Live Replay

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 13, 2018 | 3D Projects, Big Shot, Boxes and Bags, Christmas, Colour Coordination, Holiday Catalogue, Pick It-Cut It -Use It Up!

Today in my Facebook Live replay, I want to show you how to hand make a Christmas gift box at home. And not just a run-of-the-mill ho-hum plain-Jane-white box but one with lots of pizzazz like this!

Now I’ll bet there’s someone special on your list who would absolutely love to receive their gift in this box! Hey you could even wrap your OWN gift up in it, then eeeew and aaaaah on Christmas morning!😉

I love how this paper looks like a real Christmas wreath or a tree. It’s from the All is Bright designer package in the Holiday Catalogue. And what better way to Pick It – Cut It – Use It Up! than to wrap a gift in it?

those little gold baubles and berry clusters add lots of class. And I thought it just begged for matching shiny gold accents.

So I didn’t want to be chintzy. I added five of them! 😊 Can you see them all?

gold foil Merry
sprigs of gold foil
vanilla gold metallic edged ribbon
gold faceted gems
mini gold sequin trim peeking out behind the oval

Here’s everything I used so you can recreate it for under your tree.

How to Hand Make a Christmas Gift Box at Home

All Is Bright 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147892] $15.00	Regals 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [147002] $16.25	Simply Scored [122334] $41.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50	3/4″ Circle Punch [119873] $18.00	Merry Christmas To All Photopolymer Bundle [149952] $64.75
Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $5.50	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $10.25	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $48.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $11.50	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101856] $12.25
Sprig Punch [148012] $24.00	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102584] $11.50	Gold Mini Sequin Trim [144128] $8.25	Gold 3/8″ (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144146] $9.50	Real Red 3/8″ (1 Cm) Cotton Ribbon [146925] $9.50	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $6.75
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $9.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50

How to Hand Make a Christmas Gift Box at Home

My box is a great size. 5” x 5” x 2 1/2” so you can fit ALL kinds of goodies inside.

Here are your measurements.

Cuttin’ It Up!

Designer Series paper – 10” x 10”, scored at 2 1/2” and 7 1/2”
Real Red cardstock – 10” x 10”, scored at 2 1/2” and 7 1/2”, 1 piece 3” x 4”, scraps
Vellum – 3” x 4”
Gold foil sheet – 1 3/4” x 4”
Garden Green cardstock – scraps
Vanilla Metallic Edged Ribbon and Real Red 3/8” cotton ribbon – 12” each
Mini Gold sequin trim – about 3”

Your packages of designer series paper are calling you! Better get busy!

And if you need a reminder on the steps? Easy peasy! Just click here insert video link again and I’ll show you how to hand make a Christmas gift box at home again!

Do You Make Gift Card Holders for the Holidays? | VIDEO

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 11, 2018 | Card making, Christmas, Envelope Punch Board, Folded Cards, Fun Fold Cards, Gift Card Holders, Pick It-Cut It -Use It Up!

Do You Make Gift Card Holders for the Holidays?

If not, how come? They’re really not much different than cards, but sometimes we find them intimidating. Let me turn them into something you’re going to want to make ALL the time. I’ll show you how quick and fabulous they can be to make in my video. Let’s take a peek.

Whadda ya think? Heads and tails better than those measly little envelopes you get at the big box stores, right?

This version is made with the gorgeous Joyous Noel designer paper, the Winter Woods bundle and the Timeless Tidings stamp set. In my video I use the Frosted Floral DSP for a different look and feel.

There’s a cool belly band the tree and greeting are attached to that slides right off so you can open the card to peek inside. Not to mention a lovely inside envelope to tuck your gift card into.

How about I show you everything we’ll be using in the video so you can get prepared too?

Do You Make Gift Card Holders for the Holidays?

Winter Woods Clear-Mount Bundle [149992] $68.25	Timeless Tidings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148936] $27.00	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Merry Merlot Classic Stampin’ Pad [147112] $10.25	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad [147146] $10.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $10.50
Merry Merlot 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146979] $11.50	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $48.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144246] $11.50	Joyous Noel 6″ X 6″ Glimmer Paper [147817] $20.50	Joyous Noel 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147816] $19.00
Frosted Floral 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [147800] $19.00	Envelope Punch Board [133774] $27.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $9.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50

OK, let’s dive right in!

Do You Make Gift Card Holders for the Holidays?

Cuttin’ It Up!

Merry Merlot cardstock – 4 1/2” x 8 1/4”, scored at 2 3/4” and 6 3/4”
Tranquil Tide cardstock – 1 1/4” x 8 1/2”
Whisper White thick cardstock – 1 piece 3” x 4 1/4”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 8 1/2”
Designer Series Paper – 1 5 1/2” x 5 1/2”, 1 piece 2 1/2” x 4”
Glimmer paper – 1 piece 3” x 6”

So are you going to give one a try? For another version complete with a bow on top, check out this easy gift card holder.

Or maybe you’d like another video? This one is for a right angle fold holder which also doubles as a card.

I love the personal touches you can add to your own gift card holders. Make them specific to whoever on your list. Need a guy one? Choose navy, browns or greys. A sweet sixteen? Pinks, glimmer and bling are da bomb! Or for your farmer grandparents? Something plaid and rustic will fit the bill.

Some designer paper, your envelope punch board and all my video how-to’s are all you need to answer YES if I were to ask you. “Do you make gift card holders for the holidays”?

LAST Christmas Handmade Cards Ideas Step by Step

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 9, 2018 | Card making, Christmas, Colour Coordination, Keep It Simple Sunday, Pick It-Cut It -Use It Up!, Simple Stampin' Designs

Today for the last in my Christmas Traditions punch box feature, I want to show you Christmas hand made cards ideas step by step. And you know it’ll be simple – and fast. ‘Cause it’s Keep it Simple Sunday!

Let’s see…

traditional red and green
some silver shine and shimmer
a pretty polka dot see-thru ribbon

Yessirreee, got all the bases covered!

The punch box makes this card a snap with its fun shape. I’ve matted it by taking a second Real Red punch and cutting it in half width-wise and gluing it to the back of the sentiment. In fact it’s exactly what I did with the greeting on this twist fold card video.

Here’s another view.

So let’s dive in!

Cuttin’ It Up!

Real Red cardstock 5 1.2” x 8 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4”, scraps
Whisper White cardstock – 4” x 5 1/4”, scrap
All is Bright DSP – 3 3/4” x 5”
Silver Foil sheet – 1 1/8” x 1 5/8”
Polka dot tulle ribbon – piece about 10”

Christmas Hand Made Cards Ideas Step by Step

Stamp greeting in Call Me Clover ink and punch out.
Punch out a Real Red shape and cut in half horizontally. Glue to the back of the greeting so one frames the top and one frames the bottom of the sentiment. See the TIP on my Facebook Group.
Glue to front of silver foil rectangle so the edges are aligned as shown.
Adhere All is Bright paper to Whisper White panel. Wrap ribbon along left hand side and tie in a knot near the bottom. TIP: Don’t pull the knot too tight as it looks a bit more pleasing. Glue panel to front of folded card.
Affix matted greeting to left bottom of card with dimensionals.
Add three clear epoxy shapes as desired.

So I’m wondering. Which has been your favourite project with the Christmas Traditions Punch Box so far? Leave me a comment please so I don’t need to wonder anymore!

my Christmas bag and tag?
the elegant decorated clear tiny treat box?
my non-traditional coloured soft and classy greeting card?
or today’s traditional coloured quick and easy card?

PS. I also did an exclusive FB Live project for my VIPeeps group yesterday. Come join now and take a peek.

No matter what you design with this punch, stamps and ink, your projects big and small are sure to please your friends and family. How about making little gift tags for your presents? Or a cellophane wrapped table favour? Maybe a gift card holder? I know your punch box will come in handy for years!

To recreate this project, here are all my supplies. When you use host code NXX3MJV4 and place an order of $75, you’ll automatically get my bonus gift the following month! Check out this month’s gift. Thanks so much for supporting my business.

Christmas Handmade Cards Ideas Step by Step

Christmas Traditions Punch Box [148030] $61.00	All Is Bright 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147892] $15.00	All Is Bright 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock Pack [147761] $11.50	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25
Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $10.25	Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $12.25	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $13.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50

Well, that about wraps up my Christmas cards for this year! Yup, I figure you’ve got lots of ideas to keep you going if you need a last minute Christmas card crafting session. You only need to take a peek at the last few weeks of Keep It Simple Sundays for some fast and fun inspiration.

But don’t worry. I’ve still got lots of festive ideas for your last minute gifts and wrapping starting with Tuesday’s project. Make sure you check back to see what it is!

Besides, I think maybe you might like to get a few non-Christmas ideas too maybe? From the Annual Catalogue? Yeah that old dusty thing that’s chock full of creativity but hasn’t seen a lot of love lately? And I’m also going to start sneaking in a few peeks at items from the Occasions catalogue available in January. Yippee!

So there’s all kinds of things coming to keep you inspired. And if you do need another last minute card, make sure to come back to these Christmas hand made cards ideas step by step to some quick crafting.

Christmas Traditions Punch Box Ideas

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 7, 2018 | Big Shot, Card making, Christmas, Dry Embossing, Punches

Now that it’s 40% off, do you want more Christmas Traditions Punch Box ideas to play with your new inks and stamps? You’ll see just how versatile and beautiful these little sentiments and punches are in today’s elegant Christmas card.

Have you been really debating about getting the Christmas Traditions Punch Box? Then you might want to check out my complete over the top Steal of a Deal over on my Facebook Group to sweeten the pot just a bit.

See my last project too. A Christmas bag and tag also using this punch box shows off its timelessness.

And here’s a few more ideas from Stampin’ Up! to get even more life from this lovely Christmas box.

My design today is one of my “favouritist” layouts. One you can reproduce over and over again that will always look new and fresh.

What a simple layout you can change up any way you like. And use over and over again!

Mine has the Swirls & Curls embossing folder for a central offset piece matted on some shiny champagne foil. Tied with a easy-to-do knot from Pool Party shimmery ribbon, it’s a beautiful design.

Then my punched greeting takes centre stage matted on a 1 3/4” circle and framed with a scalloped 2” circle.

Simple. Pretty. Fast!

While I chose soft colours for Christmas this time, it’s be awesome in richer, bolder tones too. Try it in Cherry Cobbler or Shaded Spruce. Or how about Night of Navy? Which one will you try first?

Jo’s Design Tips:

make sure to use liquid glue or Tear & Tape to hold your embossed panel to it’s matting. SNAIL is not strong enough to hold it in place.
add your rhinestones in odd numbers: 3-5-7 to add balance to your card
tie an overhand knot. Left over right and through, then right over left and through will get a nice square knot.
don’t pull your knot too tight. Less is more for a prettier know.

Here are all the supplies for this simple card. Thanks so much for shopping with me.

Christmas Traditions Punch Box Ideas

Christmas Traditions Punch Box [148030] $61.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $13.25	Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad [147107] $10.25	Swirls & Curls Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147923] $10.25
Champagne Foil Sheets [144748] $5.50	Pool Party 3/8″ Shimmer Ribbon [144152] $9.50	1-3/4″ Circle Punch [119850] $24.00	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $48.00
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.75	Pool Party 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [122924] $11.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50

There’s no time like the present to get this fantastic punch box. A 40% discount PLUS my Steal of a Deal! Plus I’ve got a couple more Christmas Traditions Punch Box Ideas coming your way yet so stayed tuned!

Decorate a Clear Acetate Treat Box | Facebook Live REPLAY

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 6, 2018 | 3D Projects, Big Shot, Boxes and Bags, Christmas, Pick It-Cut It -Use It Up!, Treat Holders

I’m excited to share my Facebook Live replay for how to decorate a clear acetate treat box for Christmas giving. These inexpensive little boxes look like a million bucks when you glam them up for the holidays like this.

Isn’t it pretty? Fill ‘em up with any tiny gift. (Well they’re actually not that tiny!) They’re 2” square and super sturdy so I’ll bet you’ve got all kinds of things you could wrap up just like this. Small Christmas table treats, jewelry, tiny toys, doggie bones, knick knacks. What will you put inside?

These caramel kisses won’t last long around our table!

I’m continuing with my product of the week, but with fabulous news for you! The Christmas Traditions Punch Box is 40% off! But before you press the order button, you’ll want to check out my Steal of a Deal I’m offering my Facebook Group community first!😉

There’s a surprisingly small list of supplies to make these. Take a peek and maybe make them along with me.

Decorate a Clear Acetate Treat Box

Christmas Traditions Punch Box [148030] $61.00	Clear Tiny Treat Boxes [141699] $10.25	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $6.75	Versamark Pad [102283] $12.25	Heat Tool [129053] $41.00
All Is Bright 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147892] $15.00	Big Shot [143263] $150.00	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708] $48.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $5.50	Stitched Labels Framelits Dies [146828] $45.00
Champagne Foil Sheets [144748] $5.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $9.50	Glue Dots [103683] $7.25	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50

Let’s Decorate a Clear Acetate Treat Box

Cuttin’ It Up!

All is Bright DSP – 1 7/8” x 1 7/*’
Gold foil – strips 2 1/4” x 12”
Champagne Foil – scrap at least 2” square
Very Vanila cardstock – scrap about 2” square

If you like this pretty wrapped box, here’s another quite similar – yet different one – created with a fun embossing folder and the Holly Berry Builder punch (now on sale in the Clearance Rack at 40% off!)

Ok, now it’s your turn. See how many varieties you can make.

And now you know how to decorate a clear acetate treat box for Christmas, it opens up so many more occasions you can make these lovely little treats for.

Year End 2018 Closeout Sale

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 5, 2018 | Card making

The Year End Closeout Sale has begun! There’s all kinds of things retired from the Holiday Catalogue. Here are just a few of my favourite items.

But there’s tons more. And some of it’s on sale up to 50% off!

Don’t miss out on the retiring bundles. Ones like Merry Christmas like I used here.

Or First Frost…

Or the Takeout Treat box bundle. How cute are these?

There’s lots to choose from to fill your own stocking this year! But don’t delay ordering too long. These are only available while supplies last!

Click here for a full listing then get out your list and check it twice!!

Shop the Year End Close Out Sale Now

Make Your Own Tags for Christmas

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 4, 2018 | Christmas, Dry Embossing, Punches, Techniques & Tutorials, Vellum

Make your own tags for Christmas this year and save a bundle! Save money? I’ll bet you’re up for that!

Let me tell you all about it. But first, I’m super excited to share my Product of the Week. The Christmas Traditions Punch Box!

Did you miss it in the holiday catalogue? Go grab your catalogue. You’ll find it on the inside of the front page right under Shelli’s message.

Or maybe you didn’t realize what a great deal it is. 6 stamps, 2 seasonal coloured inks, a clear acrylic block, the Christmas Traditions punch all packaged in a beautifully coordinated metal tin you can re-gift with some yummy homemade Christmas goodies.

Here’s what’s included.

The images are a mix of fun, elegant and rustic designs. Snowflakes, bells, evergreens and wonderful fonts and sayings. They’ll appeal to just about anyone!

Plus you just might want to join and check out my Facebook Group for my Steal of a Deal available all this week until midnight December 9th. Just in case you need a teensy bit more encouragement🤗 .

Now let me show you how sweet you can make your own tags for Christmas.

Make Your Own Tags for Christmas

Isn’t it so pretty? Lovely Real Red mixed with shiny silver and bright Whisper White.

I pulled out my Garden Green for the greeting but the included Call Me Clover would be wonderful too.

Jo’s Design Details

an offset silver stitched circle with just a tiny sliver cut off the edge to align with the tag
two pretty vellum sprigs (another punch!) peeking out from behind your silvery circle
the Softly Falling embossed Real Red tag you make from a 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″ piece of cardstock
sparkly metallic edged ribbon and silver and whisper white baker’s twine
matted punch border in Garden Green

So I mentioned something about saving money right?

Well first of all, this tag is so pretty it can double as your holiday card. No envelope required! It takes only minutes to make and can be attached to any gift with Tear & Tape or dimensionals like I did here.

So here’s the saving money part. Our tag-card duo comes in at LESS THAN 50 cents. Yes! Even with all the sparkly personalized details!

Here’s the supplies list so you can get busy making – and saving – too 😀.

Make Your Own Tags for Christmas

Christmas Traditions Punch Box [148030] $61.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [147089] $10.25	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Garden Green 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102584] $11.50	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.50
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $41.00	Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] $9.50	Sprig Punch [148012] $24.00	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101856] $12.25	Softly Falling Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [139672] $11.50
Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $11.50	1/8″ Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $12.25	Silver 3/8″ Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144213] $9.50	Silver Baker’S Twine [145569] $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Big Shot [143263] $150.00

If you’re a punch fanatic like me, you might also like this traditional red and green holly berry Christmas greeting. (Did you know you can pick up the Holly Berry punch right now on the Clearance Rack at 40% off?)

And if you want more tag ideas, how about these elegant beauties?

I’ve been having so much fun playing with the Christmas Traditions Punch Box. Check back here Thursday when I’ll share another super idea. Or if you can’t wait, come visit my Facebook Live on Wednesday. Jump on over there at 4:30 to join in the fun!

You won’t believe the versatility of this punch box. From tags to cards to gift items, you’ll use it for years. Plus make your own tags for Christmas – and save money at the same time – count me in!

Simple Two Step Stamping Christmas Card

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Dec 2, 2018 | Card making, Christmas, Get Back to Crafting, Keep It Simple Sunday, Simple Stampin' Designs, Two Step Stamping

Ready for a simple two step stamping Christmas card? One notecard, one stamp set, three colours.

And if you want to really be fancy, add three rhinestones. 😄

My 2018 Christmas set of the year has got to be Stylish Christmas. For quick and gorgeous stamping, it can’t be beat. I especially loved it on this embossed vellum design. Not only are the poinsettia and leaves pretty, the greetings can take centre stage like on this plaid card.

You know it’s Keep It Simple Sunday right? So that means super duper easy! YOU can do this! In about 5 minutes. Or less! (I’m really not pulling your leg!)

A Simple Two Step Stamping Christmas Card

Cuttin’ It Up

Whisper White notecard – 1 including the envelope

That’s IT!! WOW!

Let’s Make It

Stamp poinsettia in Fresh Fig ink on right hand side of the notecard. TIP: Leave notecard lying flat to stamp. TIP: Don’t go off the edge. Leave a little space around the flower.
Next stamp leaves two or three times to the right of poinsettia in Pear Pizzazz ink.
Then stamp swirl to left of flower in Smoky Slate ink. TIP: It’s OK if you get some swirl on the poinsettia!
Lastly, stamp the words on the bottom right in Smoky Slate ink.

TIP: I stamped the swirl again on the left side of the envelope to dress it up a tad too.

Now if you want to jazz this same card up just a tad, take a look at this version.

Same colours, same stamp. Can you spot the differences?

a swirl the same colour as my poinsettia
larger piece of Whisper White cardstock
coloured layers (three of ‘em)
three Sheer Fig ribbons wrapped side-by-side on the left
a fancy Petal Pink rhinestone gem

Grab your supplies now! There’s still time to have the little UPS truck zip to your house with a fun delivery so you can make these for the holidays.

Simple Two Step Stamping Christmas Card

Stylish Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146773]

$29.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes

[131527]

$8.75

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147144]

$10.25

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147113]

$10.25

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad

[147104]

$10.25

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.75

Step-it-Up Simple Two Step Stamping Christmas Card

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $13.25	Fresh Fig 1/8″ Sheer Ribbon [144174] $8.25	Petal Pink Rhinestone Gems [146914] $8.25	Share What You Love Artisan Pearls [146927] $8.25
Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131201] $11.50	Smoky Slate 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [131202] $11.50	Fresh Fig 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [144242] $11.50

Are you a minimalist or do you like something a bit fussier? Leave me a comment. Which of these two cards appeals to you more?

If you prefer simple styles, you might like these other designs.

Thanks for stopping by today. Make sure to check back as I post easily duplicatable designs every Sunday. Ones that don’t look simple at all.

So you can WOW your friends with a simple two step stamping Christmas card they will marvel at and still have time for eggnog and fruitcake this holiday!

How to Make Gift Tags at Home

by Jo-Anne Rogers | Nov 30, 2018 | 3D Projects, Backgrounds, Boxes and Bags, Christmas, Masculine Cards, Punches, Stamparatus

Want to know how to make gift tags at home with the Buffalo Check background stamp and your Stamparatus? I’m aiming for masculine today. What do you think about these ones?

Wanna know how to make them? Scroll on…

Plaid is big. Well, actually plaid isn’t just big, it’s BIG! Have you noticed it’s THE design element of the season?

Black and white, green and red, blue and silver. There’s a different colour combination to suit just about everyone out there. And you can create it easily with your Buffalo Check background stamp and Stamparatus.

One inking and impression will get you a background like this.

Two inkings with your Stamparatus will get you a background like this.

Which one is YOUR favourite?

I promise you’re going to love how easy peasy these are. First let’s take a quick look at the short supply list.

How to Make Gift Tags at Home

Buffalo Check Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147794] $20.00	Stamparatus [146276] $67.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin’ Pad [147088] $10.25	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [147110] $10.25
Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $13.25	Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144967] $29.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $24.00	Joyous Noel 6″ X 6″ Glimmer Paper [147817] $20.50
Starburst Punch [143717] $24.00	Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin’ Blends [147937] $6.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $6.75	2″ Circle Punch [133782] $24.00
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $5.50	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $5.50	3/16″ (1 Cm) Braided Linen Trim [147808] $9.50	Gift Bag Punch Board [135862] $27.00

So let’s learn how to make our own plaid to dress up quick 3x3 gift tags super quickly.

How to Make Gift Tags at Home

To get two-toned plaid like this here are the steps.

Step 1: Place your Plaid clear stamp on your Stamparatus. Leave a little bit of clearance around the stamp (I left about an inch) Place your cardstock also about 1” below the top of the Stamparatus. Hold in place with a magnet.

Step 2: Ink up your stamp with a Night of Navy pad. TIP: Hold your ink pad as flat as possible and pat several times over the rubber. Make sure to repeat over some areas so the edges of the ink pad colour are softened. TIP: A well inked ink pad is essential to good coverage.

Step 3: Lower the acrylic plate onto your cardstock and stamp image TIP: Don’t be afraid to apply pressure on the stamp especially around the top and edges. TIP: Check your impression to make sure it is fully inked. If not, re-ink the stamp and stamp again until you are happy with the coverage. CLEAN stamp well.

Step 4: Lift plate out of the Stamparatus and move to the left ONE hinge. Ink stamp with the SECOND colour and stamp.

Step 5: Clean stamp, remove cardstock, cut to size and use on your gift tags.

I really like the little space left where the Vanilla shows through and the overlap of the green and navy. To show up the vanilla even more, I added the tag to a plain Very Vanilla box I created with my Gift Bag punch board. A simple strip of the left over plaid decorates the side and the Braided Linen trim adds a happy bow.

Cuttin’ It Up!

Very Vanilla cardstock to stamp on – 1 piece 4 1/2” x 5 1/2” TIP: I cut my paper to be about the same size as my background so I don’t waste., 1 scrap piece
Plaid stamped cardstock – 2 3/4” x 2 3/“, cut AFTER stamping
Shaded Spruce cardstock – 3” x 6”, scored at 3”
Night of Navy cardstock – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Tranquil Tide glimmer paper – piece at least 2 1/2” square

Isn’t it fun to create gift tags perfectly coordinated for your boxes and presents? What fella wouldn’t love to see this gift with HIS name on it (bow included!)?

And now you know how to make gift tags at home, you can make every colour under the rainbow for all the occasions you celebrate!

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