I made me some Christmas gift tags today! They are out of the sample paint strips you get at paint stores. The tag is a punch and the different size snowflakes are too. So I just punched out and glued together with a glue stick. I decorated both sides, but left enough room on at least one side to write or stamp "To and From." I have not decided what kind of ribbon or string to put in them yet. I'm thinking some of the jute or cross-stitch floss. Some pumpkin latte and a few girlfriends over ....this would be a fun night, don't you think?
I just had to do Mark's idea - and he helped me - to make a gift for Nancy for her birthday. I had seen this little poem about growing up with a sister and thought it was perfect. So we went to several thrift stores looking for the perfect sized canvas picture and after only two stops - found it! This is the canvas with the letters I stuck on it and I began there in the bottom corner to paint it a dark brown. The canvas is a golden with thin trees and some words in cursive in a light brown. As you see, I was using a paint brush, but I changed to a small roller. It worked much much better. Completely painted the top and the sides of the canvas a brown color. Then I let it dry - probably about 30 minutes. Then pealed off the letters! Here is the finished product: And it's true. I did tell on her - it was for her own good. :)
Love the gift tags! Sounds like a fun girls night! (Nancy)
ReplyDeleteGlad you like them. I sure do too and had such fun making them.
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