Hello my friend,
Christmas is coming sooner than I would like.
I don't know where the time goes.
I've been shopping and decorating-
Going to parties!
One of my favorite parts of the season is
WRAPPING GIFTS!
I wanted to make some unique tags this year.
This is a photo copy of one of my own Shiny Brite boxes.
I printed out some labels and
cut out the center to create a window.
I save scraps of cellophane packaging.
You can use envelopes, cracker and cookie bags.
I found a piece to cover the window.
It was trimmed and glued to the back side.
I like to used Fabric Tac.
I found these sequins at the Dollar Tree !
Just $1.25 each.
The are a beautiful assortment of colors.
You can make your mix of colors as you go-
I did a little at a time.
Mixed in a small bowl -
Leave one side open to fill- then glue closed.
For this box lid I added a small piece of tinsel garland
behind the cellophane.
I glued an old photo inside.
The boy has on a winter hat and coat.
These photos are from an old friend who passed away.
I helped her clean her home when she moved to assisted living.
Her family did not want them, I didn't have the heart to
toss them.
On the back of the photo -
1st xmas 1938
I used a silver
chenille stem behind the cellophane window,
to create a mini sparkling tinsel icicle package.
To create a tag I add an eyelet and ribbon.
I used Distress ink along some of the edges.
The box of cookies had such adorable graphics....
I held on to it until I got inspired!
I used small scissors to cut out the mini Gingerbread Babies,
I just knew they would look good in the window
along with some small seed beads.
I cut this one below a bit shorter and filled it with sequins.
I also wanted to make a see-through window.
I used a poly bag used for postcards.
The window was cut and than a pattern cut for the back.
It made a nice ornament for the tree.
These can be tucked in a card or package.
The tags with the sequins are fun to shake!
I just couldn't stop- I was having so much fun!
So I'll be using these for Christmas gift tags this year.
I will probably tuck a few inside Christmas cards.
They are just the right to make a pocket for a gift card.
Thanks for the visit!!!
xo Lisa S
I even made a couple of Birthday cards!
