Michele Reynolds
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Tags Tags Tags Valentine Tags |
T hree fun Valentine's tags using Stampin' Up! products.
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Cut cardstock pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
For all 3 tags:
- 2-1/2" x 4-3/4" from Whisper White Cardstock
- 3/4" x 1-1/4" from Rich Razzleberry Cardstock
For Be Mine Valentine Tag:
- 1-3/4" x 3-1/4" from Melon Mambo Cardstock
For I Love Your More Tag:
- 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" from Melon Mambo Cardstock
- 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" from Whisper White Cardstock
For You Are XO-llent Tag:
- 1-7/16" x 3-1/4" from Rich Razzleberry Cardstock
For all 3 tags:
As you are ready to stamp using the Tags Tags Tags Photopolymer Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp. Put a piece of Grid Paper on top to protect the mat from ink.
Mount the set of three Valentine tags image from the Tags Tags Tags Set on Block I. Ink it up with the Real Red Ink Pad. Stamp the tag in the center of the 2-1/2" x 4-3/4" white rectangle.
Pick out the set of 3 tags die from the Trio of Tags Dies. Put it on top of the stamped tags on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool so the tags are all centered in the corresponding cutting area. Run through the tool. Use the die brush tip and/or paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces if needed.
Pick out the double, small hearts die from the Trio of Tags Dies. Put it on top of the 3/4" x 1-1/4" strip of Rich Razzleberry Cardstock on a platform on your cutting and embossing tool. Run through the tool. Use the Take Your Pick Die Brush Tip and paper-piercing tool on the Take Your Pick to remove the pieces.
For the Be Mine Valentine Tag:
Use Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the small outline Rich Razzleberry heart cut out to the heart in the center of the Be Mine Valentine tag cut out.
Unlock the Everyday Label Punch. Slide the1-3/4" x 3-1/4" Melon Mambo strip into the punch. Punch.
Adhere the tag cut out to the center of the label punch out using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Use the small hole punch to punch a hole through the matted tags at the top.
Cut a 5" piece of Real Red 3/8" Cotton Ribbon and an 8" piece of Linen Thread.
Slide the Real Red ribbon through the top of the tag and get it even. Tie the ribbon in place using the Linen Thread tied in a small bow. Trim the ends of the ribbon at angles and trim the ends of the thread.
For the I Love You More Tag:
Use Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the small solid Rich Razzleberry heart cut out to the heart in the center of the I Love You More tag cut out.
Unlock the 2" Circle Punch. Slide the 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" Melon Mambo strip into the punch. Punch. Slide the 2-1/4" x 3-1/4" Whisper White strip into the punch. Punch.
Insert the Melon Mambo 2" circle punch out into the Stylish Scroll Embossing Folder. Place the folder with the paper inside on your die cutting and embossing tool and run through the machine.
Adhere the white circle punch out to the back of the Melon Mambo dry embossed circle punch out.
Adhere the tag cut out to the center of the front of the dry embossed Melon Mambo circle punch out using Stampin' Dimensionals.
Use the small hole punch to punch a hole through the matted tags at the top.
Cut a 6" piece of Real Red 1" Ruched Ribbon and an 3" piece of Blackberry Bliss Twine from the Nature's Twine.
Slide the Real Red ribbon through the top of the tag and get it even. Tie the ribbon in place using the Blackberry Bliss Twine tied in a knot. Trim the ends of the ribbon at angles and trim the ends of the twine. Fray the twine.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up small heart droplet from a sheet of Heart Epoxy Droplets making sure that you get the adhesive backing as well. Adhere it to the center of the small Rich Razzleberry heart in the center of the tag.
For the You Are XO-llent Tag:
Use the fine tip of the Rich Razzleberry Marker to color in the "XO" on the You Are XO-llent tag cut out.
Use the fine tip of the Melon Mambo Marker to color in the "-llent" on the You Are XO-llent tag cut out.
Use Fine-Tip Glue Pen or Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the large solid Rich Razzleberry heart cut out to the heart on the You Are XO-llent tag cut out.
Unlock the Everyday Label Punch. Slide one end of the 1-7/16" x 3-1/4" Rich Razzleberry strip into one side of the punch from above so you will only punch one side of the strip. Punch.
Adhere the tag cut out to the partial label punch out so it is centered top to bottom with the scalloped end of the tags being on the left side. Use Paper Snips to cut off any excess cardstock on the right side.
Use the small hole punch to punch a hole through the matted tags on the left side.
Cut a 5" piece of Real Red 3/8" Cotton Ribbon and an 8" piece of Linen Thread.
Slide the Real Red ribbon through the hole in the tag and get it even. Tie the ribbon in place using the Linen Thread tied in a small bow. Trim the ends of the ribbon at angles and trim the ends of the thread.
Use the mini spatula on the Take Your Pick to carefully peel up large heart droplet from a sheet of Heart Epoxy Droplets making sure that you get the adhesive backing as well. Adhere it to the center of the large Rich Razzleberry heart on the tag.