Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Christmas tag



I created these tags for my stamp club for our December trade. We decided to do tags this year instead of cards. I was prompted to get them going today by a Hero Arts challenge as well as the Scrapfit #55 challenge to make a Christmas tag or card as well as Really Reasonable Ribbon's Challenge #35 Christmas Theme. I was rather pleased with how these came out. On the back, I have a fun Fiskars stamp that has a " to: and from: " box in a cool shape. Naturally, when I went to photograph these, I forgot to take a photo of the back. I ran some Ranger distress ink along the edges of the cool tag I found on a fun Cricut cartridge I have. I also pop-dotted the small tree and stippled some darker ink over the stamping on it to make it stand out from the other tree. It is amazing how much time making 12 tags took me. I don't even want to admit how long it took!

On a side note: I had to end up taking a high dose (for me) of prednisone along with an antibiotic for my leg surgery--I had what was probably an infection and excess inflammation. They seem to be doing the trick, but I'm praying that I don't gain weight with the prednisone like I usually do! I'm already as big as I've ever been. I'm going to try to keep hitting the gym as much as possible to help prevent it!

Thanks for visiting!




P.S. Check out this link: http://www.imaginisceblog.com/2011/11/one-door-closes-as-another-opens.html


9 comments:

  1. Hi Kelly, I'm sos orry to hear you have been having health issues. I will be sending positive vibes your way ;0)
    I just love these sweet little tags - the punch border is so cute!
    Hugs
    xoxo

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  2. Fabulous tags!!! I am in denial that Christmas is so close, just seems like it snuck up on me. I am hoping you are feeling better soon!!

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  3. Loveeeeeeee the tags!! I love love love those trees!! And sorry bout the meds for your leg :( Brookie takes that after her laser surgeries.... we always wonder if that is why she is bigger than most kids her age...or is it from having us tall parents! lol! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  4. These are super cute tags Kelly! Glad to hear the prednisone seems to be working. Hugs!

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  5. Kelly, These are great. I love making my own Holiday tags, although mine are a tad simpler as I'm making them right before Christmas.

    Hope your leg gets better quickly.

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  6. Hope you feel better soon! These are really cute tags! Thank you for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

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  7. Your tags are adorable! Hope your leg heals quickly, and the Prednisone doesn't cause too many issues. I have a friend that has to go on high doses every once in a while, and she always seems to suffer the weight gain, too. :(

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  8. Love your tags! Hope you feel better soon! THank you for playing along with us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

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  9. Wow, those Christmas tags are really something! I like the simple design and the combination of colors.

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