Friday, November 7, 2014

25 Days of Christmas Tags: Burlap Bell Tag




Hi folks! It's time ... Tracey McNeely's annual 25 Days of Christmas Tags series has started up already! If you are at all looking for inspiration for Christmas tags, you need to head over to Tracey's pinterest boards from the last couple years that she's hosted this event. I guarantee you'll find something to get you started!

This tag was die cut from burlap. HINT: if you're die cutting burlap and have a thin piece like the hole at the top of this bell, I recommend that you secure the burlap to cardstock before cutting. Otherwise the thin section will just fray away. I used glue to make sure the burlap was firmly attached to the paper, and put the whole thing under a heavy box to set for 10 minutes.

The flower is made from the CAS-ual Friday's 4 Petal Fri-Die. The green leaves are from that same die ... I just cut the 4 petal die in half, and bent the two remaining petals closer together.


Inside is where I stamped the "to" and "from" so I could keep the outside pretty : ) I'm excited about this handmade paper because:

1) it has an actual evergreen branch inside it; and
2) it's probably one of the first "fancy" papers I bought about 15 years ago (I also think that's the last time I used it!)

All stamps and dies are from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps
Bell Tag Fri-Dies, 4 Petal Set Fri-Dies, Sleigh Bells

Tracey has assembled an impressive amount of companies who are giving away prizes during the 25 Days event. You can check out the details here. There are also prizes available for commenting on the Guest Designer posts like this one along the way. Just leave a comment by November 26th!

Thanks so much for looking!
Kelly

35 comments:

  1. Love the burlap and great tip about adhering it to cardstock first!

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  2. Fantastic tag Kelly. Love the burlap along with the shape.

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  3. Kelly this is Atlantic, great tips--they inspire me to give burlap a try again, it always frays on me. Thank you for joining me as my guest on the 25 Days of Christmas Tags!

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  4. I have not tried burlap yet but I love the tag you made so I may give it a try.

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  5. This burlap bell tag is so cool! Thanks!

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  6. So unique! love the bell, the burlap, everything about it!

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  7. What a fun mix of texture, this is terrific Kelly!

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  8. Kelly I absolutely adore your burlap bell tag.... darling!

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  9. Wow, love the texture from the burlap for a rustic look!

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  10. This is beautiful, Kelly!!! LOVE it!

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  11. Such a wonderful tag! I love that you used a bell shape, so sweet.

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  12. I'm so stealing this fun idea, Kelly! Even the inside because I, too, have ancient and beautiful handmade paper like this and using it on the inside was nothing short of inspired! (No thank you on the generous offer of a prize, sweetie!) Hugs,Darnell

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  13. So pretty! I love this tag, Kelly!

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  14. BEAUTIFUL tag Kelly!!!
    LOVE IT, inside & out, LOVE the texture and delicate design!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION and top tip, I'm still pretty new to die cutting and only used cardstock to day ... burlap sounds like a fun thing to try next :)

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  15. Gorgeous tag Kelly! So sweet to use our old papers. This one is perfect with the evergreen inside. And i love the burlap - great tip too!!!

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  16. Beautiful, Kelly...using burlap is simply brilliant and your bell design, pure delight. The evergreen is a charming special touch. So inspired and inspiring...
    ~c

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  17. Rustic, charming, delightful, Kelly ... the texture of that burlap with the specialist wee branch embedded paper behind is yummy! Anita :)

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  18. LOVE your BEAUTIFUL bell. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
    Crafty hugs,
    D~
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  19. Wonderful tag--love the use of burlap.

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  20. love the textures and shape! awesome tag!

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  21. That is a very pretty and neat shaped tag.

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  22. Really gorgeous Kelly! Love the texture the burlap gives this sweet tag. The little flower and blue ribbon are just the right touch too. And the inside of the tag is as pretty as the outside. Love this. Happy Sunday. Bev

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  23. Awesome! Love the inside so much, too. Thanks for the great tip about cutting burlap with dies :)!

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  24. Thank you for the tips about using burlap. I've had trouble with it before and have shied away from using it. I'm going to give it a shot again! Your bell is so pretty!

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  25. This is so creative and fun. What a fabulous tag.

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  26. The bell looks so pretty made from the burlap.
    thanks for sharing a wonderful tag.

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  27. so sweet.....love the bell shape. Just beautiful

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  28. LOVE this, what a great shape and texture!

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  29. Darling tag, Kelly. Love the burlap.

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  30. This is so cute and creative! Love it!

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  31. How did I miss this one! SO pretty! Wouldn't this make the best ornament?

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly