Hand Stamped Christmas Gift Tag

Yesterday I made a Gingerbread Man Christmas gift tag with a digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil. Today I made a set of tags using the Tim Holtz "Merry Christmas" clear stamp set. I really love the vintage look of these stamps.

This is how I made this tag;
(1.) I started with a pre-made kraft tag that measures approx. 2 1/2" by 5".
(2.) I lightly distressed the edges of the tag with Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Old Paper).
(3.) I chose the "Merry Christmas" sentiment and Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Barn Door) to stamp across the bottom of the tag.
(4.) I stamped the tall pine tress on the tag with Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Forest Moss).
(5.) I embellished the card with a Christmas sticker from K & Co. (Susan Winget Glad Tidings Floral & Bird).
(6.) I completed the tag with a piece of red/white baker's twine.

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Mo's "Distressing" Challenge

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. The summer is winding down and kids are headed back to school. I am looking forward to the cooler days and the approaching holiday seasons.

I made this card for Challenge #149 - "Distressing" w/Mo Image. The card must include a digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop and it must have a distressed, tattered or torn look.

This is how I made the card;
(1.) I started with a blank greeting card that measures 5" by 6 1/2".

(2.) The background is a piece of distressed cardstock from a Tim Holtz paper pad. I distressed the edges of the cardstock with a pair of scissors.

(3.) I chose the image "Tin Man" from Mo's Digital Pencil Shop. I applied Tim Holtz distress ink "Old Paper" to the background with a small paintbrush. I colored the image with Copic sketch markers. I lightly distressed the edges with scissors and mounted the colored image on a piece of kraft cardstock.

(4.) I used a "Wish you were here" tag from the "Par Avion" die-cut pack from K & Company. I embellished the card with two silver glitter stars from the same die-cut pack.

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Harry Needs A Hand

I just made my first handmade greeting card for the 2010 Christmas season.  It is a cold, damp day outside and I am really getting into the Christmas spirit.  I know the next 6 weeks will pass very quickly so I am getting an early start with my Christmas cards.
I used a digital stamp image from Mo's Digital Stamp Shop named "Harry Needs A Hand".  It shows a pig lifting a tiny mouse up to the top of the Christmas tree so he can attach a star.  I love the idea of lending a helping hand ~ Isn't this what Christmas is all about?  I am sure that a helpful friend is just what Harry was wishing for.
Here are a list of supplies that I used to make this card;

• Kraft cardstock base card and matching envelope
• Bazille cardstock ~ The red background
• The Paper Studio patterned paper
• Tim Holtz distress inks and "Wish" ticket
• Cardstock button made with Martha Stewart punch
• White ribbon and a red bow made with a Bow Easy template
• Stickles Diamond Glitter Glue
• I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils

What are you wishing for this Christmas season?  I would love to read your comments!