Let your family know all the reasons you have to be thankful for them!
Finished size: 5" x 8" Tag
Skill: 1 Time: 1 Cost: 1
You will need:
• 12" x 12" cardstock* (one each): Neutral Tan, Mango shimmer
• 12" x 12" dotted scrapbook paper*
• 1 yd. of 3/8" orange print ribbon*
• 6" of 3/8" brown print ribbon*
• One 5/8" round brown brad*
• Four photo turn brads in complementary colors*
• 1 3/8" x 2 3/4" patterned cardstock tag*
• Clear stamps "THANK YOU"*
• Clear stamping block*
• Black inkpad
• 1/16" hand punch
• Rotary paper trimmer*
• Scissors
• Paper edgers
• Glue stick*
*The following products were used for this project: Elmer's X-Acto Rotary Paper Trimmer, Craft Bond Extra Strength Glue Stick • The Paper Company cardstock;, scrapbook paper: Homeroom Embellishment Kit, Ribbon, Tags and Phrases; & Whimsy Greetings Clear Stamps.
Note: For product information, see end of article.
• SAFETY TIP: Keep small brads away from toddlers.
• See photos for details and placement.
STEP 1: Assemble large tag. To make tag, use paper trimmer to cut Neutral Tan cardstock into 5" x 8" rectangle. Trim corners. Cut Mango cardstock into 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" rectangle and shape in same way. Sandwich and glue orange print ribbon between tag pieces. Cut dot scrapbook paper into 4" x 5" rectangle. Use paper edger to trim top edge (Photo A).
STEP 2: Insert brads into tags. Use paper punch to punch holes through four corners of dot paper (Photo B). Insert smaller brads through holes. Use glue stick to attach dot paper to front of Mango paper. In same way, punch a hole through top of tag and insert larger brad.
STEP 3: Stamp small tag. Glue small tag to 2" x 3 1/2" piece of Mango cardstock. Cut around cardstock leaving 1/8" border. Stamp "THANK" and then "YOU" to front of tag (Photo C). Let dry. Thread brown print ribbon through hole in small tag. Glue small tag to front of dot paper. Make a tag for each family member and personalize by writing person's name on large tag.
STEP 4: Finish. Use ribbon to tie tag to back of chair. Have everyone write “thankful” notes to place in tags (Photo D).
Sources:
Elmer's Products, Inc.
(888) 435-6377
elmers.com
The Paper Company by ANW Crestwood, Inc.
(800) 525-3196
anwcrestwood.com