Lisa Stein

paper crafter, quilter, crochet addict, book reader, golden retriever lover, vegan

August 26, 2020

Hero Arts Winter Catalog Release Blog Hop – Giveaway

I am very happy to be taking place in the Hero Arts Winter 2020 Release Blog Hop. It’s been a while since I’ve been paper crafty, our new puppy is high maintenance, but worth it! It was so much fun to get to play with some new items from Hero Arts, and I hope you like these clean and simple holiday gift tags.

I was talking to a friend about tags, and realized that I like to make them because they’re “mini” cards, and miniature items seem to be more fun by default. You know, like miniature appetizers, desserts, etc. Is it just me?

Using the Tag Infinity die set, I cut tags from both Kiwi and Palm Hero Hues cardstock, four of each color. I embossed four different sentiments from the Off-Beat Holiday Messages stamp set on the tags, silver on the Kiwi and gold on the Palm cardstock.

Setting the tags aside, I cut the Christmas Lights Border Die six times from heavy white cardstock, and then once from both silver and gold metallic paper. I adhered three of the white die cuts together, twice, to make two thicker die cuts. Once those dried I colored the ornaments with copic markers, intentionally leaving a small white area on each bulb to create a “glare”. I used RV29 for what would end up surrounded by silver and R29 for the gold. This got coated with a layer of glossy accents and set aside to dry.

Using detail scissors, I carefully cut off each ornament from the metallic die cuts. Using liquid glue I adhered the metallic “frames” to the colored die cuts and stepped back to admire how awesome these looked. 😉

To assemble the tags I used some heavy duty scissors and cut the borders into strips. Using thin double sided tape, I adhered a piece to each tag and trimmed off the excess. I loved the way that turned out, and decided to add a bit more silver and gold to the bottom of the tag using a glue pen and a piece of foil transfer paper. It just takes a small amount of foil and ends up adding so much to the finished tag.

Now there is a small place on the front of the tag where you could write the recipient’s name if you like, or just leave it blank and use the entire back for a brief message.

Thank you for visiting me today, the next stop on the hop is my talented friend Lori Craig, I can’t wait to see what she’s made. To see the full list of participants, please make sure to go to the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts will be giving away three $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by leaving a comment between now and Sunday, September 6th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Supplies:

Christmas Lights Border Fancy Die
Christmas Lights Border Fancy Die

EH | SSS | HA
Off-Beat Holiday Messages
Off-Beat Holiday Messages

SSS | HA
Tag Infinity Dies
Tag Infinity Dies

EH | SSS | HA
VersaMark
VersaMark

EH | SSS
Hero Arts Silver
Hero Arts Silver

EH | SSS | HA
Hero Arts Gold
Hero Arts Gold

EH | SSS
Hero Hues - Palm
Hero Hues – Palm

EH | SSS | HA
Hero Hues - Kiwi
Hero Hues – Kiwi

EH | SSS | HA
Neenah 110 lb
Neenah 110 lb

EH | SSS
Metallic Kraft Paper
Metallic Kraft Paper

SSS | AZ
Copic Markers
Copic Markers

EH | SSS
Powder Tool
Powder Tool

EH | SSS
Glue Pen
Glue Pen

EH | SSS
Be Creative Tape, 1/8
Be Creative Tape, 1/8″

EH | SSS
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

EH | SSS
Multi Medium
Multi Medium

EH | SSS
Embossing Gun
Embossing Gun

EH | SSS
Scissors
Scissors

SSS | AZ
Tim Holtz Titanium Shears
Tim Holtz Titanium Shears

EH | SSS | AZ
Stamp Shammy
Stamp Shammy

EH | SSS
Mini MISTI
Mini MISTI

EH | SSS
Tweezers
Tweezers

EH | SSS
Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer

EH | SSS

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Posted In: Blog Hop · Tagged: copic, die cutting, embossing, Giveaway, Hero Arts, tags

Comments

  1. Maria Nadeau says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:12 am

    I’ve already decided to really work hard on making the best Christmas tags, and your examples inspire me more!!!

  2. Cari Snyder Neff says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:25 am

    What a clever idea, I never thought of using a background/window die to make name tags for gifts! Great way to stretch your dies

  3. Connie says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:41 am

    Awesome tags, Lisa! Great idea to use those Christmas Lights!

  4. L ROGERS says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:53 am

    My favorite of this whole hop! The finishing foiled flecks kept me reading to the end.

  5. PatriciaD says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Nice simple tags. Like that they’re simple and yet raised lights add some interest.

  6. Carole Anne M Patterson says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:30 am

    I added that die to my cart! I love making tags…these are perfect.

    • Lisa says

      August 26, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Thank you! You’ll love the die, whether it’s the lights or the tags! 🙂

  7. Kristy Tyra says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Love the Christmas tags!

  8. SarahC says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:44 am

    Gorgeous and those bulbs look so real! I always love the inspiration I get from seeing original ideas other crafters have so thank you.

  9. Teres says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Those tags are just darling! Great inspiration.
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  10. Caitlin says

    August 26, 2020 at 11:57 am

    Absolutely love the tags!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  11. Melody says

    August 26, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Simple but Amazing tags.

  12. Susie Sonnier says

    August 26, 2020 at 12:19 pm

    Great fancy border die and so clever as a tag

  13. Christi C says

    August 26, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    I love that shine on those bulbs – amazing work! And nothing says “HEY” like a bit of bling 🙂

  14. Linda Rodgers says

    August 26, 2020 at 12:53 pm

    This new catalogue has so many great items.

  15. Sonya says

    August 26, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    I just love your tags and how you made use of that fabulous border die.

  16. Cheryl H says

    August 26, 2020 at 1:36 pm

    Oh those are absolutely adorable!! If I get my cards finished early, I’m making tags this year (won’t happen, but I like to start out optimistic!)

    • Lisa says

      August 26, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Love this! I make tags, and not cards. Ha.

  17. Isabel Z says

    August 26, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Love your tags!

  18. Maribel Monsalve says

    August 26, 2020 at 2:52 pm

    Love the Christmas lights and how you used them on your tag ?

  19. Meghan Kennihan says

    August 26, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    Beautiful tags!

  20. Ann Ito says

    August 26, 2020 at 3:39 pm

    Love these little tags!! Love your coloring with the alcohol markers! I really need to practice more using my markers. Thank you for sharing!

  21. Dawn Jones says

    August 26, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    I love these tags and how you used the lights background die is awesome!

  22. Anne-Maree Driver says

    August 26, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    What a lovely card, and the gorgeous new products are amazing

  23. Talitha Wright says

    August 26, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    A great idea for making tags. And they always make a good gift. Thanks.

  24. Amber Morris says

    August 26, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Great tag inspiration

  25. Sunshine HoneyBee says

    August 26, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    Your Copic coloring had me looking & looking at how wonderful the lights looked so real with dimension.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

  26. Andrea P says

    August 26, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    Super cute tags. I too like tags and I use them for gifting more than cards. Love the creative work here. Off to more happy hopping.

  27. Darcy Shelstad says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Cute tags love the tree lights

  28. SueB says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    Cute tags.

  29. Sheri Waddell says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    Such cute tags and a great way to get more use out of a border die!

  30. Jeannie Boudet says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:52 pm

    Love those Christmas lights on the tags. beautiful

  31. Mary says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:17 pm

    How clever are you to think of this! I never would have thought of this! Genius!

  32. Joy Gainey says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:32 pm

    Great tags

  33. Rebecca says

    August 26, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    So pretty!

  34. Janet Durbin says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm

    Whoa…these are so amazing! Love how creative these are!

  35. Judy Inukai says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Your tags are awesome. Love how you did the lights.

  36. Carol Wortman says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    I’ve not done the foil thing yet, but this catalogue has so many temptations for it. The little lights are so sweet. I can see every package getting a sparkly tag for sure! Beautiful fun!

  37. MARY POPA says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:20 pm

    Always make special tags for gifts. This idea will definitely be used. Thanks.

  38. Cindy G says

    August 26, 2020 at 7:21 pm

    Fun tags! Love that you gave them shine and dimension!

  39. Kailash says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    Oh these tags are simply gorgeous!

  40. JOANNA SHOEMAKER says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    What great gift tags. These would look so pretty on my Christmas packages.

  41. Ashley Cortez says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    The Christmas lights border dies is a really nice idea for these tags

  42. Marisela Delgado says

    August 26, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    I love tags! So pretty!

  43. Sandy b says

    August 26, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    Love your tags! I think I need to try the method you used for the lights, it’s so cute & clever!

  44. Jacinda says

    August 26, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    Such cute tags!!

  45. Carol B says

    August 26, 2020 at 9:24 pm

    Such a fun and festive release. Thanks for all the inspiration!

    Carol B

  46. Shuchita Goel says

    August 26, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing the wonderful idea. I loved it how beautifully you used a frame die in a different way.

  47. Holly Lau says

    August 26, 2020 at 10:44 pm

    Such a cute tags!

  48. Chantal S says

    August 27, 2020 at 2:31 am

    Great tags.

  49. Joanne M Hoffmann says

    August 27, 2020 at 4:48 am

    How fun and we ALL need a little giggle these days!! So CUTE!

  50. Bonnie says

    August 27, 2020 at 4:54 am

    I had already decided to make gift tags this year and these are so cute!!

  51. Cheryl Estes says

    August 27, 2020 at 5:55 am

    Wow, beautiful tags!

  52. Renee VanEpps says

    August 27, 2020 at 6:47 am

    How cool!!! Your little bulbs look so real!

  53. Debra Vidal says

    August 27, 2020 at 7:03 am

    Cute tags, great idea for Happy Mail.

  54. Lindar C says

    August 27, 2020 at 7:52 am

    Adorable tags! I ordered the Christmas Lights Border die and can’t wait to use it.

  55. Alice Zimmer says

    August 27, 2020 at 8:03 am

    Beautiful tags!

  56. Rachel says

    August 27, 2020 at 8:24 am

    I find it hard to work in mini size, your tags are beautiful though

  57. Tammy S. says

    August 27, 2020 at 8:31 am

    I love that die and love how you used it to make the tags…. so clever. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

  58. Jo says

    August 27, 2020 at 8:52 am

    We get our new puppy next week, so excited!! But seriously love your work!! Love how you added dimension to the christmas lights!! I also like the sentiments, too funny!!

  59. mary g says

    August 27, 2020 at 9:45 am

    What great gift tags. Elegant and easy.

  60. Lisa says

    August 27, 2020 at 10:09 am

    So cute!

  61. SunnyK says

    August 27, 2020 at 11:20 am

    Hi, I love your Christmas tags! The “You’re on the naughty list” tag is my fav. ha ha!

    • Lisa says

      August 27, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      Mine too! It’s a fantastic stamp set. I made a card a while back with the “fat pants” sentiment. Ha!

  62. Gabriella Bell says

    August 27, 2020 at 12:26 pm

    I love that embossing

  63. Peggy d. says

    August 27, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    I enjoy making tags. These are very nice!

  64. Joni A says

    August 27, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Cute tags!!!

  65. Peg Frushour says

    August 27, 2020 at 8:10 pm

    Your tags are gorgeous. Love the idea of using foil dots!

  66. Debby Green says

    August 27, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    Great tags!So nice to see different ideas!

  67. Giselle D says

    August 27, 2020 at 11:17 pm

    The gold and silver is beautiful but the glossy accents really make the tags special!

  68. Kathy West says

    August 28, 2020 at 4:41 am

    Great idea!

  69. Carol H says

    August 28, 2020 at 6:47 am

    Awesome tags 🙂 You’ve inspired me to make some

  70. Chandhini says

    August 28, 2020 at 7:28 am

    Love how you cut the Christmas lights border die and used it for tags, so creative.

  71. Kelsey Thomas says

    August 28, 2020 at 7:44 am

    Those tags are very pretty! 🙂

  72. Michele W says

    August 28, 2020 at 10:22 am

    Love these great tags! Such a great way to stretch the use of this border die. Thanks for the inspiration!

  73. Darlene Pavlick says

    August 28, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    Awe … what sweet tags! LOVE the dimension on the lights … perfect! Thanks for inspiration!

  74. Sidelle Menon says

    August 28, 2020 at 12:57 pm

    love the simplicity of these tags!

  75. Cyndi Morris says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    Wonderful tags. I love those Off-Beat Holiday Messages.

  76. Joyce says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:55 pm

    Your tags are simply adorable.

  77. Judy says

    August 28, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    Clever way to use the die which makes it much more versatile!

  78. Karen Reeves says

    August 28, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    These tags are so pretty. Love the colors.

  79. Naghma Husain says

    August 28, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    Love those ornaments!

  80. Pam says

    August 28, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    It’s time I started work on my own tags. Thanks for the inspiration.

  81. Patti says

    August 28, 2020 at 8:44 pm

    Clever and creative! Really cute tags.

  82. Cherry Robin says

    August 29, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Great tags Lisa. Those Christmas lights look like the real deal. Well done! ❤️

  83. Ida P. Krause says

    August 29, 2020 at 12:21 pm

    Really pretty and fun tags. I love the texture they have, so shiny and fun.

  84. Nancy T. says

    August 29, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    You can never have enough xmas tags.

  85. Jules says

    August 29, 2020 at 7:36 pm

    What a great way to use this fun cover die!

  86. Carol JoneS says

    August 29, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Fabulous tags! Love how you colored the bulbs and the funny sentiments. The added bit of foiling at the bottom was the perfect touch! ♥️

  87. Cy Lee says

    August 30, 2020 at 12:07 am

    I love the tags

  88. Helen F says

    August 30, 2020 at 4:51 am

    These wonderful Christmas lights Border die cuts are so gorgeous and work beautifully with these lovely tags!! Super fun sentiments too!! Thanks for sharing this great inspiration! Take care! 🙂

  89. Bonnie King says

    August 30, 2020 at 11:23 am

    I love these tags and the way you added color and shine to the little lights! And that trick for making the glitter at the bottom with the glue pen and foil? Amazing! Definitely making note of that one.

  90. Betty Giles says

    August 30, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    I don’t make tags, but these are super nice!

  91. Dorothy A says

    August 30, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    So beautiful! At first I thought the light bulbs were from a stamp because of the perfect glare look you created. Thanks for sharing your technique. Great tags.

  92. CraftyDesertGirl says

    August 30, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    Love these tags! For some reason, those greens bring me back to my childhood Christmas’s. So cute.

  93. Karin Adkins says

    August 30, 2020 at 10:58 pm

    Very creative and beautiful. Thanks for sharing

  94. April Aguinaga says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:05 am

    Your tags are fun and whimsical.

  95. Lauryne Cunningaham says

    August 31, 2020 at 12:37 pm

    Beautiful tags! I love how you cut the Christmas Lights Frame die to add to your tags- great idea!

  96. Nancy Knapp says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    Really great tags! I love the Christmas Lights border!

  97. Scraporcraft says

    September 1, 2020 at 4:25 am

    Great use of the dies for the tags. The lights look fantastic! The added foil is the perfect touch.

  98. Kerry G. says

    September 1, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    What a creative way to stretch back ground dies!! Thank you for the inspiration and beautiful examples! I can’t wait to start using my Christmas supplies to make holiday cards and tags! Thank you Lisa!

  99. Jeanne Beam says

    September 1, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Such gorgeous tags!
    Thanks so much for sharing.

  100. Karen L K says

    September 2, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    Wow those tags look so nice! I love that light bulb die and you did a fantastic job on those bulbs.

  101. Wendy Falk says

    September 2, 2020 at 3:52 pm

    Oh my goodness!! These are so simple and so beautiful! I love that you just used a portion of a frame for the border accent!! 🙂 I forget that we can do stuff like that!!! The foil is lovely too <3

    • Lisa says

      September 2, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      I forget too!

  102. Jan says

    September 2, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Sweet tags! Creative use of your die.

  103. Jean Marmo says

    September 3, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Darling tags!

  104. Alice Turak says

    September 4, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    Clever use of the materials. I like your tags.

  105. Denise Bryant says

    September 4, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Pretty tags! Love the lights… they look fabulous Great colors!

  106. StacyK says

    September 5, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    Beautiful tags, love the fun sayings.

  107. Maria b says

    September 5, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    I love how you colored the light bulbs.. that glare is so effective!

  108. Sherryl Shelton says

    September 6, 2020 at 12:44 am

    Love these! I am waiting to receive my order, with the Christmas light border die, and get started playing.

  109. Denise Kitts-Wadlow says

    September 6, 2020 at 12:48 am

    What sweet, cheerful tags! Looks like you might have tailored them for specific people in your life? Love the use of the transfer foil at the bottom of the tags.

  110. Sue D says

    September 6, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    Cute tag design with the string of lights.

  111. Connie Johnson says

    September 6, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Hi Lisa 🙂 Sweet, sweet tags!!! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  112. DEAN H. says

    September 6, 2020 at 7:29 pm

    Awesome tags!!!

  113. karenajo says

    September 6, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    Wonderful tags – love how you used the border die ! Super idea! Thanks for the inspiration!

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