Correspondence Tags

Hello friends,

Happy to be here to share another make using the new Simon Says Stamp Wafer Dies that coordinate with the Stampers Anonymous stamp set, Correspondence. Since we are heading into February, I thought I'd go with a Valentine theme by using the red and pink papers of Palette as a jumping off point.

As I said, I used both red and pink Palette papers for the collaged backgrounds. I had lots of little pieces left from my last project (8x8 scale) so I decided to use up the scraps by creating collaged backgrounds on Ranger #8 tags. Use Collage Medium to add the papers (there is no wrong way to do that). Once dry, I sewed along the lines for some added texture. If you are not a sewer, then just skip that step.

I stamped and cut all the images from the Correspondence stamp set that had Wafer Dies. I did not end up even using them all in my tags. But gosh it was so EASY to use the Wafer Dies to cut all these shapes (can you imagine trying to cut the stars along the top of the wings)? One million times better than using scissors! 

I used different colors of Archival Ink to stamp the images. Here, the images were stamped with Ground Espresso. I also used a Detailer Water Brush and Distress Crayons to color a few of the images.

I also added Clipping stickers and Cello Tape to each. All the hearts were cut with a die from the Love Notes (Sizzix) set using Kraft Stock Sparkle for a bit of shine.

I love this tag project because anything goes. You could add more or less, you could use a family photo, and any color scheme would work. And with Tag Envelopes from Simon, you can slip a #8 tag in and mail it right out! A great way to say, I remember you! ...Thank you for being my friend! ...I love you!

Now carry on,

Paula