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LUXURIOUS SONGBIRD – 3D TAG

3D Christmas Tag Tutorial by Linda Fields

NORDIC SONGBIRD STAMP SET FROM ALTENEW

Imagine Bigger

Introducing the latest release in Altenew’s Nordic Stamp Sets – Songbird! I created this dimensional, 3D giant sized Christmas Tag using wonderful Altenew products. You can make this clean and simple tag too! For a limited time, this stamp and die set are absolutely free with purchase!

Nordic Songbird Giant Christmas Tag Handmade by Linda Fields

Have you ever seen something so amazing as these giant sized tags? Whether you want to hang them in the tree or add a bow for that new car Christmas gift, these very special tags are sure to shine for that special someone you love. Choose one of the two designs shown here or change it up a bit with your own creative twist! Use silver instead of gold embossing powder, use colored cardstock with matching ribbon. Whatever you do, make sure to take pictures of everything you create so they can be treasured and shared! Have a very Merry Christmas!

Create – Design #1 in Ten Steps

  1. Cut 2 tags from your paper using the Graphic 45 die.
  2. Mist each tag before putting them into the Daisy Tiles 3D Embossing Folder.
  3. Run the folder through your die cutting machine for each tag.
  4. Glue the backs of both tags together to make one tag.
  5. Set this aside under something heavy to dry.
  6. Use left over paper to stamp the Nordic Songbird.
  7. Color the bird using Altenew’s Alcohol Ink Artist Markers.
  8. Cut the colored songbird out using the Nordic Songbird Die.
  9. Edge your tag with embossing ink then gold embossing powder. Heat to melt.
  10. Attach bird to tag with dimensional foam tape. Add ribbon for that finishing touch!
Nordic Songbird Christmas Tag – Alternate Design Option / Handmade by Linda Fields

Create – Design #2 in Fifteen Steps

  1. Cut 2 tags from your paper using the Graphic 45 die.
  2. Mist one tag before putting it into the Daisy Tiles 3D Embossing Folder.
  3. Run the folder through your die cutting machine.
  4. Ink a generous layer of Tim Holtz Oxide Ink(s) on the front side of the other tag.
  5. Mist with water and dry with craft dryer to create a vintage effect.
  6. Stamp with Tim Holtz Christmas Sentiment using black ink.
  7. Use clear embossing powder and heat gun to finish the sentiment.
  8. Glue the backs of both tags together to make one tag.
  9. Set this aside under something heavy to dry.
  10. Use left over paper to stamp the Nordic Songbird.
  11. Color the bird using Altenew’s Alcohol Ink Artist Markers.
  12. Cut the colored songbird out using the Nordic Songbird Die.
  13. Edge your tag with embossing ink then gold embossing powder. Heat to melt.
  14. Attach finished bird to embossed tag front with dimensional foam tape.
  15. Add ribbons to top and attach to that special gift or hang from the tree!

Materials You Need

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Inspire

What happens to everything you create when you’re done? Start taking pictures, a kind of digital diary to capture each moment, accomplishment, and creativity! I’d love to see everything you do! Make sure you share your photos and inspire others to leave a beautiful mark.

WISHING YOU PEACE – Christmas Cards

Christmas Card Tutorial

There’s something so special when two people, very much in love, come together to create. Inspired by the timeless Tim Holtz design line, using products from Stamper’s Anonymous, Ranger, and Sizzix, me and my husband made these wonderfully vintage Christmas cards in my studio to ring in the season and send hugs. Don’t be fooled by the traditional way gift tags are used! As seen below, you can put them whoever you want! I hope you’ll share your nostalgic cards and moments! Enjoy!

Tim Holtz Inspired Vintage Christmas Cards

Just 10 Steps

  1. A2 Card Base (White), Card Mat (Black), & Card Front (White) – Cut mat 1/8″ smaller than base and the front 1/8″ smaller than the mat.
  2. Die cut small tag from white scrap card stock (1 for each card).
  3. Use sponge applicator and distress inks (browns) for the card front. Start with lightest shade, inking the corners first and moving out as well as in. Work your way to your darkest shade and use this only on the edges and corners. Leave your lightest shades in the center.
  4. Use the distress ink (Pine Needles) to add interest on 3 places on your front. Go in a triangle or on a diagonal to create interest, depth and keep the eye moving. This color splash represents the “trees” not in focus.
  5. Using the Ledger Stamp, ink with your mid-shade brown but do it in a spotty way, sometimes more ink than in other places. Don’t ink the entire stamp. Your goal is to fade the words you stamp.
  6. Choose one or several of the stamps from the Forest Floor set. Use a deep set Pine Needle ink to stamp the foliage and use any darker brown shade for things like pine cones. Remember your negative space is your friend and allows the eye to breathe so everything is seen.
  7. You can choose to lightly spray with water and quickly blot if you want to make these older looking.
  8. Stamp your Merry Christmas sentiment and 25 in black ink then emboss with clear powder.
  9. Ink the tag with the darkest ink and the green. Stamp a sentiment with black and add a ribbon.
  10. Use double stick tape to attach the black mat to the card base and the card front to the mat but use foam tape to raise the tag up from the rest of the card.

Materials

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

Handmade Cards by Linda Fields

These beautiful, gold edged cards have matching slimline envelopes. I created them using Tim Holtz Stamps, Distress Inks, and Gold Embossing Powder.