My last video showed how to make some simple tag topper tags to match some tissue paper which I have in my craft room. Todays video shows how I batch make tags, either to sell at craft fairs or to use on presents .
At Christmas I use so many tags and my family and friends need tags too. This often means that I need multiples to match my wrapping paper (or I buy wrapping paper to match my pre-made tags.) I find the easiest way to create lots of tags is to batch make them. If I make them one at a time it takes about 5 minutes. I created 12 in about 40 minutes by completing the tasks together.
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Decide on a design
Collect all the supplies needed to create the tags - stamps, blocks, ink, Versamark, embossing powder, heat tool and ribbons/ embellishments.
Find or work out the dimensions needed for the tags
Metric
Shaded Spruce/ Night of Navy and Basic White - 5cm x 10.5cm
Imperial
Shaded Spruce/ Night of Navy and Basic White - Just under 2 inches x 4 inches
Cut all the tags (including the white for reverse)
Punch out all the strips using the tag topper punches
Using the Embossing Buddy or any anti-static tool (this prevents Embossing powder from sticking to places you dont want it.
Use Versamark to stamp the greeting
Add embossing powder ( tap or blow off the excess, you can also use a brush to remove the excess.)
Use heat tool to set/melt embossing powder
Leave tags to cool
Identify a white tag or backing for each tag (may need to trim off excess)
Stamp the to and from in chosen ink colour
Add glue to stick the tags together (trim off excess)
Cut twine down to length required for all tags
Add twine to tags
The video below gives a quick how to video.
Grouping tasks together saves time and enables a bit of choice as they do not need to be exactly the same. I have a few more tags to make and I need to find some suitable paper. I also use brown paper, I am pondering crumb cake tags, what colour tags will you be making?
