I have been using Jacquard's Lumiere paints on every surface imaginable. From Wood to Fabricand everything in between. For today's tutorial, i decided to create these easy but functional tags using plain ol shipping tags purchased from an office supply store such as Office Depot.I am also giving away supplies to create your own tags (four bottles of Lumiere paints, cotton percale sheets, tags, die cuts and bling centers) so don't miss the details below on how to enter. I will chose a winner at random.
Supplies needed are:
Jacquard Lumiere paints in colors of choice- I used Citrine Green, Pearlescent Blue and Magenta, and Metallic Copper.
Jacquard Cotton Percale inkjet sheets
Manila shipping tags, die cut flower layers, black card stock, black pigment ink, antique book pages and paper adhesive.
To create colorwashes, mix a small amount of paint with water in a 1:1 ratio. Paint the tag, one side at a time with a paint brush or foam brush. Be careful not to over saturate the paper. As the paint dries, the tags will curl. Once you paint the remaining side, the tags will flatten.
I am always on the hunt for fun old books like this one that I can use to craft with. There is no substitute for the aged look of the pages.
I used a Sizzix layered Flower die cut to cut shapes from the book pages as well as black card stock.
Next, before adhereing the die cuts, I inked the edges with black pigment ink, to add to the shabby look of the tags. Then, I used Zip Dry Paper Glue from Beacon adhesives to glue the pieces in layers to the painted tags.
Next, I created some fitting sentiments in a basic word processing program. I am planning on using these tags for a wide variety of gift packaging, so I kept that in mind.
I printed these out on the cotton sheets and cut them into small strips to fit on the tags. Next, I used my sewing machine, black thread (for contrast) and a straight stitch to sew the tag edges and to sew the sentiment to the tag.
Here is a look at the final sewn tags-
So here are the details of the giveaway- leave me a comment letting me know what you would do with your tags and I will send you the materials including four bottles of Luminere paint and cotton percale sheets so you can make up to ten tags. Please leave comments by July 15th, 12 AM CST and I will announce the winner on my blog July 16th (US residents only please). Winner will be chosen at random and leave as many comments as you want to increase your chances.
Good luck!
Live Life Creatively,
oh wonderful tags and great tutorial.
I would definitely use them in my altered art projects and scrapbook pages. Actually I think I would also use them as they are-as a little "Thinking of You" card
Posted by: Micki | July 10, 2011 at 07:12 PM
I absolutely love your tags! I have been looking for escort tags for my wedding, and I think these are PERFECT!! Thank you!
Posted by: Jackie Leary | July 10, 2011 at 02:19 PM
I am spending the summer teaching sewing to my eight yr old granddaughter.I do not know which of us is having the better time.Your Shabby Chic Color Washed Tags are a pure delight.I know this will be a very fun project and the tag will be as special and thoughtful as the gift.
Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Marshall | July 8, 2011 at 12:38 PM
What great tags. It would be so much fun to have these on hand, especially for gifts to my lovely daughter and daughters-in law, as well as my crafty friends.
Posted by: Joan Blurton | July 7, 2011 at 02:34 PM
Your tags are gorgeous and the tutorial is greatly appreciated! I would use the tags to attach to cards or gifts for my BFF. She is more a sister to me than my own is. I recently moved 10 hrs. away from her and hate it! She is always there for me, good and bad, and deserves as much beauty as I can giver her!!
Posted by: Ruby Taylor | July 7, 2011 at 09:58 AM
I would give them as bookmarks at the craft parties we have. These would be great for inspirational sayings.
Posted by: Sheila M | July 6, 2011 at 11:47 PM
i would use this for my sister's baby shower them which are flowers and they would be part of the gift that could be reused
Posted by: mitch j | July 6, 2011 at 07:57 PM
these would be wonderful bookmarks for my brand new english teacher daughter!!
Posted by: vickie | July 6, 2011 at 06:27 PM
I have lots of readers in my family. I think they would make excellent bookmarks. They would make great gifts! A lot nicer than scrap pieces of paper (which we often use).
Posted by: nulandnews.blogspot.com | July 6, 2011 at 02:29 PM
I'd first make some tags in order to get the creativity flowing for more ideas!
Posted by: JO | July 6, 2011 at 02:16 PM
the supplies you're offering would be brand new for me! I'd love to use them to add to my crafting!!
Posted by: JO | July 6, 2011 at 02:15 PM
gosh, can I saw "I'll have what she's having!" Marvelous crafting!
Posted by: JO | July 6, 2011 at 02:13 PM
I think these would be perfect as gift tags for the ladies I work with. Once the gift is unwrapped, they can use the tag as a bookmark if they would like to.
Posted by: smfsprout | July 6, 2011 at 01:35 PM
Birthday cake in a jar with those tags can't be any better. Thank you for this giveaway
Posted by: Anniemichele Laberge | July 6, 2011 at 09:56 AM
These tags are so cool. I would bake some goodies and put them in mason jars with these tags attached. I love canning jars with tags. Thanks for the tutorial. I can't wait to make some.
Posted by: susie lavender | July 6, 2011 at 09:31 AM
What a great idea and nice to have on hand for quick gifts. Joan
Posted by: Joan Cain | July 6, 2011 at 09:08 AM
I would love these tags to place on the baby blankets I give to the local teen mothering shelter. I am always looking for a way to personalize them since I do not know any of the people that are receiving them.
Posted by: mary camp | July 6, 2011 at 07:15 AM
How beautiful these are and I so love using tags on gifts for special people in my life. Thank you for the tutorial,it's great!
Posted by: chrisd | July 6, 2011 at 06:13 AM
I would use the tags to label stuff in my craft room and gift tags for a gift for my sister :)
Dollie
Posted by: Dollie | July 5, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Those tags look amazing! Very creative about sewing it. I would use them especially for celebrations like birthdays. I would also attach them to a gift bag to make the present more special. Basically, I will use them to make my friends/family happy. :)
Posted by: Jacquelene | July 5, 2011 at 05:11 PM
Lovely tags! The contrast of washed out paint with print and black flowers makes for a striking combination.
Now, to backtrack and see all your archived creations . . .
Posted by: Alice Clark | July 5, 2011 at 02:34 PM
These look great!! I love the way you layered the flowers for a 3-d effect!
Posted by: Hinna | July 5, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Those are beautiful!
Posted by: Amy J | July 5, 2011 at 09:01 AM
What a great idea! Super cute! I would give them away to friends (making sure to keep one for myself as a bookmark!) Christina
Posted by: Christina Capps | July 5, 2011 at 08:48 AM
I love your tutorial - I'm always leaving little gifts for my co-workers so that they know I appreciate all of their hard work - I can definitely see these as a quick thank you or appreciation I could leave them at different times - hanging somewhere in their offices maybe??? Thanks again!
Posted by: Cristina | July 5, 2011 at 08:27 AM