Angled Tag Topper Punch

Sweet Taffy Gift Bag

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How about a huge bag made from awesome paper?  Sounds like the perfect thing to me.  It wasn’t hard to decide which paper to use, but which stamp would go best on the tag.

Sweet Taffy Gift Bag

I knew it had to be bold and long.  But I didn’t want the reader to turn sideways to read it.  So I had to dig into my sale-a-bration stash and use this beauty.  I have used this one like crazy.

Sweet Taffy Gift Bag

I used the dotted hexagon stamp from the six-sided sampler set to coordinate with the paper.  I thought it paired wonderfully.  The bow does make it a bit more feminine, but if had put it in a knot it would be great for a guy as well.  Good stuff there.

Just how big is the bag?  I used a whole 12 x 12 sheet to make this one.  I measures nearly 3 x 3 at the base and goes up to 9″ to the top.  Plenty of space to put in a light gift or two, maybe even a stash of taffy?

Have a creative day!

Moana

Mixed Bunches of Sassy Salutations

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Well Good Morning!  Isn’t this just a huge ray of sunshine?  Bright, happy, sunny, and they make me smile.  What a great combo!

Mixed Bunches of Sassy Salutations

There is something about huge polka dots that just makes me smile.  After adding a smattering of flowers and an adorable greeting, all you need is someone wonderful to share them with.

Mixed Bunches of Sassy Salutations

Out of this set, what is retiring?  The paper of course.  Such a versatile set, I will miss it.  The angled tag topper punch.  I am glad it have it.  I love the curled and pretty ones, but sometimes you don’t want that.  And of course the flower stamp used.  It is from a set of designed flowers that also have center round stamps for layering and extra fun.  I make backgrounds out of those all of the time.  There is a coordinating punch for the flower that I didn’t use on this one.  I didn’t have crushed curry ribbon, but the hello honey was just right.  This particular ribbon is retiring, but the color will be with us for another year.  It is hard to tell in my photo, but the ribbon is just a shade or two darker.  And I love it!

Mixed Bunches of Sassy Salutations

These went together really fast.  The perfect example of simple stamping with coordinating products to give it the professional look we all love.

Have a creative day!

Moana

Throwback Birthday!

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How about another Throw Back Thursday?  You got it!  The designer paper I used was from last years Spring Occasions catalog and it was my favorite.  I used it like crazy, but kept one pack whole just so I could love it some more.  So pretty.

Throwback Birthday

It was the watercolor wonder set.  If you didn’t get any, you should be crying about it.  Really, you should try to find some on ebay or something.  Why am I going on about it now?  Well, every catalog has paper that is specific to it and then it goes away when the catalog is done.  If you find a paper you love, stock up before it’s gone!

Throwback Birthday

I paired this awesome paper with two current sets.  The Age Awareness photopolymer set and Work of Art.  Both are absolutely fantastic sets that are loaded in fun!  I even dipped into some really old sweater trim.  Remember that stuff?  I have loads of it.  I stocked up when it hit the clearance rack.  I love a good sale.

Throwback Birthday

Can you see just how big this bag is?  I scored a whole sheet in portrait mode and created this monster.  If you want to know how the handle worked out, you will have to send me a comment.  It was an accident, and I love how it worked out.  Might be a new regular for my bags.

Have a super awesome creative day!

Moana

Best Day Ever Angled Tag Topper Punch

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I knew I loved the stamp set.  It really has so many options and I love that I got it free!  And I love my Stampin’Up! demonstrator discount, who doesn’t love a perpetual sale?  Especially when it is one of my favorite hobbies.  What I wasn’t sure about was this simple tag topper punch.  Angled corners and a hole in the middle?  I can just do that on my own.

Best Day Ever Man

That is what I tell myself, but I really was never happy with my own.  They looked a little off no matter how I tried.  I wasn’t going to pay full price for such a simple tool, right?

Best Day Ever Man

Well, it went on special in a recent weekly deals special.  So, along with my discount, I decided I would go for it.  Making masculine cards certainly called for something less frilly.  Even so, I didn’t think it would make that big of a deal.

Best Day Ever Man

I love it when I prove myself wrong and right at the same time.  I do love how it looks and it works for a masculine card and I got it for a great deal!  It is the little things that make me happy.

Have a creative day!

Moana