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Create a {Tag}

I love to create tags but for some reason I haven't made them in a while.  I did one last week for something I created for Dave, and now I want to make more of them.  Why did I stop making tags?  Hmmm?  Anyway, today I want to share how I make them, and how I used the beautiful Memory Box Butterfield papers to make today's tag.

First, I always cover a jumbo playing card or flashcard when making tags.  It makes the tag sturdy and SO nice.  I like to buy flashcards on clearance to use.

Then I trace my papers to fit the tag, cut them down, and get my embellishments together.
 
For this tag, I was trying to create a bit of a scene with the Butterfield papers.  And by the way, paper scraps are perfect for using on tags!  Sometimes I will stamp a sentiment but for this tag, I printed a quote I found on the web.  Then I used the Memory Box solid butterfly {B1048} stamp for the front of my tag.

Once I have all of my pieces, then it is easy to assemble.  Here is how my tag turned out:
 
Papers:  Memory Box Butterfield, Memory Box concord grape cardstock, Creative Memories lined paper
Stamps:  Memory Box Solid Butterfly B1048
Stamp Ink:  SU old olive, SU lovely lilac
Embellishments: misc. ribbon, Stickles starry night

For the back of my tags, I use either lined paper or plain cardstock so that I can write a note to the receiver.  I also tend to use scraps and punch out shapes or something to decorate it a bit.  Here is the back of my tag:

So, next time you are out and see those flashcards on clearance, pick up a pack.  Then grab your Memory Box scraps and make a few tags!  Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

Reuse an {Old} Notebook

My girls and I have been in church orchestra together for the past year.  I decided to take private music lessons with my girls this summer too, and I needed a notebook for my lessons.  Well, I had this great little notebook lying around that I rarely used.  It had some meaningless notes inside so I tore out the old pages and decided to make my little music notebook out of it.

First, I cut down the Memory Box Butterfield papers to fit my notebook.  I also inked the edges and pulled out a few embellishments I knew I wanted to use.

Then I wanted to write the word "notes" on my notebook so I stamped a portion of the Memory Box Just a Note {B1053} stamp onto a piece of Memory Box cotton candy cardstock.  I then added the letter 's' by using a sticker.  I also used a music note from the new Memory Box Little Birdie clear stamp set {CL133}.

To finish, I used rub-ons for the rest of my notebook title and decorated with embellishments including  Memory Box baby pink pearls.  This is how it turned out:
 
 
Papers:  Memory Box Butterfield, Memory Box cotton candy 44006
Stamps:  Memory Box Co. Little Birdie Clear Set CL133, Memory Box Just a Note B1053
Stamp Ink:  Memento rhubarb stalk, Memento rich cocoa
Embellishments: Memory Box baby pink pearls, Heidi Swapp flower, misc. ric rac, Making Memories tiny alpha mixed ledger, misc. chipboard flower, American Crafts trademark rub-on letters

Now, I have a cute little notebook for lessons and practice.  I hope you will use all of your wonderful Memory Box products to reuse an old notebook that you have lying around!  Enjoy!