It's Blog Hop time at Papertrey Ink! I haven't had a chance to play for quite a few months, so this time I was bound and determined to make some time to play along! I decided to create some tags for the challenge.
I used my favorite Cuttlebug snow flake die and diecut them from 3 x 4 1/2" pieces of cardstock. I used both the actual diecut as well as the negative portion to create two sets of tags. Double the diecuts, half the time. :-)
After I diecut them, I trimmed the corners of the 3 x 4 1/2" blocks to create tags. I then backed them with patterned papers. I used the beautiful new Frosted collection by Fancy Pants -- I LOVE the colors in this line.. they are so me!
For the actual snowflake diecuts, I adhered them to a patterned paper base. Those little decorative circle elements under the deliciously enormous buttons are from Giga Guidelines.
Stamps: Giga Guidelines, 2008 Holiday Tag Collection
Ink: Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Rain, Orange Zest
Buttons: Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Rain, Orange Zest
Patterned paper: Frosted by Fancy Pants
Other: Rustic Cream button twine, jute, grommets, Cuttlebug snowflake die, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing border
I'm excited to snuggle on my couch later and hop around to see all the blog hop goodness! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
I love your tags! Great color and detail!
Posted by: Jamie Greene | November 25, 2009 at 07:30 PM
These are adorable! Love all the yummy colors!
Posted by: Dru Cabral | November 25, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Beautiful colors and I love how you used both parts of the cut out snowflake!
Posted by: Karin | November 25, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Betsy these are BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks for playing along with us!!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: BethieJ | November 25, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Oh, these are wonderful! I absolutely love the colors!!
Posted by: Tricia T | November 25, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Yummy is just the right word. Love these, who wouldn't just love to find one of these on a package under the tree.
Posted by: Karen | November 25, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Wow! Those are amazing.
Posted by: Wendy Beck | November 25, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Brilliant! Love these colors. Thanks for the great tag idea. Thanks for coming up with these great ideas for me to try! LOL. For me!! Hee hee. Happy Thanksgivin'! PS. I am so buying these if they make it to etsy.
Posted by: stephany zerbe | November 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Oh wow, these are just fabulous!!! Love 'em!
Posted by: Marge R. | November 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Ahhh, aren't you clever, using the die cut AND the negative!! These are just GORGEOUS Betsy!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | November 25, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Wowzers Betsy, absolutely gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lori M | November 25, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Those are just stunning!
Posted by: Ashjoy | November 25, 2009 at 08:30 PM
adorable tags, betsy! so bright and cheerful!
Posted by: lynn | November 25, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Everything looked so cheery, and I was waiting to find out what the "negative" was and then it hit me. The negative part of the punched out paper! That was a relief! Your tags are gorgeous; thanks for a fun blog hop post!
Posted by: Rebecca J. | November 25, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Beautiful! I love the way you used both the positive and negative images to make the best use of your supplies and your time!
Posted by: KimH | November 25, 2009 at 09:08 PM
oh... these are very pretty! Great idea with using both the negative and the positive!
Posted by: Avril Tanner | November 25, 2009 at 09:11 PM
I love the positive and negative. I'm so glad you posted the size you used cause I hope to make these!! Fab idea.
Posted by: Rhonda | November 25, 2009 at 09:16 PM
oh wow, how do you think of such beautiful stuff!! You amaze me !!!
Posted by: Donelda | November 25, 2009 at 09:32 PM
really love these, Betsy :)
Posted by: pinefeather | November 25, 2009 at 09:33 PM
Betsy!! I'm in love! Good grief, these are ridiculously cute!
Posted by: Dawn McVey (dawnsing) | November 25, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Betsy, I love your tags! In fact, I love all your creations!
Posted by: Mona | November 25, 2009 at 10:10 PM
Really cute, and great idea to use both the die cut and the negative!
Posted by: Kerry | November 25, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Betsy, such adorable tags. :) I love your idea of using the negative cut-outs as well as the cut-outs. :)
Posted by: Ted | November 25, 2009 at 10:16 PM
You stop it with your fabulousness! Love these soooo much!
Posted by: Charlene Austin | November 25, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Cute tags! Your creations always inspire me! Glad you were able to play along.
Posted by: Terri Moore | November 25, 2009 at 11:35 PM