Workshop Scraps by Brenda: Tutorials

Workshop Scraps by Brenda: Tutorials

Wedding Favor Boxes with Bride and Groom name tags

PRINT AND CUT TAGS CREATED USING CRICUT AND INJECT PRINTER

First, I created a page of Avery "labels" using a digital scrapbooking program template and printed it out on regular printer paper.You can also use the standard Avery labels in Microsoft Word program.  Choose preferred font for background monogram.  Then add a text box to print name of bride and groom, wedding date or preferred sentiment. Boxed were cut from SVG file purchased  on-line.

Next, I created a page of tags using the Gypsy and Cricut markers instead of the cutting blade.I tried to line each tag up visually to match Avery label template. It took several attempts because I had to keep "tweaking" tag locations on the Gypsy virtual mat until they matched perfectly to my printed tags on the inkjet.I just held printed label sheet and the "drawn" Cricut sheet of tags up together in front of bright light to check if the aligned like I wanted them to.

Once, the set up work was done, I printed multiple pages of my labels on cardstock (had to cut down to 8 1/2" by 11" to fit printer. Next, I ran cardstock paper instead of actual labels through my printer to print the tags. Lastly, I lined up printed cardstock on Cricut mat and "cut" out tags. I made 250 of them for wedding favor boxes.

Next, I'll etch 250 wine glasses.  Subscribe to this site on the right of home page and you can get e-mail notification when it's posted!

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Workshop Scraps by Brenda: Cricut and Crafts:

December 5, 2011 Christmas Tag My version of tag # 5 of the Tim Holtz 12 days of Christmas. For a few years, I've wanted to participate in...

My version of tag # 5 of the Tim Holtz 12 days of Christmas.  For a few years, I've wanted to participate in submitting my version of Tim Holtz's tags he features on his blog for "The 12 Tags of Christmas", but I am always too late to start.  Sooooo, this year I've been checking his blog starting on "Black Friday".  He has the wonderful movie type preview of this event.  I have anxiously awaited his first tag post.  I have many of the Ranger, Tim Holtz products, but not nearly enough to duplicate his items/tags exactly.  Participating in making my version of his tags lets me really tap into my creativity ability (or inabilility).    Well, as you could guess, my life got crazy and when I thought of Tim again was on last night when tag #5 was posted.  I have already missed making tags # 1-4.  I was a little disappointed in myself for about 1/2 of a second.  I decided, to just start with tag #5.  And here it is!  Of course, you'll need to see the original idea to know just how "creative"  I really had to get (LOL).

This is Tim Holtz's tag.  Big difference I just think he is amazing.  You must take a look at his site if you're any kind of crafter, artist, etc.  I realize that I need more alcohol inks and not just Distress inks.  Oh well, onto day/tag #6.  It's going to be fun since I do not have most of those items either. I do have my Cricuts.  So, I'll be searching for the right Rei

 Check out Tim's blog.  See below.
http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/12/12-tags-of-christmastag-5.html